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We want to hear from residents, businesses, and organisations in Coventry to tell us what they think about a list of proposed financial savings that we have put together to help us achieve a balanced budget for 2025-26.
We don’t want to have to make the proposals but need to consider them out of necessity. All councils are facing very similar circumstances to bridge budget gaps.
Like other local authorities we have a legal duty to achieve a balance budget.
No decisions have been made yet. This won’t happen till the end of February. The consultation will run until 28 January 2025.
Please visit the Let's Talk webpage to find out more, take the survey or register for a session to hear more.
Webinars, networking events or industry expert workshops. Find all the latest business related events across Coventry.
Tuesday 28 January 2025, 10am - 10:45am, Online Webinar
January can be a challenging month for some, where mental health challenges are exacerbated, this session will provide information on how organisations can support mental health in the workplace.
Clive Thomas from Maximus UK will run this short session on the support available through Access to Work Mental Health Support Service.
The Access to Work Mental Health Support Service is available at no cost, to help employees stay in work. The service is quick and easy to access, and offers advice on workplace adjustments, wellbeing support and coping strategies for SMEs.
Keep updated about the latest Thrive at Work events.
Monday 24 March, Coombe Abbey Hotel
The Federation of Small Businesses, Business Bootcamp and Networking event returns to Coombe Abbey in March. This FREE to attend interactive event will provide the opportunity to share your top tips with fellow small businesses and is a chance to hear from inspirational speakers to help you develop and grow your business in 2025.
This year's theme is "Ignite your Business" and the event will be a chance to hear from expert speakers as they provide top tips and advice that you can implement in your business straight away. The event will also offer plenty of opportunity to network with other local businesses during the day.
Exhibition stands are also available.
 Applications are still open for Minerva Birmingham Pitch Up, the West Midlands' premier pitching competition
Ambitious businesses, apply now to boost your investment skills and profile. Organised by the Centre for Growth at Aston University, University of Birmingham Enterprise, and Minerva at the University of Warwick Science Park, the competition is in its 10th year. It has connected over 200 entrepreneurs with investors, helping to secure over £65,000,000 in investments for the region's small businesses.
Don't miss out! Apply now!
The competition will support you to develop and refine your pitch and network with and impress investor panels.
Finalists will have the opportunity to compete for the Best Pitch Award and a cash prize in front of a live audience at Venturefest West Midlands, Wednesday 19 March 2025.
Deadline to apply is Monday 6 January 2025.
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Investing in Coventry opens your business to bespoke support including:
- Commercial property searches and location advice
- Planning advice and business rates information
- Local intelligence demographics, sector analysis and more
- Introductions to local networks and organisations
- Information on funding and innovation support
- Recruitment and skills development support
- Help with PR and promotion
- Export support
📧Email: business@coventry.gov.uk
💻Website: www.coventry.gov.uk/investincoventry
📱X: @investincoventry
⌨LinkedIn: Invest Coventry
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