Worcestershire LEP May 2017 Newsletter

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May 2017 Newsletter

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Update from Worcestershire LEP Chief Executive, Gary Woodman: May 2017

I have been delighted to see more fantastic business news coming out of the county in the past month. I would like to start by congratulating Titania, Smart Actuator Company,...

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US business delegation returns to view the Midlands’ world class cyber sector

Following the success of the regional cyber trade mission to Maryland last year, a US business delegation of cyber security companies will return to the Midlands between 5-9 June 2017....

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92% of Worcestershire premises can now access superfast broadband

A total of 92% of Worcestershire premises can now access superfast speeds (speeds over 24Mbps). The Superfast Worcestershire Broadband Programme is gaining momentum with more residents across the county able...

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Worcestershire’s Apprenticeship Employer of the Year encourages local businesses to apply for awards

drp, winners of the Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards Employer of the Year 2016, is encouraging local businesses, schools and training providers to enter this year’s awards. Kidderminster-based drp, has gone from...

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Malvern-based Select Research launches revolutionary new health application in America

Malvern-based Select Research have successfully launched their newly-developed Body Volume Indicator (BVI)™ application in America. The Malvern Hills Science Park-based business revealed their Body Volume Indicator tablet application on 1 May...

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Four Worcestershire businesses recognised in Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2017

Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership would like to congratulate Titania, Smart Actuator Company, Metrasens and Oakland International who have all received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the latest April 2017...

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Worcestershire’s innovative businesses to be celebrated at next WINN event

Worcestershire Innovation Wednesday’s upcoming event will celebrate “the makers” of the county’s most innovative products, and businesses are being invited to register their attendance at the earliest opportunity. The interactive...

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Register your attendance at the launch of the Business & Innovation Magazine

Local businesses are being invited to attend the Worcestershire launch of the Business & Innovation Magazine. The launch will be taking place from 5pm – 7:30pm on Tuesday 23 May at...

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New businesses awards set to recognise innovation in Midlands

Worcestershire’s innovative companies are being encouraged to enter the inaugural ‘Innovation 50’ business awards. Mills & Reeve has now opened entries for its first ever ‘Innovation 50’, an in-depth ranking...

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Pitchfest 2017 is now open for applications

Pitchfest is looking for entrepreneurs who want to win investment and raise their national profile. Pitchfest is a unique pitching competition that was created to make investors more aware of...

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Latest QES report shows an increase in turnover and number of employees

The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has published a full report and economic brief for its Quarterly Economic Survey for Q1 2017. The full report can be viewed here. Commenting on...

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Finalists Announced for Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards

Over 50 finalists have now been announced for the prestigious Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards, sponsored by Sanlam, which take place on Thursday 15 June at the Worcester Arena....

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Malvern-based Optimec win prestigious design and innovation award

Malvern technology business, Optimec, has had its investment rewarded by winning a prestigious design and innovation award for its new contact lens measuring instrument, the Optimec is830. Up against considerable...

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Worcestershire Children and Young People’s Plan

The new Worcestershire Children and Young People’s Plan is currently being developed, and local people are being asked to complete a survey to help shape the direction of the plan....

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Free financial mentoring available from Impetus

Impetus Loans are offering a free service available to small business owners. The financial mentoring service offers: Supportive 1hr mentoring sessions Owned by the sustainable development charity Welcome to our...

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Free NHS Health Check

People aged 40-74 are being encouraged to take a free NHS Health Check. The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40-74. It’s designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart...

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Dates for your Diary – May Newsletter

9 May 2017 – Redditch Tour Series 10 May 2017 – Worcester Six Breakfast Viewing 18 May 2017 – Cathedral Square Development Viewing 2 June 2017 – Notification date for successful Worcestershire Growth Fund applicants 6 June 2017 –...

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