Supporting businesses and the wider economy is one of our top priorities. The Economic Development team works to support businesses and the growth of the Malvern Hills district economy.
We offer a range of services to support businesses for example:
- we help to bring forward land and premises to attract investment
- offer advice on funding opportunities and business grants
- support training and apprenticeships
- supporting our town centres
- promote the district as a tourism destination
Visit www.malvernhills.gov.uk/business for more information or if you need help please email us at ecodev@malvernhills.gov.uk
 Malvern Hills District Council has recently been awarded regional champion for its work on supporting businesses and town centres during the Covid pandemic.
The Local Government Awards, created by The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), named Malvern Hills District Council as regional champion in the category for COVID-19 Support and Recovery.
The award was presented by Mike Goodall of the FSB to the council based on their work around supporting local highstreets and the various events, activities and campaigns that surrounded this including the recruitment of a Town Centre Recovery Officer and consultation and support for development of Town Centre Plans.
To date BetaDen has supported six cohorts of technology entrepreneurs from its base in Malvern Hills Science Park and has now been recognised as the best in the biz at the UK Business Tech Awards. The accelerator has helped 42 early-stage businesses, many of which have gone from strength to strength and developed a diverse range of new technologies. Cohort members of the free six-month programme receive a package of support including up to £12,000 worth of grants, free office space and expert mentoring.
 Over 1,000 people flocked to enjoy the line-up of internationally renowned authors and storytellers at the end of October. The brand-new festival was set in a number of venues around Great Malvern including Great Malvern Priory Grounds and The Coach House Theatre. Highlights of the weekend included Martin Brown, the illustrator of Horrible Histories, Jonny Duddle, illustrator of the Harry Potter books and Korky Paul celebrating 35 years of Winnie the Witch. Follow the link below to read more about the festival.
Get up to date for the festive season, follow the link below to see all the events, markets and activities planned in the Malvern Hills District.
Let us know if your business has anything planned for Christmas and we can add it to our events page.
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Take part in this important quarterly survey, open to all businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The results will be represented by The Chamber of Commerce to national government to ensure that businesses are represented when it comes to policy making.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, are producing their annual Salary & Benefits 2022/23 report. The report will allow businesses to compare the salaries and benefits companies offer including min, max and average salaries across a variety of roles. In the current competitive jobs market, it is crucial to compare what your business offers. Take the survey to gain access to an exclusive report as well as the opportunity to contribute to the final report which will launch at the H&W HR forum in Feb 2023.
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Worcestershire Ambassadors is asking for your help to raise £100,000 to provide a 3 day nutritionally balanced food parcel over Christmas for everyone who uses their nominated food banks. To cover the Malvern Hills area, they need to raise £14,000 for Malvern Hills foodbank. Just £20 will pay for the 3 day food parcel for an individual and £40 will cover a family. Many individuals and families turn to food banks over the festive season, so donations are gratefully received.
If your business can help, please donate below.
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Malvern Hills District Council is supporting the new District Discount 500 book and offering local businesses the opportunity for low-cost advertising.
How it works:
• Pay £5 per voucher/discount you wish to promote in the book which includes a logo and/or photo of your choice.
• 500 vouchers/discounts will be included in the book and are only available for six months
• 5000 books will go on sale online and in stores from November at a low cost of £1.
Benefits to your business:
• Low-cost advertising
• Promote your business to up to 5000 households for as little as £5
• Generate footfall, new customers and sales
• Opportunity for your business to sell the books and retain some of the costs.
District Discount 500 production is now taking place and coupon slots are available. If you are interested in adding a coupon to the booklet, contact Annette on annette@uptonnews.uk or 07538 785314.
This initiative is part of Malvern Hills District Councils commitment to supporting local businesses and communities as part of the new Town Centre Plans.
Help boost campaigns that enrich communities in your local area. Donations from local businesses are gratefully received to help these projects reach their targets.
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Upton Shuttle Bus - Inspired by the community spirit shown during the coronavirus pandemic the Upton Shuttle Bus will connect Upton and its surrounding villages. Run by local volunteers the bus will provide practical connection as well as community to residents.
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Malvern Link Community Fridge REVAMP! - Pressure on the Malvern Link foodbank continues to grow; they need to expand their facilities to continue to help struggling families and stop food going to landfill.
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Great Malvern Victorian Cemetery Revival - This historic cemetery is in need of support to restore graves, look after flora and fauna and maintain listed buildings. This will lead to enhanced opportunities for community involvement, tourism and education.
The Governments Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) provides SME businesses support with the cost of installing electric vehicle charging points, you could get 75% of costs covered, up to £350 per socket.
Businesses, charities and public sector organisations can apply, follow the link below for full eligibility criteria.
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Get help hiring graduate talent with grants of up to £6250 from the Here2Help business support team. Graduates are a fantastic business investment with studies showing they provide a return of 500% to 800%. The grant will be used towards the graduate's salary. Businesses must trade predominantly B2B and be Worcestershire SME's hiring graduates from 2020, 2021 or 2022. |
The Enterprising Worcestershire programme, have announced there are a limited number of grants up to the value of £30,000 on offer to help start-up businesses in Worcestershire.
The grant is designed to give eligible SMEs that are less than three years old a significant helping hand. Grant funding can cover multiple capital and revenue expenditure items such as, but not limited to, equipment, machinery, website construction and logo design.
There are only a limited number of these matched funded grants available so eligible businesses will need to get their application in quickly. Smaller grants of £1,000 to £15,000 will still be on offer to start-up businesses through Enterprising Worcestershire.
For more information, and the full list of eligibility, please click the button below:
Get your books in order after the autumn statement with helpful tips and practical steps. This webinar will cover accounting software, profit first philosophy and practical steps and considerations when managing cashflow. It will also act as a debrief from the Chancellors autumn statement reviewing key changes and tax planning.
Join Made Smarter and industry experts at this West Midlands Special in November to hear how the adoption of technology is key to boosting the region’s advanced manufacturing and digital engineering sectors.
Hosted by award winning MC and BBC boradcaster David Sharpe with headline speaker, technology pioneer and AI scientist, Inma Martinez on the future of the automotive industry.
This event will take place at Aston Villa Football Club, Holte Suite from 08:30 to 12:00 and is free.
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Worcestershire Networking Breakfast, network with chamber members and industry professionals, listen to the guest speaker and tuck into a delicious breakfast - 17 Nov 2022
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Food and Drink Forum, Churchfields Farmhouse in Droitwich. Hear from Will Kerton, Co-Owner of Droitwich Salt - 22 Nov 2022
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Lunchtime Networking, each attendee is given a 60 second introduction and opportunity to have further discussions in smaller groups - 24 Nov & 13 Dec 2022
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Empowering our Workforce and Planning for the Future Webinar, join the discussion on recruitment and skills and develop strategies to overcome problems in these areas - 6 Dec 2022
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Women's Business Forum, this popular event will be held on the Herefordshire border at The Haybarn. With guest speakers Emma May White, Director at Real World Consultancy on goal setting and professional photographer Michelle Morris gives her tips on personal branding photography - 7 Dec 2022
BIPC Worcestershire has plenty of support and webinars for businesses of any size.
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