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3rd October 2023

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Take your business to the next level in 2023

Take your business to the next level in 2023

10th January 2023

Help to Grow Management Programme offers senior business leaders management and leadership training, delivered by Gloucester business school, University of Gloucestershire.

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People & skills

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GFirst LEP appoints three new board members

GFirst LEP appoints three new board members

10th January 2023

GFirst LEP are delighted to announce three new board members, entering 2023 with the backing of the county's most respected and valued business people.

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Gloucestershire vegan footwear brand plants nearly 11K trees to remove over 440 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere as it treads towards a greener future for the industry

Gloucestershire vegan footwear brand plants nearly 11K trees to remove over 440 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere as it treads towards a greener future for the industry

10th January 2023

A Gloucestershire-based vegan footwear brand has, so far, planted 10,828 trees to remove more than 440 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere as it looks to pave a sustainable future for th

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Net zero

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Almost 5.7 million customers still to file their tax return

Almost 5.7 million customers still to file their tax return

10th January 2023

This article was written by HMRC and can also be read online at gov.uk

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A message for your business from the Gloucestershire Growth Hub Network

A message for your business from the Gloucestershire Growth Hub Network

6th December 2022

The end of the year can often be a chance to reflect on what's happened in the last 12 months and make plans for the year to come.

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New affiliate scheme launches after Made in Gloucestershire success

New affiliate scheme launches after Made in Gloucestershire success

28th November 2022

Following the successful launch of Made in Gloucestershire back in July 2022, a new ‘affiliate scheme’ for businesses to join the initiative has been announced.

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Sales & marketing

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Boost your leadership skills and 2023 business performance with FREE leadership session

Boost your leadership skills and 2023 business performance with FREE leadership session

23rd November 2022

Join a free Help to Grow: Management Taster session online; boost your leadership skills and 2023 business performance. Register for

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People & skills

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Empowered Employers launches in Gloucestershire

Empowered Employers launches in Gloucestershire

25th October 2022

Since the pandemic, ways of working have changed for many and the adjustments that disabled people have long been entitled to, like flexible working, are starting to become more commonplace.

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People & skills

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Cheltenham designer to create swimwear for mastectomy women

Cheltenham designer to create swimwear for mastectomy patients

25th October 2022

A Gloucestershire-based swimwear designer is set to create a special swimwear line to provide more options for women who have been through a mastectomy.

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New event for Gloucestershire Food and Hospitality Businesses

New event for Gloucestershire Food and Hospitality Businesses

25th October 2022

Together with Mighty, Third Floor, and LEAP PR

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People & skills

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