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Jon Bass
Finance Specialist

Jon is CW Growth Hub's Finance Specialist. An experienced manager and administrator, with a background in financial services spanning 30 years, Jon was previously employed by NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland Group. He went on to become a business coach, membership recruitment executive and work and health project advisor at Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce. On leaving the Chamber Jon joined the growth hub in 2016.

Jon sits on the strategic oversight board  for the Midlands Engine Investment Fund 1 (MEIF 1).

Helen Morgan-Parra
Head of Marketing & DPO

Helen is a Chartered Marketer and Fellow of the Institute of Marketing, with an extensive background in digital marketing strategy.  She is the Growth Hub Group's go-to marketing expert and leads the marketing activities across the business, including the business support programmes delivered through C&W Business Solutions. Helen also leads on our supply chain platform FinditinCW, on behalf of C&W Business Solutions, and is the Data Protection Officer for CW Growth Hub, C&W Business Solutions, and C&W Champions.

Sarah Gambrall
Head of Projects, CW Growth Hub

Sarah joined the Growth Hub in September 2018 following completion of a master’s degree in legal and constitutional studies. Sarah has interned for various companies in the United States, including those in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Her duties in previous roles included legal and marketing research, dealing with insurance claims and bank loan processing for State Farm Insurance, as well as constituent profiling on a local mayoral campaign and guiding students at Indiana University through a community development course.

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Client testimonials

Without the Growth Hubs help and assistance, we would never have been able to increase our sales & output and also grow our local business. With this help in purchasing new equipment we have expanded our operations and gained a new and increased customer base.

Nuneaton Roof Truss,

Over the past few years, Armstrongs has built up a fantastic relationship with Gary Thyeson from the Growth Hub. His advice on grants and funding has been really valuable to both Armstrongs and some of our clients. His knowledge of local business support has been helpful in signposting us to relevant support agencies as required. We look forward to working with Laura Delahunty moving forwards.

Armstrongs Accountancy LTD,

In the short time since first engaging with the Warwickshire Growth Hub we feel that Laura has understood our vision and has been so very supportive in linking us to the specialist teams who are now supporting us with training, finance and recruitment. A great service that every growing organisation should connect with

MES Systems Limited,

I have had an excellent experience working with Laura from the Growth Hub, from day one, she was taking detailed attention to my concerns and ideas. She was able to put me in contact with different organisations and people to find out answers to my questions and help me to solve some inquiries I was having. I feel this support definitely had a positive impact in my plans. 

 

PALACIOS LTD,

It’s been a fantastic inaugural eight months for the TalentTech Recruitment team and, although the reality of setting up and running a company can be a somewhat daunting experience, we have been extremely grateful for the superb help, advice and guidance given to us along our journey by Gavin Barnett and the team at CW Growth Hub. Gavin’s introductions to both Warwick & Coventry Universities and his wider business network have been absolutely invaluable.

TalentTech Recruitment LTD,

For many individuals out there, it is very hard to figure out ways and know which direction to go when it comes to setting up a business. The challenges of taking your idea and bringing it to life and not knowing where to go and who to speak to for advice. it can get very frustrating..

King of Saffron LTD,

This grant [which we received with the help of the Growth Hub and Coventry City Council] will really help us get on track for business growth and succeed with our vision. Personally, I would also like to thank the team for supporting me through the grant application process. You have been very approachable and attentive throughout.

Exeter Analytical (UK) Limited,

Thank you for the comprehensive and professional guidance

Burbidge & Son Ltd,

Over the years since the Growth Hub was set up we have habitually gone to our Account Manager as a one-stop shop for all business-related information.  It has been a really convenient way of finding suppliers, advisors and, on one occasion, we even asked for assistance with finding customers.  We are invited to a wide range of business events including business development workshops, Brexit roundtable discussions, seminars on various topics and have also been asked to speak at some events.  When we have needed additional information, for example, finding finance sources or help with selecti

Marchantcain Design Limited,

Thanks to CW Growth hub getting us access to grant funding we have been able to invest in the latest computer monitoring system, which will enable us to compete with the national companies within our industry.

Comrie Leisure Limited,

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