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



We're here to support"your business."





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Last call for UpScaler!

Deadline for applications midnight on Sunday 2 August 2020.

UpScaler is a delivery partnership between Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University (NBS) and East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire).

UpScaler

The delivery partnership combines academic excellence in leading-edge business thinking and dynamic business communication and networking to provide the valuable, practical and effective support that high growth and scaling businesses need and want.



Application Process and Next Steps

If you do not already have a copy of the application form, you can *download one here* [ [link removed] ]. Application forms should be emailed to *[email protected]*

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BAME business webinars

B-Global has teamed up with Status Social to present a series of 90-minute webinars to help your business succeed with digital and social marketing post COVID-19.

B-Global Webinar Programme
Using Social Media Research - 11 August from 4pm

How can you develop more opportunities for your business during the current pandemic? By using social media to reach and understand your target audience. This webinar will demonstrate there is a wealth of information on social media that can have a significant impact on the success of a business. *Book tickets now on Eventbrite* [ [link removed] ].

The Digital Marketing Mix - 26 August from 4pm

Are your social media efforts bringing in results for your business? Have you got a clear social media strategy in place? This webinar is designed to help you create a social media strategy for your business. *Book tickets now on Eventbrite* [ [link removed] ].

Look out for more in September on the *B-Global Eventbrite page* [ [link removed] ].
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The Women in Innovation Awards: Briefing Event

1 September from 2 to 4pm


Innovate UK has announced a new wave of the Women in Innovation Awards to find and support the UKs most promising female innovators to develop their ideas and scale up their businesses. The winners will each receive a 50k grant and a bespoke package of mentoring, coaching and business support. Join the upcoming briefing event and learn more about the scope for this competition and the application process. *Find out more* [ [link removed] ].

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Nottingham Jobs: supporting"your business"

Nottingham Jobs recognises that many businesses need additional support right now to recover from COVID-19, including grants, business advice and support to increase or retain their vital workforce. Support includes:

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*Kickstarter Fund:*

This fund will subsidise six-month work placements for people on Universal Credit aged between 16 and 24 who are at risk of long-term unemployment.

*Apprenticeships Grants:*

This money is in addition to the existing 1,000 payment the Government already provides for new 16 to 18 year old apprentices and those aged under 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan.

*Discover more on the Nottingham Jobs website [ [link removed] ]*or call 0115 876 4508





(Pictured L-R are Nottingham Jobs clients; plastering apprentice Warise and Adam, co-owner,*Jackson Contracting Services* [ [link removed] ], Nottingham)

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Manufacturing Calls


Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Proposals should target any current or future manufacturing system that is able to respond autonomously to emergent changes or disruption inside or outside the system and so contribute to its resilience and/or sustainability. *Responsive Manufacturing Cal [ [link removed] ]l [ [link removed] ]*.

Closing date 11 August 2020
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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

The Manufacturing the Future theme is looking to invest in highly adventurous manufacturing research, from the breadth of the engineering and physical sciences research community that is focused on addressing key challenges in UK manufacturing. *Adventurous Manufacturing Call [ [link removed] ]*.

Closing date 13 August 2020
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Redsmith Distillery diversifies in time of need
Redsmith Distillery

*Redsmith Distillery [ [link removed] ]*is the only gin maker and distillery in the city of Nottingham. Based in Sneinton Market right in the heart of Nottinghams Creative Quarter, Redsmith have been producing gin since 2016.The distillerys signature spirit, Redsmith London Dry Gin was launched in 2016 following three years of development and has picked up several top awards.

Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus, HMRC has made it possible for bonded trade facility warehouses to denature alcohol in order to make hand sanitiser. Redsmith Distillery, being such an operation, initially made a small batch of sanitising hand rub and donated this to local businesses and charities. *Continue reading... [ [link removed] ]*

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