General open of the event Introduction of the speakers

PUNCH WHY? GLOUCESTERSHIRE ABOVE ITS WEIGHT TO HELP Why is there a Growth Hub in Gloucestershire? To help it punch above its weight. We all live and work here, and want to make a difference. We’re one of 37 Growth Hubs in England – one of the biggest and best, according to Government.

EVERY FREE WHAT? BUSINESS GLOUCESTERSHIRE BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR 10,000+ 1,000+ HIGH GROWTH 3,000+ BUSINESSES 10,000+ VISITORS BUSINESS The Growth Hub is here to help Gloucestershire businesses grow, at no cost to them. We are a network of business support centres, staffed by passionate consultants and supporters who want to help you. We’ve had more than 10,000 people through our doors, helped more than 3,000 businesses, 1,000 of which have been high-growth firms.

WHERE? 2014 GLOUCESTER CIRENCESTER FOREST OF DEAN TEWKESBURY 2018 2019 CIRENCESTER FOREST OF DEAN We opened in 2014 at University of Gloucestershire’s Oxstalls Campus in Gloucester. In 2018, we also opened centres at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester, at Tewkesbury Borough Council, and in every Gloucestershire Library. In 2019, we will complete the jigsaw by opening centres at Vantage Point in the Forest of Dean, at Workshop’s new development in Cheltenham, and at SGS in Stroud. TEWKESBURY CHELTENHAM THE LIBRARY STROUD

PEOPLE HOW? BARRIERS FOR THE JOB ONLINE NAVIGATORS GUIDES EVENTS TO FINDING THE RIGHT PEOPLE BY REMOVING THE FOR THE JOB NAVIGATORS GUIDES There are very few unsolvable problems – and even fewer that can’t be solved with the right introduction. We help your business grow by removing the barriers to finding the right people for the job. Whether you need a solicitor who specialises in international trade, a We help in 4 main ways: -> online (24/7 access to 1,700+ how-to guides, along with a suite of digital tools) -> events (workshops and one-to-ones with experts, to help you address skills gaps and immediate needs) -> navigators (dedicated time with our connected navigators, who can make endless introductions and alert you to support options) -> guides (ongoing relationships with our consultants, who will work with you to directly solve your challenges and tackle growth) EVENTS

AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN… FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE… WHO? COACHES BUSINESS OWNERS BANKERS A COMBINATION OF Our team come from all walks of life. From experienced business owners to coaches, from former bankers to senior leaders, from companies ranging from HP to Santander, from Motorola to Ecotricity, British Rail to Bank of Scotland – and everything in between. SENIOR LEADERS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN…

WHO? That’s who we are, now you can hear from some of the businesses we’ve helped. One of our clients, Tayntons Solicitors, have teamed up with Quayside to bring city services to the Forest – courtesy of Griffiths Marshall.

THE LIBRARY Business-speed broadband ‘Light’ business support Calm and professional spaces Virtual Growth Hub Access to MINT and other business resources Referrers and Connectors

Connections to the technology of the future 3D scanning, printing & design support Design studio & animation tablets Inspiring innovation in Libraries Digital training, equipment hire and accessible monthly membership Product design & prototyping

GET IN TOUCH 01242 715400 talktous@thegrowthhub.biz www.TheGrowthHub.biz 01242 715400 talktous@thegrowthhub.biz There’s no time like the present