News and events for local businesses - June 2017
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News and events for local businesses
June 2017
JUNE HIGHLIGHTS
- New free Growth Support Programme
- ESF business skills support programme
- £15 million business innovation fund
- City Centre Company new Chief Executive
- City Council offer businesses £5,000 to cover sustainable transport
- Vouchers to help businesses exploit their data
- Social Media for Small Business event
NEWS
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The Plymouth City Centre Company appoints new Chief Executive Steve Hughes will join the company at the beginning of August fresh from leading the Bournemouth Town Centre Business Improvement District. Mr Hughes was instrumental in increasing footfall in Bournemouth Town Centre by 12%, compared with a UK High Street average of -1.1%. To read the full story, click here. |
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Plymouth to lead the UK in developing cyber security skills Michael Dieroff, Managing Director of Plymouth based BluescreenIT (BIT), has been selected as chairman of the Digital Policy Alliance’s Cyber Skills Group. The group is directly responsible for helping UK government shape policy and strategy around the development of skills in the cyber security industry. To read the full story, click here. |
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Plymouth based company play key role at United Nations conference Plymouth Marine Laboratory provided environmental insight at the global UN’s Ocean Conference in New York. The event focused on uncovering the environmental impact on our oceans in relation to the stresses put upon it by society. Further details on PML’s participation can be found here. |
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Plymouth project set for national recognition A pioneering Plymouth project is being celebrated as part of Clean Air Day 2017. The scheme is based on the development of a low-cost air quality monitor that when worn transmits data to an app on a mobile phone. To read the full story, click here. |
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She Means Business national campaign kick starts in Plymouth More than 50 female entrepreneurs attended Facebook’s and Enterprise Nation’s first event of their national tour here in Plymouth, organised by Plymouth City Council and the Formation Zone. Attendees had the opportunity to network with likeminded individuals, gain valuable insight from our home grown City female entrepreneurs and explore the merits of using social media to grow their businesses. |
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Picture Perfect Partnership for Ocean Studios Fotonow CIC will be RIO’s first new tenants at Ocean Studios thanks to a deal which will see them make Royal William Yard their new home, taking on office space, the photography studio, dark room and media suite. Fotonow will also work with RIO to create an exciting programme of workshops, short courses and activity at Ocean Studios to promote creativity through photography and filmmaking. To read the full story, click here. |
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Latest quarterly manufacturing barometer report The report identifies the confidence, trends and opinions from within the manufacturing industry. To read the full report, click here. |
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First phase of Colin Campbell regeneration to start Plymouth’s plan to begin the regeneration of the West End and create a link with the waterfront is getting into gear with the appointment of demolition contractors for the first phase of work. To read the full story, click here. |
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First phase of Oceansgate marine hub reached the halfway stage The initial phase of Oceansgate will deliver 1,270sq m of office space, over the three floors, which will be leased to one firm, or several, by Plymouth City Council. Up to 14 firms could move in – or one company could take the entire space. To read the full story, click here. |
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History Centre prepares to sign building and construction contract Plymouth City Council is set to sign a contract worth £22.6 million with Willmott Dixon for the major building and construction work. To read the full story, click here. |
For more general news visit the Plymouth City Council official Newsroom
BUSINESS SUPPORT
The Growth Support Programme is an EU funded support package which offers an initial 3 hour diagnostic to businesses wishing to grow or expand. An expert will help put together a development plan for your business and identify areas where additional support (up to an additional 9 hours) could be of benefit.
A FREE skills boost for Plymouth businesses
Learndirect is offering free training options tailored to businesses specific challenges funded through the European Social Fund. Through their own delivery and supply chain partners they can draw from hundreds of available courses and qualifications to create a training package to meet your needs.
£5,000 Sustainable travel grant available
Plymouth City Council is offering businesses across the city the opportunity to bid for funding through their Plymotion Sustainable Travel Grant Scheme. Match funded grants of up to £5,000 are available to provide facilities or initiatives to encourage employees to travel more sustainably to work.
A series of FREE to attend online workshops for anyone interested in starting, growing, funding or proving the impact of a social enterprise run by Iridescent Ideas. Further details can be found under the 'Events' section.
Work with the best creative design talent
Plymouth University presents an opportunity for businesses and organisations to engage and collaborate with the very best creative design talent in the South West. Businesses can tap into a multi-disciplinary collaborative design service, supported by an award winning team of academic-practitioners with access to cutting-edge resources and technology.
FUNDING LINKS
The Connect Fund from Barrow Cadbury Trust
Charities and social enterprises working directly with beneficiaries are invited to apply for funding, focused on gaps in missing market infrastructure.
Deadline: Sunday 2 July 2017
Grants of £50,000 - £300,000 available to help new and existing community businesses grow and become more sustainable in England.
Deadline: Wednesday 5 July 2017
Young Entrepreneurs given opportunity through Varsity Pitch competition
Open to current students or post 2012 graduates with a great business idea, Nacue and Tata have partnered to offer a cash prize of £10,000.
Deadline: Wednesday 19 July 2017
£15 million funding call for Cutting Edge Innovations from Innovate UK
Open to businesses looking to develop cutting edge new products, processes and services with commercial potential which will enhance the UK’s competitiveness and lead to national prosperity.
Deadline: Wednesday 9 August 2017
Applications for Eurostars-2 programme now open
The Eurostars-2 programme, a funding scheme that supports innovative research and development (R&D) in small and medium-sized firms, has opened a new application window.
Deadline: Wednesday 14 September 2017
Discovering start-ups competition
Start-ups are invited to pitch their enterprise to a panel of judges where they will have the opportunity to win a selection of business boosting prizes.
Deadline: Friday 22 September 2017
Data Analytics Innovation Voucher
Supported by local universities, businesses can apply for funding and expertise on managing and exploiting their data.
Deadline: Ongoing
Funding to support early growth tech firms across Europe
KEEN Venture Partners Fund supports scale-up technology companies who want to become international leaders in their field with investments of anywhere between €5 million and €10 million.
Deadline: Applications may be submitted at any time. However, the fund is aiming for a final close during 2017
AHF launches heritage mortgage scheme for the UK
Offering mortgage style loans of between £150,000 and £500,000 to assist registered charities and not-for-profit organisations in the UK to acquire buildings, or provide working capital for restoration projects.
Deadline: Applications may be submitted at any time and will be considered on a quarterly basis
AWARDS
Recognising and rewarding excellence in British business, organisations of all sizes and sectors are invited to compete for the coveted titles and the national recognition they bring.
Deadline: Friday 30 June 2017
Celebrating and rewarding British manufacturing with international recognition.
Deadline: Friday 30 June 2017
UK Social Enterprise Awards 2017
Recognising organisations for their business excellence and contribution to society.
Deadline: Friday 7 July 2017
Guardian Sustainable Business Awards launched
Inviting organisations to apply for a range of awards relating to sustainable business practice.
Deadline: Friday 14 July 2017
Npower Super Powered Business competition
The competition is administered by Trinity Mirror Plc and Npower and gives SME’s the opportunity to win a cash prize of £5,000 as well as business growth mentoring.
Deadline: Sunday 30 July 2017
EVENTS
For a full round up of local and regional business events here in the South West, click here
How to Scale up your Business for Growth / Thursday 29 June 2017
For SMEs aiming to grow their companies.
Future Inn, Plymouth / 8.30am – 11am
The Digital Revolution / Thursday 29 June 2017
Join BBC’s David Fitzgerald and a slew of special guest speakers to hear about the importance of digital presence, awareness and infrastructure, in supporting businesses now and in the future.
PL1 Restaurant, City College Plymouth / 5.45pm – 9pm
MESH: Social Media for Small Businesses Workshop / Saturday 1 July 2017
Jamie House (Founder of Connected Business Media) is conducting a workshop for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are struggling to reap the rewards of an online presence.
THINQTANQ, Plymouth / 10am – 12pm
Women in Business Networking / Monday 3 July 2017
This month’s inspirational talk comes from Jasmine Kelland on ‘Fatherhood forfeits and motherhood penalties’.
Treasury Bar, Plymouth / 12.30pm – 2pm
Better Leaders = Better Business / Wednesday 5 July 2017
The workshop is the first in a series, exploring Leadership in Social Enterprise. The workshops provide a chance to explore your leadership style, to share challenges and seek solutions to managing and leading staff and volunteers through often choppy waters
Genesis Building, Plymouth / 1.15pm – 4.30pm
Health & Wellbeing Challenge Fund Breakfast Briefing / Friday 7 July 2017
An event for local professional advisors to find out about what is involved with the fund and the opportunities to work with Resonance Ltd client base.
Ocean Studios, Plymouth / 8am – 9:30am
Free Law Clinic at PSP / Tuesday 18 July 2017
Free 15 minute appointment with a senior solicitor to help you solve your business issue.
Plymouth Science Park / 12pm – 2pm
Free Business Basics drop in / Wednesday 19 July 2017
Monthly business advice sessions from a range of local business experts.
Plymouth Central Library / 1pm – 3pm
Free ERDF funding opportunities event / Wednesday 19 July 2017
Helping prospective applicants understand the latest funding opportunities and what is needed for a successful ERDF submission.
Exeter Racecourse / 1.30pm – 4pm
PROPERTY
If you are considering relocation to or within Plymouth, we can help you locate available land and property. To find out more please email invest@plymouth.gov.uk
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Plymouth City Council Office space available Office 20 is prestigious modern office space, covering 1451.73 Sq. of the top floor of the business centre in the east of the city in Cattedown Road. The office includes its own private meeting room and an impressive roof terrace with views over Plymouth Sound and the city. Please contact Natasha on 01752 306604 or natasha.smith@plymouth.gov.uk for further details. |
PROCUREMENT
Sell2Plymouth
If you're a small business manager or owner who's often wondered how you can win business from the large public sector buyers in our area, then we're here to help.
http://www.sell2plymouth.co.uk is a partnership between Plymouth's public sector buyers, our local business support agencies and both the Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses.
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP PROGRAMME
Whether you’re just starting out, or an established business looking for practical business advice, we are offering free one hour business information, advice and guidance sessions at City Business Park every month for business owners looking to grow. To find out more and to book, please email Sam.Snowdon@plymouth.gov.uk.
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