Location: Shropshire

PLASTICS netWORK: Reducing Environmental Impact

How can the use of plastics benefit the environment? How can this be supported through training and skills development?

Fast-growing companies urged to make their voices heard

Fast-growing companies across the region are being urged to make their voices heard in a national survey of scale-up businesses.

Digital expert appointed to help Marches businesses embrace digital tech as part of Made Smarter

A digital technology specialist has been appointed for the Marches region to help manufacturing and engineering businesses boost productivity and growth as part of a £1.9m programme. 

Businesses given more time to apply new product safety marking

Businesses will have an additional year to apply new product safety markings for most products placed on the market in England, Scotland and Wales, the government has announced.  

Webinar series to help protect against cyber criminals

Marches are being offered expert help with their cyber security as part of a webinar series offering an insight into the cyber threats and risks faced by organisations across all sectors and the security measures that can be taken.

Grants of up to £25,000 available for Electric Revolution challenge

Businesses across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are being urged to throw their hats into the ring for a new grants scheme from Innovate UK. 

Marches Growth Hub helps 52,295 businesses, new figures show

The Marches Growth Hub – the one-stop home for business support and advice across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford – has helped more than 50,000 businesses achieve their ambitions, new figures show.

Action required – submit your July claims and prepare for changes to the Job Retention Scheme

HMRC is urging businesses in the Marches to submit their July Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims by the August 16 deadline to avoid missing out.

New Peer Network programme to help Marches businesses help each other

A highly-successful programme which brings business leaders together to share their knowledge and help each other’s companies grow is returning to the Marches. 

Problems with imports and VAT changes? We can help…

A series of one-to-one clinics will help businesses in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Telford & Wrekin navigate new VAT and import rules in the wake of the UK’s exit from the European Union.

Employers urged to back vaccine push

NHS England and Public Health England have launched a new campaign to support employers in encouraging staff to get their Covid-19 vaccinations.

Equine and animal bedding business relocating to Shropshire following £180,000 investment

Cardboard Bedding Ltd, trading as Green Mile, is relocating to Prees in Shropshire after securing £180,000 from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF).