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Z card advertises region to potential investors

A credit card-sized leaflet is being used to showcase Tyne and Wear’s assets to potential inward investors, relocating businesses, visitors and tourists. TyneWear Partnership’s ‘z-card’ folds out to give all the key statistics about the area. This includes facts and figures on the size of the labour force, transport links, retail floorspace, education levels and household disposable income.The card, which is only eight centimetres long by five centimetres wide, will be used by local authorities across Tyne and Wear to give an economic snapshot of the sub region to anyone who requires the informationChris Thompson, Chairman of TyneWear Partnership, said: “Any business or visitor looking to discover more about the area will find interesting economic statistics compiled by Tyne & Wear Research and Information that show why Tyne and Wear is a great place for potential investors and tourists alike, offering a wealth of opportunities. “We hope they will prove to be a useful tool and help to attract investment and activity into Tyne and Wear for our future growth and prosperity.“To find out more about the z-cards or to receive one contact TyneWear Partnership on 0191 548 5860 or visit www.tynewearpartnership.org.uk.

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