*Fully funded, tailored one-to-one, in-person specialist business advice session, for businesses located in the Shropshire Council area*

Whether you need to revive your social media plan or would like advice on developing your branding techniques, looking for a sounding board for a new business idea or would like advice on developing an existing one, why not come and talk to one of our experienced  advisers?

Expert Marketing 1-2-1s 

• 8th April - Bridgnorth
• 30th April - Shrewsbury

Expert Business 1-2-1s

• 8th April - Shrewsbury
• 23rd April - Shrewsbury

To find out more, please email Anna and Emma: growthhub@shropshire.gov.uk 

A collaborative space to meet others and find practical solutions to support your business…

☑️ Is your business based in Shropshire?

☑️ Do you want to collaborate with like minded business people?

☑️ Are you looking to develop positive actions to support your business?

The Marches Growth Hub Shropshire in collaboration with Good2Great invites you to meet, network, share learning and develop a plan for your business moving forward.

Friday Hub

Good Things Happen When You Bring Good People Together

Shropshire Business Festival is a one-day event bringing together the cream of the crop of business leaders and emerging talent to network, learn, and have some serious fun.

Shropshire Business Festival works because of the relaxed atmosphere we create with fun activities which break down the barriers to get chatting. We give you reasons to talk to the CEO next to you so you can leave with new business relationships and fulfill your 2025 goals.

As well as talks and seminars on topical issues, attendees can sit down with experts from finance, legal, and HR teams and take part in networking sessions.

Find out more and register: Shropshire Business Festival 2025 Tickets, Thu, Mar 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite

This webinar will provide a starting point for organisations looking to increase their resilience and signpost to free cyber security advice and services from the National Cyber Security Centre.

Topics we'll cover

• Learn about the most prevalent cyber risks facing businesses today and how to recognise potential vulnerabilities
• Discover actionable strategies to enhance your businesses cyber readiness, helping to protect your data and systems from attack
• Get guidance on accessing free tools, advice and services from the National Cyber Security Centre to support your cyber security efforts

Key takeaways:

You will

• Understand the most common cyber risks, Gain tips for getting cyber ready
• Understand how the government can help your business become more resilient to cyber attacks

Cyber Security Addressing Risk in a Digital Age Tickets, Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

The key to finding success with digital marketing lies in being able to curate a strategy that is measurable and refinable. This course will show you how to create such a strategy in order to promote growth and realise the full potential of your business. In this webinar, you will learn how to:

• Use our trademark digital marketing strategy building technique
• Create a digital marketing strategy effective to your business
• Understand what strategies are good for engaging your audience and creating customers
• Prioritise what to focus on first when developing your business digitally

Find out more and register: 

Digital Marketing Strategy – Insynch

Designed to empower early-stage female founders with valuable financial knowledge, meaningful connections & opportunities to grow.

Are you a female founder looking to secure investment and take your business to the next level? Join us for an exciting event designed to demystify the world of business investment and create valuable connections among like-minded women.

• Location: Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Shrewsbury
• Date & Time: 19th March, 10:00 - 1:00PM

What will be covered?

Participants will gain insights into how to develop financial resilience, understand various financing options and become part of a robust local female entrepreneurship network

Key takeaways:

• Enhance financial resilience with more choices and information.

• Learn about different ways to finance a business.

• Connect with other Shropshire based female entrepreneurs

Find out more and register: Finance For Female Business Owners Tickets, Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

The Shropshire Growth Hub will be in Shrewsbury Library on the 20th March & Ludlow Library, on the 28th April between 10am and pm.

The team can offer advice and support to businesses and entrepreneurs looking to establish a new venture, or grow an existing business.

The team can guide you on:

• Finance and Funding
• Start-up support
• Skills & Training
• Networking & Events
• Growing your business

These 45-minute sessions are fully funded through the Shropshire Growth Hub.

Booking is easy, simply reserve your place by selecting your chosen time slot when you register!

Appointments available: 10.00, 10.45, 11.30, 12.15 &13.00.

This is a ‘drop-in’ event, no appointment necessary. However, if you want to book a dedicated business 1-2-1 with an adviser, please register here.

Shrewsbury:

Let's do business in Shrewsbury Tickets, Thu 20 Mar 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

Ludlow:

Let's do business in Ludlow Tickets, Mon 28 Apr 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

This event will act as an opportunity for businesses across Shropshire to come together, learn about the success of the Shropshire Net Zero Leaders programme, and hear case studies from local businesses that have benefitted from the programme including Arrow County Supplies and Morris & Company.

The event will open with an address from Julia Buckley, Labour MP for Shrewsbury, and include networking and discussion opportunities to connect with like-minded businesses in the region.

The Net Zero Leaders programme is a fully funded support initiative for businesses who wish to measure and manage their carbon impacts, with a particular focus on cutting emissions along the supply chain.

A draft agenda for the event can be downloaded here.

Shropshire Net Zero Leaders Summit – Sustainability West Midlands

Do you want to know how to out-think, out-market, out-sell and out-strategise your competition?

Are you looking for a series of powerful strategic marketing breakthroughs to rapidly increase your sales and profitability?

Well, during this 3 hour workshop you will be conducting a fast paced, efficient and effective strategic marketing audit exercise on your current and future business activities.

Does this describe you?

You want to…

• Sell more, faster and easier
• Cut your marketing costs and expenses
• Increase your revenues and cash flow
• Boost your profits and rewards
• Avoid costly marketing mistakes
• Create and build an extraordinary action plan.

If so, then this workshop is ideal for you.

Simply put, this workshop will give you immediate and actionable marketing strategies that will

dramatically improve every aspect of your marketing operations!

Find out more and register:

Strategic Marketing To Build a High-Profit Business Tickets, Fri, Apr 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite

Our Business Expo is a great chance to network with like-minded business professionals and circulate brand awareness. Secure your free space now to develop key relationships, discover new suppliers, and grab some exciting freebies while exploring a diverse range of exhibitors.

Event Date: 10^th April 2025

Event Time: 10.00am – 13.00

Event Location: Mercure Telford Centre Hotel, Forge Gate, Telford, West Midlands, TF3 4NA

For more information, please contact the Events Manager K.Riedel@shropshire-chamber.co.uk or call us on 01952 208200.

To book onto the event please follow this link to the Shropshire Chamber Website:

Connectin Business Expo - Book to Visit 10th April 2025

This relaxed evening of casual networking enables people to build connections, leading to exciting opportunities! There is no need for stiff suits and formalities, just come as you are, grab a drink, and enjoy a laid-back evening of networking.

Event Date: 27^th March 2025

Event Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Event Location: White Horse Shrewsbury, White Horse Inn, 7 Wenlock Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6JJ

For more information, please contact the Events Manager K.Riedel@shropshire-chamber.co.uk or call us on 01952 208200.

To book onto the event please follow this link to the Shropshire Chamber Website:

Chamber Evening Social 27th March 2025

Take a break away from your desk to enjoy the fresh air and network among like-minded individuals. Our Netwalking events occur monthly, so why not participate and enhance your overall well-being? Feel free to bring along your pooch!

Event Date: 21^st March 2025

Event Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Event Location: Haughmond Hill, Newport Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4PW

For more information, please contact the Events Manager K.Riedel@shropshire-chamber.co.uk or call us on 01952 208200.

To book onto the event please follow this link to the Shropshire Chamber Website:

Netwalking - (delivered by Shropshire Chamber) 21st March 2025