Local businesses now have the opportunity to tap into a new, exciting and empowering programme of support.
The Barrow Business and Enterprise Support Package will be offering free, tailored support through training, workshops and webinars, 1-2-1 advisor support as well as providing help accessing wider supply chain opportunities.
This project has been made possible thanks to funding from the #Brilliant Barrow Town Deal Programme.
By signing up for this programme, entrepreneurs, start-up businesses and established business in Barrow can now access free help and support to help grow and thrive.
This project will provide four distinct strands which are designed to enhance the wider network and availability of business support , meaning that individuals, community businesses and social enterprises, businesses that could benefit from wider supply chain opportunities and support which aims to improve competitiveness and productivity.
Lesley Robinson, Head of Business Support at the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, said: “We’re really excited to be able to support individuals and businesses in Barrow through the Barrow Business and Enterprise Support Project.
“We’re keen to hit the ground running and will be working to forge links with referral organisations and key groups in the area to ensure we can offer this free support to as many individuals and businesses as possible.
“Through our partnership with CSEP we can also extend the offer to social enterprises.”
Jon Power, Head of Programmes at Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership, added: “We are delighted to be working with partners to deliver this empowering project for budding Barrow entrepreneurs and those thinking about setting up a business.
“The opportunity to stimulate interest in the supply chain opportunities that exist throughout the area, and improving the productivity of businesses in the borough, is a really positive development.
“The Barrow Business and Enterprise Support Project is one of seven projects that make up the #BrilliantBarrow Town Deal – an exciting programme designed to help communities to thrive into the future.”
Individuals and businesses can benefit from either 3- or 12-hours support with a business advisor, which also includes an initial business review.
This project is underway now and is available until 31st March 2024. It is being delivered by Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP) working in partnership with Cumbria Business Growth Hub and Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership.
Anyone interested in receiving support via the project should contact Cumbria Business Growth Hub on 0844 257 8450 or email info@cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk
