A bold new vision for the city was launched last week in the Derby-Nottingham Metro Strategy.Combined, Nottingham & Derby are one of the Top 30 population centres in Europe. By joining our ambitions, we can aim to make the most of opportunities such as HS2, the Midlands Engine and foreign trade and investment.
Nottingham's one-day takeover of Westminster. Showcasing and celebrating the institutions, business and people that make Nottingham great, we'll be shouting about our city's talent and ability direct to the capital's decision makers.
Is your business trading internationally? Do you help to promote social mobility? Are you developing sustainable products that benefit the environment and society? We're looking for innovative Nottingham businesses to enter the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise.
When it comes to your business finance facilities, how do you know if you're getting the best deal? The new Business Banking Insight service has been set up to improve competition by providing business owners with the impartial information they need to choose a provider.
The Food & Drink Forum has secured funding to offer a range of useful services to food and drink manufacturers over the next three years, including; grant funding, business mentoring, industry events, technical support and technical apprentices.
The Carbon Trust has launched a new fund providing capital for smaller businesses to replace their old, power-guzzling equipment, together with expert advice. £7 million is available to SMEs to fund training, savings assessments and capital support.
It may be summer holiday time, but business never stops in Nottingham. Here's a round up of the events that will help power up your business for this month and beyond:
Tourism Business Recruitment Event
11th August 2016
Experience Nottinghamshire are running a recruitment event to find businesses related to tourism - attractions, bars, restaurants and hoteliers all welcome to attend. Be a part of the city's visitor experience network, see what support is available and join the official tourism membership scheme for Nottinghamshire.
This FREE event can showcase your business to all our East Midlands Chamber of Commerce members, although you don't have to be a member to attend. Come along to meet new buyers and network.
Fund Your Business (BIG) Event: How to Access EU & UK Finance
14th September
Finding access to finance tough? Enterprise Europe Network is organising a morning seminar to provide companies with the information needed to decide what funding streams they should target, from both the public and private sectors.
Is your business trading with China? Would you like to find out more about how to make inroads into the marketplace? This free seminar unpicks the opportunity for East Midlands businesses to identify trade routes and access the Chinese market.
The Made In China Seminar comes ahead of a trade mission to China coming up in October. We're looking for the best of local business trading with China to join this cost-effective and productive opportunity. Watch this space for further details on the mission.
The D2N2 Growth Hub sponsors the 2016 High Growth Summit at Medicity Beeston. Get the strategies that will support your business growth ambition, find game-changing ideas to challenge and inspire and network with over 130 other high-growth companies.
The US and Canada represent huge opportunities for UK business. Join us on one of our sector-tailored visits, offering access and insignt into each market with a tailored programme of activity. SME travel grants are available.
Be on the lookout for a big, purple runaway sofa popping up around Nottingham during August and September! The 'Summer Sofa' will be appearing in various independent shops and venues around the city. Wherever the Summer Sofa is various activities, competitions, offers and give-aways will be announced throughout the week via It’s in Nottingham’s social media channels. Clues for daily giveaways will also appear at www.itsinnottingham.com/independents. Keep a lookout!
Look out for our new look Growing Nottingham Newsletter in September. If you want to keep up-to-the-minute with Nottingham business news, events and new opportunities, join our 4,000 + Twitter followers. Tweet us now!
