Gloucestershire Business News

21 March 2019

Local Industrial Strategy - Call for Evidence

Overview To develop a Local Industrial Strategy for Gloucestershire, GFirst LEP, Gloucestershire’s Local Enterprise Partnership is issuing a public ‘Call for Evidence’.

8 March 2019

Leader Views - Dr Diane Savory OBE

Dr Diane Savory is Chair of GFirst LEP. After joining Cult Clothing, the predecessor of SuperGroup Plc, she rapidly progressed through the organisation to become its Chief Operating Officer, transforming the company from a small, local enterprise to the now-distinctive global fashion retailer that is Superdry. Here, Diane encourages more women from all business sectors to consider getting involved and contributing to their LEP.

8 March 2019

Third wave of the UK’s science and innovation audits published

Wave 3 of the science and innovation audits (SIAs) have been published today, which have identified a number of strengths in different industries across the country. From the marine economy in the Highlands of Scotland to Steel Innovation in South Wales, the SIAs have boosted the country’s understanding of the UK’s scientific and research strengths and the commercial opportunities that exist in different regions.

12 February 2019

Chancellor of the Exchequer opens new Business School and Growth Hub building

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, visited the University of Gloucestershire on Thursday 7th February to officially open the new Business School and Growth Hub building at the Oxstalls campus in Gloucester.

11 February 2019

Preparing for Brexit

The UK will leave the EU on 29 March 2019. Leaving the EU means your business may need to prepare for change.

8 January 2019

GFirst LEP ERDF Film 2018

A short film showcasing ERDF projects in Gloucestershire.

8 January 2019

Growth Deal Projects 2018

The latest Growth Deal Funded projects for GFirst LEP.

7 January 2019

A million new reasons to cycle and walk around Lydney

The county council’s cabinet will be asked next week to give the go ahead to find the contractors to deliver £1m pounds of improvements to paths in the Lydney area.

2 January 2019

We're Hiring - Enterprise Coordinator

GFirst LEP has an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Education Team. Apply now!

2 January 2019

We're Hiring - Inward Investment Administration Assistant

GFirst LEP has an exciting position for our new Inward Investment Team! Apply now!

12 December 2018

The Growth Hub Stroud

Gloucestershire organisations are being invited to submit their interest as the Growth Hub expansion enters its next phase in Stroud.

26 November 2018

We're Hiring - Senior Research Manager