Supportive environment

The Gatwick Diamond is a great place to grow your business thanks to the supportive networks and range of outstanding development resources.

From our dedicated business support organisations, including our sister organisation Gatwick Diamond Business and both Surrey and Sussex Chambers of Commerce to the Economic Development Teams at our local authorities, you can be sure to get the support and advice you need for your company to succeed in our region.

Coast 2 Capital Growth Hub

Coast 2 Capital Growth Hub

The Coast to Capital Growth Hub team provides fully funded advice, support and strategic leadership to help small and medium sized enterprises drive sustainable business success.
Develop Croydon

Develop Croydon

Develop Croydon is a public-private partnership promoting Croydon as a place to live, work and invest. A not-for-profit social enterprise, its 65 plus members collaborate for the benefit of the borough.
Gatwick Diamond Business

Gatwick Diamond Business

GDB has a huge business community - connecting, supporting, promoting, informing and boosting you and your business.
Invest West Kent

Invest West Kent

Invest West Kent is the new inward investment platform for West Kent, raising awareness and providing support for those looking to invest or relocate to one of the UK's most exciting regions.
Manor Royal Business District

Manor Royal Business District

The biggest business park of the Gatwick Diamond area and of the south east's premier mixed activity employment hubs. Its Business Improvement District allows businesses to create a fund and to attract additional investment.
Oander

Oander

Oander is a progressive and collaborative Quantity Surveying and Project Management Consultancy. Oander provides a multi-disciplinary service with the aim of delivering better solutions to the construction, property, civil engineering, and infrastructure markets, irrespective of the project size or complexity.
Opportunity Mid Sussex

Opportunity Mid Sussex

Opportunity Mid Sussex is the dedicated inward investment platform for Mid Sussex, offering dedicated support for those wanting to invest in the region
RISE Project

RISE Project

Offers completely free-of-charge access to academics who can support your research and development endeavours. Innovation Advisors help you identify and overcome challenges developing innovation ideas.
SHW

SHW

With nine offices across London and the South East, SHOW prides itself in providing expert service and peerless market knowledge in specific local markets. SHOW is well-known in the market for its expertise in commercial, residential and mixed use property.
Surrey Chamber of Commerce

Surrey Chamber of Commerce

Opens the door to new business opportunities, whether its networking, training, marketing opportunities, international trade support or just being part of the largest business support organisation in Surrey, your business will benefit.
Sussex Chamber of Commerce

Sussex Chamber of Commerce

Raise your profile, cut your costs and provide links to our close network of influential business leaders. The organisation drives change from the ground up, helping companies, places and people achieve their potential.
University of Brighton

University of Brighton

University of Brighton’s Green Growth Platform is an award-winning green business-innovation network to help create robust, future-proof businesses that minimise their impact on the planet.
Wired Sussex

Wired Sussex

Supports the digital, media and technology sector across Sussex. Thousands of companies and freelancers come together to make up its regional network.

Local authorities

Local authorities across the region have dedicated economic development teams supporting business growth:

Brighton & Hove City Council

Brighton & Hove City Council

One of Coast to Capital’s most important urban centres – identified as one of three ‘primary productivity drivers’.
Crawley Borough Council

Crawley Borough Council

Home to Manor Royal Business District and Gatwick Airport. Crawley is the largest economy in the Gatwick Diamond.
Croydon Council

Croydon Council

Croydon Council, in South London, is one of the largest employers in the borough. The council also makes a significant contribution to the local economy.
Develop Croydon

Develop Croydon

Develop Croydon is a public-private partnership promoting Croydon as a place to live, work and invest. A not-for-profit social enterprise, its 65 plus members collaborate for the benefit of the borough.
East Surrey

East Surrey

East Sussex County Council

East Sussex County Council

Countryside and coast, vibrant towns and villages, cultural activities and an easily accessible location, make it attractive to visitors.
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council

Has a ‘best of both worlds’ location: in Surrey but just 15 miles south of London.
Horsham District Council

Horsham District Council

Home to Broadlands Business Campus, Graylands Estate and North Horsham Business Park
Invest West Kent

Invest West Kent

Invest West Kent is the new inward investment platform for West Kent, raising awareness and providing support for those looking to invest or relocate to one of the UK's most exciting regions.
Mole Valley District Council

Mole Valley District Council

Dorking and Leatherhead are close to London, Gatwick and Heathrow, with a leading professional sector, world class businesses and a highly skilled workforce.
Opportunity Mid Sussex

Opportunity Mid Sussex

Opportunity Mid Sussex is the dedicated inward investment platform for Mid Sussex, offering dedicated support for those wanting to invest in the region
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council

The buoyant local economy benefits from the M23/A23 London to south coast corridor and proximity to the M25 and Gatwick Airport.
South Downs National Park

South Downs National Park

Covers more than 1,600 square kilometres of England’s most valued lowland landscapes, from heathland to woodland, market towns to the iconic white cliffs.
Surrey County Council

Surrey County Council

The region is home to international businesses including Exxon Mobil, Pfizer, Sony and Unilever.
Tandridge District Council

Tandridge District Council

Home to Lingfield Park racecourse and the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
West Sussex County Council

West Sussex County Council

The County is home to Crawley, Horsham and Gatwick Airport, to rural areas featuring the south downs, and to a vibrant coast.