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Traders and hauliers urged to get up to speed with Border guidance

Traders and hauliers across the Marches are being urged to make sure they are up to date with regulations covering how the UK border with the European Union operates.

August 2nd, 2021

Mayor opens Ramfoam’s new headquarters as company embraces digital

One of the first companies to sign up to a programme to improve the digital capabilities of smaller businesses has officially opened its new company headquarters and factory.

July 30th, 2021

Still time to make the most of Commonwealth Games opportunities

There’s still time for businesses across the Marches to play their part in delivering the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

July 29th, 2021

Delivering Our Future Together – The Power Of Local Enterprise Partnerships

The chair of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership has hailed the work of the groups across the region as new figures show the huge impact they have made in the ten years since they were formed.

July 26th, 2021

Equine and animal bedding business relocating to Shropshire following £180,000 investment

Cardboard Bedding Ltd, trading as Green Mile, is relocating to Prees in Shropshire after securing £180,000 from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF).

July 21st, 2021

Save money while going green

As the UK gears up for the COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow in November, now is the chance to commit your business to reducing carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.

July 9th, 2021

Shropshire’s silver entrepreneurs offered exclusive business support programme

Shropshire’s older generation of entrepreneurs is to get a helping hand thanks to a new initiative to help the over-50s set up their own businesses.

July 7th, 2021

Herefordshire business urged to sign up to new loyalty scheme

Businesses in Herefordshire are being invited to sign up to a new loyalty scheme to help support economic recovery in the county, by encouraging people to stay, shop and spend locally.

July 6th, 2021

Marches businesses invited to cyber security workshop

Businesses in the Marches are being given the opportunity to learn how to boost their cyber security at a special event later this month.

July 5th, 2021

Manufacturers need to switch from CE marking by 2022

Manufacturers in the Marches are being urged to be aware of changes around the marking of goods for the GB market. 

July 5th, 2021

Dog food company expands thanks to grant programme

Herefordshire company which specialises in high-quality dog food and treats is expanding after buying new equipment thanks to help from a grants programme supported by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. 

June 30th, 2021

Showpiece Shropshire climate conference hailed a huge success

A showpiece Shropshire conference investigating the way technology can help tackle the climate change crisis has been hailed a huge success.

June 24th, 2021