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11 May 2021
The chief executive of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership is stepping down at the end of July, she has announced today.
Gill Hamer is moving on to pastures new after a hugely successful career spanning more than 40 years which has also included spells as partnerships director with the Manufacturing Advisory Service, head of business support with Advantage West Midlands and 13 years with...
10 May 2021
Businesses across Shropshire were today urged to apply for one of the country’s most prestigious awards – and build on the region’s proud track record of success.
Applications are now open for the 2022 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, which showcase outstanding achievements in the fields of international trade, innovation, sustainable development and promoting opportunity (through social mobility...
26 Apr 2021
A Shropshire travel company is on the road to a greener future after installing new solar panels thanks to grant help from a scheme supported by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
Longmynd Travel, based at Lea Cross near Shrewsbury, received a grant from the Marches Renewable Energy Grant Scheme (MarRE) to meet half the £9,852 cost of installing the panels at its base.
The project is...
19 Apr 2021
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Businesses in the Marches are being re-polled for their views on the economic and business support measures put in place during the pandemic as the region prepares for recovery.
Last year the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership conducted the region’s biggest ever survey as the full impact of the first lockdown hit businesses. In October, it’s Economic...
29 Mar 2021
A special event to help food and drink producers across the Marches reach new international markets has been hailed a huge success.
More than 50 companies took part in the Meet the Buyer event on March 24 with 20 separate countries represented at the virtual showcase.
It was organised by David Caine, the specialist food and drink adviser appointed to cover the Marches Local Enterprise...
09 Mar 2021
A grants programme supported by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership has delivered more than £1.5million of funding to businesses across the region in the last year – and will lead to more than 100 new jobs being created.
New figures show the Marches Building Investment Grant (MBIG) and Small Equipment Grant (SEG) have supported more than 50 projects across Herefordshire, Shropshire and...
02 Mar 2021
A comprehensive series of workshops to help new and inexperienced exporters break into overseas markets has been created for businesses in the Marches.
The Export Academy says the programme – covering getting goods to market, digital marketing, market research and perfecting your pitch – will help businesses take advantage of new export opportunities.
John Wigley, Export Academy adviser for the...
25 Feb 2021
A Shropshire brewing company is toasting the success of new solar panels after receiving grant help with their installation.
The Ludlow Brewing Company successfully applied to the Marches Renewable Energy Grant Scheme (MarRE) to meet half of the £24,850 cost of installing the panels on the roof of a warehouse at its base in Station Drive.
The solar PV system is expected to generate 28,868...
18 Feb 2021
A virtual meet the buyer event – bringing together buyers from up to seven countries – is being staged to help Marches food and drink companies break into new markets.
The all-day March 24 event will feature buyers from the Czech Republic, Belgium, Mexico, Spain, Italy and France – with officials from Argentina also likely to take part. Organisers say it will give producers an exclusive shop...
26 Jan 2021
One of the region’s leading businessmen has been appointed the new chair of the Marches Growth Hub.
Dave Courteen, the founder and managing director of Mosaic Spa and Health Clubs, will lead the growth hub’s work as it helps businesses across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dave, whose company runs the highly successful Shrewsbury Club and...
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