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Gloucester City Council Economic
Development Service
Whether you require assistance in finding the right
property for your business, getting the right training or
advice, or information on local business networking,
Gloucester City Council’s Economic Development
Service is here to help.
We can be contacted on 01452 396986
or see our web pages at
See for information on
the business grants we currently offer.
GFirst LEP
The role of GFirst LEP is to drive sustainable economic
growth in the county, and by doing so, create jobs
and business opportunities.The Growth Hub is a
partnership between GFirst LEP and the University of
Gloucestershire, working together to provide business
support services for the county.
For more information contact 01242 715480
or email
Gloucestershire Enterprise Ltd (GEL)
provides a wide range of services to help both fledgling
companies and existing small businesses achieve their
full potential. Services range from general business
advice to business skills training and more specialist
programmes of support.
See
or call 0845 838 9964 for full details.
Jobcentre Plus
For assistance with recruitment and advertising
vacancies.
Cedar House, Spa Road, Gloucester GL1 1XL
Telephone: 0345 604 3719
or email
Gloucestershire Development Loan Fund
may be willing to lend money to businesses and social
enterprises in Gloucestershire when they are unable to
obtain finance through mainstream lenders.The Loan
fund is run through the Fredericks Foundation.
Contact via
or 01242 242555
The SouthWest
Manufacturing Advisory Service
works closely with manufacturers in the region to help
improve productivity and competitiveness.
See
or contact via
or 0845 608 3838
Advisory, Conciliation
and Arbitration Service (ACAS)
Provides advice and guidance on legal issues connected
to business restructuring, alternatives to redundancy
and redundancy legislation.
See
or call the Helpline on 0300 123 1100
(Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm and Saturday 9am - 1pm).
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