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Government launches new fund to support small business growth

New Business Basics Fund to help support small businesses' earning power.

June 27th, 2018

Grant seals the deal for investment for envelope firm

The UK's largest envelope manufacturer is predicting an increase in productivity and profit following a £20,000 grant that has allowed it to invest in new machinery for its Shropshire plant.

June 27th, 2018

Firm flying high thanks to business grant

A Shropshire aerial photography and video business is clinching national contracts after securing grant funding to invest in new equipment.

June 27th, 2018

Businesses urged to seek Royal seal of approval

Businesses across the Marches are being urged to enter the UK’s most prestigious enterprise awards – […]

June 26th, 2018

Business funding advice at free Shropshire event

Specialist advice on how to get funding to start a business - or grow an existing one - will be on offer from leading experts at a free event in Shropshire.

June 19th, 2018

Trailer manufacturer on the road to international success following cash injection

Shropshire manufacturer, Motiv Trailers, is set to accelerate its international expansion plans following a cash injection from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF).

June 19th, 2018

Marches LEP urges business: Help us to help you grow

The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership is urging businesses to play a key role as it draws up far-reaching plans to ensure the region continues to flourish.

June 14th, 2018

County construction leaders tackling sector skills gap

Construction sector leaders in Shropshire are joining forces with the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership and colleges across the county to tackle the skills gap at a round table event next month.

June 5th, 2018

£25,000 grant provides ultrafast broadband connection for Shropshire business.

A £25,000 grant funded by the European Regional Development Fund & Shropshire Council has been awarded to a local Shropshire business.

May 25th, 2018

Final call for rural business grant applications

Rural businesses in Shropshire, Telford and Herefordshire have just days left to tap into EU funding that could help grow their organisation and create new jobs.

May 23rd, 2018

Business leaders urged to join skills debate at special meeting

Business leaders across Shropshire are being urged to help tackle some of the key skills issues facing the county's employers at a special round-table event later this month.

May 16th, 2018

Looking for investors for your business?

Pitchfest is back! For the fourth consecutive year, businesses are being offered the opportunity to improve […]

May 9th, 2018