Gloucestershire Business News

20 July 2022

We’re hiring! Business Engagement Project Manager for Anchor Institutions

Could you be our new Business Engagement Project Manager for Anchor Institutions?

14 July 2022

Invest in Gloucestershire launches new Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing proposition

The Invest in Gloucestershire initiative has showcased that the county is set to be at the centre of global green and digital innovation with the launch of a new Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing proposition.

13 July 2022

Iconic Umbrella Project comes to Cheltenham for the first time

A colourful display of umbrellas has been suspended above Cheltenham’s High Street on the Strand to help raise awareness of neurodiversity. Cheltenham BID is working with the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity to bring this iconic installation to Cheltenham for the first time.

13 July 2022

Innovate UK Young Innovators Competition to win £5,000 grant

Innovate UK is on the hunt for innovators who could benefit from a business boosting support package including £5,000 and expert advice designed to evolve your idea into a brilliant business.

13 July 2022

Update from GFirst LEP Business Groups

GFirst LEP’s 10 business groups are a representation of Gloucestershire industries, working towards a strong economic future for the county.

12 July 2022

Cheltenham Borough Council Officially Appoints HBD X Factory as Development Partner for The Golden Valley Development

On Tuesday 12th July, Cheltenham Borough Council has announced that HBD X Factory has now been formally appointed as the development partner to assist in delivering the first phase of the £1bn Golden Valley Development (GVD) located in Cheltenham at the heart of the UK’s Cyber community.

7 July 2022

Hartpury's pioneering Digital Innovation Farm 'Tech Box Park’ officially opens

A ribbon-cutting ceremony has been performed at Hartpury to formally mark the opening of its new £2 million Tech Box Park.

28 June 2022

Gloucestershire’s SMEs are committed to working towards Net Zero says survey

In partnership with GFirst LEP, The Growth Hub launched Gloucestershire’s Net Zero survey to better understand the challenges local SMEs are facing.

16 June 2022

GFirst LEP Annual Review 2022

GFirst LEP was delighted to welcome 200 guests from across Gloucestershire to join us on board the British Airways Boeing 747 ‘Negus’ at Cotswold Airport for our 2022 Annual Review.

8 June 2022

Landmark West Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme completed

In February 2017 the GFirst LEP successfully secured £23.6 million of Growth Deal funding from central Government to deliver the West Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme (WCTIS), the LEP’s largest investment project to date.

7 June 2022

Cirencester College officially opens Gloucestershire Digital Skills Centre

The £4.48m new development is set to transform digital education at Cirencester College with the most modern techniques and technology.