East Midlands Regional News

On Thursday 4 April 2024, FSB held a very productive roundtable meeting in Arnold, Nottinghamshire with the Shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves MP and the Shadow Secretary for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds MP. We were joined by a number of FSB members and other small businesses, all keen to share their views and the challenges they face in running their businesses.

Here is a round-up of all the local news in our area in April 2024

Businesses in the local area are invited to apply for Help to Grow: Management course. This 12-week executive development programme is 90% funded by the UK government, with some fully funded places available at certain institutions. It aims to support managers and leaders of small and medium sized businesses to boost business performance, resilience, and long-term growth.

The impact of the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) over the last 13 years was celebrated during an event at the National Space Centre.

An affordable animal healthcare provider from Leicester, a vintage high street emporium supporting their community, a recruitment team from Chesterfield and a training company pioneering diversity and inclusion: The FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards East Midlands 2024’s most inspiring small businesses.

Get more involved with the Local Skills Improvement Plan for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Come along for updates on progress and priorities, contribute to vital skills discussions and help influence the next steps for local skills development.

In a move to inform and encourage small business owners and self-employed professionals, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is thrilled to announce a joint event with the Northamptonshire Business and IP Centre: 'What's in Store in 24?'

Are you a key decision-maker for a small business planning for growth and success?

Nottingham City Council want to hear your views on support for workplace mental wellbeing in Nottingham City.