Published: April 24th, 2019
A Market Drayton Business Grant Scheme has enabled a company to move back into Shropshire, bringing jobs and investment into the county.
The scheme, which is funded by Shropshire Council and administered by the Marches Growth Hub, was launched in 2017 to support the growth of new and existing businesses in Market Drayton and those wishing to move to the area.
A 50 per cent grant towards the £137,000 transformation of a business unit at Tern Valley Business Park has enabled Valley Motorsport to locate their entire business in Shropshire, after previously having to base a part of the business in Wrexham, Clwyd.
Dan Morris, Valley Motorsport’s Director, said:"We started the company in Shropshire nine years ago. All of our employees live locally in Shropshire, but we expanded so quickly, we had to move into Wales to find the additional space we needed. This meant that our employees had to commute, and our business was split over two sites. However, we are now delighted to be able to bring the entire business back home".
"The grant has been a huge help. We could not have developed the building to the specification we needed without it. We have a number of high value customers who take cars to high-profile races in Europe and the UK each year. It’s our job to get the cars race-ready and ship them to wherever they are needed. We now have a purpose-built modern workshop and can entertain these clients in first-class premises, and in our home county of Shropshire.
"The tremendous support we received from Marches Growth Hub Shropshire and Shropshire Council has also made the application process a smooth one."
Market Drayton Business Grant Scheme supports both the start-up of new businesses and the growth of existing businesses within Market Drayton. It also supports those looking to relocate or expand their business into the town and surrounding area.
Steve Charmley, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for assets, economic growth and regeneration, said: "We are really pleased we have been able to assist Valley Motorsport in securing this grant. It has helped the company to streamline their business and create efficiencies, as well as create and safeguard jobs.
"The grant scheme was launched to encourage economic development and to support the growth and expansion plans of businesses in the town through capital investment. Enabling businesses to grow and succeed is one of our key economic growth priorities and the grant scheme is helping us to drive forward investment in Market Drayton and create jobs”.
Grant money is still available for eligible businesses and anyone interested in finding out more should email the Marches Growth Hub Shropshire at [email protected]
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