January 2017 Newsletter

In this edition:

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

I would like to start by wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous New Year. 2016 was filled with fantastic achievements across the county and I am sure we will...

Workshops to help Rural Businesses to Access Funding

Rural businesses are being invited to one of a series of workshops to understand how they can benefit from European Funding. The ‘Pie and Pint’ workshops, which take place during...

Funds available to businesses for protecting the environment and resource efficiency

Worcestershire businesses have until 17 February to bid for just over £1.3m of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to help protect the environment and promote resource efficiency. This funding will help...

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Affinity Car Leasing in the fast lane after upgrading to superfast broadband

Wyre Forest based business, Affinity Leasing, is one of many companies to have recently benefitted from Superfast Broadband. Affinity Leasing provides discounted vehicle leasing to many millions of British unions...

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Business opportunities and inward investment will be result of agreement

New business opportunities will be created as a result of a key agreement being signed by one of China’s most rapidly growing regions and Worcestershire County Council, according to the...

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Worcestershire Skills Show set to host biggest event of its kind for young people within the county

Worcestershire Skills Show, delivered as part of the National Careers and Enterprise Company initiative, is offering the opportunity for local businesses to showcase at Sixways Stadium, Worcester on Wednesday 8 March, 2017....

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Local residents invited to help shape the future of transport in Worcestershire

Worcestershire County Council is asking local residents to help shape the future of transport in Worcestershire by having their say on the new draft Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4). The...

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Increased Investment and Business Confidence Revealed in QES Q4 2016 Report

The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has published a full report and economic brief for its Quarterly Economic Survey for Q4 2016. The full report can be viewed here. Commenting on...

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Upcoming WINN Wednesday event aims to get businesses into the mindset that will allow innovation to flow

The free to attend innovation session, named ‘Q=VA Filling the Well!’, will take place on 8 February from 5pm – 8:30pm at the University of Worcester Arena and businesses of...

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Businesses invited to energy efficiency workshops

Local businesses can receive best practice advice and expert tips on becoming more energy efficient at a series of workshops for the Sustainability Forum. The first workshop, taking place at Thorlux Lighting...

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Dates for your Diary – January Newsletter

15 January 2017 – European Social Funds application deadline 16 January 2017 – Superfast Worcestershire Business Survey Deadline 20 January 2017 – National Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony 20 January 2017 –...

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