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Funding and growth support focus for Business Expo

Businesses in Shropshire will be able to find out how to access information and guidance through the Marches Growth Hub at one of the county's leading events.

September 15th, 2017

Barometer highlights manufacturers’ hopes for EU Free Trade arrangement following Brexit

Small to medium sized manufacturers in Shropshire have underlined their hopes for a Free Trade arrangement with the EU following Brexit.

September 11th, 2017

Funding to help with export for Marches businesses

A new project is offering a helping hand to local businesses that want to expand into overseas markets or grow their export opportunities.

September 6th, 2017

Charities to benefit from Cyber-Security campaign

The IASME Consortium is launching a week long campaign aimed at encouraging registered charities to improve their resilience to online threats.

September 6th, 2017

Workshop to explore funding opportunities for low carbon and energy efficiency projects

A workshop in Ludlow will help businesses & organisations involved in the low carbon economy in the Marches find out how to tap into £8 million in funding.

September 5th, 2017

Maximise your Chinese potential with Midlands Engine mission

Businesses in the Marches are being invited to join a Midlands Engine trade mission to the […]

September 5th, 2017

British Business Bank launches first £120million tranche of Midlands Engine Investment Fund

The British Business Bank has announced the first wave of its £250m Midlands Engine Investment Fund, with a £120million worth of SME debt finance.

August 24th, 2017

New business grants for Market Drayton

A dedicated grant scheme of up to £450,000 has been launched to support new & existing businesses in Market Drayton & those wishing to move o the area.

August 23rd, 2017

Join cyber trade mission to the US

The Midlands Engine Cyber initiative will be hosting a return trade delegation to Baltimore, Maryland, to exhibit at the Cyber Maryland Conference in October and businesses are being invited join the delegation.

August 18th, 2017

Businesses are being urged to ‘scale-up’, but what does that actually mean?

By Paul Hinkins, Chair, Marches Growth Hub  If you possess entrepreneurial spirit, are a business owner […]

August 16th, 2017

Business support roadshow comes to Shropshire towns

Business owners in Shropshire will be able to get free support & advice to help their companies grow in a series of free roadshows across the county.

August 15th, 2017

Calling all small business owners

If you’re a small business owner in Shropshire or Herefordshire with exciting plans for growth, there’s […]

August 14th, 2017