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According to the latest Census data - Industry of Employment by Occupation, Armidale has the highest number of employed professionals (24%) as a percentage of working population, compared to the largest NSW inland regional cities or NSW as a whole.

Many professional firms in the legal, finance, education, research, science, consulting and technical industry sectors are based in Armidale due to the availability of supporting infrastructure and links to the knowledge base of the University of New England and other research based organisations. Most professional firms service regional and metropolitan markets with many involved in global ventures.

Combining the infrastructure and support that is available, together with excellent lifestyle opportunities, it is not hard to see why many professionals choose Armidale as their home.

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TESTIMONIAL

After moving to Armidale in 1965, Dr Arthur Rickards, Managing Director of the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) has helped to change the face of the Australian and International Beef Industry. As the world leader in Livestock Information Systems, the Institute is an example of a successful global business operating from Armidale which has become one of the largest employers in the city outside government.

ABRI conducts research and consults to public and private organisations and provides managerial services and information to primary producers, with special emphasis on the needs of livestock industries. It offers a wide range of agribusiness information services including comprehensive breed register software that meets the needs of modern livestock producers. The ABRI register is used by 100 breed associations worldwide with over 35 million animals recorded on its database covering 8 different animal species.

"Whether you run a small or large international business, Armidale offers the necessary business infrastructure together with an enviable lifestyle that many people long for," Dr Rickards says.

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