With a strong SME base, highly skilled workforce, excellent connectivity to London and Gatwick, and strengths across professional services, digital and creative industries, manufacturing, green innovation and the visitor economy, IWK works with public and private sector partners to attract inward investment, support business growth and showcase opportunities across West Kent.

IWK also hosts the annual West Kent Business Expo, bringing together businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and support organisations from across the region. The Expo achieves great engagement, which successfully demonstrates IWK’s ability to connect the business community, raise the profile of West Kent and create a strong platform for business growth, partnership working and future investment.