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Worcestershire LEP Update
Whilst these times prove to be difficult for all businesses in the county. I am proud to see 2 new programmes launched to help both businesses and the local community. A few weeks back we saw the launch of the ‘Careers Worcestershire’ helpline. With recent school...
Job matching service launched for Worcestershire
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone nationally. Leaving many people not able to work from home and jobs disappearing leaving households without a stable income. On the other side, some employers are struggling to find people to fill vacancies. ‘Worcestershire...
Barometer reveals worrying picture for SME manufacturers already hit by Covid-19
Barometer reveals worrying picture for SME manufacturers already hit by Covid-19 Survey shows reduction in volumes, potential job cuts and confusion around Government support. SME manufacturers in England are being hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, with 87% of...
NEW ELEVATE BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME
Elevate is a new and exciting business support programme recently launched for selected businesses that have growth ambitions throughout Worcestershire. The Elevate Principle Offer is currently being delivered by Kevin Brent from BizSmart with the first Cohort made up...
Same Chamber – Just Virtual!
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are no exception to the businesses affected by Coronavirus, with all face-to-face events, training and meetings cancelled and all staff now working from home. However, teams at the Chamber of Commerce have had...
WBC Blog – Supporting the NHS
We have all seen and heard some amazing stories of how people and organisations are supporting the NHS, by supplying equipment, food, supplies and many other things that are needed in this extraordinary and troubling time. Locally, we have been able to link up...
BCRS Goes Live with Coronavirus Business Loan Scheme in West Midlands
BCRS Business Loans has gone live with the new Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) as part of its commitment to supporting businesses in the West Midlands that have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The alternative lender became a delivery...
Listen to the WLEP Coronavirus Business Support Podcast.
“Making Connections” is a new series of podcasts and videos to support businesses in Worcestershire launched by the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP). Watch the below episode, featuring WLEP Chief Executive, Gary Woodman, and Director of Operations,...
Investment Readiness Support Benefits Evesham Marketing Software Business
Through the Investing in Growth programme, SMEs in Worcestershire can had access to access fully funded Investment Readiness support, which helps to guide businesses towards securing investments to initiate expansion projects, through one-to-one consultancy, advice...
£20m to help boost long-term resilience of Coronavirus impact
Government announces £20 million funding for businesses to help boost the UK's resilience to the long-term impact of the coronavirus and other similar situations in the future (Friday 3 April). Grants of up to £50,000 will be available to technology and...