The latest Shropshire Growth Hub Newsletter is now available.
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- Freedom Fibre seeks local businesses and suppliers located in North Shropshire – Freedom Fibre is currently rolling out its lightning-fast, full-fibre network to homes and businesses across North Shropshire. Its keen to use local businesses and suppliers as much as possible throughout the build.
- Working Minds campaign 2024: supporting mental health at work – HSE’s Working Minds campaign is driving change across Britain’s workplaces by helping to raise awareness of how employers can prevent stress and support good mental health.
- John Williams – The Institute of Leadership’s CEO – to speak at Leadership Conference 2024 - John Williams will share what he’s learnt along the way at this year’s Leadership Conference in Shrewsbury.
- Employers invited to event to support young people with disabilities into work – Employers across Shropshire are being invited to a networking lunch aimed at supporting them to find out more about how supported internships can support their businesses on 22 February.
- Inclusion Network Shropshire – Supporting Rural Community Entrepreneurship – Join the Inclusion Network in Shropshire – exploring Neurodiversity and Entrepreneurship in a rural market town.
- Shropshire’s next round of funding opens soon! – Crowdfund Shropshire, the new civic fundraising platform where community groups can get their projects funded by public and grant funding, is opening in the next month.
- February 2024: New funding opportunities from Innovate UK – UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable research and development innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy.

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Shropshire businesses connect with funders at Summer Funding Summit
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