The current complex business environment requires leaders who can adapt and lead their team and others in an uncertain world. Cumbria Business Growth Hub’s inspiring new initiative ‘Cumbria Growth Leader’ […]
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Growth Hub secures £818,000 in grants to help businesses prepare for life after lockdown
Cumbria Business Growth Hub helped to secure and has allocated £818,000 in grants to help businesses in the county emerge from Covid lockdown. The Growth Hub has enabled almost 300 […]
Lancaster University Management School launches new programme to help region’s SMEs recover from impacts of pandemic
BUSINESSES across Cumbria are invited to participate in a fully-funded programme with Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) to help them revive their business, innovate and thrive in the ‘new normal’, […]
Growth Hub workshops go online to beat coronavirus restrictions
MUCH of the support that businesses have come to expect from Cumbria Business Growth Hub is now available online. Growth Hub advisers have continued to work throughout the coronavirus lockdown, […]
Growth Hub steps in to help flood-hit businesses
BUSINESSES affected by flooding caused by Storm Ciara are being offered a lifeline. Cumbria Business Growth Hub has drawn up a Business Survival Toolkit and a Business Continuity Checklist, which […]
GSK Enterprise Fund helps ice cream firm to expand
THREE jobs are being created at a new ice cream parlour, shop and production facility at Greenodd, thanks to a grant from the GSK Enterprise Fund. The Handmade Ice Cream […]
Boost for Cumbrian construction businesses
CUMBRIA Business Growth Hub is helping local contractors win work with the construction giant ENGIE. ENGIE is delivering extra-care housing schemes in Carlisle, Cleator Moor and Oxenholme in Cumbria, and […]
Supply Chain Opportunity Club event in partnership with Cubby Construction
The Supply Chain Opportunity Club supported by Cumbria Business Growth Hub are delighted to partner with Cubby Construction to host a 1-2-1 meet the buyer and networking event on Monday […]
Funding unlocks free support for tourism and retail businesses
Cumbria Tourism has been given the go-ahead to offer 480 hours of free 1-2-1 business support to help businesses grow and innovate, thanks to the Cumbria Growth Catalyst programme. An initial phase of […]
Strong demand for GSK Enterprise Fund grants
Demand for new grants to help create jobs in South Cumbria is so strong that the money could soon be used up. The GSK Enterprise Fund, launched in May, provides […]
Chamber launches guide to help businesses recruit
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is offering a handbook to help businesses recruit in the face of rising staff shortages. The launch of The Hiring Handbook comes as the British Chambers of Commerce […]
GSK Enterprise Fund boosts job creation
Cumbria Business Growth Hub is launching a £0.5m grant scheme to help mitigate the impact of job losses at GSK in Ulverston. The GSK Enterprise Fund offers grants between £2,000 and […]
New opportunity for Cumbrian construction businesses
Cumbria Business Growth Hub is helping local contractors win work with the construction giant Engie Regeneration. Engie has been selected by Home Group to build 83 homes at Burgh Road, […]