The Worcestershire Growth Hub has confirmed that the Peer Networks and Specialist Business Advisor programmes will be returning in 2021. The support programmes were run in the first quarter of 2021 and became a popular support offer helping businesses to gather expert...
Innovative students celebrated in county STEM Challenges programme
Worcestershire schools have been getting involved in STEM challenge workshops to help inspire their pupils. After being postponed in 2020, the Worcestershire Primary School STEM Challenge made a return in 2021 alongside the new Middle School STEM Challenge which was...
Employers warned to check contracts on hybrid and home working before office return
In light of the Government’s decision to end the requirement to work from home, employers have been urged to check their contracts of employment before calling on staff to stop working remotely. Worcestershire employment lawyer Sally Morris said firms may encounter...
Latest manufacturing Barometer
The Manufacturing Barometer survey is open for SME manufacturers to have their say! This is your chance to highlight the specific needs of SME manufacturers, without the influence of larger companies who may present a different outlook, call for the support you need...
What are the key differences between CBILS and RLS?
After receiving a number of questions about the differences between the former Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and the new Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS), BCRS Business Loans have put a handy table together to compare features of the new and old...
WGH Business Blog – July 2021
It has been a busy month here at Worcestershire Growth Hub, with both sets of delivery partners confirmed for our popular returning business support programmes. For Peer Networks, we welcome the support of HR Champions and Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of...
The government’s new Help to Grow Programme
The government’s new Help to Grow: Management programme offers the chance to take your business to the next level. Worcestershire businesses are invited to Join other senior business leaders in a practical management training programme, with 1-1 mentorship, delivered...
Award-winning Worcestershire hotel and spa celebrates apprenticeship success with local beauty academy
With the hospitality staffing crisis continuing to dominate headlines, a Worcestershire-based hotel has switched its focus to inspiring the next generation with the graduation of its first two apprentices.  Last year saw The Malvern partner with the International...
Worcester Car Dealer Secures £125,000 Funding Boost
A Worcester based car dealership has secured a £125,000 cash injection to kickstart growth plans after the Coronavirus pandemic impacted sales last year. Imperial Marques secured the funding boost from regional lender BCRS Business Loans and was backed by the...
BetaDen welcomes FloWide UK
Worcestershire technology accelerator BetaDen has welcomed FloWide UK (FloWide) to Cohort 4, following the easing of COVID-related travel restrictions. The FloWide team is developing indoor locating systems and simulation tools for manufacturers to support their...
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