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£50m invested in businesses as MEIF and NPIF focus on net-zero

The British Business Bank's regional funds - the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) - have enabled more than £50m of investment, including from the private sector, into small businesses in the Midlands and North of England to reduce their carbon footprint and develop innovative solutions to tackling the climate emergency and reaching net-zero.

May 25th, 2021

Planet Doughnut enjoys great taste of success

One of Shropshire’s best-known bakeries is creating new jobs after receiving nearly £115,000 from a grant programme supported by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership.

May 24th, 2021

Coronation Day launch event revealed for Queen’s Awards

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise – the most prestigious business honours in the country – will be launched in Shropshire on Coronation Day, it was revealed today. 

May 24th, 2021

Marches Careers Hub launches to unify careers support

The new Marches Careers Hub was officially launched in April at an online event watched live by over 160 people.

May 21st, 2021

Marches businesses urged to consider employee mental health

Midlands employers are being urged to check on their staff's mental health while many begin returning to work during and after Mental Health Awareness Week.

May 12th, 2021

Businesses urged to support ScaleUp Week

Businesses from across the Marches are being urged to support ScaleUp Week - a week-long series of free virtual debates about the crucial issues and opportunities facing growing businesses.

May 12th, 2021

Last chance to book for Explore Export event

Businesses from across the Marches are being urged to sign up for a special free event to help them break into new overseas markets.

May 12th, 2021

Marches LEP chief executive Gill Hamer to step down

The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership is stepping down at the end of July, she has announced today. 

May 11th, 2021

Businesses urged to fly the flag in Queen’s Awards

Businesses across the Marches were today urged to apply for one of the country’s most prestigious awards – and build […]

May 10th, 2021

Travel company on road to green future thanks to Marches grant scheme

A Shropshire travel company is on the road to a greener future after installing new solar […]

April 30th, 2021

New Marches Career Hub set to launch with live event

**Register to join the live launch of the Marches Careers Hub on April 28** The new […]

April 19th, 2021

Maven launches series of funding clinics

Regional fund manager Maven has launched a series of 1-2-1 support sessions for local businesses to […]

April 14th, 2021