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Welcome to the August edition of our Green Business Programme newsletter.
We are excited to announce the full details of our next face to face Green Business Programme event which will be delivered in partnership with Warwickshire County Council and Stratford Energy Solutions.
Most of the spaces for this event have already been booked, so please register soon to avoid disappointment!
While August is usually a quieter month for businesses, due to the school holidays, our team has continued to be busier and busier as the pressure increases on SMEs due to the energy prices rise.
If you are interested in finding out how you can improve the energy efficiency and lower the bills of your business, please complete this form to arrange a free energy audit.
Stay safe, stay green! 💚
Alex, Bernie, Clare, Jon, Maria, Matt and Sara.
When: 14 September, 8.30am to 11am
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6QQ
Join and learn more about:
- Warwickshire County Council's path towards net zero
- Green transport: how cycling can benefit both employers and employees
- Renewable energy: how solar PV can help you lower your energy bills
- What support is available for businesses: Growth Hub and Green Business Programme
- Green Business Network: how the network can help you promote your business
Speakers:
- Matt Whitehead, Climate Change Programme Manager at Warwickshire County Council
- Tim Snazell and Sam Gehin, Safe and Active Travel Officers at Warwickshire County Council
- Joanna Smith, Business Growth Advisor, Business Investment Growth Team at Warwickshire County Council
- Jim Clark, Account Manager at the Growth Hub
- Henri Collins, Business Development Manager, Stratford Energy Solutions
- Bernadette McCullagh, Business Advisor, Green Business Programme
- Maria Covlea, Marketing and Event Coordinator, Green Business Programme
This event will cover aspects relevant to Warwickshire but it's open to any SMEs who are interested in becoming more sustainable.
A fantastic opportunity to join our department as a Business Development Manager has recently been re-opened for applications.
Salary: £44,624 - £50,314
Some of the benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
- Opportunity for Salary Match and Pay progression through multiple increments
- Outstanding local government pension scheme
- Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
This role has a specific focus on the management of board level meetings with internal and external partners in Coventry, to deliver the City Council's Climate Change and Sustainability ambitions. Providing senior level stakeholder engagement and ensuring structures and processes which enable the development and delivery of action.
Closing date: Sunday 18 September 2022
Following the ongoing success of Coventry City Council’s Business Support Programmes, we are pleased to have received confirmation that additional funding has been awarded which local businesses can now apply for. Coventry & Warwickshire businesses are encouraged to apply quickly for the Investment Fund grant which is running to the end of 2022 and is being funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Applications for the Investment Fund are welcomed from all sectors except retail and are available to established and new start-up businesses working in a B2B sector needing financial assistance.
The Coventry and Warwickshire Business Support Programme assists Small Medium Enterprises (SME) with fewer than 250 employees; in particular, companies looking to invest in capital assets, for example, machinery or equipment, hardware/software, refurbishment, or purchase of new premises – benefiting from up to 10% of grant to cover the costs of the investment. Depending on the value of your investment you may qualify for grants from £1,000 up to £25,000.
Expenditure will need to take place prior to March 2023 and a business will need to demonstrate the need for a grant to enable the investment to take place.
To apply for the Investment Fund, please get in touch with one of our Business Development Advisors who will be able to assist. The grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis or until the funds run out and applications must be submitted by the end of December 2022. For further information please visit the website or email investment.fund@coventry.gov.uk.
West Midlands Bus on Demand is a new, innovative way of transport.
Similar to existing app-based taxies, you can order a ride using the WM on Demand app and get to your destination.
The service works by pooling people travelling in similar direction, making it a greener and cheaper way of transport compared to other providers such as Uber of Lyft.
What users says:
“Honestly, I couldn't get around without this service. I am so thankful it exists as now I can challenge my anxiety to get out without having to ask my friends to drive me everywhere.”
Download the flyer and brochure to learn more about this service. If you would like to hear more about this service of Coventry’s Green Transport Strategy please listen to our latest podcast episode.
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Have you got an inspiring story about your business or organisation's efforts to become greener or more sustainable? Share it with us and we will publish it in our newsletter which goes out to over 1950 contacts free of charge.
Please contact our Marketing Coordinator, Maria Covlea, for more details, on maria.covlea@coventry.gov.uk or 024 7697 8358.
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Date: 31 August – 1 September 9.30am - 4.30pm
Location: Engineering and Computing Building Coventry University, Gulson Road, Coventry
CV1 2JH
A two-day online workshop that is a practical introduction to the basic elements of this 3D BIM development software. Participants will gain practical hands on knowledge of the essential elements of this software package and will be given simple training exercises and examples to complete as part of the course.
No previous REVIT experience is necessary. The course is aimed at those who are just starting with Revit software and want to learn its essential elements or those who want to refresh their knowledge. Whether you work in the construction industry, architecture, design or engineering, you will find this course useful.
Autodesk Revit is also the market leading software tool for all BIM applications and will be of interest to anyone specializing in this area.
Attendance is free for Coventry and Warwickshire SMEs.
In today’s modern dynamic business environment, there is an ever-increasing requirement for organisations to stay ahead of the game. The role a manager plays within the processes and practices that enable this to happen is a pivotal component.
With more than half of managers not receiving any management or leadership training, there has been a need for funding to be granted, to enable employees to undertake this training without the cost. Coventry City Council Adult Education Services will be delivering a fully-funded Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 3 Diploma in Management and Leadership. The Diploma will start in October and is designed to be flexible around work commitments.
The training is aimed at either current managers or aspiring managers, and is designed to increase knowledge and skills on project management, budgeting, managing teams, and much more.
For more information regarding the course and enrolment process please contact Ben Roughton at ben.roughton@coventry.gov.uk or 07795 269651.
Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Start-Up Inspiration & Networking evening. They can help if you are thinking of starting a new business or just started within 12 months. Come along to understand the support, advice and guidance available to you.
Green Advantage is a new free of charge short course from Aston University. It is designed for business leaders, managers and professionals who want to consider the implications of climate and environmental challenges for their business or workplace alongside maintaining business performance and profitability.
Other events
 100 charge point challenge offer
Now's the time to include electric vehicles in your roadmap.
Find out more about PlugIn Coventry.
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If you have any comments or feedback regarding this newsletter please contact our Marketing Co-ordinator on maria.covlea@coventry.gov.uk or 024 7697 8358.
The Coventry and Warwickshire Green Business Programme is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund and is delivered by Coventry City Council, Coventry University and Coventry University Enterprises Ltd.
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