Whanganui & Partners has secured government funding to set up a business growth advisor role, which will be based locally.
The role is designed to build the capacity of small and medium start-up businesses and will link the region's business people with experts.
Assistance will also be provided to businesses in the Ruapehu and Rangitikei districts.
Whanganui & Partners chief executive Mark Ward said he's excited by what the role will enable for the region's businesses.
The Manawatu-Whanganui region has previously had three advisors based in Palmerston North; however, one of the roles will be based in Whanganui from next week.