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26 April 2012 ... Funding Competion   iNet's are seeking innovative companies in the South West of England to apply for the microelectronics funding competition. Spring 2012   Opens: Monday 30 April 2012 Deadline for applications: Friday 1 June 2012 (Midnight)
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25 April 2012 ... The Wiltshire Business Support Service exists to provide business owners with real, practical help and support.  Funded by Wiltshire Council, the service is the ultimate advice and networking resource for anyone starting up or running a small business.
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29 March 2012 ... The AGE 16 to 24 year olds is aimed at helping eligible employers to offer young people employment through the Apprenticeship programme, by providing wage grants to assist employers in recruiting their first apprentice.
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29 March 2012 ... The Swindon & Wiltshire LEP submits its response to the consultation on the Great Western rail franchise - as the transport infrastructure is a key economic driver for the areaDownload the full article here.
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29 March 2012 ... The Swindon & Wiltshire LEP is one of the five successful Partnerships chosen by DEFRA to pilot rural Growth NetworksDownload the full article here.
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08 March 2012 ... A new finance scheme offering business start-ups the chance to lease up to £15,000 worth of technology and telecomms equipment has been launched by BT Business.
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08 February 2012 ... Interested in exploring new or innovative applications for your ideas and capabilities, or existing products and services?
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13 January 2012 ... We invite you to participate in an online Business Perception Survey targeted at businesses in Wiltshire.
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19 December 2011 ... Honda celebrates the start of New Civic Production and announces 500 new jobs as Swindon plant doubles production volume
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08 December 2011 ... Business Group holds first meeting to discuss the way forward for the Swindon & Wiltshire LEP
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08 December 2011 ... Local Government and business forge new Partnership to drive Economic Growth
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