Worcestershire LEP September 2016 Newsletter

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September 2016 Newsletter

In this edition:

Update from Worcestershire LEP Chair, Mark Stansfeld: September 2016

Worcestershire is a County making visible progress and last week I was pleased to meet with Harriett Baldwin MP who gave her backing for the plans outlined in our Growth […]

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Registrations now open for Worcestershire LEP’s largest annual conference yet

Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP) is encouraging local businesses to register at the earliest opportunity for the #WLEP16 Annual Conference. Over 475 delegates are expected to attend this year’s half-day […]

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Harriett Baldwin MP backs Worcestershire LEP’s Growth Plan

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin offered her backing to a plan to stimulate further economic growth across Worcestershire last week (31 August). Harriett was briefed on the latest blueprint by Worcestershire […]

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Superfast Worcestershire on target as 90 per cent of County businesses now able to access Faster Fibre Broadband

The number of Worcestershire businesses able to get high-speed fibre broadband has more than doubled in two years – thanks to the multi million pound Superfast Worcestershire programme, lead partners […]

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Businesses invited to attend launch of Charter for Inclusive Growth

Businesses across Worcestershire are invited to attend the launch of the “Charter for Inclusive Growth” on Friday 30 September at Worcestershire County Cricket Club. The Charter, which is supported by […]

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Businesses encouraged to complete survey on IT skills

Businesses in Worcestershire are being encouraged to complete a short survey about their IT skills as well as any outsourcing requirements. Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and Worcester Business School are hosting […]

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Plans revealed to boost West Midlands Rail Services

The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership has welcomed the plans from the Department for Transport (DfT) to introduce new services and boost rail capacity across the West Midlands. The announcement, which […]

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Do you run a successful business or social enterprise and are looking to grow?

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme provides high-quality, practical education specifically tailored to the needs of UK small business leaders. Participants will receive 100 hours of teaching designed by […]

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Worcestershire Growth Fund helps Wickens to grow

Some of the County’s expanding businesses are creating more jobs and boosting productivity as a result of the £2million Worcestershire Growth Fund. The fund is a capital grant scheme financed […]

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New initiatives to be revealed at upcoming WINN Wednesday

Businesses are being invited to attend the upcoming Worcestershire Innovation (WINN) Wednesday event, with a number of new initiatives set to be revealed. The interactive session, entitled ‘Testing 1,2,3’ will […]

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Meet the Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards 2016 finalists

Some of Worcestershire’s best apprentices, employers, training providers and schools have been announced as finalists at the Worcestershire Apprentice Awards 2016 and tables are now on sale. Finalists for each […]

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Facebook to speak at Chamber Business Expo

Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce’s Autumn Business Expo, taking place on Thursday 6 October at the Three Counties Showground from 9.00am-3.00pm and sponsored by Hewett Recruitment, is offering local […]

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Your chance to influence future business climate

Local businesses are being encouraged to help the British Chamber of Commerce to better understand the current business climate and challenges that companies are facing by completing the latest Quarterly […]

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Deep Secure featured in Cyber Security 500 listing

Malvern-based, Deep Secure, have been recognised in the prestigious Cyber Security 500 listing. The quarterly Cyber Security 500 listing recognises a global compilation of leading companies who provide cybersecurity solutions […]

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D-RisQ Ltd and Oracle Environmental Experts Ltd both demonstrate exciting business growth and bright prospects for the future

The Wyche Innovation Centre, operated by Key IQ Ltd, are pleased to announce that two companies that started-up within their facility have both outgrown their space and moved on to […]

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Businesses invited to join local Careers Fairs

Businesses are being invited to participate in motivational Careers Fairs to help show young people a number of real career routes. Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are working with […]

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Welcome to World Class Worcestershire – From the perspective of Barbara Hankins, Catalyst for Change

“Worcestershire has a track record of global innovation across its key sectors and others. It is also the home of: Edward Elgar, Democracy, Lea & Perrins Sauce, Morgan cars, University, […]

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Dates for your Diary – September Newsletter 2016

September 2016 – Wonderful Worcestershire Women Business and Lifestyle Show September 2016 – New University of Worcester Degree in Entrepreneurship 12 September 2016 – Deadline to complete QES Q3 Survey […]

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