British Midlands Development Corporation

The British Midlands Development Corporation was the North American investment promotion arm for the United Kingdom's East and West Midlands regions. The organization focused on attracting foreign direct investment from US-based companies into the UK's Midlands heartland, with a significant emphasis on the life sciences, healthcare, and medical technology sectors. It provided comprehensive support for companies looking to establish R&D or manufacturing facilities in the UK, including site selection, recruitment assistance, and introductions to academic and clinical partners. The corporation maintained a high profile at global industry events such as the BIO International Convention to market the region's clinical trial infrastructure and research base. It ceased operations following the UK government's restructuring and eventual abolition of Regional Development Agencies in 2012.