Free Business Support event at Minerva Mill
“We’re here to help local businesses explore their next steps and find the right kind of support.”
Local businesses and entrepreneurs are being offered the chance to reset, refocus, and accelerate growth this summer with a fully funded support event hosted at Minerva Mill Innovation Centre, Alcester.
On Thursday 17th July, from 11:30am to 2:00pm, the ‘Boost Your Business’ Advice & Support Session will provide practical, no-cost guidance tailored to the needs of small, medium businesses, start-ups, and sole traders across Alcester, Bidford, Studley and the surrounding villages.
Led by the Rural Enterprise Hub, the session is being delivered in collaboration with Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub & Warwickshire Skills Hub including presentations from Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce. Together, these partners will showcase a wide range of funded initiatives, covering everything from business development and training to strategic growth planning and workforce upskilling.
“We’re here to help local businesses explore their next steps and find the right kind of support,” says Vicky Griffith, Rural Enterprise Development Officer at Minerva Mill. “It’s a chance to pick up new ideas, make useful connections, and leave feeling more confident about where you're heading.”
Key features of the session will be:
- Brief presentations from each partner agency
- Access to free resources, workshops, and mentoring opportunities
- Confidential, 1:1 conversations to explore tailored support
- A relaxed and supportive environment designed for collaboration
- A chance to network with other local businesses.
Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and come with an open mind—whether they are just starting out or seeking a renewed strategy for growth in 2025 and beyond.
The event builds on previous sessions held at Minerva Mill over the past year, which have helped business owners connect with expert led, fully funded support.
“The presentations from Vicky, Kerry and Heather reinforced the amount of free business support on offer from digital boost guidance and strategy coaching on a one-to-one basis” said one attendee “I look forward to the next event at Minervia Mill and meeting even more business leaders from start-ups to established businesses”.
Attendance is free, but booking is advised.
Please register here: http://bit.ly/43OJ1bf or f0r more details email: vicky@minervamill.co.uk, phone: 01789 761334 or visit Minerva Mill Innovation Centre, Alcester
* Based at Minerva Mill, the Rural Enterprise Hub offers a supportive space for local and rural businesses. It brings together expert advice, peer connections, and practical events to help businesses explore opportunities and access fully funded support through trusted local partners.