Here is a snapshot of the business news for Essex from your Development Manager, Ann Scott.
You can also follow us on Twitter for more regular updates: @FSBEssex
Business Time in Essex magazine
The new bumper 80-page Spring issue of Business Time in Essex magazine is now available to read for free at www.businesstimeinessex.co.uk
Read FSB’s column on top tips for helping a new business survive on page 77.
For further information on being part of Business Time in Essex, (including a 10% discount for FSB members), contact Editor, Peter Richardson, on 07778 067614 or at [email protected]
ProspHER Fest Colchester
Are you seeking connection with other like-minded female business owners and career women?
Grab your ticket and get ready for inspiration, creation and connections at the ProspHER Fest in Colchester on Thursday 21 March.
FSB are exhibiting!
Book HERE.
Free one to one mentoring
Is your businesses based in Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, Tendring or Braintree?
Backing Essex Business are offering 20 business leaders/entrepreneurs three hours each of free business growth support/coaching/mentoring under the North Essex Economic Board programme.
Register before 1 April 2024 HERE.
Brand, Marketing and Sales workshop
To help your business grow and ensure your customers can find you, you need a strong brand, a clear marketing plan, and a well-thought through sales strategy.
In this half-day workshop, you'll hear from brand, marketing, and sales experts about the key things you need to consider and start to build your own strategy to move your business forward.
This event on Wednesday 24 April has a 20% discount for FSB members, (please email [email protected] for your code).
More information HERE.
Freeport East Innovation Cluster
Join Ambitious Essex (Essex County Council's Business Growth and Sector Development Team) and Freeport East at this free event for Essex innovators.
If you are business in the clean energy, DigiTech, life sciences or Agri/Food tech sectors, then book to attend this event on Friday 22 March in Colchester.
Learn more about:
- Freeport East's role and structure, including their plans to develop and support innovation
- A range of innovation and business support programmes from Essex County Council, including the new Ambitious Essex Innovation Accelerator for pre-start-ups
- The University of Essex's work and opportunities at the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway
- Support and advice available via Innovate UK Business Growth
Book HERE.
Support young people
The Greater Essex Careers Hub is running the Open Doors project to support young people and provide them with meaningful experiences of the workplace.
They are looking for businesses, from across the whole of Essex, who can offer a full or half day workplace visit to a group of students from a local school.
You can:
- Talk about your industry sector, employability skills, career pathways, etc…
- Give a tour of your workplace
- Introduce members of your staff and have them talk about what they do
- Demonstrate equipment in the workplace
- Give students a task, activity, or competition to complete
For more information, please contact [email protected]
Rochford District Council Shared Prosperity Funding
The Rochford District UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) grant scheme is still open for applications.
Grants between £10k and £50k will be awarded for projects that benefit the high streets or improve the local culture/heritage offer.
The deadline for applications is Monday 25 March.
Apply HERE.
Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Southend
By completing this short survey by 8 May, and placing a pin on the map, your views will be collected then mapped to show where demand for electric vehicle infrastructure is highest.
Southend City Council cannot guarantee a charge point on this road, but their aim is to meet all areas of demand by providing charge points in the most convenient locations possible.
Alongside this project Southend-on-Sea City Council is looking at the EV infrastructure around the City for businesses, fleet and visitors.
Take the survey HERE.