Festival of the Moon- Hold your own event
Newbury BID are bringing Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon art installation to the town centre for 3 weeks! Working in joint collaboration with the Corn Exchange and 101 Arts, the installation will be housed within the Corn Exchange auditorium from 15 August – 3 September. The event will be free but ticketed as we're expecting lots of visitors. You can view the press release HERE. But that’s not all!
FESTIVAL OF THE MOON
To coincide with the Museum of the Moon, Newbury BID are currently programming a FESTIVAL OF THE MOON! This will be a 3-week festival, and we hope that as many town centre businesses as possible can get involved and arrange in-house Moon related events or activities and directly benefit from the additional footfall. From music to meditation, astronomy and everything in between your moon themed events are welcome. If you don't have an event in mind but are happy to offer your space as a venue please let Newbury BID know! Contact Alison: alison@newburybid.com to share your ideas and get onboard with this fantastic opportunity.
Business Breakfast: Energy Efficiency Discussion
We are inviting local businesses to share their thoughts on sustainable practices and their business needs. Join us at Chequers Hotel on 4 July, 7.30-9am, for breakfast and networking, followed by a chance to hear from other businesses and learn how the Council can support you to improve your energy efficiency.
Topics to expect include:
- Existing grants and schemes for businesses
- Benefits of improving energy efficiency and adopting sustainable practices
- Hearing from those already taking steps to be more energy efficient
- Possible ways the Council could look to support businesses, e.g. energy/carbon audits, sustainable certification etc.
West Berkshire Council Supplier Fair
Come and meet the West Berkshire Council Commissioning & Procurement team and find out more about our procurement process.
West Berkshire Council’s Procurement and Economy team are delighted to be hosting the 2023 West Berkshire Council Supplier Fair at Shaw House in Newbury.
This is a free event and is an opportunity for suppliers to meet the West Berkshire Commissioning and Procurement team face-to-face.
Attending these face-to-face events is an effective way to meet key buyers, learn about the latest opportunities and gain an insight into the procurement process.
This drop-in event will include network opportunities, talks and “how to” sessions. There will be demonstrations on how to use the In-Tend procurement portal and how Social Values are embedded into procurements.
There will be representatives from various category areas including but not limited to Early Careers, IT, Facilities, Finance, HR, Agency & Consultancy, Transport and Construction.
West Berkshire Council is dedicated to support its local businesses within its economic development policy and as one of the largest organisations within the district, we hope to work closely with our local businesses to deliver results for our local residents and organisations.
Date: Tuesday 13 June
Time: 9:30am- 4pm
Venue: Shaw House, Church Rd, Shaw, Newbury RG14 2DR
Growth Hub Support
Masterclasses
Are you looking to grow but tied down with the everyday running of your business? Do you want to act now and make a change?
Join our series of Masterclass on leadership, finance, sales & marketing and digital marketing.
- Learn about cash flow management and funding opportunities
- Discover the importance of vision and how to get more out of your staff
- Identify your target market and understand how to close that sale
- Understand how to implement simple strategies for success and produce the right content
Explore the Masterclasses and book your place:
🚀 Finance/Funding for Growth – 15 June 2023
Understand your role and responsibilities for financial management in your small but growing business. Register now >
🚀 Leadership & Your People – 11 July 2023
Understand the fundamentals of leadership that will provide both insight and an opportunity for self-reflection. Register now >
🚀 Sales & Marketing – 19 July 2023
Transform your approach to sales & marketing. Participating will help you gain new perspectives, inspire new ideas and change your way of thinking. Register now >
High Growth Programmes
If you’re an established business ready to reach your potential but need support, explore our High Growth Programme. The Programme delivered by the Berkshire Growth Hub aims to help you reach and exceed your business goals by implementing those ideas. Offering up to 12 hours of intensive support tailored to your business, the programme is delivered through 1-2-1 sessions and Masterclasses. It’s designed to support you in seizing opportunities to grow by leading more effectively, generating more customers and turnover, scaling up, and bringing new products/services to market. A Newbury based training provider said of the Programme: "[It was] really helpful for me to have a safe place to verbalise, explore and crystallise my thinking around our growth plans." She subsequently attended one of our Masterclasses: "I always come away with lots of ideas to think about to help us to build on what we are already doing and refine it as we grow 😊"
Protect Your Small Business from Climate Change
Small and micro businesses often believe they are immune to the risks posed by climate change, but the reality is they face the same threats as larger companies, if not more. Unfortunately, small businesses are often overlooked in discussions around climate change, despite needing the most help.
These businesses rarely own their own premises or have control over their choice of energy supplier, tariff, or HVAC plant. As a result, they may struggle to implement sustainability measures that can help them mitigate the risks of climate change.
This seminar is designed to help small and micro businesses identify and mitigate the risks of climate change. We will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to make a commitment to being more sustainable in your operations.
Our expert speaker will share her insights and practical tips on:
- Identifying the climate risks your business faces.
- Mitigating these risks with practical measures.
- Implementing sustainability measures that benefit your bottom line.
- Making a commitment to sustainability that will help your business thrive in a changing climate.
If you’re a small or micro business owner looking to protect your business from the risks of climate change, don’t miss this opportunity to discover practical strategies to thrive in a changing climate. Join us at Reading Climate Festival and learn from UCEM’s very own environmental law expert and a programme leader Hazel Lobo and take a step towards a more sustainable future for your business.
Date and time
Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:30 - 13:30 BST
Football Kits Funding from Poundland Foundation
Funding to provide kit for grassroots children’s sports clubs in the UK.
Groups can now apply for the next round of Poundland Foundation’s Kits for Kids programme, which will see local children’s teams and clubs provided with new sports kit.
The funding is available for local charities, community interest companies and unregistered community organisations across the UK, providing they have an annual income of less than £10,000 and reserves of less than £5,000.
Organisations can apply for grants of up to £750. These must be spent on kit (clothing) for under 18s sports clubs.
Applicants must have a child safeguarding policy in place and have received no previous grants from Poundland Foundation.
Successful organisations must agree to display the Poundland Foundation logo on their kit.
The deadline to apply is 5pm on 13 June 2023.
UK Tradeshow Programme
UK businesses that are currently exporting can apply for support to:
- exhibit at or attend approved overseas trade shows and conferences
- potentially receive grants to cover some costs
UK businesses can also apply for support if they’re thinking about exporting but are not currently doing so.
Attending or exhibiting at overseas trade shows can help you gain essential market knowledge and increase your:
- company’s brand awareness amongst overseas buyers
- business sales by securing new customers
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