Worcestershire LEP May 2016 Newsletter

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May 2016 Newsletter

In this edition:

Update from Worcestershire LEP Chair, Mark Stansfeld: May 2016

We have seen many local business successes over the past month which is great news, and it was fantastic to see so many of you attend our Business Plan workshop […]

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New Engineering Centre of Excellence to open in Redditch

A major investment in Redditch will see a new specialist engineering training facility open in the autumn to train up to 200 young apprentice engineers over the next 4 years. […]

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Hidden Gems of Worcestershire is People’s Choice at RHS Malvern Spring Festival

Pershore-based Styling Homes and Gardens is celebrating receiving a Silver Award for its Festival Garden at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival, as well as being named the People’s Choice. The Spring […]

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New members of Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership’s Business Board announced

Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP) last month (19 April 2016) announced the recruitment of five new members for their Business Board. An extensive recruitment exercise, which sought to identify enthusiastic and knowledgeable […]

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Business Views Wanted for new University Technical College by 29 May

Worcestershire LEP and partner organisations are working alongside a team of local employers that are currently seeking to evidence the demand for a UTC (University Technical College) in Worcestershire. UTCs […]

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Worcestershire’s Apprenticeship Employer of the Year urges County to apply for Awards

The Community Housing Group, winners of the Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards Employer of the Year 2015, is encouraging local people, schools, businesses and training providers to place nominations for this year’s […]

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Celebrating business at the Two Counties’ biggest awards ceremony

On Thursday 9 June, over 500 members of the business community will come together to celebrate the success and hard work of local businesses as the winners are revealed for […]

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The Wonderful Worcestershire Women Awards 2016

Friday 29 April was the awards day for the Wonderful Worcestershire Women at the Worcestershire Cricket Club organised by local business ladies, Sarah Mayo-Evans and Julia Williams. The finalists went […]

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HoW College helps support and develop cyber security course

Heart of Worcestershire College has joined forces with Cyber Security Challenge UK to help cyber enthusiasts gain a recognised qualification in cyber security. The College, working alongside Cyber Security Challenge […]

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Important changes to how apprenticeships are funded and the Apprenticeship Levy

The way the government funds apprenticeships in England is changing on 6 April 2017. Some employers will be required to contribute to a new apprenticeship levy and there will be […]

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QES Results Signal a Positive Year Ahead for Local Businesses

The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has published a full report and economic brief for its Quarterly Economic Survey for Q1 2016. The full report can be viewed here. Commenting on […]

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Three new ERDF grants available in Worcestershire

Three European Regional Development Funds (ERDF) calls are open in Worcestershire with a deadline of 27 May 2016: SME Support: Enhancing the Competitiveness of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Environment […]

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Herefordshire & Worcestershire Group Training Association judged Grade 1 Outstanding in Ofsted Inspection

Herefordshire & Worcestershire Group Training Association (HWGTA) has received a Grade 1 Outstanding report following a recent Ofsted inspection. The achievement means that HWGTA is one of approximately 13% of […]

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University of Worcester Launch new Degree in Entrepreneurship

The University of Worcester has launched a new BA (Hons) Degree in Entrepreneurship starting in September 2016. The degree provides a series of modules which support the creation, development, sustainability and […]

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#WorcestershireHour Celebrates its Third Birthday

#WorcestershireHour is celebrating its third birthday by holding a live #WorcestershireHour event at Sixways Stadium on Monday 16 May. Over the three years it has been running, #WorcestershireHour events on […]

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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses open for expanding businesses

Successful businesses and social enterprises looking to grow are being invited to apply to join the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment […]

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Support Available during National Growth Hub Week

Worcestershire.Business.Central. is taking part in National Growth Hub Week. The campaign taking place from 16 – 20 May 2016, will celebrate the network of 39 growth hubs across the country, […]

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Businesses invited to attend HS2 Supply Chain Roadshow

Worcestershire businesses are being encouraged to attend one of the eleven HS2 Ltd roadshow events across the UK. The sessions which take place in venues across the UK between May […]

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Over 50 International Delegations Confirmed for IFB2016

Worcestershire’s businesses are being urged to register for the International Festival of Business (IFB 2016), taking place from 13 June to 1 July, with 300 overseas businesses now confirmed for the festival, bringing […]

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Dates for your Diary – May Newsletter 2016

12 May 2016 – Applications close for LEADER funding 13 May 2016 – Worcestershire Growth Fund Round 2 Calls Close 16 May 2016 – #WorcestershireHour Third Birthday Event 16 May […]

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