Economic Development Theme Group

"Not only is it, from a personal point of view, a networking opportunity, but by working together we can make a difference and have more influence with key members of our communities and public sector organisations, like the council. By putting all the representatives in one room we get to hear about what is going on in our local area and, through NWEDR, we learn what grants are available for businesses.

"Two years ago I wanted to make a difference to the business and wider community. We still have a long way to go as we forge a pathway as a partnership but I think we are bringing together a lot of ideas and initiatives to achieve this goal.

"We are strength in numbers and I look forward to welcoming new people onto the group.”

"As well as networking with other local companies and businesses, which is always useful, having access to the district council and other public sector bodies like NWEDR, has opened doors to funding opportunities which I didn’t know existed, as well as hearing about what is on the horizon for local businesses at a national and local level. Not only for myself but I can pass on this information to my colleagues and partners and also give my views as a local businessman.

"Bromsgrove is a very central place to do business from a transport point of view, but also because we have a strong sense of community. Through the group we bring all the communities together to share our wealth of knowledge and expertise with each other. We want to raise the profile of this group to attract more members, particularly business representatives, who can add to this and who in turn can benefit from it too.”