Into Somerset was an

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agency for the county of

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, England. It worked with local authorities, other economic agencies and private sector partners, to encourage business relocation to Somerset. Into Somerset was created in November 2008 to market Somerset as a business destination to the UK (especially

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) and the rest of the world, and to promote and develop its £90billion economy. It was funded for three years by

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and each of the district councils. Into Somerset aimed to provide help and support for businesses that are considering moving to Somerset, including information and introductions to assist with relocation and business investment. It aimed to find the best place for businesses to grow within the county as well as guiding enquirers to the most appropriate places to live. An ambassador programme included local business success stories, such as that of Dragons' Den star,

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. Their marketing plan included video case studies and a PR campaign in the national press. In September and October 2009, Into Somerset ran an outdoor advertising campaign on mainline and Tube stations in London, making use of

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technology on the posters. In November 2009, Into Somerset made a video to promote the county through its website and through YouTube.Somerset campaign video
- Into Somerset YouTube channel It featured celebrities including actress

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, conductor

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founder Michael Eavis,

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and Somerset cricketer

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and his trainer Paul Nicholls.

Key Industry Sectors

Into Somerset identifies five key industry sectors where inward investors can expect strong financial returns. The food and drink sector and the advanced engineering and aerospace sector are already established, and account for some 18,000 jobs. Creative industries and business services are both growing, while the emerging energy and environmental technologies sector is set to play a crucial role in Somerset.

External links

Into Somerset official websiteSomerset In Business Conference websiteSomerset County Council website

References

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Key Industry Sectors

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