Bosses team up to launch a business booster campaign - The Worcester Observer

Bosses team up to launch a business booster campaign

Worcester Editorial 28th Feb, 2016 Updated: 19th Oct, 2016   0

BUSINESS leaders have joined forces to deliver growth opportunities for local firms as part of a campaign that launches in Worcester next week.

Aimed at protecting jobs, boosting profitability and skills, the Business Growth Campaign will provide businesses with a variety of opportunities through expert advice, one-to-one coaching and regular business seminars.

The campaign is led by Worcester businessman Simon Williams, of Arrivista Business Coaching and Training, and backed by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce as well as Worcester MP Robin Walker. It will be launched at a showcase event on Friday, March 4 at Sixways Stadium from 10am to 2pm.

Partner businesses, including Lloyds Bank and Worcester Warriors, are also backing the venture and will provide specialist support to those who join the campaign.




Mr Williams said: “Local businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and help our region to thrive. The Business Growth Campaign is here to take that success to another level. It’s a partnership initiative purely for businesses which commits to helping them prosper through unique coaching, support and expert advice.

“The launch of the campaign has also come at a perfect time with the national Growth Accelerator Fund, which supported small businesses with coaching and match-funding, being wound up last November.


“We want as many businesses as possible to come together at the launch and see the potential themselves. The best businesses are the ones that learn from each other and want to see others succeed just as much as themselves. It’s about creating the conditions for success.”

Worcester’s Conservative MP Mr Walker said: “The Business Growth Campaign is championed by an impressive range of business and community leaders and is an excellent opportunity for other entrepreneurs and employers to realise their ambitions. Scaling up businesses is key to driving the next phase of economic growth and programmes such as this are helping build stronger economy, with more jobs, higher productivity and better pay.”

Businesses looking to join the campaign, or to book a place at the launch event, can contact Kellie Wooldridge through [email protected] or call 01905 342080.

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