Become a Board Member, Business Finance Week, SEBB Programme & FREE Retrofit Training

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Cllr Danielle Belton

Good Morning,

Opportunity South Essex (OSE) are looking for Board Members who wish to play an active role in shaping the future of South Essex. Working alongside the Association of South Essex Local Authorities (ASELA), we will shape the delivery of plans to drive the performance of the South Essex economy.

So if you want to play a role in shaping the future success of South Essex, can use your experience and knowledge to help us realise private sector growth and job creation and are passionate about making South Essex one of the best places in the UK to live and work - this is the role for you!

To find out more or to apply to be on the board, please visit the South Essex 2050 website. Please note the closing date is 18th November 2022. Thank you.

Councillor Mrs Danielle Belton - Portfolio Holder for Climate & Economy


Business Finance Week

Throughout the week of 7-11 November 2022, Let’s do Business Finance are joining the British Business Bank and other business support organisations in hosting the inaugural Business Finance Week 2022.

Business Finance Week aims to help smaller businesses learn all about the different finance options available to them to support their individual needs for FREE, whether they’re just starting up, looking for investment, or trying to go green.

Over the 5 days you can access events, webinars, One2One consultations and advice on finding the right finance for you. For information on what is on offer, please visit Let’s Do Business Finance website

Business Finance Wk Nov 22

#BusinessFinanceWeek2002 taking place on 7-11th November. Supported by Let's Do Business Group and working with British Business Bank


Time is running out!

South East Business Boosts Peer Power Business Support Programme

You don’t have to be a business owner to attend, so if you are an employee looking to refresh your digital marketing skills, polish up on your Sales, 1-2-1 mentoring - you are eligible too! The South East Business Boost just request the business owner applies to the programme (or you have their permission) and they can help with your needs to help move the business forward.

Time is limited with the programme coming to a close in December, so act now. Apply today by visiting the SEBB website.

New Enterprise Grants

New Enterprise Grants for businesses under a year old provided by South East Business Boost Programme and funded by European Union (ERDF)

South East Business Boost (SEBB) New Enterprise Grants

SEBB also have a limited number of grants remaining. These are 100% funded cash back grants of £1000-£2000 available for businesses under 12 months old. If you or a business you know are interested, do not delay - check your eligibility and apply for the grant today on the SEBB website.


FREE Retrofit Training for your business

To create the efficient homes required to meet the UK’s emissions goals, the country needs an army of retrofitters in professional, technical and skilled craft roles - retrofitting Essex’s housing stock and public estates is an opportunity estimated to be worth £15 billion.

Are you a sole trader, microbusiness, or SME? Do you install any of the following – insulation, glazing, doors, windows, boilers, heating systems or heat recovery systems? Apply now for fully funded support to become PAS 2030 certified and Trust Mark accredited and be eligible for government funded retrofit projects. For further information and to apply now, visit this website.