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May 2024 – News Update and Business Support in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Article Mon, 29 April 2024

May 2024 – News Update and Business Support in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Here is a round-up of FSB news and events in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire area for May.

Shadow Ministers Meet FSB for East Midlands Small Business Perspective
Article Mon, 08 April 2024

Shadow Ministers Meet FSB for East Midlands Small Business Perspective

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.

Transition begins after LLEP helps bring £860m into Leicester and Leicestershire
Article Tue, 26 March 2024

Transition begins after LLEP helps bring £860m into Leicester and Leicestershire

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.

12 winning businesses from East Midlands go forward to the national  UK FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2024 finals
Article Fri, 08 March 2024

12 winning businesses from East Midlands go forward to the national UK FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2024 finals

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.

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Local Skills Improvement Plan Quarterly Workshop
Article Thu, 21 December 2023

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Local Skills Improvement Plan Quarterly Workshop

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.

'What's in Store in 24?' event announced
Article Mon, 13 November 2023

'What's in Store in 24?' event announced

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?'

Local businesses given ‘Help to Grow’ at Nottingham Business School
Article Thu, 26 October 2023

Local businesses given ‘Help to Grow’ at Nottingham Business School

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

Nottingham City Council developing a workplace mental wellbeing programme
Article Wed, 25 October 2023

Nottingham City Council developing a workplace mental wellbeing programme

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

Melton Borough Council Discretionary Business Grants Fund
Article Mon, 09 October 2023

Melton Borough Council Discretionary Business Grants Fund

Melton Borough Council is now accepting applications for their Discretionary Business Grants Fund, with applications open until Wednesday 1st November.

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