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£40 million unlocked for Midlands’ businesses as MEIF reveals new loan fund
The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) has appointed a new fund manager and made £40 million available to invest in the region’s small businesses. Appointed to address regional demand for alternative debt finance options, The FSE Group will manage the £40 million...
New Midlands Export Podcast Launches
The Department for International Trade's new Midlands Export podcast series brings you the inspiring success stories of our Export Champions, as told by them. Hear their advice on preparing your business for international success, navigating export challenges, and...
Chamber Business Awards 2020 are now open!
Entries for the 2020 Chamber Business Awards are now open. The black-tie event, sponsored by FOLK2FOLK, will take place on Thursday 2 July at the Worcester Arena, with over 680 guests it is one of the highlights of the business calendar. The Awards are free to enter...
Leading figures in business gather as registrations open for Worcestershire LEP’s Annual Conference 2020
Business leaders from across the county joined the Worcestershire LEP team for the launch of the Worcestershire LEP’s 2020 Annual Conference. Over 400 delegates are expected to attend this year’s conference from 8:30am to 1:00pm on Tuesday 31 March 2020, which will...
EU Exit – What do businesses need to know now?
Worcestershire’s Growth Hub are offering FREE training sessions and one-to-one business support for businesses preparing for any eventuality of EU exit. The UK is now formally in a transition period until the end of 2020, while the UK and EU negotiate additional...
Apply Now For RDPE Growth Programme
The Business Development grants are open to new applications. You must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form before midnight on 16 February 2020. Who can apply Small rural businesses – new or existing. That includes farmers who want to diversify into...
WORCESTERSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP UPDATE FROM MARK STANSFIELD
With National Apprenticeship nearly upon us, I’m looking forward to seeing Worcestershire’s businesses show their fantastic support for apprenticeships. National Apprenticeship Week 2020 will begin on Monday 3rd February and, as part of the week, Worcestershire LEP...
Jubilant South Pole Explorer Back Home in the Midlands
Seasoned Polar explorer and Redditch businessman Dean Attwell has returned home after successfully completing an expedition to the South Pole and raised £30,000 for charity in the process. Walking and skiing at an altitude of approximately 3,100m for up to 10 hours a...
Deadline approaching for entries to StartUp QuickPitch 2020!
Enterprising Worcestershire and The University of Worcester are jointly hosting StartUp QuickPitch 2020, taking place on the 26th of February at The Hive. University students, start-ups and businesses trading up to 12 months will have up to 5 minutes to pitch their...
National Pothole Day Sees Call from FSB to Deal with West Midlands’ Broken Roads
FOI data shows more than 76,000 potholes were reported in the last year across the West Midlands Figures show local authorities in the region receive a complaint to fix a pothole every 6 minutes West Midlands 5th most complained about region in the country The...