Gloucestershire Business News

22 February 2017

Growth Hub Network takes another step forward

GFirst LEP is taking another step forward in its journey to create a network of Growth Hubs across the county, as it announces two key suppliers that will help to create an expansive digital infrastructure.

22 February 2017

1.5m grant available for tourism businesses in rural Gloucestershire

A new £1.5 million capital grant to grow businesses and create jobs within the tourism sector in rural Gloucestershire has been launched.

21 February 2017

New phase for Local Enterprise Partnership

Following the announcement that over £100 million has now been secured in Growth Deals for Gloucestershire, GFirst LEP has announced plans to revamp its Business Groups to continue in its mission to grow the economy of Gloucestershire.

26 January 2017

Funding opportunities for Tourism Infrastructure

RDPE Growth Programme Calls for Tourism Infrastructure are now live.

25 January 2017

New facilities in Gloucestershire will benefit agri tech innovators

Agri-tech companies will soon have access to practical workshop facilities with office space, where they can research, create and test their products.

20 January 2017

Support for manufacturers through a bumpy 2017

UK manufacturers expect 2017 to be another year of risks but are gearing up to face the challenges head-on. Companies will be tested to their limits and are well advised to accept help and advice wherever it is on offer.

19 January 2017

New deputy chief executive for GFirst LEP

GFirst LEP has announced the appointment of a new Deputy Chief Executive today, with Dev Chakraborty to join the Local Enterprise Partnership in February. Current Deputy Chief Executive, Pete Carr, is leaving the organisation on secondment to Gloucestershire County Council as the Lead Commissioner for Employment and Skills.

18 January 2017

Growth Hub in Cirencester will unlock local business potential

A new Growth Hub in Cirencester will strengthen the Gloucestershire business community by providing innovative business support.

16 January 2017

Britwind exports pass 1 million pound mark as Japan develops taste for British made windmills

Britain’s greenest energy company, Ecotricity, has sold more than £1 million of small windmills to Britain’s greenest energy company, Ecotricity, has sold more than £1 million of small windmills to Japan through its Britwind subsidiary, to become the country’s leading small wind exporter.

16 January 2017

Boost for Gloucestershire's Wildlife friendly foodies

Up and coming food producers across Gloucestershire will be given the chance to showcase their wares at the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust’s first ever Wildlife-Friendly Food Festival in March.

11 January 2017

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11 January 2017

New initiative to give local businesses the edge in Gloucestershire

SGS College is leading a new, innovative project that hopes to support local businesses by identifying the skills gaps or training shortages within the region.