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Cameroon trade mission on the cards if companies back the idea

Businesses across the Marches are being asked if they are interested in developing closer trade links with Cameroon. 

November 19th, 2021

Marches businesses urged to back new export drive

Businesses across the Marches are being urged to play their part in a major new export drive.

November 18th, 2021

US focus for medtech and digital health events

Marches medtech and digital health companies are being invited to learn more about doing business in the United States next month.

November 15th, 2021

Charcoal business heats up thanks to grant support

A Shropshire charcoal business is expanding into an innovative new market with help from a series of programmes supported by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. 

November 9th, 2021

International Trade Week launched to support new exporters

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has announced its first International Trade Week will be taking place later this month.

November 4th, 2021

Shropshire’s silver entrepreneurs share ideas at first get together

Shropshire’s exclusive group of silver entrepreneurs met for their first face- to-face networking session at Shropshire Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo event.

October 29th, 2021

Small Business Saturday puts wheels in motion for nationwide roadshow to support small businesses

Setting off from the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, The Tour will visit 20 British towns and cities to support, inspire and spotlight the 6 million small businesses across the UK, as part of the countdown to Small Business Saturday.

October 29th, 2021

Chancellor commits £400m to next generation of Midlands Engine Investment Fund

The Chancellor has today announced a new £400m allocation for a new Midlands Engine Investment Fund to be delivered by the British Business Bank, bringing the total for investment in the region to over £700m. 

October 28th, 2021

Free help available for Telford & Wrekin businesses wanting to grow

Businesses across Telford & Wrekin are being offered free help through the Marches Growth Hub to help them grow.

October 26th, 2021

Social Enterprise conference to help build new way of working

A showpiece Shropshire conference bringing together social enterprises and private companies has been moved to a new date in the new year – to allow even more businesses to get involved.

October 20th, 2021

Broadband investment helps ten-year digital drive across the Marches

A ten-year project to improve broadband access across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin, has played a huge part in driving the region’s economic success, the region’s small business champion said today. 

October 12th, 2021

Shropshire’s silver entrepreneurs get extra chance to join exclusive business support programme

Shropshire’s older generation of entrepreneurs have been given an extra chance to join an exclusive business support programme. 

October 11th, 2021