The latest newsletter from the Marches Growth Hub newsletter is now available. Plus you can subscribe on the link to ensure this information is delivered regularly direct to your inbox.
This version includes:
- Read about a new name for the Marches Growth Hub Shropshire from the end of March 2024

- Leveraging the Power of Destination Marketing – access a brand-new guide to help the county’s tourism businesses leverage the power of destination marketing in 2024
- Plus an opportunity to attend Visit Shropshire & Buy-From’s – Tourism Marketing Masterclass
- Grants for Growth – 6th March, an event unlocking the secrets to securing grant funding designed to boost your business
- All About Apprentices 2024, building on the very successful event in 2023.
- Apprenticeship Week Webinar – Unlocking Apprenticeship Opportunities. Thrive at Work is pleased to host this 30-minute session during National Apprenticeship Week on how to source, fund, and work with your apprentice to develop a workforce with future ready skills.
- Made Smarter Food and Drink Demonstration Day. Innovate UK KTN’s AgriFood team has partnered with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru to host a Food and Drink demonstration day for a cohort of up to 15 SMEs.
More news
Shrewsbury’s new riverside park set to open in December
Riverside Gardens, the new Government-grant-funded park at the heart of Shrewsbury’s long-term regeneration plans, is set to open in December 2026 Riverside Gardens is the first phase of Shropshire Council’s Smithfield Riverside programme, which is set to transform...
Shropshire businesses connect with funders at Summer Funding Summit
Over 90 businesses from across Shropshire gained valuable insight into funding and investment opportunities at the annual and highly popular Summer Funding Summit, which brought together lenders, investors and advisers for a day of practical support and networking....



