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Posted on: 14 November 2025

Tewkesbury Borough Council is inviting local business owners and professionals to a morning of connection, insight, and opportunity at the upcoming Tewkesbury Borough Business Voice Networking event, Tuesday, 18 November at Sherdons Golf Centre in Tredington, starting at 7.30am. 

This energising breakfast event is designed to help businesses grow, recruit staff, and access funding.  

Attendees will enjoy hot breakfast food and drinks while engaging with expert advisors and fellow entrepreneurs. 

Highlights include networking with local business leaders and professionals, pop-up advice stands offering tailored guidance and a special address from Councillor Richard Stanley, Leader of Tewkesbury Borough Council, at approximately 8am. 

Expert advisors available on the day: 

  • Carmen Hanif and Mike Gibson – Federation of Small Businesses, offering tailored support and access to funding 
  • Anjie Winter, Gloucestershire Careers Hub – Connecting education with local economic needs and promoting apprenticeships 
  • Jim McLaren, SWIG Finance – Offering flexible loans to help small businesses grow 
  • Leonie Burton, University of Gloucestershire – Ethical recruitment through Unitemps, linking businesses with student talent 
  • Steven Sleath and James Whyley, The Growth Hub Tewkesbury – Supporting Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing businesses 
  • Andrew McKenzie, The Growth Hub Gloucestershire – Helping businesses reduce carbon footprints 
  • Katie Power, The Growth Hub Tewkesbury – Guiding businesses through growth planning and funding access 
  • Olivia Mayo, The Growth Hub Tewkesbury – Providing dedicated navigation support for local business growth 
  • Alan Mulrooney, Gloucestershire College – Expert in apprenticeships, training, and talent development. 

Cllr Richard Stanley, Leader of Tewkesbury Borough Council and Lead Member for Economic Development said: “The goal of the Business Voice Breakfast event is simple: to connect local businesses, strengthen the local economy, and provide support to help businesses grow, hire, and access funding. Our valuable Growth Hub is the ‘go-to’ service for local businesses and we’re delighted to have so many experts for businesses to talk to on the day.” 

This event is free to attend and open to all local businesses looking to connect, learn, and grow. Register now on Eventbrite.  

The Growth Hub Tewkesbury offers fully funded business support to local businesses of all types and sizes, to find out more about The Growth Hub visit the council webpage. 

Category: Business