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Business Times Founded in 1991, Business Times has grown and developed into what it is today – one of the most respected business publications in Northamptonshire

Each edition of Business Times features clients ranging from sole traders and start-up businesses, through to many of the biggest names in the region – and their stories are read by some 9,500 readers each month. Business Times was founded in 1991 by Julie Barnes-Ward and Alan Spooner, who produced a 24-page monthly newspaper from a home office. It has grown and developed into what it is today – o

ne of the most respected business publications in the region. Through the good economic times - and the not so good - the focus of Business Times has always been to highlight the positive aspects of the business community, focusing on the optimism, hard work and drive that characterises Northamptonshire and its businesses. Regular platforms for the financial, legal and property sectors are complemented by a focus on the towns and boroughs that all play their own, important part in the county’s economy, and on specific sectors that boast some of the best and most talented companies and individuals in the region.

What is the impact of grant funding? We’re here to show you. Grant applications can seem intimidating at first, however,...
14/07/2025

What is the impact of grant funding?

We’re here to show you.

Grant applications can seem intimidating at first, however, the rewards for persevering can be groundbreaking.

Join us for Show me Success: Funding Future, Fuelling Change, and hear how grant funding can revolutionise your business.

What you’ll learn:

• How business leaders - like you - have propelled their business to 1st place using a Growth Hub Grant
• Best practice tips and tricks to writing successful grant applications

Why attend?

• Meet funding providers ready to accelerate your business propositions
• Discover if you’re eligible for the latest Growth Hub grant programme, launching at Show me Success
• Be the first to join the new Growth Hub Community Membership programme
• Connect with like-minded leaders

Join us at Show me Success: Funding Futures, Fuelling Change

Book your FREE Ticket: https://semlepevents.evolutive.co.uk/event/details/725324/Show-Me-Success-Funding-Futures-Fuelling-Change-Where-Innovation-Meets-Investment

Date: 17 July, 08:30 – 12:30, Silverstone Circuit

This is a free event, delivered by the South Midlands Growth Hub.

Join us for Show me Success: Funding Future, Fuelling Change, and hear how grant funding can revolutionise your business...
14/07/2025

Join us for Show me Success: Funding Future, Fuelling Change, and hear how grant funding can revolutionise your business.

Taking place 17 July, 8:30 – 12:30 at the legendary Silverstone Circuit, this faced-paced, adrenaline fuelled conference is your opportunity to position your business for a podium finish!

What you’ll learn:

• How business leaders - like you - have propelled their business to 1st place using a Growth Hub Grant
• Best practice tips and tricks to writing successful grant applications

Why attend?

• Meet funding providers ready to accelerate your business propositions
• Discover if you’re eligible for the latest Growth Hub grant programme, launching at Show me Success
• Be the first to join the new Growth Hub Community Membership programme
• Connect with like-minded leaders

Join us at Show me Success: Funding Futures, Fuelling Change

Date: 17 July, 08:30 – 12:30, Silverstone Circuit

This is a free event, delivered by the South Midlands Growth Hub.

Book your ticket today: https://semlepevents.evolutive.co.uk/event/details/725324/Show-Me-Success-Funding-Futures-Fuelling-Change-Where-Innovation-Meets-Investment

What does the future of innovation in Northamptonshire look like?Silverstone 2035 Vision has the answer—uniting 50+ part...
09/07/2025

What does the future of innovation in Northamptonshire look like?

Silverstone 2035 Vision has the answer—uniting 50+ partners to transform the region into the global destination for high-performance tech and engineering.

Unveiled at the SilverStone Technology Cluster’s Innovation and Growth conference, the strategy is already turning ideas into action.

Full story on the county’s next big leap👇
https://business-times.co.uk/articles/news/turning-ideas-into-action-silverstone-vision-2035-strategy-launches-at-technology-clusters-innovation-and-growth-conference/

“Sustainability is no longer a question of values—it’s a question of viability.”That was the message from this year’s Un...
09/07/2025

“Sustainability is no longer a question of values—it’s a question of viability.”

That was the message from this year’s University of Northampton Sustainability Summit, where leaders from business and education made one thing clear: the time for talk is over.

From real-world action plans to the launch of a student-led innovation challenge, the summit showcased how Northamptonshire firms are building a greener future—together.

Explore the insights and success stories👇
https://business-times.co.uk/articles/sustainability/the-path-to-sustainability-the-time-for-talk-is-over-summit-hears/

Growth Hub seeks applications for Driving Innovation grantsA NEW grant programme developed by business support organisat...
07/07/2025

Growth Hub seeks applications for Driving Innovation grants

A NEW grant programme developed by business support organisation the South Midlands Growth Hub aims to help organisations with projects boosting growth, tackling global challenges and to increase competitiveness.

The Driving Innovation Grant will award successful small and medium-sized businesses across West Northamptonshire with up £25,000 in funding.

The Growth Hub has a record of supporting businesses, having already awarded more than £5 million across the South Midlands.

Last year the hub worked with almost 400 businesses in West Northamptonshire on projects that created 62 new jobs, 33 new products and 23 new decarbonisation initiatives.

Growth Hub manager Ruth Roan said: “It is a privilege to be able to design and develop a significant programme which will deliver real change across West Northamptonshire.

“The Growth Hub team has vast experience delivering grant programmes and providing business support. We look forward to working with West Northamptonshire Council and the brilliant SMEs in the area throughout the programme.”

Businesses interested in applying for the Driving Innovation Grant should submit an Expression of Interest to the Growth Hub, outlining the project and the amount of funding required. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is July 28, 5pm.

Full details of the programme and the link to the Expression of Interest can be found here.
https://growthhub.southmidlands.org.uk/driving-innovation-grant/

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