East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce has secured £8m from Round 6 of the government’s Regional Growth Fund to stimulate enterprise across the county by providing grants to businesses with the potential for economic growth.
Chief executive Michael Damms added: “This is excellent news and welcome recognition by government of the value, capability and potential of Lancashire’s industry.
The grants will play part of the wider Lancashire LEP strategy for encouraging private sector growth and complimenting business support packages available through local authorities and the Lancashire Business Growth Hub. An international trade strand is included to support and provide expert advice on developing business overseas and to tap into global markets.
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