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Major expansion of post-18 education and training for post-COVID economy

Major expansion of post-18 education and training for post-COVID economy

September 30th, 2020

Businesses urged to enter Go:Tech awards

Businesses across the Marches are being urged to enter this year’s Go:Tech awards – celebrating innovation […]

September 25th, 2020

Chancellor outlines Winter Economy Plan

Rishi Sunak unveils government's plan to protect jobs and support businesses over the coming months.

September 25th, 2020

New 1-2-1 export clinics for businesses

More free one-to-one export advice is available to Marches businesses at a series of clinics being […]

September 23rd, 2020

International marketing strategy advice on offer at virtual masterclass

A half-day masterclass to help businesses develop an international digital marketing strategy for a global audience […]

September 18th, 2020

Marches LEP to stage Business Recovery Week

A week of activity focused on helping businesses in the region recover from the devastating impact of the coronavirus lockdown is to be staged by The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

September 18th, 2020

Bounce-back plans launched for consumer and retail industry

Exports Minister, Graham Stuart MP, has announced a series of new measures to support businesses in the consumer and retail industry to export overseas as part of efforts to help the sector recover from Coronavirus.

September 14th, 2020

Businesses urged to prepare for NHS COVID-19 app

Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, cinemas and other venues across the Marches are being urged to prepare for the launch of a new NHS COVID-19 app to support NHS Test and Trace.

September 14th, 2020

Social Enterprise Fund opens for final round

Social enterprises on the Marches are being encouraged to apply for the final round of The […]

September 14th, 2020

Businesses urged to beat September 30 deadline for CBILS applications

Deadline now extended until 30 November 2020 Businesses are being urged to apply for loan help […]

September 11th, 2020

Wanted: Region’s top female entrepreneurs

A campaign is under way to showcase Britain’s 100 most inspiring female entrepreneurs. Businesswomen from across […]

September 11th, 2020

Bid and tender writing masterclass launched for Shropshire businesses

A programme of workshops will help Shropshire businesses boost their chances of winning tenders and getting […]

September 11th, 2020