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The newsletter of the *Nottingham team* of the *D2N2 Growth Hub*



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Welcome back to shopping independent!
Welcome Back!

Following temporary lockdown closures, our independent shops, restaurants, bars and salons are once again open for business! Our local business owners have gone above and beyond to keep you safe during your visit and cannot wait to see you again.

Nottingham is home to one the biggest and best independent scenes in the entire U.K. From fashion to food, coffee, gifts and much more; you're sure to find just what you're looking for. Find out more *on the It's In Nottingham website [ [link removed] ]*.

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B-Global: your BAME business network

B-Global is a pioneering black-led business network set up to support start-ups, established and scale up businesses of African heritage and the wider BAME business community in Nottingham City, to reach their full potential.

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B-Global works in partnership with Nottingham City Council and the D2N2 Growth Hub to provide tailored business adviser-led support and a host of bespoke business support services.

B-Global aims to:


* Establish a fully functioning directory of black and wider BAME businesses in the city
* Bring businesses together to network, share and celebrate BAME cultures
* Create a robust black business community hub
* Develop a black and BAME business forum
* Provide a well-resourced platform for entrepreneurs
* Facilitate a network for growth, innovation and empowerment
* Help grow the black and BAME business sector locally, nationally and globally

For more information to register as a member of the B-Global network and to make an appointment with an adviser, *visit our page on the D2N2 Growth Hub website [ [link removed] ]*.

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D2N2 LEP employer skills survey2020

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The D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), working with Skills Support for the Workforce, is seeking the views of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire employers. We appreciate that this is a difficult time for many organisations. We are keen to understand what funded training provision might benefit your organisation in better times and also what needs may have arisen through the impacts of recent events.



We are keen to hear from employers of all sizes (including sole traders) and from all sectors. Please share your views by completing a short survey (10-15 minutes) available at *[link removed] [ [link removed] ]* before the *deadline of 31July 2020*.

A 50p donation for each completed survey response (for the first 200 responses) will be made to the *Good Things Foundation* [ [link removed] ] (registered charity number 1165209) which supports digitally and socially excluded people to improve their lives through digital. Those completing the survey can opt to receive a copy of the findings once published.

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*SME productivity programme supports business growth & resilience *

Productivity Through Innovation is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the advanced collaboration between the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and the University of Derby. This productivity programme provides SME businesses with tailored support to increase revenue, reduce costs, introduce new or improved products and services, acquire new customers and explore new markets.

"Productivity Through Innovation was first launched in April 2019 and gives SMEs a high-impact, low-cost intervention to develop their organisation, enhance a project or take a fresh look at their business processes "explains Programme Manager *Dr Megan Ronayne* [ [link removed] ]"; The collaborative partnerships formed between businesses and the three universities examines how innovation can enhance firm-level productivity to deliver sustainable growth and positive development of the D2N2 regional economy".

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The programme includes a timetable of regular events for SMEs. The next event includes a webinar hosted by Make UK, the manufacturers organisation, entitled Manufacturing a Resilient Region: East Midlands. This event is on *Thursday 16 July at 10am* and includes a panel discussion about how to make East Midlands-based manufacturers more resilient through technological innovation and skills. Panel members include Karen Hodgson, General Manager of Canal Engineering Training Academy and Mark Goldby, Chair of the Nottinghamshire Manufacturing Network. *To reserve your place, please book here [ [link removed] ]*.

The programme is interested in hearing from SMEs with project ideas to improve their productivity. To find out more about the Productivity Through Innovation programme, and eligibility, *please check out the website* [ [link removed] ] and contact *[email protected]* <[email protected]>.

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*New project from Enterprise Nation*
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Enterprise Nation launches a national programme with UK Government and the Professional and Business Services sector to offer six months of free support and advice to thousands of small businesses recovering from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.

This programme has been created due to the overwhelming demand on the Government's business support helpline, which has been attracting tens of thousands of calls per day in recent months. Businesses will be directed to the Enterprise Nation platform to access free calls with expert advisers for "Tier 2" levels of support.

Upon arriving on Enterprise Nation, business owners will first be invited to take a Make A Plan diagnostic tool, which will then identify the areas and specific levels of support needed. Businesses will then receive an actionable plan, with recommendations on advisers to connect with to access free advice calls, alongside recommended content, events and offers on products/services.

You can see *more information on the programme in this blog post [ [link removed] ]*.

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The Energy for Business grant fund re-opens for applications

Planning an energy related project or need to purchase new equipment to grow your business? You can apply for 40% of the cost from the Energy for Business grant fund, an EU funded project delivered by the Energy Innovation and Collaboration team at the University of Nottingham.

Successful applicants can receive up to 8k (maximum project cost of 20k). The closing date for the new funding round is 28/08/2020. This capital grant is for businesses who wish to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions or who are implementing sustainable energy technologies. To be successful, businesses must be classified as SME, based in the D2N2 region (Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire) and be able to demonstrate a low-carbon element to their project. *Find out more about the grant scheme [ [link removed] ]*.

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