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Marches LEP chairman Graham Wynn outlines the partnership’s priorities for 2019
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New £9million centre will bring high-value jobs and new investment to region
Construction work will start on a new £9million Centre for Cyber Security in Hereford in the new year – bringing up to 190 high-value jobs and making the region a magnet for high-tech firms.
New centre creates university feel for HE students
A new Higher Education Centre has been officially opened by Shrewsbury Colleges Group – after already winning the thumbs up from delighted students.
Virtual and augmented reality suite is ‘leagues ahead’
Telford College has officially opened its new £750,000 virtual and augmented reality suite with a spectacular hi-tech showcase.
Green light for world’s leading agri-tech hub
A world leading agri-tech research and innovation hub is to be built in Newport – after permission was granted last night by Telford & Wrekin Council’s planning committee. Ni-Park will be an enterprise and science park in due course creating up to 950 jobs and providing a range of flexible space for technology-focused firms including […]
New Shropshire business show hailed a success
A new Shropshire business show aimed at opening up export opportunities for firms across the county has been hailed a success. The Business Growth and Export Show – staged by the Marches Growth Hub – attracted an audience of around 80 to Shrewsbury to hear expert advice from the Department for International Trade (DiT) and […]
Move to Enterprise Zone ‘future-proofs’ expanding business
An expanding electrical specialist says moving to new purpose-built offices on Hereford Enterprise Zone has helped future-proof its business. Electrical engineer Melcon says the move – which took just ten months from first inquiry to moving in – has already allowed it to take on a new member of staff with further expansion planned for […]
£650k grant secured for hub to train 400 workers in construction industry skills
A training hub aimed at providing opportunities for the unemployed, addressing Shropshire’s housing shortage, and boosting the county’s construction industry, has been given the go-ahead after a £650,000 Government grant was secured by a strong consortium of local businesses.
Shropshire training centre marks 1st birthday with major call to arms
It’s time for industry and young people to step up to the skills table according to the boss of Shropshire’s most advanced training centre.
Finance summit
More than 30 delegates attended a special summit to help make sure small businesses across Shropshire get the funding they need to grow.