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Cumbria Business Growth Hub is a focal point for businesses looking to increase their competitiveness and grow by offering a great choice of advice, training, funding, networking and more, all tailored to your needs.

Find Start-up Support

If you’re thinking of starting a business, in the process of setting up or relatively new to business, this is a great place to find inspiration, contacts, practical support and useful resources.

Search Grants And Funding

Over the years, we've helped 1000s of businesses grow with grant funding. All funding opportunities will be added here as soon as they become live.

Get Business Advice

Use our adviser team to help you move forward Why use a Growth Hub adviser? A business adviser can offer you expert advice and guidance, a fresh perspective and a confidential sounding board - all with the aim of helping you develop and grow your business, and enhance profitability.Speaking with…

Train Your Team

It's our mission to empower Cumbrian businesses and the people who work in them to achieve their full potential.

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How we can help

Your one stop shop for business support: learn who we are from our recent TV commercial and see how we can help you

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A free countywide business start-up programme to point you in the right direction to achieving business success.

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Upcoming Events

15 October 2026

Armstrong Watson LLP James Watson House

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is hosting an AI event – AI at Work: From Hype to Revenue with input from three knowledgeable speakers who will share different perspectives around AI.

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4 November 2026

Cumbria Stone Quarries Ltd

Come and join Cumbria Chamber of Commerce for a factory tour and talk at Cumbrian Stone in Penrith, where we will take a look at the full natural stone production process, from 15-ton quarry blocks all the way to hand carving and CNC profiling.

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4 December 2026

Hello everyone. Our team is planning an event to help our valued customers fully understand Wikipedia's terms and conditions so that you don't get flagged anymore. A quick, practical course on wikipedia article writing service. Discover how to maintain tone, find trustworthy references, and stick…

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Latest Podcasts

Episode 45: Understanding Cyber Crime - Protecting Your Business
7 October 2026

In this episode, Lee Fearn, Cyber Crime Specialist with Cumbria Police, joins us to discuss the cyber risks facing businesses. We explore common threats such as phishing emails, how cyber criminals target businesses, and the steps businesses can take to reduce their risk and respond when things go…

Episode 44: Access to Finance: Helping Businesses Find the Right Funding

In this episode, Maria Ramsdale from Maria Ramsdale Finance joins us to discuss the Access to Finance service and how it can help businesses navigate their funding options. We explore the different types of finance available, how businesses can identify the right funding for their needs, and how…

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8 Sept 2026
Episode 43: Conference Cumbria: Be Bold. Be Courageous.

In this episode, we’re talking all things Conference Cumbria 2026. We explore what’s in store for this year’s event, from the theme “Be Bold. Be Courageous.” and our keynote speaker Sir Clive Woodward, to the inspiring speakers, panel discussions and opportunities to connect with businesses from…

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11 Aug 2026
Episode 42: Dominic Doig on MatchMaker: Transforming Procurement for SMEs

In this episode, Dominic Doig from Solomon Europe joins us to discuss MatchMaker—a new procurement model designed to help SMEs source the products and services they need more effectively. We explore how the idea for MatchMaker came about, the impact it's already having for businesses, and so much…

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14 Jul 2026
Episode 41: Creating Safer Spaces for Women in Business with Sarah Schofield

In this episode, Sarah Schofield joins us to discuss the importance of creating safe and supportive environments for women in the business world. We explore the inspiration behind her Safe Women Workshops, the challenges many women still face in professional settings, and why psychological safety,…

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10 Jun 2026