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Welcome to our first newsletter of 2023!
The New Year is always an exciting time, full of new possibilities and opportunities, but this year also marks the end of an era for the Green Business Programme. After many successful years of supporting low-carbon initiatives, the programme will be coming to a close in just a few months. Due to Brexit, we will no longer have access to European funds. This is a sad moment for those who have been involved in the programme and for those who were planning to apply.
However, there is still hope for those who wish to participate in the programme. There is a final chance for businesses to apply if you can commit to finishing your project by the end of March.
Don't miss out on this last chance to be a part of the Green Business Programme and make a real difference in the world. Apply now and make the most of this opportunity.
To start the application process, please complete the registration form and then send it back to greenbusiness@coventry.gov.uk
Stay safe, stay green! 💚
Alex, Bernie, Clare, Jon, Maria, Matt and Sara.
 Get ready for our first webinar of 2023! Join us as we dive into the latest sustainable business practices. Our lineup of expert speakers includes:
- Mark Collins, Head of Future Transport at Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), discussing Green Transport options for businesses
- Stewart Pitt, Business Development Manager at Tom White Waste Ltd, tackling waste management
- Ian Hill-Smart, Managing Director of Systems UK, sharing insights on Solar PV, heat-pumps, and lighting efficiency
- David Abosch, Director of Cognition Cloud, delving into End-of-life equipment
- Bernadette McCullagh, Energy Advisor at the Green Business Programme, discussing Heating efficiency and staff engagement
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry experts and take your organisation's sustainability efforts to the next level. Join us and have your questions ready, our chair Jonathan Howl, Energy Advisor at the Green Business Programme, will guide the discussion.
If you have any questions about this event please contact the event organiser Maria Covlea on maria.covlea@coventry.gov.uk
 Unlocking the Secrets of Energy Savings for SMEs: Insights from the Green Business Programme Advisor Jonathan Howl
Want to learn more about how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Coventry and Warwickshire are cutting their energy costs? Then be sure to check out our latest Green Business Podcast episode!
In this episode, we speak to Jonathan Howl, Business Advisor for the Green Business Programme, who offers a summary of our team’s achievements over the last 12 months. Listen and learn more about the most popular energy efficiency improvements, payback periods, and how much SMEs can save on energy bills.
Don't miss out on this valuable information and tune in to our podcast now! Whether you're a business owner looking to cut costs or just interested in sustainable practices, this episode is a must-listen.
The deadline to enter the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards is fast approaching. The awards showcase the best small businesses from across the UK, offering national recognition. Expert judges will select category winners in 12 areas across the UK and winners from West Midlands will be entered into the grand final to be held in May 2023.
The West Midlands winners will be announced at an award ceremony on 22 March 2023 at RAF Cosford.
It is free to enter and open to both FSB members and non-members. Small businesses in the West Midlands are being urged to enter before the closing date of 26 January 2023.
The Sustainable Management Course, which is fully funded by West Midlands Combined Authority, has just been launched.
The course, which starts on 6 February, has space for 25 participants. The course is designed to fill the growing green skills gap in the West Midlands and covers 8 modules over 8 weeks, with an average commitment of 6 hours per week.
The course is taught from a project management perspective, not a technical one and includes 1-1 mentoring, business integration meetings with employers, support with promotion in the company and professional development, and a certificate of completion.
To be eligible, participants must either work or live in the WMCA area.
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The Net Zero Innovation Network Event is an opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses, from the manufacturing sector, to learn about practical and impactful ways to reduce energy consumption. Attendees will have the chance to hear from other businesses about their experiences tackling the energy crisis and learn about the new Business Energy Aid Toolkit, which has been designed to help businesses cut their energy usage by up to 90%.
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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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