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OakNorth to partner with British Business Bank on its ‘Help to Grow’ programme

OakNorth is delighted to be the first challenger bank to sign up to the British Business […]

February 13th, 2017

£2.5m commercial premises scheme to create 130 new jobs

Business in Shropshire, Herefordshire or Telford looking to revamp your building & create new jobs? Discover how to get a business grant of up to £100,000.

February 7th, 2017

Specialist support on offer for manufacturing SMEs

A new programme is offering specialist support & grant funding to improve manufacturing SMEs within Shropshire, Hereford, Telford & Wrekin thanks to the EU.

February 3rd, 2017

Scores of businesses bid to attract talent at The Apprenticeship Show

Businesses across Telford, Shropshire & the West Midlands come together in a bid to attract new talent at the regions biggest apprenticeship recruitment show.

January 30th, 2017

£3.5m of EU funding unveiled for tourism and food sector in the Marches

Are you a tourism or food business in Shropshire, Herefordshire or Telford? Read all about the latest funding stream worth £3.5m to boost local businesses.

January 27th, 2017

Give your views on the Industrial Strategy plans

Read all about the new industrial strategy being developed by the Government to deliver a high-skilled, competitive economy to benefit people in the UK.

January 26th, 2017

Five top tips for writing a business plan

Writing an effective business plan is a crucial first task when you’re hoping to start a […]

January 25th, 2017

Start up Spring initiative will boost regional business growth

Our new initiative, Start Up Spring will aim to boost regional business growth & help entrepreneurs across the West Midland's, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.

January 25th, 2017

Manufacturing Matters Barometer offers firms the chance to have their say and ensure industry ge

The Manufacturing Barometer is being relaunched in your region, giving you – the senior decision makers […]

January 24th, 2017

Freight strategy to drive forward investment in infrastructure

Facing challenges with transportation? A freight strategy is being developed & businesses in Shropshire & Herefordshire are asked to highlight their issues

January 24th, 2017

Young Enterprise dates set for 2017

Young Enterprise teams aim to impress the judges by presenting their new businesses ideas in Shropshire. The awards night will be held in May in Telford.

January 24th, 2017

Water retail market opens

Consumer Council for Water is working with Marches LEP to spread the news about fairer prices & services for water customers throughout England & Wales.

January 17th, 2017