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Search is on for new generation of young innovators

Young people across the Marches who are looking to turn their business ideas into reality are being urged to take part in a special competition.

July 4th, 2022

£18million investment creates more than 80 new jobs

A combined £18million investment by three separate foreign-owned companies in Herefordshire will create more than 80 new jobs across the county – thanks to support from the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership.

June 28th, 2022

Webinar on exports to Malta

Businesses across the Marches are being urged to attend a series of seminars aimed at helping them export to Commonwealth countries.

June 22nd, 2022

Marches LEP launches £4million energy fund

A £4million fund to help develop new innovations to safeguard the region’s energy supply and support the drive to Net Zero has been launched by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership.

June 15th, 2022

Living with Covid: Advice and useful links for Employers

The government has removed remaining domestic restrictions in England but there are still steps you can […]

June 15th, 2022

Help at hand for companies to develop international markets 

Companies across the Marches are being urged to take advantage of a fund to help them develop their international markets.

June 14th, 2022

Design and print company builds for the future thanks to grant support

A thriving Shropshire design and print company is building for the future thanks to £10,000 of help from a grant programme.

June 8th, 2022

Marches LEP launches search for dynamic business leaders

A search is being launched for inspirational, strategic business leaders to help shape the future economic growth of the Marches region.

June 7th, 2022

Businesses urged to enter prestigious awards

Entries are now open for the most prestigious awards available to UK businesses – and firms in Shropshire are being encouraged to apply for this year’s prize.

May 27th, 2022

Step into summer by joining the Thrive at Work wellbeing programme

Thrive at Work is part of the Mental Health & Productivity Pilot (MHPP), it is a fully funded wellbeing programme that is available to West and East Midlands based organisations with more than eight employees.

May 10th, 2022

Marches region awarded £10 million of funding for innovation projects

Nearly £10m of funding has been awarded to organisations in the Marches to develop innovative projects tackling issues as diverse as sustainability, an ageing population and Covid challenges.

May 9th, 2022

Shropshire business scheme helps silver entrepreneurs on the road to success

A Shropshire business support scheme for the over-50s has helped boost the business of more than 40 budding entrepreneurs.

May 4th, 2022