Bedford for Business - Jan 2019

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This newsletter features highlights from Bedford's business world, gives you a sneak preview of upcoming events and contains important snippets of information for local businesses.

Business News

Bedford 2020 Transport

Work has begun on an £18 million project to free up traffic on Bedford’s busiest roads

 

‘Transporting Bedford 2020’ represents the largest ever investment in the town’s roads. Funded jointly by Bedford Borough Council and through SEMLEP’s Local Growth Fund, work has now begun on Manton Lane to tackle congestion in the area and widen the road to increase capacity for all road users.


Transporting Bedford 2020 is set to tackle congestion hot spots across Bedford. As well as work on Manton Lane and access routes North West of Bedford work to improve the flow of traffic will include Britannia Road, Ampthill Road and the old A6, Bromham Road and The High Street and St. Pauls Square.

 

Visit the website to see updated plans and have your say on proposals: http://www.bedford.gov.uk/transportingbedford2020


WorkWell Bedford Borough Event

 

‘Research shows that employees in good health are more energised, motivated and engaged with business priorities and 3 times as productive as those in poor health. An effective workplace wellbeing programme can result in better business performance and a better working environment for everyone’ 


Public Health Bedford is working in partnership with Sustrans (Sustainable Travel Charity) to launch a new Workplace Health Programme ‘WorkWell’ available to organisations and businesses of all sizes in the Bedford Borough area.


You are invited to attend an informative 'WorkWell Bedford Borough' event on Tuesday 22nd Jan 2019 at 9:30am at University of Bedfordshire, Polhill Avenue to give you the opportunity to hear how the programme works.  The new ‘WorkWell Business Steering Group’ can help maximise the health and wellbeing of your employees.

 

BOOK NOW: https://workwellbedfordshireborough.eventbrite.co.uk

Workwell conference

Awards

Do you have a winning business?!


The SME Luton and Bedfordshire Business Awards are made up of 19 categories that allow any successful business in Bedfordshire to enter these prestigious awards.

 

If you want your business to shine, this IS the best possible way to hit the spotlight. The pinnacle of the awards is the Grand Celebration, taking place in March 2019 – Could you be a 2019 winner?


The deadline for entry submission is fast approaching, closing on Thursday 17th January 2019.

 

https://www.bedfordshireawards.co.uk/


If you haven’t already signed up to the workshop on Wednesday 9th January, follow this link (https://events.chamber-business.com/events/connect-over-coffee-and-awards-masterclass/) to secure your place.


Challenging Inspirations


The Bedfordshire Productivity and Growth Programme helps businesses with their challenges, focusing on productivity and sustainable growth.


This programme is an exciting and innovative new collaboration between Wenta, The Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce and the business community of Bedfordshire. It is the strength of these unique relationships that enables us to nurture this vital local ecosystem.


To join this programme, you must become, or already be an existing Bedfordshire Chamber member.
For more information visit: https://www.wenta.co.uk/business-advice/the-bedfordshire-productivity-and-growth-programme/

Chamber

Supporting the growth and development of the Borough's economy


• Business premises & site search facility
• Personalised support for investments & relocations
• Council ‘Open for Business’ events & visits
• Regular news & information updates
• Economic intelligence

 

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Invest in Bedford Borough

c/o Economic Development

Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street

Bedford MK41 9AP

Tel: +44 (0)1234 276255                 website: www.investinbedford.com

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