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| THE CORE FUNDERS OF SHROPSHIRE ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP |
The core funders invest in the future of Shropshire through financing the work of this Partnership. What could be more productive than investment into an organisation that works to develop the local economy, promote a positive regional and national identity for the county and also deliver valuable marketing gains to the investors own company?
Without tangible results and clear evidence of value for money, core investments would soon be lost and it is therefore, strong affirmation to the effectiveness and productivity of the Partnership that, to date, the founding core funders have continued their investments - with new investors attracted year on year.
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Membership of the only public/private sector partnership in Shropshire which has a growing national reputation and local political influence |
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Connection to the broad membership base for consultation and information |
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Commercial intelligence and networking with associated professionals at business events, forums and seminars |
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Editorial features in Smart Shrewsbury publications |
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Attachment of the corporate brand to a highly valued organisation with high levels of corporate social responsibility |
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Sponsorship opportunities for a wide range of business and cultural events and programmes. |
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For information on core funding involvement with Shropshire Enterprise Partnership,
please contact Fay Easton, Partnership Director on 01743 246 988. |
| What industry professionals and investors think |
| The following statement is taken from a review produced by an external Assessor, following detailed investigations into the workings of the company during 2003. |
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The Partnership has developed a broad role, well focussed on the specific needs and opportunities of the town, there has recently been a timely and welcome shift in emphasis to adopt a more proactive role in the strategic development and marketing of the town. The Company features a sound limited liability structure with clear lines of accountability, there is strong board representation at senior level from local authority – this strengthens credibility and potency and there is clear evidence of growing autonomy, confidence and influence for the organisation. |
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| The views of some of the businesses who support SEP |
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“How do we justify the annual Core Funding contribution to The Partnership? Simple. If we didn’t, how on earth would we move our business forward? The work we help to finance brings business into town and makes Shrewsbury a better place to do business in”
Manager,
Boots the Chemists, Pride Hill, Shrewsbury |
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“It has been extremely noticeable how you have developed the profile of Shrewsbury Town Centre by keeping up with national urban regeneration trends and also by the proactive marketing contained within the Smart Shrewsbury campaign”
Charles Howell,
Partner, Pooks Commercial, Shrewsbury |
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“The stature and strength of the Partnership and the proactive stance taken in strategic development and the fields of marketing and promotion have so impressed this company that we are delighted to offer financial support to the organisation”
Sainsbury’s Property Company, London
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“It is immensely important to property owners that there is an holistic approach to the development of the town and in the past three and half years, advances have been noticeable via this Partnership and our investment into the organisation is one that produces clear returns”
Victoria Gibson,
Centre Director,
Darwin and Pride Hill Shopping Centres |
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“The Partnership works closely with property developers and through its ‘Smart Shrewsbury’ campaign has assisted us in attracting calibre investments to Shrewsbury”
Robin Morris,
Morris & Company, Shrewsbury |
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“Shropshire Enterprise Partnership has successfully engaged with local entrepreneurs to create clear economic development projects and investment into this company brings me connections, corporate integrity, economic growth for the county - and as a bonus - business growth for my own business.”
Managing Director,
Enterprise Nation, Shropshire |
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