ENTERPRISE PARTNERS
THE ENTERPRISE HQ PROJECT is SUPPORTED BY a range of partner organisations, working together to enhance the entrepreneurial culture of the region
The European Development Fund
The landmark Enterprise HQ venue to serve the Telford and Wrekin area has been part-financed by the European Development Fund. Without this vital AND VISIONARY funding intervention, the development of ENTERPRISE HQ within the Birthplace of Industry could not have happened.
Telford and Wrekin Council
The economic development and regeneration officers and councillors have supported the venture in order that the area's entrepreneurs can be ably supported and assisted. The ERDF Team within the Council have used their own highly developed entrepreneurial skills to enable the launch of this scheme and the energy and enthusiasm within the Council has ensured that this European supported project can be launched to further develop Telford's prominence as an area of rapidly growing business vitality and strength
Shropshire Enterprise Partnership Limited
The founding organisation and the delivery body, the Partnership is a not for profit company limited by guarantee, working to bring increasing prosperity and social capital to the county of Shropshire. Partners include Shropshire Council and visionary local businesses:
Advantage West Midlands
Working with the Regional Development Agency through the Rural Regeneration Zone to deliver support and growth to the region's rural entrepreneurs
Rural Regeneration Zone
The RRZ is tasked by AWM to bring about rural regeneration across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The RRZ is led from the front by its remarkable Chairman Peter Pawsey who is making a visible difference to the West Midlands rural regions. The EHQ project was launched in partnership with the RRZ and with Ian Edwards support and guidance, the project has succeeded in achieving way beyond target numbers to assist local businesses to thrive and grow
The Shropshire Star
From the first day of this unique project, the Editor and Executive of the county's premier media company offered unconditional support for the development of this project which will help enrich the lives of its readers and subscribers
Business Link West Midlands
Newly reformed and beginning work in the same month as the project launch, the synergy between the two enterprise development projects is clear. Entrepreneurs can now meet Business Link advisors at Enterprise HQ venues and also access fast and reliable information and connections. In 2009, 'The Link' will open at the Telford Enterprise HQ - a dedicated interview space for business reviews and with access to Business Link support line and information.
Transforming Telford
A productive and visionary Regeneration Company, set to transform the Borough of Telford and Wrekin with exciting plans for urban development and rural regeneration. Transforming Telford bring all their unique skills to ensure that the Enterprise HQ programme can by fully assimilated within the local business community - thus creating the maximum outputs of success and business growth for the local area
Hereford and Worcester Chamber of Commerce
Plans are in place to launch Enterprise HQ in Hereford, the support of the local Chamber of Commerce is vital to the Herefordshire expansion
Herefordshire Council
Wasting no time in ensuring the benefits for home based entrepreneurs in Herefordshire are quickly delivered, the Economic Development Unit are undertaking prime research to seek out these hidden businesses prior to the launch of the Enterprise HQ:Hereford
Federation of Small Businesses
Lifting the Barriers to Growth is a quality biennial report which monitors the growth and location of small budding enterprise across the UK, the EHQ project reads the Report avidly looking for market intelligence to underpin the expansion plans for the scheme. The KEEP TRADE LOCAL campaign is avidly supported by the EHQ project and all its members who will do whatever it takes to KEEP TRADE LOCAL
BUSINESS ROCKS! IN SHROPSHIRE PROJECT PARTNERS
The Morris Company
Business Rocks! is the Shropshire Enterprise Partnership scheme for young entrepreneurs. Building on a vibrant first year which was funded by The Morris Company, this scheme is set to expand into Telford & Shrewsbury in association with local schools and colleges.
Pure Communications - www.purecoms.co.uk
Matt Sandford, Entrepreneur of the Year [Shropshire Business Awards] 2008, supports the Business Rocks scheme within Enterprise HQ - targetting the next generation entrepreneurs and giving his time generously to inspire the young business people of Shropshire.
Purecom is an award-winning independent "total communications" solution provider. With more than 30 years of industry experience behind it, Purecom is a top name in providing telecom solutions for businesses across the Midlands. The company gives a one-stop solution for cost-saving telecommunication packages which utilise the latest in technology from the best networks, carriers and manufacturers.
Chokolit
Louis Barnett, young entrepreneur extraordinaire is the Ambassador for the Business Rocks scheme and a determined and inspirational role model for the county's entrepreneurs. Taking his own business to new levels of success and achievement, Louis continues to engage with local people and local ventures, helping to put Enterprising Shropshire 'on the national map'