Following recent announcements from government on the easing of social distancing measures and the beginning of businesses returning to work, we, the Worcestershire Growth Hub, are looking to gauge the thoughts and concerns of local business as they begin to take the...
Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme Launches
The government today launched the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme, complementing the existing support that includes the Covid Corporate Financing Facility and the Coronavirus Business Interuption Scheme. At a press conference last Thursday (16...
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,...
£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...
Could Your Business Offer Support to Government During Coronavirus Crisis?
Government are requesting support from businesses during the Corona crisis. If your business can offer support during thee crisis, please complete the form at the link below. The support needed includes things like: medical testing equipment medical equipment design...
WBC Blog – Supporting Businesses Through Troubling Times
I don’t think that any of us could have foreseen the events of the last month. Life has changed significantly, and of course from a business perspective, has presented many new challenges. We are here to help all Worcestershire businesses through this changing and...
Pensions Regulator Quarterly Update
Re-enrolment & Re-declaration: A 2-Stage Process Make Sure You Know What to Do – Don’t Risk a FineOver the coming months hundreds of thousands of small and micro employers will reach their re-enrolment deadlines. Re-enrolment means staff who opted out of their...
Final Grant Call Announced – Last chance for businesses to apply!
The Enterprising Worcestershire Grant Fund is now coming to an end and as such we are pleased to announce a FINAL GRANT CALL is available to offer grants from £1000 up to a maximum of £2500 at a match funding rate of 50%. You could use this to invest in new equipment,...
6 Days Remaining to Apply for BetaDen’s Third Cohort
Worcestershire’s first-of-its kind technology accelerator is searching for their third cohort. There are only 6 days left for applications to BetaDen’s accelerator programme from technology entrepreneurs to small technology businesses that are minimal viable product...
NEW 2 Day Social Media Workshop Announced
Enterprising Worcestershire are pleased to announce a new FREE two-day workshop to support local businesses with social media, taking place 12 & 13 March 2020 at The Kiln, WR1 2HB. The internet is the ultimate tool to influence decisions of your customers. The...
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