Business leaders urged to join new board to shape Herefordshire economy 

Published: September 11th, 2024

Herefordshire’s best business leaders are being urged to join a new independent board to help shape the county’s economic future. 

The Herefordshire Business Growth Board will play a leading role in driving the economy, supporting business growth, promoting innovation and collaboration and being a champion for inward investment. 

The board – the independent voice of the county’s business community – is now seeking passionate business leaders who want to play their part in setting the agenda for growth. 

Leaders from key county business sectors such as cyber security, the green economy, food and drink, agriculture, tourism, engineering and the creative industries are being particularly targeted. 

Key objectives of the board include: 

• Influencing and shaping the county economy and ensuring the needs and perspectives of the private sector are reflected 

• Supporting business growth through collaboration with initiatives such as the Herefordshire Growth Hub and helping direct the delivery of grant funding such as UK Shared Prosperity and Rural Prosperity funding. 

• Being a champion of inward investment by identifying and promoting opportunities. 

• Creating platforms for business leaders to contribute to innovative thinking and policy development. 

Board members will help identify barriers to growth and opportunities for the future, reflect Herefordshire’s full, diverse business community, and work to create a strong working partnership between the public and private sectors. 

The board will meet six times a year with members serving an initial term of two years.  

For more information and to register your interest visit https://bit.ly/4dNlcTN