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.

5 September 2023

We are Made in Gloucestershire

We are Made in Gloucestershire. Your new destination to find incredible local food and drink, that’s truly made in Gloucestershire. The home of hidden gems that you won’t find anywhere else and so much more than the Old Spot and Double Gloucester.

8 August 2023

End of an era and the start of a new chapter...

Friday saw confirmation that Government core funding for LEPs will end in March next year which means things are changing at GFirst LEP - Gloucestershire's Local Enterprise Partnership

2 August 2023

Have your say on Gloucestershire’s economy

Residents and businesses are being invited to give their views on what priorities they would like to see included in a new economic strategy for Gloucestershire.

20 July 2023

Evaluation of LEP Growth Hubs published

An independent evaluation of the LEP Growth Hubs programme has been published this week by central Government.

13 July 2023

Gloucestershire's Top 100 Businesses Announced

The Top 100 Businesses in Gloucestershire 2023 was recently announced.

13 July 2023

South West Investment Fund launch £200 million growth fund

The £200m South West Investment Fund, aimed at fostering growth and prosperity for small businesses across the region has been launched today by the British Business Bank.

23 June 2023

A tribute to Jim Grant

By Ian Mean Business West Gloucestershire director and Vice Chair

11 May 2023

Exciting times ahead for Gloucestershire’s Agri, Food and Rural Business Group

GFirst LEP’s Business Groups play an instrumental part in driving the strategic approach of key sectors across the county in support of Gloucestershire’s developing Economic Strategy.