The Growth Hub Cirencester
Build a business in beautiful surroundings, at the Cotswolds’ first Growth Hub.
In the grounds of The Royal Agricultural University’s stunning grounds, The Growth Hub Cirencester is the perfect place to get support, work, and meet like-minded professionals in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by green spaces.
Contact us
cirencester@thegrowthhub.biz
Stephen Meyer - Business Navigator
With a background in International Business Development, Stephen brings considerable experience to The Growth Hub Cirencester’s business support service. On-hand to listen, guide, and signpost you and your business in the right direction – Stephen is passionate, approachable, well-connected, and fully committed to helping Cirencester’s businesses in any way possible.
Stacey Wheeler - Business Navigator
Stacey comes from a business, administration and operational management background, having worked in Global Relocation & Mobility for many years. She prides herself on exceptional delivery of customer service by ensuring the needs of the client are anticipated and exceeded. An all-round team player and excellent communicator, Stacey can utilise her skill set to support and signpost businesses to help them achieve their goals.
Karl Collett - Business Navigator
Karl has over 10 years experience working in Business Development and Recruitment within the start-up ecosystem.
Notably, he has built sales strategies taking businesses from 0-£1,000,000 turnover multiple times – with campaigns targeting SME’s, Mid-Size and Enterprise businesses – with one business exiting for £40milllion. Similarly, he has had as many occasions that weren’t as successful so he understands the challenges and pitfalls of being a business owner – this makes him well-placed to signpost you to the best support options.
Karl returns to Cirencester having grown up and studied here and is pleased to be back on home turf.
Joanne Hobbs - Outreach & Events Navigator
Joanne brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and skills from her educational background having worked in many Colleges and Universities as well as the apprenticeship provision across many subject areas.
She is passionate about the links to local business having set up beauty salons in communities in the Far East so understands what it means to be part of a local business ecosystem. Customer Service is at the core of everything Joanne does having set up many events and being responsible for a number of departments across the education sector.
She returns to Cirencester having grown up here and is proud to be bringing her dedication and commitment to local businesses with her in The Cotswolds and surrounding areas.
Christine Read – Host
With extensive experience in Hospitality, Customer Service and Management for over thirty years, Christine is our Hub Host; your first point of contact as you walk through the door. Ready to welcome you to The Growth Hub Cirencester with her warm, friendly and professional personality, she has the ability to make you feel at home in our amazing space.
