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GBSLEP Challenge-led Programme
Grants of £5000 for innovations which solve GBSLEP industry challenges. GBSLEP has £5,000 grants available for winning innovation ideas which address some of industry challenges faced in Social Care, Air Quality and Transport Electrification. Innovation Birmingham is...
Inspiring Growth Business Blog: 6 Steps to a Social Media Strategy that Wins Business
Supporting the growth of SMEs in Worcestershire In our latest business blog series, Esther, based in Malvern, Worcestershire, writes about the 6 steps to a social media strategy that wins business. Read on to find out more. 6 Steps to a Social Media Strategy that...
Worcestershire Community Foundation launches new young people’s mental health fund
A new Mental Health Fund which supports young people in Worcestershire has been launched in response to figures which highlight a rise in young people’s mental health challenges. The new fund, created by the Worcestershire Community Foundation, aims to address the gap...
Grant from Investing In Growth helped Purple Granite’s business go through the roof
https://youtu.be/UmGNRzTW5LU Managing Director of Purple Granite, John Brewer, explains how they fabricate and fit luxury stone worktops. They were seeing business increase significantly month on month to the point where they couldn't cope with the amount of of work...
Big issues for small Businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has been working in partnership with West Mercia Police to highlight the many threats posed to smaller enterprises by cyber-crime and modern slavery. This week the FSB hosted a free half-day seminar for local small businesses,...
UK-wide Assembly to focus on Engineers on a Health and Wellbeing Mission
Hundreds of engineers are set to inspire young people to become engineers this November. The engineers from a range of backgrounds all have one thing in common: their incredible work on exciting projects that make a positive difference to people’s health and...
OGL Computer research, reveals employee costs and Brexit affecting Midlands wholesale sector
A new survey commissioned by Kidderminster-based OGL Computer, among managers in the thriving Midlands wholesale and distribution sector, reveals that employee cost is the key factor affecting company profitability with 56% of respondents citing it as a top three...
Malvern-based tech security firm receives investment boost
A Malvern based tech security firm has received £30,000 from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF). LT Security has developed a state-of-the-art surveillance system which uses radar, cameras and a mobile tower to track movements within a 400-metre radius. The...
International work management software company, Aspenify, locates new UK company in Worcestershire
The internationally renowned work management software company, Aspenify, has launched its new UK business at Malvern Hills Science Park in Worcestershire. With offices already established in USA and Asia, the firm chose to be situated within Worcestershire’s high...
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...