Forest Economic Partnership

In case you've missed it, our December stakeholder meeting is just around the corner, and this time we're inviting you to join us for a festive evening of networking with the community. Why attend? Check out what MD of @westwayit John Fisher has to say about our meetings⬇️

Are you coming to our Christmas networking meeting next week? Join us for the latest FEP news, networking, and festive refreshments as we celebrate the end of 2024 🎄 Book your place here 👇 fep2050.co.uk/events/

Our Education & Skills subgroup is meeting next week! Are you joining us? Getting involved in this subgroup means you can shape FEP activity going forward and support the next generations career pathways 💪 📅: 24/10 2pm 📍: Teams! Email us on [email protected] for the link!

Gloucestershire is gearing up for growth! With the announcement of the new GCC Economic Growth Board, we're delighted that FEP Director Ian Mean MBE has been appointed! Click below for more and see who else is joining the Board 👇 linkedin.com/posts/forest-ec… @bluemeanie10

Join the Help to Grow Management course💪 Participants benefit from 50 hours of leadership training, 10 hours of 1-2-1 mentoring, peer-group sessions to discuss challenges and opportunities, and access to a valuable alumni network. Plus it's 90% funded! smallbusinesscharter.org/hel…

Don't forget about this offer! Make a referral and earn free Amazon vouchers ✅ Head to the link below for more🙌🙌

If you missed it, catch up on our latest blog below 👇 The Apprenticeship Roadshow recently brought their panel of employers & apprentices to @AccXel_UK to share the opportunities on offer through apprenticeships. Head to Rob Pickup's blog for more💪 fep2050.co.uk/.../apprentice…

The upcoming Forest Volunteer Awards will celebrate the efforts of volunteers in the Forest, and @FVAF2017 are inviting businesses to become sponsors💪 You'll receive a range of perks as a thank you for your support! Contact [email protected] or 01594822073 for more.

@CyNam, @GlosCol, and the @SWACapprentices have collaborated to bring SMEs the chance to recruit new talent to their businesses 💪 Have a look at this exciting scheme below 👇 #forestofdean #business #apprenticeships #careers #smallbusinesses

Enterprise Coordinator Rob Pickup is currently helping deliver the @GlosCareersHub Apprenticeship Roadshow as they tour around Gloucestershire! Following their recent Forest of Dean stop at @AccXel_UK, Rob shared his thoughts in our latest blog 👇 fep2050.co.uk/blog/apprentic…

After a bit of Friday reading? Make sure you haven't missed any of our blogs✅ Why not read about the incredible work @Hartpury are doing for the local community? Or how @CinderhillFarm are navigating electricity supply issues? Catch up below 👇 fep2050.co.uk/blog/

Plan ahead and get booked on the September workshop at @growthhubforest! The 'Business Planning' session is suitable for any new or upcoming SME's, you'll learn how to have the competitive advantage and understand your customers better 💪 More info 👇 thegrowthhub.biz/event/busin…

Fancy earning up to £560 in Amazon vouchers? @BizSpace, the new owners of Mitcheldean's Vantage Point, have recently announced a programme where you could earn Amazon vouchers just for referring a friend! Head to the link below to make a referral👇👇 referral.bizspace.co.uk/

It's the @ForestTraders July networking session tomorrow, don't forget your tickets! These monthly sessions are an excellent opportunity to meet some of the Forest's most exciting businesses and gain valuable connections 💪 Tickets below 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/forest-tr…

With @AccXel you can improve your digital skills and complete a Lvl 1 qualification, all for free! Why should you sign up? ✅The course is suitable for anyone over 18. ✅It's a great way to expand your skillset and improve employability. ✅It's FREE! Call 01594 801009 for more

Don't miss @bluemeanie10's blog about nuclear energy in Gloucestershire! “The purchase of Oldbury indicates SMR’s will be coming to Gloucestershire and this will herald the start of an exciting new chapter in Gloucestershire’s heritage of nuclear energy.” fep2050.co.uk/blog/will-nucl…

Want to find out how you can cut costs on your journey to net zero? Join @bw_businesswest's free workshop! 📆9th July ⏰10 - 1 📍Online You'll learn how to incorporate net zero into organisational operations & create your own sustainability plan ✅ businesswest.co.uk/events/re…

Did you see @stuartemmerson's latest blog? Catch up below 👇

📊 Participate in the UK Net Zero Business Census! Delivered by the @uk_bch, your participation will help to understand and advance the nation’s net zero journey. The survey takes 7 minutes to complete and the deadline is Sunday 30th June, so be quick! businessclimatehub.uk/census…

The clock is ticking...⏰ deadline for applications is this Sunday 30th June! We know the Forest of Dean has some incredible businesses, but we want everyone to know about them! Don't miss out on a spot in the 2024 SmallBiz100 campaign ✅