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Advocating on behalf of the region’s businesses

How confident are local businesses? What challenges are they facing? What are the strengths of the sub-regional economy?

Coventry & Warwickshire First is answering these and other questions by asking its members for their perspective on the local economy.

“Our members advise and support businesses throughout Coventry & Warwickshire, helping them capitalise on opportunities and grow,” said Martin Gibbs, chairman of Coventry & Warwickshire First and senior partner of Dafferns LLP.

“The data we’re gathering will give us the material we need to advocate on behalf of local businesses as well as the professional services sector in the Coventry & Warwickshire.”

First Friday focused on Growth Accelerator

Offering tailored advice and support to help businesses with up to 250 people and a turnover of up to £40 million, the Growth Accelerator is a valuable resource to which you can give your clients access.

Nigel Knapp addressed January’s First Friday audience last week, giving an insight into the Growth Accelerator.  “Our objective is to help businesses grow,” explained Nigel.  One of the particular tools used is the Growth Mapper Survey.  It gets under the skin of the business and shines a light on the issues.

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