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LEP leaders tell Prime Minister Local Industrial Strategies are on target
The Prime Minister met with business leaders from England’s Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), on 31 January, to track progress on their work with Government to boost economic growth for communities across the country. The Prime Minister heard from business leaders representing each of the LEPs across England including those in the Northern Powerhouse (NP11), the...
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Worcestershire Parkway Station to welcome first trains towards the end of the year
Construction work on the new Worcestershire Parkway is progressing well. The main station building is nearing completion and the internal fit-out works have begun. Work has started on the installation of the three, 265 metre long platforms, each being built in sections onsite, away from the track, and then manoeuvred into place. A pedestrian bridge...
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Spades in the ground as construction starts at Worcester Six Kohler Mira site
Work has begun on a £20million environmentally friendly development that will bring a leading UK kitchen and bathroom manufacturer to Worcestershire. Kohler Mira, parent company of Mira Showers, is the fourth occupier to announce its move to Worcester Six in the last few months and marks a significant investment for the company, which is expanding...
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Kimal prepares to move in to £13m unit at Worcester Six
A leading manufacturer and supplier of products for the healthcare sector is starting 2019 on a high note after taking delivery of its new £13m headquarters at Worcester Six. Kimal PLC is planning to move to the 140,000 sq ft. unit this month (February) after Stoford Developments delivered the design-and-build and completed practical completion on...
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The Kiln 0.5 co-working space opens for creatives and entrepreneurs
A new co-working space for creative and technical entrepreneurs is proving popular with Worcester’s self-employed professionals. Eight businesses have rented a hot desk or office space since The Kiln 0.5 officially opened its doors in December 2018 – with a further eleven enquiries in the pipeline. The Kiln 0.5 is based in the Guildhall on Worcester’s...
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Businesses invited to workshop on flexible working and launch of ‘Flexible Jobs Index’
Businesses are being invited to a workshop to learn more about the latest developments in flexible working in Worcestershire. The event will take place from 1:30pm on Friday 22 March at the View Room, Worcestershire County Cricket Club, WR2 4QQ. The workshop will include the launch of Worcestershire’s first ever ‘Flexible Jobs Index’, which examines the...
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Large audience set to attend the Worcestershire Skills Show 2019
Businesses from across the county are being invited to get involved with the 2019 Worcestershire Skills Show. Worcestershire Skills Show is open to school leavers and sixth formers across the county, and over 4,500 students are expected to attend this year’s event. The event will be taking place from 9am at the Regent Centre, Chateau...
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BetaDen’s Tech Talks: Driving The Innovation and Technology Eco-System in Worcestershire
BetaDen, Worcestershire’s first ever commercial tech accelerator, have launched a new ‘Tech Talk’ series designed to bring together the manufacturing footprint of the county with innovation leaders, with the aim to support technologists working in companies across the county. The brand-new series for 2019 will focus on the key sectors that thrive within Worcestershire: Advanced Manufacturing,...
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Spark of Success For Taxis Across Bromsgrove
Ten charge points, for taxi drivers to use, will be installed in Bromsgrove after a successful bid by the District Council for £300,000 of Government cash. The District already has two ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV) as part of its licensed taxi fleet and now hopes that these chargers will help more drivers make the change...
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Applications are now open for the HW Chamber Business Awards
Applications for the annual Chamber Business Awards 2019 are now open, and local businesses are encouraged to enter at least one of the 14 categories available for this year’s accolades. The awards, sponsored by FOLK2FOLK, are a main highlight in the business calendar and celebrate the achievements of the local business community. This year, the...
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Businesses encouraged to get involved with HW Chamber’s Business Expo
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is inviting businesses to attend their Business Expo, in association with Hewett Recruitment. The event will take place at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, from 9.30am-2.30pm on Thursday 7 March. The Business Expo will provide another fantastic opportunity to raise business profile and make new local connections....
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Worcestershire firms benefit after MEIF reaches £25million milestone
The £250million Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) has reached its first milestone after supporting investment of £25million in the region’s businesses. Fully launched in late February last year, the Fund seeks to address regional imbalances in finance available to Midlands businesses. Research from the British Business Bank in its Small Business Finance Market Report reported...
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Chance for businesses to enter The Small Awards 2019
Local businesses are being encouraged to enter The Small Awards. Now in their third year, the Small Awards celebrate the smallest and greatest businesses from across the UK. The Small Awards will take place on 16 May 2019 in central London and will be a black-tie and event with small businesses, experts and luminaries coming together...
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Worcestershire Education Awards now open for entries
Businesses, schools and training providers are being encouraged to enter the Worcester News Worcestershire Education Awards 2019. 2019 will be the third year for the Worcestershire Education Awards, a celebration of excellence in the education fields across the county. People from across Worcestershire can show their support for the Worcester News Education Awards 2019 by nominating...
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Brexit Survey and Toolkit support available for Businesses
With the United Kingdom leaving the European Union on 29 March 2019, Worcestershire Business Central have compiled a range of resources and information provided by Government and partners which will help businesses understand and plan for the various scenarios of Brexit. The resources they have put together feature a Brexit toolkit and also survey. The Government...
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Businesses invited to register their interest for Automechanika Meet the Buyer event
Businesses are being invited to register their interest for the latest SMMT Automechanika Meet the Buyer event taking place in June. Meet the Buyer is the UK automotive sector’s most comprehensive buyer supplier matching event, providing a platform for companies to meet and discuss potential supply opportunities. With the industry going through its biggest transition...
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Dates for your Diary – February Newsletter
13 February 2019 – Worcestershire 1000 event 13 February 2019 – Innovation through time WINN event 19 February 2019 – Find it in Worcestershire: Sanctuary Housing Breakfast event 21 February 2019 – BetaDen Tech Talk: AgriTech and Machine Learning 25-28 February 2019 – Mobile World Congress 26 February 2019 – University of Worcester business idea competition final February 2019 – Rural Business Awards 2018 Grand...
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