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Update from Worcestershire LEP Chief Executive, Gary Woodman: August 2018
I am very pleased to say that we have now opened registrations for Worcestershire LEP’s 2018 Annual Conference. Over the years, we’ve been able to grow this annual event to be one of Worcestershire’s largest business gatherings and we’re excited to be able to showcase the latest innovative developments that are taking place in the...
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Just over a week left to apply for Worcestershire’s new Cyber Valley tech accelerator
Technology businesses across Worcestershire and the Midlands have just over a week remaining to apply for a place on a first-of-its-kind accelerator programme, launching at the Malvern Hills Science Park in September. BetaDen, which is open to entrepreneurs, start-ups and established firms from across the area and region, is a nine-month programme that will see...
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Registrations are now open for Worcestershire LEP Annual Conference 2018
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership has opened registrations for this year’s #WLEP18 Annual Conference. Over 450 delegates are expected to attend this year’s half-day conference from 8.30am to 1:30pm on Friday 30 November 2018 at the Chateau Impney, Droitwich. The Conference will be hosted by Author, TV and Radio Expert, Kate Russell, who will be joined by a...
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Worcestershire announced as ‘Careers Hub’ to help transform careers education
Worcestershire is to become one of 20 ‘Careers Hubs’ around England to help transform careers education for young people in the county. Worcestershire’s Careers Hub, developed by Worcestershire LEP in partnership with Worcestershire County Council, will be made up of 40 local secondary schools and further education colleges. The Careers Hub is working together with...
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Kohler Mira unveils plans for Worcester Six
A leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bathroom products has announced plans to create a state-of-the-art distribution, training and office unit in Worcestershire. Kohler Mira, parent company of leading UK shower brand Mira Showers, is initially investing over £20 million in the first phase of its 11.3-acre development. Phase 1 of the scheme will...
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Construction of £9million Spire Healthcare unit begins at Worcester Six
Construction of the £9 million business unit for independent hospital group Spire Healthcare is underway at Worcester Six Business Park. Spire Healthcare is the UK’s largest private hospital provider and the expansion into the business park is set to create up to 60 new jobs. Worcestershire County Council Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Economy and...
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£1.5 million investment in rural broadband in Worcestershire
Rural businesses and communities are set to benefit from improved broadband access in Worcestershire as part of a £45 million boost by the Government. The new funding for the Government’s Rural Broadband Infrastructure Scheme adds to the £30 million investment announced last year, increasing the total pot of funding available to £75 million. Worcestershire is in line...
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Response to Government’s review of Local Enterprise Partnerships
Commenting on the Government’s Review into LEPs, Mark Stansfeld, Chair of Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “We welcome the outcomes of this review into the role and responsibilities of LEPs. This will strengthen Worcestershire LEP’s ability to support businesses, with a focus on enhancing productivity and delivering the objectives of the Strategic Economic Plan. This...
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Angellica Bell confirmed as host for Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards 2018
Bafta-nominated TV presenter, Angellica Bell, has been confirmed as the host for the Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards 2018. Angellica started out on CBBC before moving on to primetime entertainment and lifestyle programmes. She is now one of BBC The One Show’s longest serving reporters. Tables are on sale as well as sponsorship opportunities for the awards...
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Invitation to Worcestershire AgriFood AgriTech Industry Round Table
Local businesses are being invited to attend an industry round table event taking place at Pershore College from 7:30am to 10:15am on Wednesday 3 October 2018. The event is being hosted by WCG Worcestershire in partnership with Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, Worcestershire Business Central, Agri Tech West and Worcestershire Food and Drink Association. The round...
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Midlands Connect launches 20 year guide to boost Midlands economy
A 20-year strategy to create a ‘Midlands Rail Hub’ will create the capacity for six million more individual train journeys each year, boost the Midlands’ economy by £649 million pounds a year and shift £22 billion worth of freight from the roads to the railways, according to Our Routes to Growth, a report unveiled today...
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Participate in the Department for Transport consultation for the Cross Country franchise
Local businesses are being invited to take part in the Department for Transport’s (DFT) consultation on the future shape, service pattern and customer service offer of the Cross Country franchise. The franchise, currently operated by Arriva, expires in December 2019, although the DfT may consider extending it for a further year. The key themes of...
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Status of EU Nationals in the UK
The Home Office has published a Statement of Intent and draft Immigration Rules which set out further details about how EU citizens and their families can obtain settled status in the UK. The Statement of Intent and the draft Immigration Rules set out how the EU Settlement Scheme will work, who can apply, how people...
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Take part in the BDO business survey on Worcestershire
Local businesses are being invited to take part in a survey to assess business growth in Worcestershire. Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP), are encouraging businesses to spare a few minutes to complete a BDO Growth Barometer survey in order to gauge what Worcestershire is doing right to aid business as well as what still needs to...
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Only one sponsorship opportunity available for WW1 exhibition in Worcester
Businesses are being made aware that there is one final opportunity left to sponsor the Fields of Battle – Lands of Peace exhibition. The Fields of Battle – Lands of Peace, shows photography of the battlefields from the First World War as they are today. The exhibitions are free-to-view 24/7, and will be displayed in...
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HW Chamber announces salary & benefits study to support firms with retention
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, has launched the Salary & Benefits Survey 2018, which is the largest salary benchmarking survey in the two counties. Businesses from across the region are encouraged to get involved in the anonymous and confidential study. By doing so, companies will receive an exclusive copy...
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Dates for your Diary – August Newsletter
22 August 2018 – bdht Family Fun day 11 September 2018 – Visit Worcestershire Awards for Excellence 2018 14 September 2018 – #WorcestershireHour Festival of Business 18 September 2018 – DiT Export Essentials Herefordshire & Worcestershire 19 September 2018 – WINN Wednesday event 19 September 2018 – BEEP sustainability Forum, Reducing the Impacts of Manufacturing 21 September 2018 – HW Chamber Women’s...
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