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As part of Coventry City Council's Skills Strategy, Coventry City Council is hosting three Skills Action Groups and is inviting local businesses to take part. The first two events have already taken place, but it's not too late to sign up for the financial services session for Friday 26 June at 10am.
Creative businesses in the West Midlands can now apply to West Midlands Create Growth, a six‑month, fully funded programme designed to help you strengthen your strategy, build momentum and prepare for investment.
The programme offers two tailored routes depending on your stage of development. Participants will benefit from expert‑led workshops, 1:1 coaching or mentoring, and opportunities to develop their pitch and connect with investors.
Virtual drop‑ins are running throughout the application window to help you understand which route is right for you.
Delivered by Creative UK and funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority, applications close at midday on Monday 6 July.
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The Coventry & Warwickshire Food & Drink Network is back on 8 July at Rebecca’s Kitchen at Malt Kiln Farm Shop in Rugby for an energising session designed exclusively for food, drink and hospitality businesses. You’ll hear inspiring stories from local entrepreneurs who’ve successfully diversified their offer and created new opportunities for growth. The event also includes lively networking to help producers, retailers and hospitality businesses connect and spark fresh ideas. If you’re a food, drink or hospitality business and are looking to grow your business or simply network with other entrepreneurs within the industry then register now on Eventbrite
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Coventry will be transformed into a city of chess this summer as the British Chess Championships arrive at the University of Warwick.
From 1-9 August, more than 1,000 chess players from across the UK will descend on Coventry, bringing together Britain’s top grandmasters, rising stars and brilliant young prodigies for nine days of intense competition and celebration of the game.
And if you are a local businesses you could benefit from a valuable opportunity to support the event through brand visibility among players, spectators, schools, and visitors while contributing to a prestigious national sporting and cultural event. Businesses can also engage through collaborative promotions with local schools, hospitality & sporting venues, and tourism partners to help create a wider city-centre festival atmosphere.
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: Enquiry form
💻Website: www.coventry.gov.uk/investincoventry
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