We’re inviting Plymouth signatories and other employers in the city to come together - a solid collective - to discuss and provide answers to our hardest challenges. We know our businesses have been resilient in times of crisis, Plymouth is made of tough stuff, but how do we use this new knowledge, experience and power to ensure the whole city is stronger going forward?
Managed by Plymouth City Council, The Business Centre in Cattedown and City Business Park in Stoke provide flexible managed workspaces for small and micro businesses. They are perfect for new or existing businesses looking for a friendly and supportive community of like-minded people.
A new office for rent has recently become available on the top floor of The Business Centre, providing panoramic views of Plymouth Sound and Dartmoor.
Altilium unveils plans to relocate its corporate headquarters and expand its Altilium Clean Technology Site 2 (ACT 2) to a total of 18,000 square foot in Plymouth, Devon. Anticipated for April 2024, this strategic shift marks a significant milestone propelling the company's sustained growth trajectory. This expansion integration further solidifies the Southwest of England as a R&D and raw materials supply hub for a UK electrified supply chain, including lithium projects and a planned gigafactory.
Life continues to be tough for a lot of people as the prices of food, energy and bills soars and the temperatures plummet. It's difficult to make ends meet, even for those earning a good wage, and the stress is taking its toll.
We're keen to help you to help others.
Our top advice is:
- Share the Help in Plymouth Advice with colleagues and friends who might be quietly struggling. Knowing where to go for help is key.
- Request a pack of posters and leaflets to display in your place of work to let people know that support and advice is available. Please email plymouthcharter@plymouth.gov.uk )
- Check out our Cost of Living Employee webpage for other ideas to support your workforce, simple things like providing hot drinks, a charging point, a warm space and an opportunity to talk. Cost of Living (plymouthcharter.co.uk
- Attend “Not Just in Times of Crisis” to meet experts and talk to businesses who are working with them and collaboratively to find solutions.
Earlier this year, the Government confirmed that “from April 2024, the Government’s sponsorship and funding of LEPs will cease. The Government will support local and combined authorities to take on the functions currently delivered by LEPs. Where not already delivered by a combined authority, or in areas where a devolution deal is not yet agreed, the Government expects these functions to be exercised by upper tier local authorities, working in collaboration with other upper tier local authorities over functional economic areas as appropriate”.
The newly launched Angel Investor Programme aims to establish a community of angel investors to support the tech sector by catalysing growth, fostering diversity, and addressing funding challenges.
Nominate your business now!
Entries and nominations for our 2024 Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Awards are now OPEN – and you can nominate your organisation or another business now.
Our glittering ceremony will return on Friday 17 May, 2024 when we will again be honouring and celebrating the county’s leading entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes and sectors.
It's your time to shine.
Put your business in the spotlight and gain national recognition with the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2024. It’s free for all small businesses and the self-employed across the UK.
Entries close on 11 February 2024
Applications are now open for the Create Growth Programme in Devon. This is designed to support creative businesses plan for growth and commercial opportunities.
Check you are eligible by asking yourself the questions below.
- Does your business have creativity at its heart?
- Do you work in any of the following sub sectors - design, fashion, architecture, film, broadcast, createch, gaming, immersive, publishing, music, theatre, art, heritage, craft, media?
- Are you operating in Devon?
- Is your business a Ltd Company, CIC or Charity?
The Crown Estate has unveiled further details for Round 5 of its offshore wind leasing competition, offering the opportunity for three commercial-scale floating wind projects to be developed in the Celtic Sea, off the coast of South Wales and South West England. The projects have the potential to deliver enough clean, renewable energy for more than four million homes and have been described as some of the biggest floating wind farms in the world.
The new wind farms will have a combined capacity of up to 4.5GW and mark the first phase of commercial development in the region.
Did you know that Seetec Pluss can support you to recruit great people for your business?
In today's dynamic work environment, diversity is not just a buzzword; it's a business advantage. Seetec Pluss offers a unique approach to connect employers with outstanding talent, particularly people facing employment barriers.
Support programme tailored to help businesses be more aware of the needs and requirements to be more environmentally conscious. The support should enable businesses to put their businesses on the track towards decarbonisation through the completion of decarbonisation plans and subsequent actions.
Start-up business support
Support for pre-start businesses looking to create and generate business ventures, the business support specification would ideally be tailored to specifically fund business start-ups/owners operating within minority groups i.e., BAME businesses and/or supporting women into business.
Delivery is expected to commence Monday 13 November 2023 until March 2024.
Support that could model current business support like Thrive Business Support (available until July 2023). A service that could target sole traders, Micro and SMEs. This could include a range of delivery methods including 1:1 support, advice and guidance and 1 to many workshops; all designed to support and encourage business growth within the City.
Delivery is expected to commence Monday 13 November 2023 until March 2024.
The British Business Bank is acutely aware that many SMEs may not understand the various different types of financial products available to them. It is pleased to share the Making business finance work for you guide designed to help SMEs make an informed choice about accessing the right type of finance for their business.
Highlighting the seven most common challenges SMEs might face, this guide helps to explain the types of finance that could help to meet them. Click the button below to access the guide. Accessible versions also available.
Kick Off in Business is a fully funded, one week course available to adults (19+) who are interested in exploring the option of self-employment or starting their own business. The programme is primarily designed to support those either at an early, embryonic stage in their business venture, or at the pre-start stage, however they can have already started their business or registered as self-employed. This online course is completely free and can be enjoyed from the comfort of their own home.
UK registered micro or small businesses in the creative industries sector can apply for funding of up to £50,000 with a package of tailored support to grow their business. This fully funded grant programme is from Innovate UK.
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Competition opens: Tuesday 23 January 2024
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Competition closes: Wednesday 6 March 2024 11:00am
Organisations can apply for a share of £3 million, inclusive of VAT, in developing solutions to accelerate decarbonising concrete.
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Competition opens: Monday 8 January 2024
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Competition closes: Monday 4 March 2024 11:00am
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £1 million for feasibility studies. These will be to support the development and manufacturing of needle free technologies to administer medicines.
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Competition opens: Wednesday 3 January 2024
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Competition closes: Wednesday 14 February 2024 11:00am
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