Taking place on Tuesday, 9th of June, from 10 am-12.30 pm at the Banking Hall in Pershore, this practical, hands-on workshop is designed to help participants turn an idea into a working app using AI tools, with no coding experience required. The session is led by an experienced facilitator and is aimed at making app-building accessible, even for complete beginners.

It’s a great opportunity to explore what’s possible with AI in a structured and supportive environment, and to come away with something tangible by the end of the session.

The brand-new BetaDen Digital & AI BootCamp is a 12-week intensive programme designed to help ambitious founders build, refine and scale digital businesses in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Through a series of expert-led workshops, individual mentoring, and practical sessions, founders will gain the knowledge, tools and connections needed to build scalable, resilient businesses.

The BootCamp focuses on the critical areas that modern digital businesses need to get right - from technology and AI strategy to funding pathways, marketing, legal frameworks and cyber security in the age of artificial intelligence.

The long-standing Enterprising Worcestershire Business Coaching programme has relaunched to support businesses that have been trading for at least 12 months and have fewer than 5 employees.

Eligible businesses can access between 4 and 10 hours of fully funded 1:1 coaching, delivered over a period of up to 6 months. Support is completely tailored and may include business diagnostics and growth planning, strategic development and scaling, and sales and marketing support, as well as implementation support to put plans into action.

Support is flexible and delivered through a mix of online and face-to-face sessions, ensuring it fits around your business needs and is tailored to help small businesses build confidence, strengthen performance and achieve sustainable growth.

Delivered by Oxford Innovation Advice on behalf of Worcestershire County Council.

Worcestershire County Council’s brand-new Advance Worcestershire Pathway programme has launched!

Advance Worcestershire is a high-impact business support programme designed to help ambitious SMEs prepare for the future through the Pathways of innovation, investment readiness and manufacturing.

Through a structured, two-phase journey, businesses will gain the insights, tools and expert guidance needed to improve productivity and operational efficiency, innovate products, processes or services, strengthen investment readiness, and create higher-value jobs to drive sustainable growth.

Business will initially receive a minimum of 6 hours of one-to-one support with a specialist adviser to assess business performance, challenges, and opportunities and develop a bespoke, actionable plan.

Delivered by Oxford Innovation Advice on behalf of Worcestershire County Council, this fully funded programme provides expert-led, tailored support to help your business move forward with confidence.

The popular Enterprising Worcestershire Start-It Business Masterclasses are back!

The Start-It Masterclass is a fully funded, two-day programme designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners in developing and launching successful businesses.

Delivered monthly at locations across Worcestershire, the masterclass provides 12 hours of structured, face-to-face support in a group setting covering business planning, financial management, and the tools and resources required to launch and run a business with confidence.

Over the two-day course, you’ll receive essential insights and practical knowledge, covering a wide range of topics crucial to launching and growing a business including understanding the importance of a Business Plan and Cashflow and much more!

Funded by Worcestershire County Council and delivered by Rock Solid (Worcester) Consulting, this pre-start initiative equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to build strong foundations and achieve sustainable growth in the critical first year of trading.

Worcestershire County Council’s Enterprising Worcestershire programme has been expanded to offer Launch-It support through bespoke and flexible 1:1 consultancy.

Launch-It support focuses on ensuring new business owners have the necessary plans and foresight in place to successfully launch a business and build solid foundations on which to grow.

Fully funded by Worcestershire County Council, the Launch-It support is delivered by Rock Solid (Worcester) Consulting and their network of experienced business advisors who take the time to understand each individual’s unique situation to identify key goals and prioritise the business pillars most likely to drive early success.

Launch-It offers tailored to people ready to launch a business, or those within the first 12 months of trading who want practical guidance in business planning and setting clear priorities, identifying their target market and understanding the competition, and marketing support to help clarify offer, pricing, and attract customers.

The Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards is one of the largest business celebration events in Worcestershire, recognising and rewarding the county’s billion-pound visitor economy.

The awards celebrate the very best of what the county has to offer. Recognising outstanding organisations, sustainable practices and recently launched new businesses in the sector.

In partnership with the VisitEngland Awards of Excellence. Worcestershire winners will be put forward to the national awards in the hope of being shortlisted.

Award entries are easy to complete and are open to all leisure and hospitality businesses in Worcestershire across 16 categories. Businesses can enter more than one category if relevant.

Entries close on Wednesday 3 June 2026.

Businesses across Herefordshire & Worcestershire are being invited to the ‘Keep Herefordshire & Worcestershire Working’ conference to learn more about the workplace wellbeing support available.

The UK labour market is rapidly changing with more than a fifth of working‑age adults now out of work due to long‑term health conditions.

To help employers understand both the national direction and the extensive local support available, NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire Integrated Care Board is working with the Worcestershire Growth Hub, Herefordshire Growth Hub and the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, to host the Keep Herefordshire and Worcestershire Working Conference on Wednesday 8 July at The Abbey Hotel in Malvern.

This event will bring together experts, partners and employers from across both counties to explore the national Keep Britain Working agenda and highlight the extensive local support available to help businesses build healthier, more resilient teams. From early‑intervention programmes like WorkWell, to leadership initiatives and local Public Health support, organisations across the two counties can access practical tools to reduce avoidable absence, improve wellbeing and strengthen workforce stability.

EVESHAM — The local business and community scene is buzzing last week following the resounding success of the latest Love Evesham & Pershore Noticeboard get-together. Held at the stylish StirrUps venue, the evening saw a massive turnout of like-minded business owners and community leaders, cementing the network’s reputation for bridging the gap between local commerce and community spirit.

The upstairs venue at StirrUps provided the perfect backdrop for an evening of high-energy networking and collaboration. Catch the Highlights: You can watch the attendees share their favourite local memories and see clips from the night on our https://youtu.be/1zUmi0P-jKg?si=AB04egP5-luSB6Ou.

Next Stop: Lunchtime Networking at Rise & Grind, Pershore £15pp

If you missed out on the StirrUps evening, the Love Evesham & Pershore Noticeboard team is already gearing up for their next event, and it promises to be just as spectacular.

•Date: Thursday, 9th July 

•Time: Lunchtime 

•Location: Rise & Grind, Pershore 

•The Highlights: A guided walk around the stunning new holiday homes and events barn, excellent food prepared by the resident chef, and a chance to meet Josh and his team.

How to Book Your Place

These events are completely inclusive, you do not have to be a member to attend our get-togethers. Whether you are an established business owner, a charity leader, or someone just starting out, you are more than welcome.

Spaces are limited and expected to fill up fast. To secure your ticket, simply email Katie at hello@eveshamnoticeboard.co.uk.

Wychavon District Council are looking into setting up a ‘Park that Bike’ scheme. A unique scheme to promote cycling and active travel. Working with employers and communities. However, before going ahead with such a scheme, we are seeking feedback as to whether businesses would be interested in participating and have identified a need for bike parking facilities. Please see a brief summary / benefits of the scheme below and direct any feedback / questions to: joe.wheldon@wychavon.gov.uk (Joe Wheldon, Carbon Reduction Projects Officer).

The scheme would: 

• target the business, community and voluntary sectors 

• offer them various types of cycle parking – free of charge – for installation on their premises

Funded by the Council and operated by ParkThatBike, the scheme would achieve the following outcomes: 

• high quality cycle parking installed in places where it is needed 

• cycling made easier and more convenient 

• the status of cycling raised 

• cycle theft reduced 

• a measurable increase in cycle use