Barrow is set to benefit from 'significant investment' that will help 100 businesses in the town.

The new Barrow100 campaign was officially announced by Enterprising Cumbria on Friday, November 15.

The plans focus on bringing extra funding to the area with local businesses targeted to help them 'rise to the challenge' and fast-track their 'growth journey'.

Enterprising Cumbria was launched in July this year, backed by both Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council, to boost the economic development of the county.

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The newly created organisation held its inaugural meeting in September and aspires to be the 'voice of the business community'.

Businesses looking to take advantage of the programme are encouraged to find out more information by contacting lucy.johnson@enterprisingcumbria.org.uk.

You can also discover more about the work Enterprising Cumbria intends to do across the region by visiting their website.