Tickets are now on sale for the most exciting racing on-water as SailGP returns to Plymouth – Britain’s Ocean City – for the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix on 30 to 31 July.
On the southwest coast of England, in an area famed for its rich maritime history and the natural amphitheater of Plymouth Sound, ten competing nations will race it out in identical fast foiling F50 catamarans reaching speeds exceeding 60mph.
This is the third event in the global championship’s calendar, following opening events in Bermuda and Chicago. After an extremely successful Season 2 event, the Grand Prix will once again be held in partnership with Plymouth City Council. Last year the event drew an estimated 27,500 spectators and brought in a $9.5 million boost to the local economy. The event also won the gold award in the Devon Tourism Awards, for Tourism Event/Festival of the Year.
In addition to having two action-filled race days, SailGP’s Inspire program aims to give area residents and its youth an exciting agenda to use the power of sport for good while developing sailing as a sustainable sport.
Event Marketing Manager, Great Britain Grand Prix, Plymouth
SailGP is seeking an event marketing manager for a part-time, 5 month contract to support the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, taking place in Plymouth, July 30-31, 2022. The event marketing manager will deliver the overall marketing strategy for the event, working with the Head of Marketing, and support overall efforts to drive visibility, awareness and interest for SailGP in Plymouth and the surrounding area. Ideally the position would be located in Plymouth / surrounding area as it requires an expert contact book and knowledge of the local area. The target start date is end-April 2022.
The sector leading partnership between Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City and Green Tourism will position the city as a leader in sustainable tourism, and help support your business to achieve sustainable growth.
The partnership is pivotal to Plymouth’s broader sustainability improvement plans to ensure sustainability progress in the city, on the coastline, and beyond.
The three-year partnership gives the first 100 businesses to apply from the city the opportunity to achieve the internationally recognised Green Tourism Standard, fully funded by Destination Plymouth in Year 1.
Successful partner businesses will also benefit from preferential annual fees in years 2 & 3.
View the PDF Flyer here
Have you been thinking about signing up for Plymouth's first Green Tourism scheme but don't know where to start, so you can take advantage of all the benefits? The one-day Green Edge training course is the best place to start, and there are two brand new dates available to book now, on 9 June and 15 June 2022.
The course gives managers and owners in all types of business a better understanding of Green Tourism and how it impacts on their organisation. It enables participants to develop clear plans to cut costs, improve sustainability and reap the environmental, marketing and bottom-line benefits of embracing green tourism.
The course includes cost reduction; working effectively with local communities and suppliers to improve a destination’s green credentials; marketing and communications; understanding green-conscious visitors’ expectations; and implementing a Green Tourism strategy.
We want to create the people’s Park in the Sea with the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, and to do that we need your views and input.
This survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete, and all responses will form part of our planning for the National Marine Park Horizons project delivery plan.
As a thank you for completing this survey we'll be giving away five family passes to the National Marine Aquarium. If you wish to enter, please provide your email address at the end of the survey. Five winners will be selected at random and notified after 9 May 2022.
Plymouth’s creative and digital economy is a keystone of this city, and we want to give it the recognition it deserves to make it easier for businesses in this sector by highlighting needs that are not currently met and showcasing businesses that already exist.
To do this, we need to know more! And we need you to tell us.
Our first idea is to create and develop a map that showcases what’s out there and supports founders, freelancers, employees, newcomers and services who work within this sector- to make the journey of both starting and growing more streamlined whilst highlighting any needs that Plymouth isn’t meeting.
Please answer this survey with as many details as you can and help us kickstart the process of change
Armed Forces Day 2022 and the Rehabilitation Triathlon, hosted by the Royal Marines, will have an LED Screen which will be used for digital signage, advertising, scoreboards etc. The screen size is 5m wide by 3m high and will be positioned to the side of the main stage, for three days from the start of the Rehabilitation Triathlon on the 23 June, through to Armed Forces Day on the 25 June.
This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to over 50,000 visitors, local community and Military personnel, Veterans and their families.
We have two options available:
- Still Image Content: £250 +VAT
- 30 Second Video Content £500 +VAT
If this is of interest to you, please get in touch by Monday 25 April, email sara.tapp@plymouth.gov.uk
Looking for competitors for the Rehabilitation Triathlon
On Thursday 23 June 2022 on Plymouth Hoe, show your support and admiration to the athletes in the Rehabilitation Triathlon, hosted by the Royal Marines. A triathlon like no other, this event will get your adrenaline going as you see the pure determination and commitment of these outstanding athletes including Para-Olympians and Invictus Games competitors.
The Millfields Trust recruitment process has begun as they search for a new Chief Executive and Office Administrator.
Use the links below to access the role profiles:
The closing date is 4 May 2022 for both vacancies.
The UK’s fastest growing coach provider FlixBus is launching new London to Plymouth routes on Thursday 28 April, allowing consumers to enjoy the May Day Bank Holiday in the South West for just 99p.
Plymouth, Taunton, Bridgwater and Exeter have all been added as destinations on the growing network of towns and cities offered by the affordable and eco-friendly travel operator, increasing the total number of locations on the FlixBus network to more than 30.
Devon and Somerset, previously voted in the top five most popular English counties, will be accessible to tourists through FlixBus for less than £1, ahead of the May Bank Holiday Weekend. The introductory ticket offer will be running until 26 May.
Coaches will run to and from Plymouth five days a week, offering an eco-friendly transport alternative for increasingly climate-conscious consumers, with additional trips added over the summer to meet rising demand.
Fab Lab Plymouth are welcoming local makers, designers, teachers and engineers to join their free, 6-week Fusion 360 training. This training will prepare participants to take the Autodesk Fusion 360 Certified User Exam, verifying their design skills and supporting them to enter the job market or progress their careers and businesses.
This training is targeted towards those with intermediate experience of Fusion 360 software, who use it for work, education, personal projects, and their businesses, and who would like to gain accreditation for their skills. These software skills and accreditation will particularly benefit: students, academic staff, designers, makers, entrepreneurs, engineers, manufacturers and product designers.
Green Tourism Sustainability Webinars
Green Tourism/Destination Plymouth | Various locations | 26 April, 4 and 24 May
The team at Green Tourism are delivering series of interactive webinars exclusively for businesses in the region.
Details of the webinars can be found on the webpage, and we encourage you to sign up to as many as is relevant for you and your business.
Carbon Net Zero Workshop 3 - Carbon Reduction Strategy
Devon Chamber of Commerce | Online | 28 April
This third workshop in our Carbon Net Zero series will cover setting up a carbon reduction strategy. The data involved with carbon can feel overwhelming, but we will guide you step-by-step and by the end of this workshop you should feel confident about tackling both the data, and your carbon.
Future Homes Plymouth Supply Chain Engagement Event
PEC/Building Plymouth | Rolle Marquee, Uni. of Plymouth | 28 April
Plymouth aims to reach Net Zero emissions by 2030. This will require a transformation in the way we currently build homes and massive programmes of retrofit work to improve the performance of our existing buildings. As Government policy and associated funding turn in this direction Plymouth needs to be ready for the business opportunities this will bring.
Starting with a breakfast bap, Future Homes Plymouth will bring together the housing construction and retrofit supply chain, social housing providers, and public sector funders to hear about current market opportunities and the coming changes. This will be your opportunity to meet and network with clients and the key players in Plymouth.
Applying for awards workshop and networking
Destination Plymouth | Plymouth Gin Distillery | 4 May
We have some fantastic product in Plymouth that deserves to be recognised! Not only do awards give you a chance to be recognised for all your hard work but it’s also another promotional tool you can use to enhance your business. Come and join us in The Refectory at Plymouth Gin for an hour of networking followed by a short presentation and Q&A session with Robin Barker, organiser of the UK’s top tourism award schemes including South West Tourism Awards. Robin will provide you with tips and tricks to get your business an award it deserves. Plymouth Tourist Information Centre, Sail GP and Brackenhill Glamping all won awards at this year’s South West Tourism Awards and it could be you on stage next year!
Complimentary welcome drink will be provided in the form of Plymouth Gin and Tonic or a soft drink alternative will be available. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Jess at Jessica.emm@plymouth.gov.uk
System Shift Take Action: SME Carbon footprinting
University of Plymouth | Various locations | 5, 19 26 May and 16 June
How can you take meaningful action on climate change as a local enterprise or business based here in Devon? Join us for a series of interactive and informative carbon footprinting workshops which will enable you to put theory into action, enabling net-zero to become a reality.
Regulatory and Innovation Challenges in a Post Pandemic & Brexit world
Medilink South West | Roland Levinsky Building, PL4 8AA | 17 May
A Roundtable discussion and networking event. This programme is funded by Innovate UK and jointly delivered by ABHI and Medilink South West. It provides support to SMEs that produce and develop products in HealthTech (medical devices, diagnostics and digital health technologies) to access regulatory related advice, with grant funding of up to £30,000 already being offered to successful applicants.
IGNITE Business Programme
Plymouth College of Art (PCA) | PCA, PL4 8AT | 23 May to 1 June
Make your creative business dreams a reality through the free IGNITE Business Programme, part of the IGNITE Festival of Creativity. Over 8 workshops delivered by expert business consultant, Mark Cotton, you'll learn key enterprise skills to kickstart your business ideas after graduation.
Green Edge Training
Green Tourism/Destination Plymouth | Various locations | 9 and 15 June
The one-day Green Edge training course gives managers and owners in all types of business a better understanding of green tourism and how it impacts on their organisation. It enables participants to develop clear plans to cut costs, improve sustainability and reap the environmental, marketing and bottom-line benefits of embracing green tourism.
Autodesk Fusion 360 Certified User Training
Smart Citizens Programme | Plymouth College of Art | Every Wednesday until 1 June 2022
Prepare your skills for the Autodesk Fusion 360 Certified User Exam and gain an industry-recognised accreditation in digital design.
Heart of the South West Access to Finance Seminar
Heart of the South West | EPIC Centre, TQ4 7RZ | Tuesday 10 May
This Access to Finance seminar will offer guidance on Government funds and grants available to foreign-owned businesses, and business support available from the Heart of the South West Growth Hub, HSBC, and British Business Bank, with expert advice from SME lending specialists.
Outset Business Support workshops
Outset | Online | Multiple dates
Outset Enterprise Coaching delivers a full support programme combining modular business workshops, rich online learning resources and 1:1 support. It’s open to all Plymouth residents, and fully funded by Plymouth City Council and the European Regional Development Fund.
SWMAS - Make it Net Zero
SWMAS | Online | Multiple dates
SWMAS design, deliver, and support Net Zero events, workshops, and training opportunities that are tailored to meet the needs of manufacturers - and for small and medium-sized manufacturers across the South West, the cost can be fully funded through their range of support programmes.
Launch of £2.5m Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) R&D Competition
BEIS is providing up to £2.5 million in innovation funding to support the development and demonstration of High Temperature Gas Reactor (HTGR) technology in the UK.
The deadline to Register to enter the competition is 16 May 2022.
IUK Announces Automotive Transformation Fund Scale up Readiness Validation (SuRV)
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £15 million to validate readiness for scale up of net zero technologies and processes.
The competition opens on 20 April 2022 and closes on 25 May 2022.
Amazon Launchpad's Business Innovation Awards Inviting Entries
Entries are being invited to the latest edition of the Amazon Launchpad Innovation Awards, a competition designed to support innovative startups.
The deadline for entries is 29 May 2022.
Announcement of IUK’s First of a Kind (FOAK) 2022 Railway Competitions
The aim of the First of a Kind (FOAK) 2022 Railway Competitions is to deliver high maturity demonstrations of innovations to the UK’s railways. The initiative aims to accelerate innovation in the UK rail sector and enable technologies to be readily and efficiently integrated into the railway system.
Each competition strand opens on 20 April 2022. The deadline to submit applications is 8 June 2022.
£12m Fund to Boost UK Tech Firms Launching this Summer
The proposed Digital Growth Grant is intended to boost the growth of innovative tech start-ups and scale-ups across the UK. It will focus on opening up access to skills training and advice, and providing support services to the digital and tech sector.
Applications are expected to open in June 2022, with a deadline in August 2022. (These dates are indicative at this stage.)
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