Telford MP, Lucy Allan has met with Good2Great Co-founder and Director Johnny Themens to hear about the support Good2Great if providing to local retail businesses across Telford.
Good2Great is helping these businesses in everything from business start-up through to retail sustainability with funding supplied by Telford and Wrekin Council’s ‘Pride In Your High Street’ fund.
In the Telford constituency, Good2Great have funded programmes to help businesses in Ironbridge, Oakengates and Madeley, with further funding available to support other areas.
After the meeting Lucy said: “It was great to meet with Johnny and hear about the excellent work Good2Great is doing with Telford Businesses. Successful high streets help make vibrant communities by offering services and employment opportunities on people’s doorsteps.”
In addition, Johnny said: “Helping owner-managed retail businesses in Telford is a real privilege and it’s hugely rewarding to see the positive impact a vibrant group of shops has on a community. The feedback from shopkeepers so far has been fantastic and we’re excited as we roll the programme out across the area."