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Automotive parts supplier Polytec to establish new UK base in Telford

Polytec Group, an automotive parts supplier, is to build an additional manufacturing site in Telford which will create as many as 100 jobs in the area.

January 16th, 2017

Could you export to the US?

What’s it like to export as a start-up in the USA? Hear from Roger and Dave […]

January 12th, 2017

Would-be entrepreneurs urged to #GetStarted in new campaign

Marches Growth Hub aims to support new businesses & start up company's across Shropshire, Telford & the Wrekin with the launch our new #GetStarted campaign.

January 6th, 2017

Video: Start a Business

Brits are 10% more likely to start up in January, according to research released this week. […]

January 5th, 2017

£16.5m European funding pots open for applications

Are you running a project that promotes economic growth in Shropshire, Herefordshire or Telford? Discover how to get your share of £16 million of funding.

January 4th, 2017

Guest blog: 5 steps to start your own business in 2017

If you’ve entered the New Year with a resolution to start your own business and become […]

December 20th, 2016

Hereford Enterprise Zone to play key role in inaugural security and defence event

One of the largest gatherings of security & defence experts in the UK is due to take place in Hereford next year at the first ever Defence & Security Expo.

December 13th, 2016

£3m manufacturing training and development centre outlines vision for bridging the Marches skills g

A new state-of-the-art £3m manufacturing training & development centre is opening in Shropshire, designed to bridge the skills gap within The Marches.

December 9th, 2016

New programme introduces specialist support for manufacturers

The Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP) will help SMEs access business support and grant funding to improve […]

December 6th, 2016

Marches Growth Hub supports Small Business Saturday

Shropshire businesses are encouraged to cash in on an annual campaign promoting smaller businesses. Support is offered by the Marches Growth Hub team.

November 29th, 2016

LEP awards contracts worth £2.8m to develop manufacturing skills hubs

Read about the 3 contracts totalling over £2.8m that have been awarded to Marches LEP to develop Advanced Manufacturing Hubs creating 2,700 apprenticeships

November 25th, 2016

Guest blog: Celebrating our social enterprises across the Marches

"Social enterprise is about changing the world through business, they exist and trade not to maximise […]

November 17th, 2016