Herefordshire Business Growth Board
The objective of the Growth Board is to play a pivotal role in bolstering the county’s economy whilst actively working towards supporting the growth of local businesses.
The objective of the Growth Board is to play a pivotal role in bolstering the county’s economy whilst actively working towards supporting the growth of local businesses. Additionally, the board is tasked with promoting innovation and collaboration, whilst championing investment throughout Herefordshire.
Supporting local businesses
The key objectives of the Business Growth Board include influencing and shaping the county’s economy, whilst ensuring the needs of the private sector are met.
They are leaders in driving initiatives such as the Herefordshire Growth Hub and can help to influence and direct the delivery of grant funding such as Rural Prosperity funding. Working with business leaders, they actively create platforms that contribute to innovative thinking and policy development, whilst promoting opportunities to current and prospective business owners.
Board members
Members of the Growth Board meet six times per year.
Each member brings with them a wealth of experience in business and within a specific sector, providing broad knowledge to business owners looking for support. All members also hold a passion for the county – whether they were born and raised in Herefordshire, or made the decision to relocate themselves.