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Welcome to the July Business Newsletter from Havant Borough Council's Economic Development Team.
We are looking forward to welcoming businesses to the next Havant Business Partnership. The event focuses on supporting local businesses to network and meet with like-minded professionals, whilst hosting a range of business support professionals to meet your needs.
The July Partnership has been postponed due to the General Election. It will now take place on Thursday 26th September 09:30-11:00.
Ticket availability is open and you can register your attendance by using the Eventbrite link provided below.
Youth Employment Scheme Havant
Havant Borough Council's successful Youth Employment Scheme is expanding and we are looking for new businesses who would like to employ young people from the local community.
The scheme offers:
- 6 months funding at National Living Wage covering 16-25 hours per week excluding any on costs to the role
- Support from a dedicated work coach to enable the young person to be successful on their placement and make plans at the 6 months end
- Access to further funding for equipment or training needed
To find out more about the scheme and get support with making your application, please email economic_development@havant.gov.uk
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The NatWest Accelerator supports and empowers UK entrepreneurs to scale their businesses to the next level.
The free Accelerator programme specialising in wrap around support provides:
- one-to-one coaching with our experienced acceleration managers
- a programme of thought leadership and events
- access to a network of like-minded peers, supported by our ecosystem managers
- focused support with access to experts from across your specialism
- use of our modern co-working spaces in one of our nationwide hubs.
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Who is the NatWest Accelerator for?
If you're a business with ambitions to expand, the NatWest Accelerator programme could help. You may be looking to build your team, venture into new markets or seeking further investment. The programme could help you gain the knowledge and skills to excel in a range of business areas:
- Accessing new markets
- Attracting talent and building an effective team
- Access to growth funding
- Leadership development
- Developing a scalable infrastructure.
NatWest is now recruiting businesses for their September programme. To find out more information and enrol, click on the link below.
Incuhive Business Support for Start Up and Small Businesses
Havant Borough Council have commissioned Incuhive to offer free support to businesses looking to grow or start-up across the Borough.
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The support from Incuhive includes:
- Funding and finance
- Marketing and social media
- Business planning and/or adapting current plans
- Cashflow
If you are interested in mentoring style support tailored to your business needs please contact, Andy Pringle, andy.pringle@incuhive.co.uk.
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Skills Bootcamps - Hampshire County Council and Solent Partners
Isle of Wight - 17th July 12:00-13:30
Eastleigh - 18th July 12:00-13:30
Havant - 19th July 12:00-13:30
Join Hampshire County Council and Solent Partners for Meet the Supplier. The event will introduce you to bootcamps running across the Solent area, which can support your business with recruiting new staff or upskilling current staff.
If you are working in an organisation supporting people looking to upskill or find employment, this event is suitable to support you making referrals to bootcamps.
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Hampshire County Council's Multiply for Business
Multiply is a fully funded government scheme that offers maths courses to adults aged 19 and over. It is available to individuals who do not have a maths level 2 qualification or equivalent (GCSE grade C equivalent). The course aims to boost numeracy skills in work and daily life.
We support employers to access this programme which offers free training to support employees to become more confident and effective in their roles by improving their numeracy skills.
Your local Advisor is Carol Greaves carol.greaves@hants.gov.uk
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The Hawks Connect - HWFC B2B Networking Event
Friday 26th July 10:00-12:30
Havant and Waterlooville Football Club are hosting their B2B Networking Event which will see businesses from across the South Coast come together.
Itinerary
10:00 Doors Open and Refreshments
10:20 Opening Address & Safety – Ellie Magri, Commercial Manager, H&WFC
10:30 Reducing Energy Use, Being Greener and Funding – Troo Ltd, Energy Consultancy
10:45 Business Opportunities on Isle of Wight & Managed Service - Wightlink
10:55 Prize Draw - Wightlink
11:00 Attendee Introductions
11:15 Networking
11:45 Closing Address – Ellie Magri
11:50 Watch the 1st Team Training: Photo & Shirt Signing Opportunities
12:30 Event Ends
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