In Sunderland, we've worked closely with partners to establish a new smart and sustainable vision for the city's economy, identifying a small number of clear economic priorities for the city.

We have a real passion for the city, its people and its businesses and it shows, with an enviable record of inward investment, good relationships with city employers and many new opportunities in the pipeline.

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A clear idea of how we want to grow and the knowledge of exactly what we can offer means we really are open for business, your business. 

To read more about our vision that Sunderland will become 'An entrepreneurial University City at the heart of a low-carbon regional economy' download

pdf icon Economic Masterplan Summary [880kb]

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This vision for the Sunderland economy will be achieved through key Aims for what we want Sunderland to be: