Gloucestershire鈥檚 business community has a powerful ally in its corner.
The Growth Hub, a national brand dedicated to helping small and medium-sized enterprises thrive, delivers fully funded business support services tailored to local needs, with Gloucestershire setting the benchmark for what countywide support can look like.
The Growth Hub Gloucestershire brings district-level expertise to every corner of the county through six local hubs, which from April 1, will include, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Gloucester, the Forest of Dean, Stroud and Tewkesbury.
This decentralised network means practical, personalised support is genuinely 鈥渙n the doorstep鈥, whether you鈥檙e a start-up finding your feet or a long-established firm planning its next phase of growth.
What does The Growth Hub offer?
At the heart of the offer is a simple promise - any Gloucestershire-based business, of any size and sector, can access impartial, expert guidance without cost.
That begins with a dedicated business navigator who is a knowledgeable first point of contact who works one-to-one with you to understand your goals, pinpoint challenges and map out the right support pathway.
Complementing this personal advice is a comprehensive programme of fully funded events, delivered both online and face-to-face. Sessions are led by voluntary industry experts who share real-world insights on everything from leadership and sales to digital adoption and market expansion.
For those who prefer to learn at their own pace, a treasure trove of online resources is available with no subscription required - a practical, always-on library covering the essentials and the advanced alike.
Space to help your business thrive
Each local hub also doubles as a flexible business venue, offering co-working desks, meeting room hire, event space and incubation offices to rent. It鈥檚 a set-up designed to help entrepreneurs and teams get things done - from hosting client presentations to scaling operations in a supportive, collaborative environment.
One standout feature that sets The Growth Hub apart is its fully funded Mentoring Programme. Delivered by volunteer business leaders, it pairs ambitious founders and managers with seasoned mentors who provide candid, experienced guidance. The aim is straightforward: to help businesses maximise opportunities, avoid common pitfalls and build confidence to make decisive moves.
Backed by a far-reaching network of strategic partners, The Growth Hub also opens doors to specialist guidance and education across priority sectors and themes. Whether you鈥檙e navigating the transition to net zero, strengthening your position in retail and hospitality, exploring banking and finance options, safeguarding your organisation with cyber know-how, or innovating in agri-tech and advanced engineering and manufacturing, expert support is close at hand.
For Gloucestershire鈥檚 businesses, the message is clear, wherever you are in the county - and whatever stage you鈥檙e at - relevant, practical and fully funded help is available.
Connect with your nearest hub, book a conversation with a business navigator, join an event, or tap into the online resources and take your next step with confidence.