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Whether it is IT, Energy, Biotech or Food and Drink, Suffolk welcomes, supports and develops well-known brands such as BT Martlesham, Arc, Sizewell, Orbis, Adnams and Greene King.

With shallow seas and high coastal winds, Suffolk has the ideal features required for generating cleaner energy.

Partnership led projects, such as Enterprise Engagement and the Big Weekend, demonstrate how a county can collaborate to support local businesses in very practical ways.

With local fresh produce, farmers' markets, farm shops and events like The Big 'E', Suffolk is making healthy eating accessible to all. 20% of the UK's organic, outdoor-reared pork originates from Suffolk.

Two million tourists visit Suffolk every year, putting over £1.63bn into the county's economy and employing over 30,000 people.

University Campus Suffolk opened its doors in September 2007 and is expected to have 5,000 full-time students by 2011.

Constable country has influenced millions of people over the years and artists are always inspired here.

The Port of Felixstowe is the largest container port in the UK, handling over three million containers a year.

According to the British Crime Survey 2007/8, Suffolk enjoyed one of the lowest crime rates in England.

Lowestoft Ness Point is Britain's most easterly point; perfect for catching the first glimpse of the morning sun.

Ipswich claims to be England's oldest town, while Sutton Hoo is one of the most important archaeological sites in England.

Early estimates indicate Suffolk could net £66 million from the 2012 Olympics.

Built in 1819, Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds is a Grade 1 listed playhouse and the only surviving Regency theatre in the UK.

The annual Suffolk Show features the very best of our county's agriculture, and in 2009 celebrated its 178th birthday.

The unique combination of a lower crime rate, delightful countryside, coastal walks and supportive opportunities, enables its residents to not only work well and play hard but to relax, rest and recuperate.

The county enjoys higher than average levels of sunshine with two more hours of sun each week when compared to the national average.

Cardinal Wolsey was born in Ipswich in 1471, becoming King Henry VIII's almoner in 1509 and then Lord Chancellor and Cardinal in 1515.

Property in Suffolk is almost £10,000 cheaper than the national average and tends to be larger than those outside of the county.