A free event is set to help businesses across Lichfield and Burntwood access to support, advice, mentoring and funding.

The Think Local 4 Business Show will be at Burntwood Leisure Centre on March 6.

The event will feature advice from experts as well as seminars to provide opportunities for people to learn more about growing their companies.

Councillor Ian Pritchard, Lichfield District Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and Development, said: “The Think Local 4 Business Shows are always a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to get free advice and support, as well as the chance to develop new skills by attending free seminars in sales, marketing, finance and general business.

“In addition to the range of advice and support, the Burntwood event will offer unrivalled access to information about vital funding that could be available to local businesses to help make their expansion plans a reality.”

Local companies will also be able to find out more about the newly-extended Business Development Programme (BDP), which provides match funding of up to £15,000 for eligible small to medium enterprises.

Free places for the event can be booked by calling 0191 426 6381.

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