THERE is a chance for businesses to get to know each other better and find out more about plans to improve broadband in south Shropshire.

It is happening on Thursday, June 5 between 5.30pm – 7.00pm and is open to all businesses which interested in finding out more about Superfast Broadband and networking with other businesses.

Chris Taylor from Shropshire Council will be giving an update on when, what, how and why businesses can expect to get access to Superfast Fibre broadband.

He will also outline the funded scheme to help business users to understand how to make best use of fast broadband to enhance their marketing and operations. Participants will be able to express their interest in being involved as well as offering their views on what business facilities and services they would like to see come to the centre.

The Furniture Scheme, since taking over the management of Craven Arms Community Centre, has been exploring new avenues and opportunities to benefit and support the community.

This now includes extending the use of the Centre to provide facilities, services and networking opportunities to the many businesses which are both in Craven Arms and spread widely across the surrounding area.

“We are very pleased to be hosting this event,” said Jean Jarvis, chief executive of The Furniture Scheme.

“It will be an exciting new development for CasCa and we hope that the Centre and the network will become a great resource for local businesses.”

To book place businesses should register at: Eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/craven-arms-biz-meeting-5th-june-2014-tickets-11679705313. For further information www.cravenarms.biz or call CasCA 01588 672847.