GLOUCESTERSHIRE organisations are being invited to once again submit their interest as the Growth Hub expansion enters its next phase to invest £106.6 million throughout Stroud district, Cheltenham and the Forest of Dean.
Using funding from the £106.6 million allocated from Government in the Gloucestershire Growth Deal, the Gloucestershire First Local Enterprise Partnership (GFirst LEP) are creating a network of Growth Hubs across the county to give businesses access to further services.
Partners could include educational institutions, local authorities, business representatives and support organisations, sector bodies, individual or groups of businesses, or others.
Having announced partnerships with Gloucestershire County Libraries, Tewkesbury Borough Council and the Royal Agricultural University, the LEP are now looking for locations within Stroud district, Cheltenham and the Forest of Dean.
Sarah Danson, Growth Hub manager said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to continue to build upon the momentum of the Growth Hub Expansion.
"For organisations who are passionate about supporting businesses, who really understand their business communities and can demonstrate how they can use this investment to drive business growth in Gloucestershire, this is a very exciting time to get involved.”
Alongside this investment partners will receive support from central growth hub services and a digital infrastructure delivering the virtual Growth Hub.
Gfirst LEP’s Growth Hub Network will build on the success of the current hub, based at the Oxstalls Campus of the University of Gloucestershire, which opened its doors in October 2014.
The Growth Hub is currently supporting 2,519 businesses throughout Gloucestershire who benefit from 203 experts in our community of support providers.
This Growth Hub Network aims to grow the Gloucestershire economy above the national rate of growth, by providing them with further support and allow them to reach their potential and create more job opportunities.
Interested organisations should visit the GFirst LEP website to download the expression of interest form, which should be submitted by 23rd June 2017.
For more information visit www.gfirstlep.com
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