TWO events in September will unveil exciting plans to support and promote business success in Tewkesbury.

Thet will take place on September 23 and 24 and will include an introduction to training and advice to help make local businesses more resilient and will also include details of future local and national marketing campaigns.

Throughout the two days, there will be a focus on attracting visitors to Tewkesbury and the riverside along the Severn and Avon, as well as generating inward investment to the business parks around Junction 9 and the other areas around the town.

Both events are being hosted by Tewkesbury Borough Council, The Federation of Small Businesses and The Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The first event - which will take place at Theocs in Barton Street in Tewkesbury on Wednesday September 23 - is aimed specifically at town centre businesses in Tewkesbury and will highlight initiatives to generate successful and sustainable business for the local and visitor economy.

A presentation focusing on training will come from Gloucestershire Enterprise, and local company Mosaique and Vivid PR will launch new branding for the town, which focuses on ‘Tewkesbury; an extraordinary riverside town.’

On Thursday, 24 September at Tewkesbury Park Hotel, the focus of the agenda is driving business success in Tewkesbury.

Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Chief Executive Mike Dawson will provide details about creating a thriving business location at J9, the Gloucestershire Growth Hub will address business support services to innovate, develop and grow, and Gloucestershire Enterprise will give information about specialist training and support packages to improve business resilience. Plans detailing new local and national marketing campaigns will also be covered by Mosaique and Vivid PR.

The funding for the business resilience and marketing programmes has been secured by Tewkesbury Borough Council from the government’s Business Support Flood Grant to help flood-affected businesses based in Tewkesbury and along the Rivers Severn and Avon.

Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Lead Member for Economic Development and Promotion Cllr Rob Bird said: “We were really pleased to secure funding for our flood affected businesses and develop an extensive programme of business support. These launch events will unveil exciting plans on how businesses can benefit from a programme of marketing and investment campaigns, as well as business training and advice. We would also like to thank the Federation of Small Businesses for kindly sponsoring the events.”

To reserve a place on either of these free events, please visit: http://tewkesbury.gov.uk/BusinessEvents