Worcestershire LEP July 2016 Newsletter

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July 2016 Newsletter

In this edition:

Update from Worcestershire LEP Chair, Mark Stansfeld: July 2016

Last month I was pleased to announce that the latest research has shown that Worcestershire had the third highest growth in prosperity out of all 39 LEP areas in recent […]

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Chief Executive’s statement following the EU Referendum

Following the result of the EU Referendum, Gary Woodman, Chief Executive of Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “Worcestershire has had the 3rd fastest growing economy in recent years and the […]

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Development plans approved for first units at Worcester Six

Construction of two large industrial units could soon get underway at Worcester Six after planners gave the important development the green light. Liberty Property Trust and Stoford Developments were granted […]

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Superfast Worcestershire launches Wi-Fi boost for county businesses and their customers

As the roll-out of high speed fibre broadband progresses across Worcestershire, even more companies are able to benefit from the technology and offer free Wi-Fi to their customers. To boost […]

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Midlands Engine Summit discusses transport links to get the most from HS2

Business and political leaders, including those from across Worcestershire and members of the WLEP Executive Team, attended a summit to drive forward the Midlands Engine with talks on transport plans […]

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Grant available for enhancing equal access to lifelong learning

Local organisations have until 11 July 2016 to apply for a share of £500,000 to provide succession leadership and management planning in Worcestershire. Applications are being invited for a minimum […]

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WINN Wednesday event an innovative success

Last week (29 June) over 100 businesses attended the Worcestershire Innovation (WINN) Wednesday event to help shape the future of innovation in the County and there is still time to […]

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Businesses invited to heat mapping and master planning workshop

Local businesses are being invited to attend a heat mapping and master planning workshop. The event taking place on Wednesday 13 July, 9.30am – 1pm at the Wychavon Civic Centre […]

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The Careers & Enterprise Company publish first annual review

The Careers & Enterprise Company has published its first annual round up, ‘Joining the dots’. The Annual Review sets out what the company has achieved during its first year of […]

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Congratulations to Worcestershire businesses celebrating awards

A number of local businesses were recognised at several high-profile business awards during June. Bromsgrove District Housing Trust won the ‘Employer of the Year’ award at the BusinessDesk’s 2016 awards […]

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Winners Celebrated at Chamber Business Awards 2016

Businesses and individuals from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire were celebrated at the two counties’ biggest business Awards ceremony, the Chamber Business Awards, held on Thursday 9 June at the University […]

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Visit Worcestershire Awards for Excellence will be even more splendid this year

Visit Worcestershire is once again holding its annual Tourism Awards for Excellence, this year for the very first time in partnership with Visit Herefordshire. The Tourism Awards for Excellence celebrate […]

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Start-up competition Green Alley Award 2016 kicks off

Berlin Investment GmbH, Green Alley, is inviting young entrepreneurs from across Europe to apply for its start-up investment competition before the 27 July 2016 deadline. The competition is designed for […]

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FinditinWorcestershire Breakfast Meeting: The future of business and technology

Businesses are being invited to FinditinWorcestershire’s monthly breakfast meeting to hear about the world of technology, what’s coming next and how local companies are innovating. The upcoming monthly meeting will take […]

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Take the UKTI Masterclass on Export Essentials for free

Local businesses are being urged to register their place at UKTI’s Export Essentials Masterclass. The free workshop, taking place at 9am – 4:30pm on 30 August at Open Space Rooms, Malvern, has a limited number […]

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Register for Women’s Business forum

Local businesses are being encouraged to register for the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce’s next Women’s Business Forum. The next event will run from 9.30am until 12pm on 14 […]

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Businesses invited to attend Conservative Business Forum

Local businesses are being invited to attend a Conservative Business Forum breakfast on Friday 22 July 2016. The event will take place at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW […]

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Dates for your Diary – July Newsletter 2016

6 July 2016 – Worcestershire Apprenticeship Levy Event 7 July 2016 – Malvern Networking Breakfast 8 July 2016 – Registration Deadline for Conservative Business Forum’s Breakfast 11 July 2016 – Succession Leadership […]

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