Venture House the business centre that inspires…celebrates its first birthday…

Venture House, Stratford-on-Avon District Council's new state-of-the-art business centre in Stratford-upon-Avon celebrates its first birthday on 4^th April.
 
The centre is particularly aimed at new and existing SMEs, entrepreneurs and home based businesses wanting to make the first transition into a commercial environment.
 
Venture House has been funded by the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP) through an award of £450,000 as part of the Growth Deal initiative. 
 
Since opening last April, many businesses have taken full advantage of the facilities offered at Venture House including hot-desking, meeting room/chill zone, serviced offices and free on-site business support and advice from the CWLEP Growth Hub.
 
Within six months of operation, the serviced offices were fully occupied by new and fledgling businesses.  The flexible terms and conditions offered by the centre mean that businesses can move on as they start to grow, freeing up business space for new and emerging businesses wishing to take up an office.
 
We would encourage any new and fledgling business to come and experience what Venture House has to offer.  Take advantage of a free hot desk trial or drop in for a look round, alternatively, the centre offers a great meeting facility with free on-site parking.
 
Councillor Dave Riches, Enterprise & Revenues Portfolio for Stratford-on-Avon District Council said: “We are very proud of our new business centre and are delighted that it is making such a positive impact on new and small businesses. 

“Venture House is intended to be the blueprint for other similar projects in the district where there is a need and active steps are currently being pursued to look at similar types of facilities in other parts of the district to address this.

“We look forward to welcoming more businesses to the centre which we hope will provide a platform for inspiration.  We would encourage them to take full advantage of the opportunity to work in a friendly business community environment aimed at helping them on their journey to productivity and growth."

Jonathan Browning, chairman of Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership, added: “Venture House has enjoyed an extremely successful first 12 months and is playing a vital role in helping to support business start-ups and SMEs to grow in Stratford-upon-Avon.
 
“As well as providing fantastic facilities, entrepreneurs also have access to advice and support from CWLEP Growth Hub advisers, which is crucial in the early stages of start-ups. 
 
“It's important the centre builds on the promising start made and continues to support growth for small businesses. We encourage any SMEs, or people considering starting a business to see how the team at Venture House can help."
 
To find out more about Venture House, visit: www.venturehousestratford.co.uk or contact 01789 207500. 
 
To find out more about Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership Growth Hub, visit: www.cwgrowthhub.co.uk or contact 0300 060 3747. 
 

Background Information

The project has been funded by the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP) through an award of £450,000 as part of the Growth Deal initiative.
 
A £89.4m funding allocation received by Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP) from the Government's Local Growth fund has helped to revitalise local economies. The deal for the region is set to create up to 4,000 jobs, allow more than 1,400 homes to be built and generate up to £220 million in public and private investment.
 
Local Enterprise Partnerships, partnerships between the private and public sector, were set up by government to help determine local economic priorities, lead economic growth and job creation within a local area.  The Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP) is the driving force that ensures private and public sector organisations work together to grow the economy and increase prosperity. 
 
Venture House provides 2,500 square feet of business space over two floors offering  hot-desking, co-working space, self-contained offices, reception meet & greet, superfast broadband, Wi-Fi, free business support, on-site parking, cycle shed, indoor & outdoor chill-out zones, refreshment facilities, meeting space, small conferencing facilities,  competitive rates and easy in easy out terms.

The Growth Hub pro-actively helps businesses grow by providing specialist advice and support from a team of experienced account managers, who also act as a signpost to a range of services and support from other organisations across the region.