The county council’s fourth March for Business month saw more
than 530 attendees take part in 26 varied events, the highest figures so far.
Working with partner support providers, business month
offered a range of training events including updating businesses on the £1bn
North Wales Growth Deal, a food event to showcase local produce and a summit on
town centres with industry experts.
Cllr Hugh Evans, leader of Denbighshire County Council, said: “I’d
like to thank all the businesses, support providers and experts who have taken
part in our biggest ever business month.
“The focus of March for Business was decided after we asked businesses
what support they wanted. As a Council we listen to our business community and
we are here to support entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.
“The feedback from March for Business has been really positive with
businesses telling us the support provided will help them moving forward. With
a difficult trading environment facing High Street retailers and uncertainty
around Brexit, it is vital we continue to provide support to Denbighshire
businesses so they can carry on growing the economy and creating jobs
county-wide.”
Other events included a session for businesses to make the most of the Urdd
Eisteddford when it is held in Denbigh in 2020, helping businesses with
taxation as well as social media training.
Organisations who worked with the Council included Business Wales, the
Federation of Small Businesses, the West Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of
Commerce and the Development Bank of Wales.
Fiona Evans from Denbigh’s Snow in Summer, said: “March for Business is
a great opportunity for businesses to attend various free events and workshops
throughout to help benefit their business.
“The social media workshops I have attended have been really beneficial
for promoting the shop such as the Instagram workshop, and also the Urdd event.
“I would recommend March for Business, it’s a good opportunity to
network with other local businesses.”
March for Business is part of the Council’s work on developing the local
economy to make sure the county’s communities are resilient and residents have
access to good and services.
Hannah James, who owns Rhyl’s Clwyd Chambers, said: “There were great
events at March for Business. Marketing advice is invaluable to small
businesses and the events give small businesses access to quality advice at an
open and applicable level.
“I would recommend businesses take advantage of the training and support
provided by the council.”
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