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Love Digital event proves a hit with businesses

An event aimed at helping businesses to bolster their knowledge of digital technologies and communications has been hailed a success.

February 19th, 2019

Telford company creates new jobs and boosts productivity thanks to Growth Hub help

A thriving Telford electrical company is creating new jobs after securing £20,000 funding and a superfast broadband connection thanks to the Marches Growth Hub.

February 15th, 2019

Planet Doughnut enjoys the sweet taste of success thanks to Marches Growth Hub help

A Shrewsbury doughnut business is enjoying the sweet taste of success just seven months after setting up shop.

February 15th, 2019

Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Spring Business Expo

There are now just a few weeks to go until the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Spring Business Expo, in association with Hewett Recruitment.

February 15th, 2019

Latest Government guidance for businesses on Brexit

The UK will leave the EU on 29 March 2019. Leaving the EU means businesses may need to prepare for change.

February 15th, 2019

Small businesses urged to go digital and ‘Level’ the playing field

Small businesses embracing digital marketing have the power to compete with big brands on the global market, says a leading expert.

February 8th, 2019

Specialist manufacturer invests for growth

A family-owned manufacturing business which has operated in Ludlow since it was founded in 1982, has expanded its base so that it can better meet customer demand, drive operational efficiencies, improve the working environment and create new jobs thanks to two grants supported by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

January 30th, 2019

Marches firms benefit after MEIF reaches £25million milestone

The £250million Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) has reached its first milestone after supporting investment of £25million in the region's businesses. Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP Communities Secretary and Ministerial Midlands Engine ChampionFully launched in late February last year, the Fund seeks to address regional imbalances in finance available to Midlands businesses. Research from the British Business Bank in its Small Business Finance Market Report reported that only 4% of equity finance deals completed in 2017 were in Midlands firms - demonstrating a need to make finance markets work better for SMEs across the MEIF region.

January 28th, 2019

Forging links with your supply chain

BOOK HERE! A special event is being staged to help Shropshire companies win new deals in […]

January 28th, 2019

Businesses urged to fall in love with digital

A new event planned for Hereford will see business owners falling in love this Valentines Day. […]

January 24th, 2019

Herefordshire company creates new jobs and boosts productivity thanks to Growth Hub help

A specialist Herefordshire manufacturer is creating new jobs and enjoying sustained growth thanks to help from the Marches Growth Hub.

January 23rd, 2019

Growth hub success to continue in 2019

Shropshire's comprehensive one-stop business advice service is among the best in the country - and set to get even better, its chairman says today. Paul Hinkins says the Marches Growth Hub has a proven record of success but will not rest on its laurels in supporting business over the next 12 months.

January 23rd, 2019