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Region clocks up £2.3 billion of exports

Companies across the Marches exported £2.34 billion of goods last year, new figures show today. A new report from the Department for International Trade (DIT) reveals that more than 100 businesses in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin delivered their products to a total of 52 different countries in 2017/18.

October 16th, 2018

Pop in shop will showcase independent traders in Shropshire

Shoppers are being urged to drop into a new pop in shop in Shrewsbury that will be showcasing some of the county's independent traders and crafters.

October 15th, 2018

£140,000 manufacturing support boost generates 78 jobs in the Marches

Nearly 80 new jobs have been created at small to medium-sized manufacturers across the Marches thanks to dedicated support designed to boost performance and help them increase sales.

October 10th, 2018

Four in ten West Midlands business owners want to grow their business but are unsure how.

Article explaining finance options for business growth in the West Midlands

October 3rd, 2018

Key small business finance campaign launched

A major campaign has been launched across The Marches to help small businesses gain the finance they need to grow. The Marches Growth Hub, the one stop shop business support service for the region, says its Get Finance initiative will help small and micro-businesses unlock new and alternative funding streams to aid their development.

October 1st, 2018

Showcase your products at a FREE Retail event

Showcase your products at a FREE Retail event Are you looking to turn your hobby into […]

September 26th, 2018

Gourmet food business on a roll with expansion

Coopers Gourmet Foods, famed both locally and across the UK for its premium sausage rolls and other gourmet food products, has expanded its manufacturing base and product range, after receiving a grant by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

September 25th, 2018

Free digital advice on offer for small businesses

Free expert advice on making the most of the digital revolution is being offered to small businesses and their employees.

September 5th, 2018

Employers urged to help shape bid for new construction skills training hub

A new employer-led skills training hub could be developed across the region to help more people move into the construction industry.

August 7th, 2018

Countdown commences on commercial premises funding scheme

The Marches Building Investment Grant launched in 2017 to help businesses apply for grants of up to £100,000 to facilitate extensions or renovations.

July 20th, 2018

Have your say on scaling up

Fast-growing companies across the region are being urged to make their voices heard in a national […]

July 4th, 2018

Marches businesses urged to have their say on plan to shape economy

Businesses across the Marches are urged to have their say on a major new initiative to shape the future of the region's economy

July 3rd, 2018