Business Networks
We work with a number of business networks in order to support key clusters and industry strengths in the area:
Business Environmental Support Scheme Telford (BESST)
Assisting businesses to improve environmental performance, boost competitiveness and reduce their impact on the environment. With a membership of over 80 local businesses, BESST offers:
- The sharing of best practice
- The exchange of information and ideas
- Training and education on the benefits of reuse, recycling and waste minimisation
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Free membership
HR Forum
Around 60 members meet quarterly to network and discuss key topics within the human resource management field. Some of Telfords key companies in a variety of business sectors are represented. The forum also runs a virtual information service where examples of best practice and benchmarking information is shared amongst the group confidentially
Recruitment & Redundancy Support Group (RRSG)
Offering a confidential and practical service through a single point of contact to companies when managing the redundancy process. Employees are given access to advice on:
- re-training
- starting their own business
- guidance on how to create a CV
- interview techniques
Telford Business Partnership (TBP)
A membership organisation exclusively for companies operating in the Business and Professional Services sector. With over 120 members the group includes some of Telford's most influential firms. Members are provided with opportunities to:
- network and develop key business relationships with fellow professionals
- explore opportunities for business collaboration
- find out about current business issues through a range of informative events
Telford & Shropshire Conferences (TSC)
Telford and Shropshire is at the heart of England’s spirit of innovation and achievement. The birthplace of the industrial revolution that changed the world, today Telford and Shropshire offers the same spirit of inspiration and imagination as a conference and events destination.
Telford & Shropshire Marketing Partnership (TSMP)
A membership organisation for businesses in the Tourism Sector. All activities focus on the promotion of Telford and the surrounding area to the local and national leisure markets by way of an AVG and other direct marketing initiatives. Members produce the Annual Visitor Guide and promote the destination to local and national leisure markets. Members are provided with opportunities to network, share good practice and develop their business.
Telford Young Professionals (TYP)
TYP is a networking group designed to create business opportunities, develop business relationships and to provide an environment for young professionals to build a future in Telford & Shropshire. Once you attend an event you’ll be amazed at the number of young professionals who are actively involved with TYP and the local business community.
Address: Telford & Wrekin Council, 2nd Floor Darby House, Telford TF3 4JA
