Welcome to Reading's business website, the official site for investment and business support in Reading and the wider Reading region.
The UK is one of the most attractive international locations for inward investment, business and to live. At the heart of this is a thriving technology and service industry. The Reading region represents a fast-paced, thriving community of businesses in these industries in a prime location for transport links, a world class-university and growing economy.
Home to many global businesses, from Microsoft to PepsiCo, as well as a great number of SMEs and start-ups, businesses in Reading can choose from prime, grade A office space, or meet colleagues in Reading's business meeting spaces across the town centre and close to the M4. Relocating to Reading makes an excellent choice for business and workers, with one of Europe's strongest performing economies, as well as excellent transport links and leading quality of life offer.
Reading is at the heart of the knowledge-intensive economy, charged with piloting a future for our planet that is sustainable. Reading's successful Business Improvement District generates £2 million investment into town centre services and provides key initiatives which help make the town centre a cleaner, safer and more attractive place to work and do business.
Businesses already based in Reading can find business support services, get help with accessing finance and business grants, as well as information on employment and skills to support Reading's local workforce.