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This spring is packed with events and support to help your business grow, read on!
The previous version of this email gave the wrong date for this summit, the correct date is 12 June 2024.
Date and Time: 12/06/2024, 9:00am – 1:30pm
Location: Nottingham Trent University, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4BU
As the Chamber evolves policy asks for Government based on our “A Centre of Trading Excellence- Business Manifesto for Growth in the East Midlands” the Summit will focus on how we develop a skills base fit for 21st century industry.
On the day, through a range of keynote speakers, panel discussion and workshops we will explore how we target skills reform for the realities of today’s workforce, how we support improved recruitment, training and retention and how we create a skills and employment framework that delivers on behalf of both providers and employers.
Exhibitor opportunities are available at this event.
Open to all businesses and free to attend – Book here
The Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC), known locally as ‘Working Well East Midlands’, is a free, innovative initiative that supports people to achieve their employment goals. The service is being delivered in Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire and Derby City.
Dedicated Employment Specialists offer personalised one-to-one support to help individuals discover fulfilling paid employment tailored just for them. Assisting individuals in securing suitable full- or part-time work. Guidance is given on managing debts, accessing benefits, and maintaining wellbeing, continued support is available, even after they’ve landed their new job.
Support for Employers:
With a belief that everybody deserves the right conditions to do their best work. Employers can access free training, health advice, and employee benefits, such as mental health training for line managers and advice from a team of experienced Employment Specialists. The team can support your employees who are returning to work from a period of sick leave.
To find out more or make a referral for Nottingham City or Greater Nottingham, please visit IPSPC Working Well East Midlands
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UK SMEs can apply for up to £6,000 to support their preparations for collaborative Horizon Europe participation. This funding can be used to pay the fees to join European associations, to attend European events to build consortia and/or to pay the salaries of people working on a proposal. You will need to be able to identify exactly what Horizon Europe topic you intend to target (all remaining topics are listed at the bottom of this email). This scheme is being administered by Innovate UK Business Growth.
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Date and Time: 14/05/2024, 9:30 am – 11am
Location: Online
Have you heard of OpenAI’s ChatGPT? If not, you are missing out on one of the latest technologies to improve your use of marketing data, automate your marketing tasks and improve your customer targeting.
AI can help you boost your marketing efforts in a number of ways, from email marketing to content creation, to data analysis.
To register, please visit: Introduction to Marketing AI & ChatGPT - East Midlands Chamber (emc-dnl.co.uk)
Small business owner? Discover the power of Nottingham Trent University’s Help to Grow: Management course, backed by the UK government's Department for Business and Trade, to: 📈 Boost productivity and grow your business 🤝 Connect and collaborate with business 🚢 Explore new markets. So far, we've supported 300+ small and medium-sized business leaders to help them overcome persistent and emerging challenges in a tough economic environment.
With only few opportunities left to join this business growth programme, join us for our next cohort starting in October and November.
- Cohort18: IN-PERSON +ONLINE Starting OCTOBER 2024
- Cohort19: 100% ONLINE Starting NOVEMBER 2024
To find out more, please visit: www.ntu.ac.uk/helptogrow
Accelerator Project
The Accelerator project provides support to businesses across the East Midlands to help them start, sustain, grow and innovate. Fully funded and tailored to the needs of each participating district across the region, the project can provide your business with impactful support that will leave a lasting impact on your business plan. The project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and East Midlands Chamber.
We have a range of funded support available under the Accelerator Project.
Please Visit: Accelerator Project | East Midlands Chamber (emc-dnl.co.uk)
A food hygiene inspection is your opportunity to show that you and your food business comply with food law.
The FSA provides training and advice on food.gov to help you set up your new food business safely, register with your local authority, and prepare for your first inspection.
Your local authority carries out these inspections, and they will issue you with a food hygiene rating from 0-5 after checking that:
- Food is handled safely
- Equipment, facilities and the building are clean and in good condition
- Controls are in place to ensure food is safe to eat
All businesses should be able to achieve the top rating of 5.
Be inspection ready – plan, register and prepare.
You can find more at www.food.gov.uk/business-inspections
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