Business News, Support, Training and Skills
Home Energy Efficiency Workshop
 Date: 16 March
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Location: Beeston Council Offices, Foster Avenue, Beeston, NG9 1AB
Learn how to improve the energy efficiency of your home. If you have a low EPC, and are in a conservation area, and/or are not connected to gas, you may qualify for a FREE home energy plan.
Midlands Green Bond - Business Demand Survey
 The Midlands Engine has partnered with the UK Municipal Bonds Agency to assess the opportunity for a Green Bond for the region, which could offer a cost effective, long term finance option for businesses to fund capital projects to decarbonise and grow.
Building a High Performance Team
 Date: 19 March
Time: 9.30am - 4pm
Location: Strelley Hall, Main Street, Strelley, NG8 6PE
These teams thrive no matter what storm is occurring in the business environment. Drawing on the trainer’s own experience in creating numerous high performance teams as well as coaching others, the seminar covers the key foundations of top teams. Practical skills are then provided and experienced to accelerate the journey of building a high performance team.
What’s covered:
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The power of team work and what makes a high performance team
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Cycle of team creation
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A high performance team in practice
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Leadership role in shaping culture and how it impacts on performance
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Defining a high performance and innovative culture (Gaping Void methodology)
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Leadership of an innovative culture (drivers and barriers for innovation and change and the link to effectiveness and efficiency)
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The ten core strategies to build a high performance team
Business Water Efficiency Checks - Severn Trent
 Severn Trent are offering support for businesses in Leicester, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire to become more sustainable, save water and reduce bills. This initiatives is part of the the Green Recovery Programme, running until March 2024. They can support businesses by:
- Completing a water audit at the business premises
- Install water saving products, provide tailored advise to business needs and repair simple plumbing issues
- Provide detailed audit report to advise on savings and how to further reduce water bill
Midlands Engine Investment Fund II
 The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II will deliver £400 million of new funding to small and medium-sized businesses across the Midlands.
The fund aims to build on the success of the first Midlands Engine Investment Fund, and will drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating opportunities for new and growing businesses in the Midlands.
The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II offers a range of commercial finance options with debt finance from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investment up to £5 million. The fund covers the whole of the Midlands, including the West Midlands, East Midlands and South East Midlands.
East Midlands Chamber - Business Network
 Published 10 times per year, East Midlands Chamber’s highly-respected flagship magazine is at the heart of issues affecting businesses in the region across a wide range of features and news.
With a print run of 5,000 and an estimated readership of more than 15,000, in addition to an online version read by a growing audience, it is a strong platform for showcasing members and informing them on the latest trends affecting SMEs.
Engagement Events with Mayoral Candidates
 East Midlands Chamber are running a series of engagement events with mayoral candidates in the lead up to the Combined Mayoral Authority elections on the 2 May.
Year 5 and 6 Careers Day - Wadsworth Fields Primary School
 Date: 5 July
Time: 9am - 11.30am
Location: Wadsworth Fields Primary School, Stapleford, NG9 8BD
Wadsworth Fields have been running Careers Days for local primary schools for 12 years. They are looking for local employers to get involved with their next Careers Day.
Providers will be asked to prepare a 7-minute presentation to a group of 8-12 pupils, introducing what they do, what a typical day is like and what skills and qualifications are needed.
Any interested businesses should contact the School by the 28 March at office@wadsworth.notts.sch.uk.
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