Supporting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Businesses in Lincolnshire
The Inward Investment team at Lincolnshire County Council, alongside colleagues from North Kesteven DC & South Holland DC, welcomed the Department of Business & Trade on a three day visit.
As part of the Large Corporate FDI Key Account Management service that the Invest Lincolnshire Team run of behalf of the Department of Business and Trade it was exciting to host Susanne Devanney, the National Account Manager for Food and Drink businesses here in Lincolnshire.
With three days of multiple joint visits to some of the largest food businesses in the county including Bakkavor and Moy Park, we were able to get an up-to-date picture of challenges facing these companies but also latest on their planned investments and projects.
This proactive programme of engagement is all about providing support for these key businesses with the aim of providing and safeguarding jobs and ultimately improving economic benefits for the people of Greater Lincolnshire.
Francesca East, Senior Place and Investment Officer at Lincolnshire County Council said:
“There are a significant number of foreign-direct investment business across Lincolnshire and we aim to get to know them all, offering them to opportunity to access our support for free.
"The three day visit from DBT was a fantastic way to strengthen our collaborative relationship and give those involved a chance to get an update from both local and national perspectives.”