Sheffield opens ‘Landing Pad’ to drive investment and collaboration
Partners across Sheffield have launched the ‘Landing Pad’- which is set to transform how the city attracts investment and fosters partnerships across sectors.
Developed through investment and collaboration from the Sheffield Property Association (S-PA), Sheffield Chamber, Sheffield BID, Sheffield Technology Parks, and Sheffield City Council, the Landing Pad is located on the first floor of Athol in Sheffield's Heart of the City development. It addresses a critical need in Sheffield's inward investment journey by providing a professional space where the city's strengths can be demonstrated to investors.
Now officially open, the space offers a dedicated environment where stakeholders can meet, partnerships can form, and Sheffield's investment opportunities can be showcased to potential investors and businesses looking to expand in the region.
It is also designed to support existing Sheffield businesses in understanding development opportunities whilst attracting external investment, such as support for growing tech start-ups and scaling businesses, as well as backing university spinouts.
Catering to Sheffield City Council's various initiatives, such as their Growth Plan, the Landing Pad provides a physical home for the strategy and brings together various citywide initiatives in collaboration with the council.
The initiative was recently explored in depth during the S-PA's 'The Sheffield Sessions' podcast series, recorded aboard Victoria, Ovo Spaces' wide-beam boat.
The episode featured host Clare Plant, Practice Director at Nineteen47, alongside Tim Bottrill, Owner of Colloco and Director of the Sheffield Property Association, Yvonne Asquith, Head of Business Sheffield, and Paul Sargent, Chief Executive and Co-Founder of Queensberry.
Tim Bottrill, director of the Sheffield Property Association, said: "The Landing Pad represents a pivotal moment for Sheffield and demonstrates what we can achieve when we work together. It's about bringing businesses from outside Sheffield whilst also growing businesses inside the city, supporting our universities and nurturing SME’s as they scale.
“The Heart of the City has been a great success, and we know that the success of this development will bleed into other developments and attract other investors into the city. What's been brilliant is the immediate support from everyone involved; now we just need to get the best out of it!
“We're not shouty people in Sheffield, but we've learnt how to speak louder and more confidently. What better way to welcome investors than to showcase what we've already achieved in a space that represents everything Sheffield stands for as a collaborative city.”
Cllr Tom Hunt, Leader of Sheffield City Council, said: “Sheffield is a global, green and growing city that inspires confidence and collaboration from the Government and private sector.
“We work closely with our partners to grow the city's economy and bring in investment. The Landing Pad demonstrates our commitment to collaboration and will enable us to further amplify the significant opportunities in our city."
For more information about the Landing Pad, get in touch with the Sheffield Property Association at [email protected]
To listen to this episode, visit: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3J6IZiYHKzHv7nggmm37qV?si=1f21ab851d7646d0
For more information about the Sheffield Property Association and its initiatives, please contact [email protected] or visit their website at sheffieldpropertyassociation.com. You can also follow them on LinkedIn, Instagram or X.