Hello from the Newark and Sherwood District Council Economy Growth team!

A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of attending the Newark Business Awards to celebrate the remarkable achievement of our local businesses in Newark. We sponsored the Best Start-Up category again which highlights the spirit of entrepreneurship and the vibrant business landscape in Newark and Sherwood. Take a look below for more information about the night and the worthy winners!

In this edition of the newsletter you’ll also find lots of information about ways we can support you and your business, including free webinars and programmes you can join to boost your business, enhance your skills and diversify your income stream.

If you would like to contribute your own story and be featured in the next newsletter, please contact us here: economic.growth@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

A night of celebration - Newark Business Awards 2023 

On the 9 June local businesses across Newark gathered together to celebrate each other’s incredible achievements over the last year. We took great pride in sponsoring the Best Start-Up Category again this year. The decision was far from easy, as all of the nominees demonstrated remarkable talent and excellence!

After careful consideration and lots of discussion, we chose Shaw Sparks Electricals and Property Services as our winner. With over seven years of experience as an electrician in Newark and Sherwood, Tom’s unwavering dedication and extensive expertise have established him as a true talent and an asset to the area. His steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional electrical services and ensuring the best customer satisfaction truly sets him apart!

We want to wish Tom a huge congratulations again for his well-deserved win!

We’d also like to congratulate our runner up and Highly Commended start-up, Not My Monkey, who has taken the town by storm this year! Not My Monkey is a stylish coffee house by day and a wine lounge by night, bringing that taste of London glamour to Newark.

Our other nominees included Middle Gymnastics Club and Paw Petrol Pet Services – it was such a hard decision to choose a winner and all four should be so proud of everything they’ve achieved in this last year. We look forward to watching you continue to flourish!

We're here to help!

Many of the worthy winners and Highly Commended at the Newark Business Awards accessed business support through us at NSDC. Including taking part in our Business Growth and Resilience Programme and Business Support Programme. 

Newark Beauty Rooms, winner of Business of the Year, previously took part in our Business Resilience and Growth Programme which offered support and guidance from industry specialists, as well as the opportunity to apply for a discretionary grant to help with growth.

More information about how we can help is below, but also remember to check out the business support page on the NSDC website and the Invest Newark and Sherwood website.

Have you signed up to our free social media webinars yet?

Are you looking to maximise social media to attract new customers and increase brand awareness but don't know where to start? Or are currently using social media and would like to know how you can take it up that extra notch?

Sign up to our free webinar series, delivered in partnership with Nettl of Newark and Grantham, for some top tips on how to use Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Tik Tok to boost your business!

We'll also walk you through how to develop a social media plan and you may qualify for free 1:1 consultation sessions with Nettl. 

UK Shared Prosperity Business Support

Business in Newark and Sherwood as well as inspiring entrepreneurs can now access support to start-up, grow and diversify, through our partner-led programmes funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. 

Start-up, Scale-up Programme (NBV Enterprise Solutions)

Funded 1:1 support and workshops for aspiring entrepreneurs, small and micro businesses in Newark and Sherwood looking to learn, grow or start a business. For more information, please contact enquiries@nbv.co.uk 

Boost NG Programme (Lincoln/Newark College)

Funded tailored support for local businesses in Newark and Sherwood including innovation solutions, professional and organisational development opportunities, access to facilities, team building, training and networking events. For more information, please contact amelia.ryan@lincoln.college.ac.uk

GROW (Framework) 

Group sessions and 1:1 employment and skills development support for economically inactive residents in Newark and Sherwood, looking to progress to employment, or develop further skills to support longer term employment aspirations. Based at Newark Exchange Centre, Newark. For more information, please contact GROW@frameworkha.org

'Get in-to' Programme (Inspire)

1:1 employment and skills support for economically inactive residents in Newark and Sherwood including job clubs, taster courses and short-courses for adults. Based in Inspire Libraries across the District. For more information, please contact Andrew.Goodall@inspireculture.org.uk

Identify grant opportunities for your business

Grant Finder is Europe’s most advanced grants and policy database. Its search engine operates across the public, private and voluntary sectors and identifies funding opportunities and business support schemes that are appropriate for you and your business.

To find out more and to subscribe to this service please see the Grant Finder website.

We currently have a subscription to Grant Finder and can offer free funding searches for you! If you would like a member of our team to perform a Grant Finder search on your behalf, get in touch with us by emailing economic.growth@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk.