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3 June 2015

Targets smashed as Velocity is confirmed as one of the best performing growth hubs in the country

New figures have revealed the growth hub covering the South East Midlands is one of the best performing in the country, smashing tough Government targets […]

2 June 2015

Skills programme launched for logistics firms

Logistics companies have been invited to take part in a series of four workshops being held in Milton Keynes throughout June. The ‘Lean for Logistics’ […]

15 May 2015

Cranfield means business as university earns national accolade

Cranfield University has been crowned the “the UKs most business-engaged university”.

14 May 2015

Business Bootcamps give start-ups a perfect platform for growth

Fledgling firms have been given the chance to put their best foot forward and get their business on the fast track to growth, with a […]

13 May 2015

Businesses pledge to boost skills across the South East Midlands

Businesses from across the South East Midlands have committed to recruiting more apprentices, building closer relationships with local colleges, introducing employers to students, hosting business […]

13 May 2015

Hot topics on the agenda at National Manufacturing Debate

Velocity and the South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) are delighted to once again be supporting the National Manufacturing Debate, an annual event hosted […]

12 May 2015

Businesses boosted as Velocity grants hit the million pound mark across the South East Midlands

A business support service is celebrating awarding more than £1million to companies across the South East Midlands, helping to create more than 431 jobs and […]