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Cumbria County Council supports various initiatives to sustain Cumbrian business and contribute to wealth creation in Cumbria. 

We manage Made in Cumbriathis external link will open in a new window and deliver grant funding for social enterprises, as well as leading the Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnershipthis external link will open in a new window. 

We also encourage inward investment in the county through our wholly owned subsidiary, Invest in Cumbriathis external link will open in a new window. Rural development in Cumbria is stimulated through the Rural Development Programme for England.

Business Link Northwest is the first port of call for information and introduction to specialist expertise from the private, public and voluntary sectors. Contact Business Link Northwestthis external link will open in a new window for advice and personalised, targeted, useful support.