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Save the date – Growing International Trade roadshow coming in the new year

Businesses across the Marches are being urged to save the date of a special event to help them grow their overseas trade.

December 9th, 2021

Friday Hub bringing hundreds of businesses together

A free weekly networking club is bringing together hundreds of businesses from across Shropshire every Friday.

November 26th, 2021

Five tips for business leaders to help grow their business sustainably

To be successful in the future, Britain’s brightest and best business leaders will need to have sustainability at the heart of their businesses as they create growth.

November 25th, 2021

Supply chain support available for Marches businesses

A programme to support Marches businesses with supply chain challenges is being extended after nearly 30 […]

November 24th, 2021

UK Social Enterprise expert to open Shropshire conference

A senior figure at the UK’s leading authority on social enterprise will give the keynote opening […]

November 23rd, 2021

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

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