Swindon and Wiltshire Business and Growth Unit

🎄 Season's Greetings from the Swindon and Wiltshire Business Growth Unit! 🎄 As 2024 draws to a close, we’d like to take a moment to thank the incredible businesses, partners, and communities across Swindon and Wiltshire who have worked with us to make this year one of resilience, innovation, and progress. This year, we’ve been proud to support local enterprises with tailored business growth initiatives, champion sustainable development, and continue fostering a region that’s celebrated for its entrepreneurial spirit and exceptional quality of life. Together, we’ve navigated challenges and seized opportunities to strengthen our economy and build a brighter, greener future. We’re excited to continue this journey with you in 2025—providing support, creating opportunities, and helping businesses thrive. From all of us at SWBGU, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a successful New Year. Here’s to a prosperous 2024! 🎉✨

🎄 Yesterday, the team at the Swindon and Wiltshire Business Growth Unit came together to celebrate the festive season with a wonderful Christmas meal at Rivo Lounge in Chippenham. We want to express our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Rivo Lounge for their exceptional service and hospitality—it made for a truly enjoyable and memorable occasion! As we reflect on the past year, we are incredibly proud of the work our team has done to support local businesses and drive economic growth across Swindon and Wiltshire. It’s been a challenging but rewarding journey, and it’s a privilege to work with such a dedicated and passionate team. A huge thank you to our team for their tireless efforts and to all our partners for their collaboration and shared commitment to fostering a thriving local economy. Here’s to continued success and collaboration in 2024. Wishing you all a joyful festive season and a prosperous new year! 🎉 #Teamwork #LocalEconomy #SupportingBusinesses #ChristmasCelebration #SwindonAndWiltshire

Final Week to Complete Trowbridge's Business Survey! This is a quick reminder for all members that the Trowbridge Investment Framework Survey closes this Sunday, 8th December 2024. If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to share your feedback— this will be vital for shaping businesses for the future and supporting Trowbridge’s Town Centre to succeed. Complete the survey here: https://lnkd.in/eehSzgjR - feel free to pass it along to others who might be interested. Thank you, Trowbridge Investment Framework Team

Storm Darragh is due to bring strong winds and rain to Swindon and Wiltshire in the coming days. There was a yellow warning of wind in place for yesterday (5 December) and further yellow warnings of both rain and wind in Swindon and Wiltshire in place for the coming days, though this may change. As this follows Storm Bert and the recent heavy rain, there may be a risk of some localised flooding as the ground is already saturated. Please keep an eye on the Government’s flood alerts and warnings webpage for the latest information. You can also sign up for flood warnings and find out about what to do when warnings/alerts are in place. Take care on the roads and drive to the conditions. Watch out for surface water and do not attempt to drive through any floodwater. We are still waiting to hear from the government on when and if financial support will be available for business owners whose homes or premises have been affected by flooding following Storm Bert. Anyone who has been affected is advised to contact us with their name, business address and email address so we can notify them if support from the government becomes available. Affected business owners should email hello@swgrowthhub.co.uk.

Fleming Way is about to get a lot greener 🌳🌲 More than 100 trees, along with thousands of shrubs and bushes, are being planted as part of the regeneration work in the area. This will help enhance the environment, support local wildlife, and with some of the trees and bushes also being planted in The Parade and other public realm areas, make the walk between the town centre and bus and train stations a lot more pleasant. Alongside the public realm improvements, the Fleming Way scheme will also include: 🚌 a new new bus interchange to accommodate all bus services in the town centre, replacing the ageing current 1960s bus station 🚲 new cycle lane facilities that connect the town’s western and eastern cycle flyers 🚽 a new toilet block with a Changing Places toilet You can find out more about the project by searching ‘Fleming Way’ on our website. #NationalTreeWeek #GreenerSwindon #BetterSwindon

Thank you Key Performance Training Ltd for hosting a second Insight Day for young people in Swindon and Wiltshire to learn about the various jobs and pathways in Logistics and Warehousing- I promise the kids had a go on the forklift too! Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub Swindon & Wiltshire Careers Hub

Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub understands the significant challenges faced by businesses in Chippenham, Bradford-on-Avon, and surrounding areas following the recent severe flooding caused by Storm Bert. We are here to help. To assess the impact and explore opportunities for support, the Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub is collecting information from affected businesses. If your company has been impacted, we urge you to share your experiences so we can better understand your needs and advocate for resources that may become available. Contact us via hello@swgrowthhub.co.uk Your input is invaluable in shaping recovery efforts and ensuring businesses across Wiltshire receive the assistance they need. #WiltshireCouncil #BusinessSupport #FloodRecovery #Chippenham #BradfordonAvon #WiltshireBusiness

Make a Difference as a Business Navigator in Wiltshire! 🌟 Join us as a Business Navigator 🌟 Looking to make a real impact in the local business community? We're hiring a Business Navigator for the Growth Hub, offering vital guidance and support to help Swindon and Wiltshire’s businesses grow. If you're passionate about fostering entrepreneurship and have experience in business or SMEs, this could be the perfect role for you! 💼 Salary: £37,336 - £39,186 ⏰ Hours: 37 per week 📅 Contract: 5-6 months (Temporary/Fixed Term) 🏢 Location: Chippenham, with flexibility to work across the region What you'll do: Offer advice and tailored business support Help raise awareness of sustainable business practices Communicate across media to a wide audience We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially if you have experience in business finance, marketing, or SMEs. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 28th October. 👉 Apply now to be a part of a team that’s helping Wiltshire’s businesses thrive. https://lnkd.in/eitk7CCW Contact: rob.creer@swlep.co.uk for more details. #BusinessNavigator #WiltshireJobs #GrowthHub #BusinessSupport #SustainableGrowth

Exciting times at the #Agritech event! Just witnessed the AGBOT autonomous tractor in action 🚜💡. The future of farming is here—advanced, sustainable, and fully automated! 🌱 #Robotics #SmartFarming #Innovation #AgTech

Is your business ready to scale? The @SWGrowthHub provides personalised advice, grants, and resources. Don’t miss out – contact us now! 💼 www.swgrowthhub.co.uk #BusinessSupport #Wiltshire