The Growth Hub - Forest of Dean

13/03/2026

There are a few spaces left on our Cyber and Risk Management workshop happening next Tuesday 17th March, 10 am-1 pm.

Please book your free space and learn:

⭐️Understanding what data your business has
⭐️Identifying risks
⭐️Risk mitigation strategies
⭐️Cyber frameworks
⭐️Incident response planning

Make your business resilient. Prepare for the unexpected to be ready.

03/03/2026

Hannah Winman from Current Accountancy Ltd is offering a free hour of business and finance advice that could change how you see your numbers!

For International Women's Day, this 6th March she'll be at The Speech House Hotel in the Forest of Dean for the day offering free one-to-one advice to women in business.

Book a slot to guarantee your time here: https://calendly.com/caltd/new-meeting

02/03/2026

As Chair of the Forest Economic Partnership and Chief Operating Officer of KW Bell, Nicola Bird brings unique industry insight and a strong commitment to championing the interests of businesses in the Forest of Dean. With extensive experience in business and seeing first‑hand the pressures and pos...

17/02/2026

Are you free on 19th March? I've signed up to a networking session with the Federation of Small Businesses at The Growth Hub, Mitcheldean.

Join fellow entrepreneurs & business owners for a relaxed networking session at The Growth Hub - Forest of Dean. Hosted by FSB and delivered in partnership with BizSpace at Vantage Point Business Village and The Growth Hub - Forest of Dean, this event is perfect for small business owners looking to:

- Make new connections

- Share ideas

- Learn about local business support

- Grow their networks

FSB Membership Advisor Mike Gibson will be joining the session with plenty of time to meet other business owners from across the area.

Whether you're just starting out or already established, this is a supportive space to build important relationships.

Venue: BizSpace Mitcheldean, Vantage Point Business Village

Date & time:19th March 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

See you there? Book your space on https://events.fsb.org.uk/en/8d2bI2X7/g/fJqTd8nh8e/fsb-connect-gloucestershire-3aJ8PzF0f

16/02/2026

Networking is one of the most important tools available to businesses in today's fast paced world, but for many people it doesn't come easy.

But with pressure for lots of LinkedIn connections and the value of 'word of mouth' only growing, networking is something that local business owners and entrepreneurs really should be using to their advantage.

And in rural places like the Forest of Dean, with a high number of micro/small businesses, low population density, and dispersed settlements & business hubs, it is especially important that businesses are part of a shared network.

To help convince you to book onto your first networking session, we've listed 5 reasons why you should be expanding your network 💪

Take a look in our latest blog below, and don't forget to sign up to our newsletter to hear the very latest networking opportunities coming up near you 👇

https://foresteconomicpartnership.co.uk/blog/the-benefits-of-networking-for-businesses/

Running a networking session? Drop the details in the comments for businesses to see 👇

[Image: FEP's Business Awards, June 2025]

06/02/2026

Join us for this workshop on 05/03 and discover how nature can help overcome life's pressures that lead to high levels of staff absenteeism and low productivity.

Nature has been widely used in Japan both in personal life and in business for millennia. It is now creeping into the health service and in the business world. So, why not find out how Ikegai, Shogani and Shinrin Yoku can help you and your business?

Book your free space on the link below! (Comments)

02/02/2026

Bored of working from home and need a change of scenery?

Come and work from our Growth Hub! BizSpace are offering a winter deal and you can use our beautiful co-working space for the whole of February for just £10. You read that right!

Free wifi, free parking, a fantastic cafe on site and, of course, loads of fully funded business support and workshops.

What's not to love? 💙 Just pop in or email [email protected]

📍 Vantage Point Business Village, Mitcheldean, Gloucester, GL17 0DD. Open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday-Friday.

The Basement Coffee Lounge - Vantage Point, Mitcheldean

27/01/2026

This week we are collecting working USB mice, USB keywords and computer power leads to donate them to this wonderful cause. If you are in the , we'd be very grateful for your donations!

📍 We are at Vantage Point Business Village, Mitcheldean, GL17 0DD

Thank you! 🐭

The Basement Coffee Lounge - Vantage Point, Mitcheldean

19/01/2026

Don’t forget to book your space for this great workshop taking place this Thursday!

Sustainable success at work starts with human wellbeing

15/01/2026

Come along next Thursday 22nd January to this free workshop and learn:

💙Tools to create a wellness strategy that works
💙Micro-habits to sustain energy and focus
💙Techniques to optimise recovery and build resilience

Please book your free place on the link below!

Sustainable success at work starts with human wellbeing

14/01/2026

Looking forward to hosting this fantastic event!

Are you a small business looking for advice on procurement and supplying goods/services to larger organisations?

If so, there is a free training session taking place n the 27 January that will give you advice on how you can get your business 'procurement ready'.

Details below👇
➡️When - Tuesday 27 January 2026 - 5:30pm-7:30pm
➡️Where - Mitcheldean Growth Hub, Mitcheldean GL17 0DD

This is a great chance to network with others and help your business take the next step.

Find out more here👇
https://www.thegrowthhub.biz/event/discover-how-large-organisations-buy-services-how-small-businesses-fits-in/