Gloucestershire Business News

Catch up on all the latest news from GFirst LEP, including information about new projects, charity initiatives, and up-to-date industry insight.

7 July 2022

Hartpury's pioneering Digital Innovation Farm 'Tech Box Park’ officially opens

A ribbon-cutting ceremony has been performed at Hartpury to formally mark the opening of its new £2 million Tech Box Park.

4 July 2022

GFirst LEP launches new ‘Made in Gloucestershire’ initiative

Championing the county’s best food and drink, Made in Gloucestershire is flying the flag for local producers. Made in Gloucestershire is a new initiative from GFirst LEP – Gloucestershire’s Local Enterprise Partnership and is backed by an impressive array of partner organisations.

28 June 2022

Gloucestershire’s SMEs are committed to working towards Net Zero says survey

In partnership with GFirst LEP, The Growth Hub launched Gloucestershire’s Net Zero survey to better understand the challenges local SMEs are facing.

16 June 2022

GFirst LEP Annual Review 2022

GFirst LEP was delighted to welcome 200 guests from across Gloucestershire to join us on board the British Airways Boeing 747 ‘Negus’ at Cotswold Airport for our 2022 Annual Review.

8 June 2022

Landmark West Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme completed

In February 2017 the GFirst LEP successfully secured £23.6 million of Growth Deal funding from central Government to deliver the West Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme (WCTIS), the LEP’s largest investment project to date.

7 June 2022

Cirencester College officially opens Gloucestershire Digital Skills Centre

The £4.48m new development is set to transform digital education at Cirencester College with the most modern techniques and technology.

7 June 2022

Gloucestershire wins Government backing for exciting new cyber status

GFirst LEP and Department for International Trade (DIT) launch new Gloucestershire Cyber High Potential Opportunity (HPO) bringing jobs and opportunities to the county.

6 May 2022

Invest in Gloucestershire launch inspiring new video on the international stage

The Invest in Gloucestershire team have produced an inspiring place setting video highlighting the County’s strengths in cyber and digital technology, agri-tech, advanced engineering and renewables.

12 April 2022

We’re Hiring! – Marketing Officer Maternity Cover 12 Month Contract

We are seeking an exceptional individual who can work strategically to develop and help deliver our ambitious Marketing plans.

8 April 2022

Your guide for The Growth Hub: The single front door for business support throughout Gloucestershire

The Growth Hub is on a mission to help your business grow. And with a dedicated hub in every district of the county, accessing their support is now easier than ever before.

14 March 2022

Gloucestershire businesses: think global, act local-redefine your values

Is it time your business thinks differently about resources and outcomes? Are Gloucestershire businesses working effectively together?

10 March 2022

New roles announced on GFirst LEP Board

A new Vice Chair and three new ‘Champion’ roles have been announced by Ruth Dooley, GFirst LEP Chair and Partner at Hazlewoods.

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