News MBC providing additional business support in perfect location
Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is expanding its’ business community providing additional support opening the Business Suite conveniently located in in the town centre.
Building on the success of The Business Terrace, the new office spaces which has been refurbished will open in January 2024 on the second floor of Maidstone House (King Street). It will provide unique services and facilities offering a variety of office spaces from 100sqft to 1,800sq ft which will suit businesses of all sizes.
The business facility is perfectly located in the town centre, and provides on-site parking, easy access to the motorways and excellent transport links using both rail and road.
Cllr Paul Cooper, MBC Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development said:
Maidstone has seen a large growth in new enterprises in the past 12 months with the borough having the highest business survival rates in Kent.The new Maidstone Business Suite is a great opportunity for new and existing businesses – whatever their size to locate themselves with fantastic facilities and expert support to help them start, grow and thrive.
The Business Suite works in conjunction with MBC’s Business Terrace which was opened eight years ago and provides high-quality flexible workspace. The Council’s Economic Development Team has introduced the new office space as part of their with partner organisations including Let’s Do Business providing support and advice when required.
Previously based in Rochester, project management and quantity surveying consultancy – Logic PM has chosen to relocate to the Business Suite. Managing Director Nick Baster said:
The Business Suite is a great new facility which provides us with an inclusive offering so that we don’t have to worry about any additional overheads, allowing the company to continue to grow in a collaborative space.One of the main reasons we chose to base Logic PM here in the centre of Maidstone is ease of location. The office is within easy access to transport links, near to the car park for our staff and I can even walk to work, reducing our carbon footprint.
MBC’s Business Suite offers tenants:
- Communal break-out areas and fully provisioned kitchens
- Free use of conference rooms and meeting rooms
- On-site support from the Centre Coordinator
- Maidstone House Reception will greet visitors
- Mail to the business is delivered to a private post box
- Security card access to the building and individual floors with 24/7 access via the main reception
To find out more about the Maidstone Business Suite please go to the website: www.thebusinesscentre.gov.uk or call the MBC Business Centre Coordinator on: 01622 602699