Share your Why Norfolk Story!

Simply record a quick video on your phone, write a few sentences, or simply tell us how Norfolk has impacted your life.

"We love the community and supportive business life that is thriving!"

"Lovely rural environment and friendly people."

A wide range of opportunities from tech and science related through local, rural businesses.”

“There’s an amazing sense of community. If there is someone in Norfolk who does something and you need that service, you are going to use that person in Norfolk.”

James Groves
Indigo Swan
Norwich

“Our charity allows residents in Norfolk to Thrive. Whether that’s households using our food hub, children attending our cookery classes or our team of fantastic volunteers. We all come together to make Norfolk a better place to live.”

Heidi Glendenning
Helping Hands
Dereham

“It’s all about collaboration. It’s not just about what you do, it’s about trusting each other, building that connection and passing business between each other.”

Gemma Crane
Mindset HR
Norwich

“As a county itself, the people who live within Norfolk are extremely well connected. We do know other businesses and work well together.”

Charlotte Notley
Taylor Investigations
Norwich

"There’s a real warmth to doing business here."

“Norfolk is more than just a beautiful place to live—it’s woven into the heart of my jewellery business. The coastline, the countryside, the big skies… they all inspire the designs I create, from sea-smoothed pebbles to the soft shapes of garden blooms. Being based in Norfolk means I can share a strong sense of place through my jewellery, and customers—especially visitors—often tell me it’s that connection to the county that drew them in.

There’s a real warmth to doing business here. People value handmade, thoughtful work, and there’s a genuine community spirit among local makers and shopkeepers. My shop in Fakenham has benefitted from that sense of support and collaboration—it’s not competitive, it’s collective.

I think Norfolk invites people to slow down a little, to notice the details. That suits my business perfectly.

For other businesses thinking about making a move, I’d say come and see for yourself—there’s magic here, and room to grow.”

Claire Howard
Claire Howard Jewellery
Fakenham

"Slower pace of life. Diverse county, coast, broads, city and forest. Village life in abundance mixed with city life."

RSPCA Norwich
Dereham

"Great to connect and support local businesses. Norwich/Norfolk is a real place to support local."

Red Dragon Signs
Norwich

"Beautiful locations in the countryside or by the coast, friendly people and the ability to work close to home."

Tyneham
Hunstanton

"Norfolk people are nice to work with, and it's nice putting back into the local area."

Norfolk Recovery
Norwich

"The brilliant array of independent local food and drink producers, it's a supportive and creative community."

St Giles Gin
Norwich

"Putting on great events like Run Norwich & Norfolk Show."

Woodforde’s Brewery
Rackheath

"The business community, beaches and Norfolk lifestyle are the reasons why I am a Norfolk Lover."

Bluewater Consultancy
Aylsham

"A great business community with fantastic people who are passionate about what they do."

Swarm Bluewater
Wymondham

Norfolk has an amazing mix of interesting and unique businesses..."

“…offering top-notch services and products. It’s nice to be a part of a smaller team and be involved in our community.”

Smash Marketing
Norwich

"Many different businesses in many different sectors."

Poultec Training
Dereham

"A very friendly, calm place to live with plenty of employment opportunities for all."

H. Smith & Sons
Honingham/Norwich

"Community support, you are made to feel welcome at local networking events."

Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity
Norwich