New growth campaign set to launch in Worcester
A NEW growth initiative is set to launch in Worcestershire next month.
The Business Growth Campaign seeks to boost profitability, raise skills and protect jobs.
Led by Simon Williams, of Arrivista Business Coaching and Training, the campaign is backed by the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and Worcester MP Robin Walker.
Partner businesses, including Lloyds Bank and Worcester Warriors, are also backing the venture and will provide specialist support to firms joining the campaign.
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.”
Robin 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.”
The campaign will be launched at a business showcase event at Worcester rugby club’s Sixways Stadium between 10am and 2pm on March 4.
Among the speakers at the event will be Jim O’Toole, chief executive of Worcester Warriors, who will discuss the club’s plans to support local businesses.
