Business for Medway

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Medway has a diverse economy made up of more than 14,000 businesses. Find out how choosing Medway could benefit your business.

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We aim to deliver projects that can make Medway an economic powerhouse. Find out how we aim to meet business needs, deliver growth and increase connectivity.

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How we can help

We aim to support businesses that want to grow, start out or move to Medway by giving you the advice you need.

Skills and employability

Skills and Employability Plan
Employment advice and finding staff
Bringing business and education together

Business advice

Advice services
Business events
Fund your business
UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Climate change and sustainability

Business premises

Innovation Park Medway
Innovation Centre Medway
Innovation Studios Medway
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Business Rates Online account

Great news, you can now sign up to see your business rates balance and bills, and go paperless with the Business Rates Online account.

Find out more about Business Rates Online

Funding boost for your business

The Kent and Medway Business Fund is now open. You can also take a look at other funding schemes available.

Find out more about funding

Medway Business and Skills Showcase 2025

Booking is now open for our Medway Business and Skills Showcase event, taking place on Wednesday 18 June 2025 at Chatham Dockyard.

Book your space at the showcase

New 121 support for Medway businesses

Get free access to a specialist business consultant that can help you and your business grow.

More about the support

"Medway Council remains wholly committed to supporting the growth of businesses in Medway. Our economy is one of the most promising growth areas in the South-East. We are immensely proud of the fact that we have more than 14,000 businesses in Medway (with 90 per cent being small businesses) and every one of them contribute to our local economy which is currently worth £5.9 billion. Take a look through our website on the support that’s available to your business and take advantage of the training and funding schemes that can help take your business forward."

- Cllr Harinder Mahil, Portfolio Holder for Economic Regeneration and Inward Investment at Medway Council

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"Medway is not just where I was born, but also where my business came to life. In this vibrant community, we're more than just businesses, we're partners in each other's growth. It's a place where collaboration and support are part of our everyday life, making it an ideal spot for business and innovation. For me, Medway is about coming together to achieve more, it's our shared journey towards success."

- Zoe Cairns, Chairperson for Business for Medway

Creative Sector support in Medway

Visit our creative sector hub to find support and information for creative businesses in Medway

Visit the creative sector support hub

Sign up to our Regeneration Round-Up e-bulletin

Get the latest news every month on our exciting regeneration programme across Medway.

Our success stories

Read our testimonials to find out how doing business in Medway has helped business owners, investors and shareholders get the right advice and information to meet their business needs.