Help shape our Net Zero support offer to businesses
 East Devon District Council is developing a scheme to support businesses like yours in reducing their environmental impact. We want this offer to be as effective and impactful as possible; designed around what you, our business community, want to see and will best engage with.
We would be grateful if you could spend 5 minutes of your time to complete this survey so we can ensure our support offers and grant funding opportunities are of maximum value to your business.
Complete the survey at Have Your Say Today - SME Decarbonisation Support Survey - East Devon Private Surveys (commonplace.is)
Prosper is the new support service for established businesses and entrepreneurs based in East Devon.
Prosper offers a wide range of support covering topics such running your business, starting a new venture, help to recruit additional staff, and support for businesses looking to become more environmentally friendly and reach net zero or decarbonisation goals.
Prosper is funded via our UK Shared Prosperity Fund allocation. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025.
Register your interest at: Prosper sign up - Heart of sw growthhub
Supercharge your Career with Skills Bootcamps this September
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps offer a wide range of free, flexible courses for adults in Devon and Cornwall.
Courses starting in September cover the region’s most in demand sectors; digital, green, health and social care, construction, technical and professional.
Three Digital Skills Bootcamps, delivered online over a 16-week period, are currently open to applications. Head over to Serco's website to find out more about their Digital Marketing, Digital Management, and Digital Support offers.
The training is free and open to adults aged 19 or over, who are unemployed, self-employed, employed full-time or part-time or returning to work. Plus, to help boost your career, learners are guaranteed an interview with a local employer upon completion of the course!
Check out the full course list here.
The Heart of the South West Growth Hub have launched a brand-new service offering free, fully funded one-to-one digital business support. Businesses in East Devon can get dedicated time with their Digital Business Advisers, tailored to meet your unique business needs.
Starting with a Digital Business Review, you’ll work together to find digital solutions that align with your business goals. The adviser will take a deep dive into your current business challenges and future plans, then point you towards the best digital strategies to fast-track your growth.
The Digital Business Advisers offer guidance in various areas of digital support to help your business shine online and progress your digital journey. They are all set to share their valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your business performance and cater to your unique digital needs.
Ready to turbocharge your business' digital journey? Complete the Get in Touch form ticking ‘Digital Link’ today: https://www.heartofswgrowthhub.co.uk/contact-us/
Kick Off in Business is offering free, fully funded, online business start-up and self-employment short courses that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. Sessions run every Monday throughout October and can be booked via Eventbrite.
Axminster will hold their first 'Gate to Plate' event on Saturday 7th October 2023. It's designed to celebrate all the fantastic food and craft on our doorstep here in East Devon and will take place on Silver Street, Church Street and around the Minster. With over 60 local food and drink producers showcasing their high quality fare, it will be a delicious and unmissable celebration of East Devon's finest offerings.
The event runs from 10am until 4pm and is free to attend. All the details are available on the Gate to Plate Facebook page.
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