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Book Now For ScaleUp Club November
Did you know the ScaleUp Club is now running in partnership with Worcestershire Business Central (WBC)– and it’s going to be moving around the region – making it easier for business owners in different parts of Worcestershire to attend – and it will be free! ScaleUp...
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership Update From Mark Stansfield
We’re reaching a number of important milestones on our Local Growth Fund projects this week and there are many more milestones to look forward to for the rest of the year. These Government-funded projects will help to significantly improve the county’s transport...
£15 Million Investment Boost for BCRS Business Loans
An alternative finance provider that has supported over 1,450 businesses across the West Midlands is set to extend its support after securing a multi-million-pound funding boost. BCRS Business Loans has become one of the first Responsible Finance Providers in the UK...
Get Ready for Brexit with WBC
As part of the Government campaign to get companies ready for Brexit, Worcestershire Business Central (WBC) is conducting a large scale survey into the issues and concerns of businesses across the Midlands. Around 18,000 businesses will be contacted over the next few...
Last Chance to Attend Business Development Workshops
Enterprising Worcestershire is offering the last chance to attend one of the many free business development workshops on offer throughout October, before this element of the programme ends. From Legal Essentials to Sales and Marketing support, there should be...
Prestigious glass trophies unveiled for the Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards 2019
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and Worcestershire County Council have revealed this year’s crystal glass trophies for the Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. Winners from the ten individual categories of the Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards will...
Fully Funded Workshops for Manufacturing SMEs
On November 13th, the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP) will be delivering the first Manufacturing Productivity Workshop in Worcestershire as part of a series being delivered across England. A range of 8 themed, free to attend, productivity workshops are being held...
Regional win for record number businesses in Chamber Awards 2019
Eight organisations from across the two counties have been crowned as winners in the West Midlands heat of the Chamber Business Awards 2019. Now in their 16th year, the awards are a highlight of the business calendar, recognising the key role that local businesses...
Business Worcestershire is Helping Local Companies Succeed
Businesses across Worcestershire are being invited to find out more about the range of business support programmes available from Worcestershire County Council. The ‘Business Worcestershire’ programmes, provided through the County Council with European funding offer...
The Be Cyber Secure Programme Helps Worcestershire Business Take the Next Step
Worcestershire County Councils Be Cyber Secure programme is a grant fund that has helped organisations in Worcestershire to improve their cyber security and grow their business. One business that was recently supported by the Be Cyber Secure Programme was a...