Helping businesses to grow in North Warwickshire

Businesses from around North Warwickshire flocked to Grimscote Manor in Coleshill last month to hear how to grow their business.

Over 60 people attended the event to hear from a range of different experts about the funding, finance and business support available to them and to network with other businesses operating in the area.

Steve Maxey the Assistant Chief Executive from North Warwickshire Borough Council set the scene for the evening with a brief summary of the local economy and the key opportunities for the future.  This was followed by presentations from Rachael Delich from the Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub, Elaine Weston from Warwickshire County Council together with Warwickshire Rural Growth Network partners, Nicolas Garnier from Pera Consulting Ltd., and Tim Powell from the University Of Warwick Science Park who together explained the support and funding opportunities that are available.  It was acknowledged that the setting up or expanding of a business can be a confusing process and that these organisations are designed to help and guide people through it.

One person who has already been through the process is Mark Dodsworth from Greenwood and Dodsworth. He concluded the formal proceedings of the evening with a brief presentation about ‘his journey’ and the financial support and advice that had greatly benefitted his business. 

Attendees went away from the event inspired and armed with a range of information and contacts to help them in the future.

Any business operating in North Warwickshire who missed the event but would like to know more are encouraged to contact Emma McKay, Leader Development Officer at North Warwickshire Borough Council on 01827 719356 emmamckay@northwarks.gov.uk