Plymouth City Council is looking for business support providers for a series of projects designed to offer businesses of all shapes and sizes here in Plymouth extra advice and support in particularly testing times.
The Council has been awarded funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to commission a range of support for local businesses all designed to make new business more confident as well as encourage entrepreneurial spirit in underrepresented groups.
Plymouth City Council is seeking applications from organisations wishing to deliver activity as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund under the Community & Place Investment Priority.
Opening in January 2024 after the refurbishment works are completed, Shekinah will move from their current location in Bath Street to the purpose designed centre to continue supporting people who are experiencing all forms of homelessness.
The ambition to raise £20,000 through Shekinah’s crowdfunding campaign will enable the charity to invest in furnishing the new centre with high quality furniture and equipment.
Research from Novuna has revealed that 71% of small businesses are working on growth initiatives, which is the highest level for three years. Businesses in the manufacturing, construction, agriculture and IT/telecoms sectors are most likely to be working on growth strategies, while those in medical services and real estate are least likely.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Economic Development Officer, working within the Business Relationships and Innovation Team at Plymouth City Council.
Closing date 19th September
Devon’s biggest Business Show returns on Wednesday 11 October and nearly all of the 99 stands have already been secured.
Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce is bringing the South West’s largest business event back to Plymouth Pavilions, connecting hundreds of businesses and entrepreneurs with future clients all under one roof.
A celebration of our city by the sea, with a fun-filled weekend on 16 & 17 September of delectable food and sea-themed entertainment. Come and ‘sea’ for yourself – enjoy fresh local produce, sustainable seafood, street performers, cookery demonstrations, sea life displays, live music and a variety of free activities for children.
An array of stalls will line the streets of The Parade, Quay Square and West Pier, selling a wide range of tasty fresh dishes and gifts - check out Debby Mason’s fabulous marine life etchings!
This week, BIT Training makes available industry-ready tech talent in the South-West region. Forty trainees have completed an intense 12-week CompTIA and ITIL IT Skills Bootcamp or a British Computer Society Information Security Skills Bootcamp and now enter the market job-ready and with immediate availability. The best part is – there are no recruitment fees involved.
The industry's most frequent challenge in the ever-evolving IT and Information Security landscape is finding experienced or trained talent to fill jobs. The South-West region, encompassing Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset, particularly feels this need for qualified talent to fill crucial positions. This is precisely where BIT Training steps in. Our mission continues to equip, nurture, and prepare the IT workforce for a future brimming with possibilities in this dynamic industry. Our training doesn't just produce trainees; it prepares proficient individuals to contribute from day one.
Kick Off in Business is a free, fully funded, short online business start-up and self-employment programme that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. The courses are designed to give you an insight and understanding of business start-up and self-employment to provide you with the foundational skills should you wish to take this path now or some time in the future. You can also receive support if you have already started your business.
Through funding from SEIC (Somerset Energy Innovation Centre) you can claim 12 hours of funded support towards your Net Zero journey. (Eligibility criteria does apply)
To qualify for this you need to be:
- A SME – Small and Medium sized enterprise with under 250 employees
- With a turnover of less than £40m
- Based within the South West (including Dorset, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Devon or Cornwall)
Digital Leadership for SMEs – Heart of the South West Skills Launchpad
Digital Leadership for SMEs is part of the £1.5 million Digital Skills Series programme which will deliver skills support across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay. The programme is 100% funded through the Heart of the Southwest Local Enterprise Partnership Local Growth Deal.
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