Small businesses up to five years old are being urged to find out more about a support package provided through a Staffordshire County Council programme. Get Started and Grow offers FREE, fully-funded 1:1 support and advice. Pick the support that suits you: Expert accountancy & cash flow planning Legal advice to keep you compliant A professional website (up to 7 pages – FREE!) Branding & logo design that stands out Social media & digital marketing support tailored to your nee

Thought Leadership Series - Tom Adeyoola, Executive Chair, Innovate UK Kicking off a 2026 series, Innovate UK’s Executive Chair, Tom Adeyoola  sets out the UK’s competitive advantages in the global innovation race. In this latest piece, Tom digs into the UK’s “right to win”, where our true edge lies, and the big strategic bets which could define 2026 and beyond.If you care about innovation, growth or the future of the UK, this one’s well worth a read. Read the full blog here.

Free 28 January 2026 10am – 1pm Foxlowe Arts Centre - ST13 6AD Rural businesses in the Staffordshire Moorlands can access funding, expert advice, and practical support at a newly announced workshop this month. In partnership with Staffordshire County Council, Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce are bringing together programmes, advice and expert guidance that rural businesses in the Staffordshire Moorlands can use to grow.  Businesses looking to expand, diversify or start a new