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Friday hub marks 12-month anniversary with new networking record

A virtual networking event set up at the start of the first lockdown to help businesses across the Marches during the pandemic has been such a success it is now the biggest of its kind in the region.

March 24th, 2021

Boxing clever as taste of the Marches heads overseas for event

These are just some of the boxes of produce from Marches food and drink producers making […]

March 19th, 2021

Hundreds of new businesses and jobs thanks to £1m support boost

Hundreds of new businesses and jobs are to be created across the Marches after Telford & Wrekin Council won extra funding for a £1million project supporting entrepreneurs and growing companies.

March 19th, 2021

Help for small businesses to stay secure from rising cyber threat

Small businesses are being offered bespoke advice to combat rising online threats is being offered through a state-of-the-art digital tool launched by the leading cyber security experts.

March 18th, 2021

Plea to help transform careers education for young people

The search is on for Herefordshire volunteers to link up with colleges and schools as part of a national project helping prepare young people for the world of work.

March 17th, 2021

£1.5million business support to create more than 100 jobs

A grants programme supported by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership has delivered more than £1.5million of funding to businesses across the region in the last year – and will lead to more than 100 new jobs being created.

March 12th, 2021

Grant helps company expand into new city offices

An expanding environmental consultancy has future-proofed its business after receiving more than £22,000 from a grant programme supported by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership.

March 12th, 2021

SOLVD and Cyber Quarter to host tech leaders’ forum on cyber security

SOLVD and the Cyber Quarter are hosting ‘Tech Leaders Forum: Cyber Security' a free event for Shropshire businesses to learn more about advances in cyber security threat intelligence and best practice on dealing with cyber security breaches.

March 10th, 2021

Now is the time to check your professional qualifications, says Business Secretary

Professionals from across the Marches should make sure their business qualifications are fully recognised as a […]

March 10th, 2021

Specialist enterprise programme to launch

Entrepreneurs from across Shropshire are invited to take part in a free programme aimed at helping them build and grow their businesses.

March 10th, 2021

Successful event marks International Women’s Day in the Marches

A special International Women's Day event to mark the role of women in business across the Marches was a huge success

March 10th, 2021

Free rapid tests for all businesses for regular workplace testing

*** The deadline to register for workplace testing has been extended from 31 March to 12 […]

March 9th, 2021