London Luton Airport is the UK's 5th largest passenger airport. 9.5 million passengers used the airport in 2011. 96% of passengers fly on scheduled services, 4% on charter services. 89% of passengers were on international flights and 11% of passengers were on domestic flights. www.london-luton.co.uk/en/

Luton Hoo Hotel Golf and Spa are proud to support the Luton City bid. We feel it will be a fantastic opportunity for Luton. It will raise the profile of Luton and be a boost for all residents of Luton.

For our part we feel it will help to encourage companies into Luton which will be good news for all local businesses including Luton Hoo. It will also help to encourage leisure tourist into the area, practically from abroad. This will all help to generate more jobs and spending within Luton which will benefit us all. www.lutonhoo.co.uk

A BBA Aviation plc company, is the world’s largest fixed-base operation (FBO) and distribution network for business aviation services. Signature services include fueling, hangar and office rentals, ground handling, maintenance and a wide range of crew and passenger amenities at strategic domestic and international locations. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Signature currently operates at more than 100 locations in the United States, Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. For more information, please visit: www.signatureflight.com 

The University of Bedfordshire plays a key role in the economic, social and cultural health of the community. Every year it contributes some £270m to the regional economy and supports a wide range of community groups and events. Its Luton campus is in the heart of the town with a history that goes back decades. It is also a major employer. We are committed to working with the community and our partners to attract growth and develop opportunities. The University is going places – applications are rising and its reputation is growing.  Luton is going places too.  The University of Bedfordshire is at the heart of the local community. Some 21,000 students study – and 1,200 staff work– at the University, which has been awarded top marks from the Government’s Quality Assurance Agency. The University will have invested £140m in new facilities by 2012. A brand new £34m Campus Centre in Luton opened in October 2010 and £40m student halls are due to be ready in Luton for the 2011/12 academic year. A £15m postgraduate and continuing professional development centre is due to follow in 2013. The University's key strengths are high-quality teaching, excellent employability and strong student support. www.beds.ac.uk

Vauxhall supports this bid, which it is hoped will promote Luton and reflects its leading role in the region. The Luton plant is by far the largest van manufacturing facility in the UK, producing well over 70,000 light commercial vehicles for the UK and European export markets in joint venture with Renault, generating employment for 1,500 people at the plant alone. Combined with its headquarters in Luton and its Toddington Road Warehouse, Vauxhall is a major employer within the Community, working in partnership with the Luton Council on various initiatives and making significant social contributions via charities and other organisations. Vauxhall is the only British Manufacturer with long standing history and heritage, continuously producing cars in the UK since 1903. General Motors took ownership of Vauxhall Motors in 1925 allowing Vauxhall to benefit from its global resources and step forward as a pioneer in technology. An impactful example for Vauxhall pioneering modern technology will make its debut in the UK early 2012 with Vauxhall’s range extended electric vehicle, the Vauxhall Ampera, which also reinforces Vauxhall’s commitment to green technologies. Vauxhall is building vehicles to high quality, safety and environmental standards at its two manufacturing locations, in Ellesmere Port and Luton.  www.vauxhall.co.uk

Being a key supplier for Luton (we have maintained and improved the highways for 15 years now) VolkerHighways is delighted to support Luton in its pursuit of city status. This accolade will boost the community, economy and cultural spirit for locals and visitors alike. We are passionate about what we do to assist the town’s unrivalled transport infrastructure and are fully committed to working with Luton and its people to drive forward its vision for regeneration, growth and prosperity. VolkerHighways provides integrated highways maintenance and improvement services to clients in London and the south east of England. These services are delivered through specialist divisions including term maintenance contracting, hard and soft landscaping projects, road surfacing, road marking, street lighting and fencing. The company's success is based on long term contracts where we have been able to build trust and collaboration with our clients, bringing about additional value for money, and greater customer service and satisfaction. VolkerHighways' people are the key to this success. Our clients and customers benefit from a well trained, motivated and fulfilled workforce that focuses on quality delivered to time and within budget. www.volkerhighways.co.uk

Wates Construction specialises in maximising value by finding the most intelligent and creative ways to deliver outstanding buildings. With many years’ experience, we have developed a real understanding of our customers’ needs and have a proven track record in all our core markets: education, prisons, local authority frameworks, heritage, commercial and mixed-use developments. As a UK-wide contractor, we offer national delivery through experienced, well-resourced local offices. And as part of a company with £1 billion turnover, we represent trusted financial security and stability in turbulent economic times. www.wates.co.uk