Gloucestershire Business News

Catch up on all the latest news from GFirst LEP, including information about new projects, charity initiatives, and up-to-date industry insight.

19 October 2021

GFirst LEP help ZeroAvia land in Gloucestershire

ZeroAvia, the world’s leading innovator in decarbonising aviation, has settled into its new home at Cotswold Airport, Kemble.

19 October 2021

Employment and Jobs Reporting

Our Employment and Jobs Reports provide the latest employment figures and jobs news from the county.

14 October 2021

Our Latest Project Film

GFirst LEP, Gloucestershire’s Local Enterprise Partnership, is delighted to share our latest project film with you all, the film highlights the hard work that has been going on behind the scenes with our project partners through challenging circumstances. When you watch the short film you cannot help but notice the sheer beauty of our county, the drone footage in particular is stunning. As you will see from the latest round of investments through the government’s Getting Building Fund that are highlighted in the film, there is a real focus on the cyber and digital sector in the county and particularly how we are investing in the future of the next generation. A big thank you to all our project partners, collaboration really is the name of the game. We hope you enjoy it! If you would like to find out more about how GFirst LEP supports Gloucestershire through sustainable economic growth please visit www.gfirstlep.com .

13 October 2021

Job Opportunity – Gloucestershire Nature and Climate Fund Project Manager

Gloucestershire Local Nature Partnership (GLNP) and GFirst LEP recognise the growing need to act swiftly and strongly to address the twin climate and ecological emergencies.

8 October 2021

The Growth Hub, Forest of Dean holds its official opening

The greatly anticipated opening of The Growth Hub, Forest of Dean is here. Special guests and local businesses will be raising a glass at the official opening today to celebrate an invaluable new resource for the Forest of Dean.

GFirst LEP's cyber infrastructure advert, featuring local companies contributing to Gloucestershire's cyber economy in a model sprue layout

6 October 2021

A model of the future

You don’t have to be a computer whizz to see how Gloucestershire’s cyber infrastructure will benefit the region.

1 October 2021

Digital October: Unlock the power of digital with The Growth Hub

To support businesses who are investing in a digitally powered recovery, The Growth Hub is launching Digital October; a month of free digital focused events, workshops, webinars and one-to-one coaching sessions to equip businesses with the essential skills they need to thrive.

25 August 2021

GFirst LEP appoints four new Board Members

Following on from the recent announcement of Ruth Dooley becoming the new Chair of Gloucestershire’s Local Enterprise Partnership, GFirst LEP, four new Board members have also been appointed to the LEP Board.

27 July 2021

GFirst LEP appoint Ruth Dooley as new Chair

Gloucestershire’s Local Enterprise Partnership, GFirst LEP, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Ruth Dooley as its new Chair. This is the first ever change in its leadership as Dr Diane Savory OBE steps down after 10 years at the helm.

21 July 2021

We're hiring - Head of Inward Investment

GFirst LEP, the Local Enterprise Partnership for Gloucestershire is recruiting for a new Head of Inward Investment.

14 June 2021

We’re Hiring! – Employment & Skills Co-Ordinator

GFirst LEP are recruiting for the new role of Employment & Skills Co-Ordinator.

8 April 2021

World leader in pioneering decarbonising aviation selects Gloucestershire as its new home

ZeroAvia, the world’s leading innovator in decarbonising aviation, is to open a major facility at Cotswold Airport at Kemble. The UK-based company will use the facility as its base for developing the breakthrough HyFlyer II project, a hydrogen-electric powered aircraft which solely emits water vapor during flight, potentially making it the future of carbon zero air travel.

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