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Browse clippings of Good2Great in the news

Since 2007 we have served our local community in three key ways:

✓ Help local companies to grow,
✓ Help individuals to start new businesses
✓ Work with local communities to improve their local high streets.

Below, we’ve listed links to coverage in the local media so you can get a flavour of the sort of things we like to do…

[If you are a member of the local media – thank you for the great work you do and for helping us to share the good news and opportunities for local businesses to grow and thrive].

'Bright future' planned for Wellington's new green foodstore

Jul 20, 2021

A new sustainable retail outlet is hoping for a bright future as it celebrates two milestones.

The Little Green Pantry is the first zero waste shop in Wellington and the 100th to ‘graduate’ from a business support programme run by Bridgnorth consultancy Good2Great.

Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2021/07/20/double-milestone-for-green-foodstore/

Shropshire Growth Club members meet face to face

Jul 09, 2021

Members of a business club that was launched 15 months ago have met for the first time in person.

Bridgnorth-based consultancy Good2Great set up the ‘Shropshire Growth Club’ in April of last year to help county companies look beyond lockdown.

Read the full article via Shropshire Live at:
https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2021/07/16/shropshire-growth-club-members-meet-face-to-face/

New business to become first zero-waste shop in Wellington

Jul 09, 2021

A new sustainable retail outlet in Wellington is set to hit two important milestones.
The Little Green Pantry will become the first zero-waste shop in Wellington and the 100th to ‘graduate’ from a business support programme in the county. Keli King decided to launch the venture in a bid to reduce plastic and help people become more environmentally friendly.

Read the full article via Shropshire Live at: https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2021/07/09/new-business-to-become-first-zero-waste-shop-in-wellington/

Norma shows age is no barrier in business

Jun 14, 2021

A Shropshire woman is proving that age is no barrier when it comes to running a company.

Read the full article via Shropshire Live at:
https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2021/06/14/norma-shows-age-is-no-barrier-in-business/

Business booming for Telford sweets shop

Jun 11, 2021

A traditional Shropshire sweets shop is gearing up for a busy Father’s Day this year, with special gifts being in high demand.

Carol Russell, who runs the retro shop in Madeley, said that families were making a special effort this year as they were able to get together at last.

Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/telford/madeley/2021/06/11/business-booming-for-telford-sweets-shop/

BBC Midlands Today Start Up News Feature

Jun 09, 2021

BBC Midlands Today featured Good2Great start up support. The clip includes an interview with Sally Themans, Stephanie & Luke Boxall of Worm Soil and Stuart McWhirter of Mac’s Dog Salon

Watch the full clip here:
https://soapbox.wistia.com/videos/dH6kSH275p

Liz is sailing ahead with new sustainable business

May 18, 2021

A Shropshire woman’s love of sailing has led her to build a business selling sustainable products.

Liz Senior, who lives near Shifnal, has won numerous national sailing trophies and has a passion for the ocean.

She has now launched a new firm, LS Branding, selling eco-friendly promotional merchandise,

Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2021/05/14/pair-get-down-to-earth-with-worm-farm-venture

Pair get down to earth with worm farm venture

May 14, 2021

A couple who moved to south Shropshire to escape the stresses of London life are now leading a more down-to-earth existence by running a worm farm.

Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2021/05/14/pair-get-down-to-earth-with-worm-farm-venture/

Sam bucks the trend with new business

May 06, 2021

A local woman is bucking the trend by opening a new retail business which is bringing together talented artists and craftspeople from across the county.

Sam Preston has launched Canvas and Clay in Ellesmere, a shop showcasing original work from local people as well as gifts, homeware products and greeting cards with a ‘Shropshire meets Scandi’ feel.

Read full article via Oswestry Life:
https://www.oswestry.life/article/sam-bucks-the-trend-with-new-business/

Warm messages welcoming visitors back to Shropshire town

Apr 29, 2021

A Shropshire town is springing into life after lockdown, with warm welcome messages appearing on the streets.

Brightly coloured stickers and banners have been placed around Wellington as part of a campaign to bring people back to the town.

Wellington Town Council, which supports Love Wellington, has fully got behind the initiative.

Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2021/04/29/warm-messages-welcoming-visitors-back-to-shropshire-town/

Engineering expert launches new business

Apr 15, 2021

A former aircraft engineer and medical device scientist has launched a new business with the aim of helping customers to solve tricky engineering challenges.

Read the full article via Shropshire Live at:
https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2021/04/15/engineering-expert-launches-new-business/

100th business to benefit from support

Apr 13, 2021

A free programme aimed at helping Shropshire and Telford business people to develop their skills and expertise to get their new business ideas off the ground has reached an important milestone.

Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2021/04/13/100th-business-to-benefit-from-support/

Friday hub marks 12-month anniversary with new networking record

Mar 23, 2021

A virtual networking event set up at the start of the first lockdown to help businesses across the Marches during the pandemic has been such a success it is now the biggest of its kind in the region.

Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2021/03/23/friday-hub-marks-12-month-anniversary-with-new-networking-record/

Shropshire business club spawns successful partnerships

Mar 02, 2021

Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/business/2021/03/02/shropshire-business-club-spawns-successful-partnerships/

Beth’s new flower business is blooming

Feb 22, 2021
By: Shropshire Live Business

Read the full article via Shropshire Live at:
https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2021/02/22/beths-new-flower-business-is-blooming/

Bridgnorth gets crafty with national campaign

Feb 10, 2021

A new campaign is aiming to lift the spirits of people in Bridgnorth by encouraging them to get creative.

The Hope Springs Eternal movement is fast becoming a national trend and is being embraced by the people of the town. Sally Themans, who runs the Love Bridgnorth promotional initiative, said that she was encouraging all residents and businesses to take part.

Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/entertainment/bridgnorth-entertainment/2021/02/10/bridgnorth-gets-crafty-with-national-campaign/

Shops raising the baas to promote Wellington

Oct 20, 2020

Love Wellington, the campaign to promote the town, has launched a “Lost Sheep of Wellington” initiative which will create a treasure hunt featuring sheep in shop windows around Wellington in the weeks leading up to Christmas.

Sally Themans of Love Wellington said: “We all know the Christmas story of the shepherds visiting the…

Read the full article via The Shropshire Star at:

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/telford/wellington/2020/10/20/shops-raising-the-baas-to-promote-wellington/