A wide range of support is available for businesses starting up, expanding or investing in Tewkesbury. So, whatever your size, sector or type of enterprise there is assistance available to help you grow.
How can the Economic Development Team help?
The team can provide a bespoke package of advice to help your business thrive and prosper, including:
- Business related support and guidance.
- Grants and funding advice.
- Signposting to other services and partners.
- Updates on local business news and events.
- Business surveys and economic data.
- Inward investment enquiries.
- Advice on availability of premises.
There is also a regular Borough Business E-newsletter, which offers an up to date source of local business information and highlights any relevant local support initiatives or events. If you require any further information, please contact the Economic Development team at Tewkesbury Borough Council on 01684 272249 or email economicdevelopment@tewkesbury.gov.uk
A wealth of support is also available from other key agencies across the area:
GFirst LEP (Gloucestershire's Local Enterprise Partnership LEP)
GFirst is the service that promotes Gloucestershire as a location for business, helping drive sustainable economic growth in the county T:01242 715480 E:info@gfirstlep.com
Gloucestershire Enterprise Ltd (GEL)
GEL offers a range of practical advice and training services designed to help local businesses grow and develop T:01452 221777 E:info@glostenterprise.co.uk
The Growth Hub
Based at Oxstalls Campus - Gloucestershire University, the aim of the Growth Hub is to encourage businesses to realise their potential and grow. It's the county's focal point for the relevant information, guidance, support, expertise, finance, knowledge and experience to help companies take the next step T:01242 715400 E:talktous@thegrowthhub.biz
University of Gloucestershire
The university actively engages with the local business community with the aim of helping enterprises with workforce development, training opportunities, seminars and business growth T:01242 714104 E:business@glos.ac.uk
Gloucestershire College
Gloucestershire College has a dedicated Business Hub team who can work with you to build training and apprenticeship programmes that will help address skills shortages within your workforce and encourage innovation amongst your teams T:01452 563403 E:business.hub@gloscol.ac.uk