PARTNERS
CONTACT: Chris Plant T: 01283 535640
Hub goes on the road R
epresentatives from around 80 local companies flocked to
Uttoxeter Racecourse to find out what support is available to help their businesses flourish. The Let’s Do Business
Support roadshow was organised by the Chambers of Commerce on behalf of the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub. The event ran from 10am until
2pm, with expert business advisers on-hand to answer questions and give advice about how to set up or expand a business. There were also 28 exhibitor stands, plus speakers and speed networking. The Chambers’ Growth Hub
‘The key message is that the Growth Hub is able to help any business of any size’
lead, Chris Plant (pictured), said: “We have held a number of Growth Hub events across the county but this was the biggest yet. The aim was to provide all the help a business might need
Growth Hub is able to help any business of any size. It is the one stop shop to help your business grow.” Adele Cope, head of
business growth at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, said: “It was brilliant to see so many exhibitors and attendees. The atmosphere was very vibrant and productive. I’m sure delegates went away with a lot of food for thought.” The Growth Hub was
established by Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership to drive strong, sustainable business
growth. It is delivered by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and is a focal point for businesses that wish to grow, linking them to specialist information, advice and services.
under one roof. “The key message is that the
Future star: Morgan and Steve Hadfield, Branston’s head golf professional
Morgan is up to par
Branston Golf Club is helping one of the UK’s golf stars of the future to further her career. Fourteen-year-old Morgan Thomas, a
talented young golfer from Burntwood, who is a member of the Midlands England under- 16 coaching squad, is honing her skills at Branston Golf & Country Club. Morgan has been playing the game
competitively for five years, initially with the Staffordshire County girls teams, and now with the county ladies’ teams, and is hoping to play golf for England. Steve Hadfield, Branston’s head golf
professional, said: “Morgan is a great asset, an inspiration and a joy to have playing here at Branston.”
Burton Hockey Club formed in 1899 reached a dream
landmarkby developing their own artificial pitch for the very first time as they opened the Ellis Astro in November 2015.
Burton are able to provide access to the sport of hockey to everyone from the age of 7 upwards and are keen to expand further with the facilities now available. The club are keen to attract new members at all levels and particularly those of school age whom want a well organised, forward-thinking friendly club.
Burton Hockey now provide a platform for local businesses with the opportunity to support a thriving club that plays the sport across the wider midlands and into national competition. It boasts a first class facility which provide for a proud association, if any local businesses wish to discuss sponsorship opportunities then please contact the club chairman.
Ian Brown, Club Chairman, can be contacted on 07970 645620
or by email
ian.browny@
googlemail.com for any further information.
www.burtonhockeyclub.org.uk
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