New guidance for businesses and organisations on how to recognise, contain and report incidents of coronavirus has been published by government. COVID-19 early outbreak management information has been created to make sure that people who run businesses or...
Take Part in the West Midlands Business Trends Survey
West Midlands businesses are being urged to take part in a survey to inform local Growth Hubs on the challenges facing businesses in the area and to help shape the business support provision throughout the region. The business trends survey, being held by Growth Hubs...
The Sustainable Innovation Fund: Round 2
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £26 million for new projects focusing on sustainable economic recovery from COVID-19. This funding is from Innovate UK. Competition opens: Tuesday 28 July 2020 Competition closes: Wednesday 2 September 2020...
The Small Business Commissioner Webinar
In a joint initiative with West Midlands Growth Hubs, Worcestershire Business Central is hosting a FREE webinar, with Philip King, the Small Business Commissioner. The webinar, taking place on 6 August 2020, will offer businesses the opportunity to find out what FREE...
Redditch scaffolding contractor secures £100k MEIF coronavirus funding boost
A Redditch-based scaffolding contractor has secured a funding boost to support its cash flow after building sites across the UK closed due to the coronavirus. Portway Scaffolding secured £100k from BCRS Business Loans via the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF)...
New Worcestershire County Council Programme to Support Local Business
A new programme designed to help Worcestershire businesses get back on track after the Coronavirus lockdown is being launched. Here2Help Business launches this week. It will provide financial support and consultancy advice to help kickstart the local economy....
Your local Growth Hub has a new look
Worcestershire Business Central has a new look. The local Growth Hub has now aligned with the One Worcestershire brand, further harnessing its place in the Worcestershire business community. The Growth Hub will still be offering the same FREE services; leading the way...
Worcestershire modular retail unit supplier secures coronavirus funding boost
A Worcestershire-based supplier of modular retail units has secured a funding boost to fulfil orders and safeguard 15 jobs during the period of interruption caused by the coronavirus. Rapid Retail secured a £98,000 investment from BCRS Business Loans through the...
Government announces £10 million for small businesses to kickstart tourism
Communities that depend on tourism will receive a major boost from a new £10 million Kick-starting Tourism Package. Communities that depend on tourism will receive a major boost from a new £10 million Kick-starting Tourism Package, the Minister for Regional Growth and...
More firms can now benefit from the Future Fund
More start-ups and innovative firms will be able to apply for investment from the government’s Future Fund from today (Tuesday 30 June). companies which have participated in accelerator programmes now eligible for the popular scheme more than 320 early-stage,...
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