2. Our vision for Stirling A location of choice with a growing population and vibrant economy A place with jobs and opportunities for all A place with a commitment to sustainable development and inward Investment

3. Stirling, at the heart of Scotland A Scottish city, with a unique blend of urban and rural 37miles and 44mins for Glasgow airport and 32miles and 38mins from Edinburgh airport 55% of Scotland’s population within an hour’s travel time of the city, 80% within two hours Strategic position on the road and rail network, easy access to markets in UK and beyond A city with ambitions to become one of Scotland’s leading business centres

4. Stirling Scotland’s Heart

5. Strong connectivity Shared economic strategy Established partnership working Learning nexus with Stirling University & Forth Valley College Well connected with local businesses

6. Diverse Business Locations

7. Site Opportunities

8. Forthside Bandeath Innovation Park Broadleys Kildean

9. A vibrant city investing in itself £100m investment in six secondary schools Forthbank Sports Village Forthside Burghmuir Retail Park Stirling Agricultural Centre Bannockburn Heritage Centre

10. A city attractive to investors and developers Local Development Plan & business space strategy University of Stirling and Forth Valley College campus Quality and highly competitive location with properties and sites for business start-ups, for business growth and investment High levels of entrepreneurial activity and skills diversity Strong levels of business start-ups

11. A resilient economy & workforce A diversified economy Local recruitment Highly skilled pool of local graduates A competitive value for money location

12. Outstanding quality of life A compact historic city with attractions and leisure opportunities Broad range of housing types at competitive prices Family-friendly: excellent schools, low crime rate The great outdoors – events and activities for all abilities including the Lomond and Trossachs National Park