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Budding Entrepreneurs Impress Judges at a Worcestershire Pitching Event

Published on Friday, 25th November 2022

Three budding entrepreneurs have scooped the top prizes and impressed the judges in Worcestershire’s Dragon's Den inspired competition.

Enterprising Worcestershire Awards 2023 Opens for Entries
Published on Thursday, 24th November 2022
Businesses in Worcestershire that have been supported by the Enterprising Worcestershire programme are being invited to enter their awards.
Start-Up QuickPitch 2022
Published on Thursday, 20th October 2022
Pitching competition launches to early-stage businesses and budding entrepreneurs across the county.
£30,000 grants are announced to give a boost to start-up businesses in Worcestershire
Published on Monday, 11th July 2022
The Enterprising Worcestershire programme, run by Worcestershire County Council, have today announced there are a limited number of grants up to the value of £30,000 are on offer to help start-up businesses in Worcestershire.
Over 100 local businesses attend the Business Worcestershire Conference
Published on Monday, 4th July 2022
Over 100 businesses from across the county gathered last week for the Business Worcestershire Conference at Sixways Stadium in Worcester.
Brand new conference launches in Worcestershire for local businesses
Published on Monday, 16th May 2022
Worcestershire County Council’s Business Worcestershire team in partnership with the Worcestershire Growth Hub have announced the launch of a brand-new conference aimed at local businesses.
Wellbeing platform teams up with Worcestershire County Council to fundraise for Platinum Jubilee
Published on Friday, 25th March 2022
Worcestershire County Council have announced their partnership with tech for good platform, WellGiving.
£2.7 million boost to help level up communities in Worcestershire
Published on Friday, 5th November 2021
Worcestershire has been awarded £2.7million for 6 locally led projects across the county as part of the UK Community Renewal Fund (CRF)
Discover more about the county you call home
Published on Wednesday, 25th August 2021
Visit Worcestershire is inviting residents to discover more about the county they live in this summer.
Winner of The Apprentice will offer his advice to Worcestershire businesses
Published on Thursday, 29th July 2021
Worcestershire County Council’s Here2Help Business Mentoring programme will host a webinar for those interesting in business mentoring.
Tourism business encouraged to apply for awards
Published on Monday, 14th June 2021
Applications for The Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards have now opened.
Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards return
Published on Friday, 28th May 2021
The Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards will return after a year away with a brand new look.
Unknown man in van can land you in trouble
Published on Wednesday, 26th May 2021
Worcestershire Trading Standards is warning businesses to remain vigilant and not to buy goods from people they don’t know or trust.
Local business given lifeline thanks to Worcestershire County Council grant
Published on Thursday, 25th February 2021
Autograph Events in Worcester has received £15,000 from Worcestershire County Council’s Here2Help Business Programme.
Hard hit tourism businesses helped by grant scheme
Published on Wednesday, 17th February 2021
Businesses hit by the pandemic can now get funding towards a business membership to help them grow and develop.
Graduate recruitment boost thanks to Worcestershire County Council grants
Published on Thursday, 14th January 2021
A number of graduates have been hired in recent months thanks to grants from Worcestershire County Council that were launched to help businesses recover from the effects of COVID-19.
Make shopping closer to home your New Year resolution for 2021
Published on Thursday, 31st December 2020
It’s the time of year for making New Year resolutions ahead of 2021, so why not think about shopping closer to home more often next year?
Spending £10 locally this Christmas could boost Worcestershire economy by £2.5m
Published on Thursday, 3rd December 2020
If every household in the county spent just £10 with Worcestershire businesses, the local economy could be boosted by around £2.5m this Christmas.
Worcestershire business awarded a grant to help tackle spread of COVID-19
Published on Monday, 2nd November 2020
Worcestershire business receives grant from the Worcestershire County Council to develop a device to help reduce the spread of Covid-19.
Further support launched for Worcestershire start-ups and entrepreneurs
Published on Monday, 26th October 2020
Enterprising Worcestershire will offer support to new and early stage businesses in the region, after securing a further three years of funding.
Local fudge producer moves to selling delicious products online.
Published on Wednesday, 23rd September 2020
Customers are still able to purchase delicious local fudge from Make It Worcestershire campaign members Wychbold fudge, as they took their business online during lockdown.
Campaign launched to support and promote Worcestershire’s Food and Drink Sector
Published on Friday, 14th August 2020
The Worcestershire Food and Drink Industry is getting new support through the new ‘Make it Worcestershire’ campaign launched today (14 August 2020).
Welcome back! Worcestershire is open for business
Published on Thursday, 6th August 2020
Let’s help our county’s economy flourish with Worcestershire open for business.
County Council welcomes infrastructure investment announcement
Published on Tuesday, 4th August 2020
County Council welcomes infrastructure investment announcement following the Government revealing a £12 million new investment across a number of schemes.
New programme to support businesses
Published on Thursday, 16th July 2020
A new programme designed to help Worcestershire businesses get back on track after the Coronavirus lockdown is being launched.
Plan to boost the economy with business grants is approved
Published on Thursday, 25th June 2020
Worcestershire County Council’s cabinet have today approved a plan that will put £3.5million into kickstarting the local economy.
Outdoor Markets will help reopen Worcestershire for business
Published on Tuesday, 26th May 2020
Worcestershire is welcoming the reopening of outdoor markets and car forecourts following a government announcement.
Thank you for stepping in to pick fresh produce this summer
Published on Wednesday, 6th May 2020
Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy and Infrastructure, Ken Pollock, has welcomed the local response to ‘pick for Britain’.
Queen’s Award given to Worcestershire company
Published on Friday, 24th April 2020
Kidderminster company, Titan Steel Wheels has been given the royal seal of approval with a Queen’s Award.
Worcestershire Children First Business Plan Approved
Published on Thursday, 26th March 2020
The Worcestershire Children First Business Plan for 2020/21 was approved at today’s (26 March) Worcestershire County Council Cabinet meeting.
Skills show is a hit with 6,000 visitors
Published on Friday, 6th March 2020
There’s no place like home to start your career, and why not when Worcestershire has a wide range of exciting options?
Game Changer Sites set to expand
Published on Monday, 14th October 2019
Earlier this year, Worcestershire County Council pledged an additional £4 million of funding over 2 years, to further grow the county's successful Game Changer Programme.
Top Worcestershire Business award sews a little happiness
Published on Friday, 27th September 2019
A luxury sleepwear and lingerie company has won a top Business award in Worcestershire.
Worcestershire at the forefront of developing new technologies
Published on Friday, 31st May 2019
Worcestershire at the forefront of developing new technologies
OVO Energy Tour Series kicks off in style
Published on Friday, 10th May 2019
National cycling event, The Tour Series visited Redditch yesterday for the eighth year running.
Cyber Protection event encourages Worcestershire Businesses to stay safe against threats
Published on Thursday, 4th April 2019
Worcestershire Businesses were educated on the importance of protecting against cyber security threats at a specialised event held last week.
Worcestershire joins national call for new Rural Strategy
Published on Wednesday, 20th March 2019
Worcestershire County Council has joined a national call for the Government to produce an urgent comprehensive strategy for rural areas in preparation for Brexit.
Stoford hands over £9m unit to Spire Healthcare
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2019
Leading private hospital provider Spire Healthcare is preparing to move into its new £9 million premises at Worcester Six Business Park.
Next generation of Game Changer Sites on the horizon
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2019
With an additional £4 million of funding being pledged by Worcestershire County Council over the next 2 years, the county's successful Game Changer programme is set for expansion.
West Midlands Railway is official Travel Partner for Redditch Tour Series
Published on Monday, 11th March 2019
The Redditch Tour Series Cycle Race returns to Worcestershire on May 9 for the eighth year and we are delighted to announce West Midlands Railway as our official Travel Partner for the second year.

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