Why is Kettering a great place for business?

Kettering’s central location provides superb transport links and is home to number of major businesses. Kettering is also part of the largest growth area outside of London.

Fast growing and centrally located in the UK, Kettering’s economy is increasing well above the national rates. The area has a mix of market towns and villages that complement the wider South East Midlands economic offer.

It is well connected with continued investment in both road and rail that include the main arteries of the A14, A43, A47, A509, M6, M1 and the Midland Mainline service connecting Sheffield and London.

The anchor of the local economy is the growing Health and Social Care sector and Kettering General Hospital that serves the wider North Northamptonshire area. Transport, storage and wholesaling represent the other larger employment sectors in the local economy. Nationally and locally manufacturing sector employment numbers are in decline, but they still represent significant job numbers with particular strengths in Food & Drink and Leather and Textiles.

Major service and specialist businesses have located to established business parks including Telford Way Industrial Park and Kettering Business Park and Kettering Venture Park.

New employment areas such as Cransley Park and Kettering Energy Park are still developing with thousands of acres of employment land available to welcome more businesses to grow and prosper.

Modern multipurpose recreational, sports and business facilities are accessible at Kettering Conference Centre and Kettering Park Hotel. Kettering is also home to one of the oldest theme parks in the UK – Wicksteed Park, as well as the National Volleyball Centre, Kettering Town Football Club and Kettering Rugby Football Club.