Dial down on your carbon footprint with our free consultancy
Are you working on decarbonisation plans for your business? If so, there is a programme of free support available. We are offering 80 companies the opportunity to work with a consultancy and start the process of reducing their carbon footprint and working towards net zero. Some businesses will already have made a start on that journey and would benefit from more detailed information. For this project, we are working with the following consultancies: AMS Consulting, EP Consulting, Groundwork East, Leon Davies, Milt Doctor, Misca Advisors. If you would benefit from this opportunity, call New Anglia Growth Hub on 0300 333 6536 or email us on info@newangliagrowthhub.co.uk
New programme of events will help your business Scale Up
Scale Up New Anglia has proved a huge hit in Norfolk & Suffolk, with over 400 businesses benefiting from the structured programmes of coaching, peer to peer work and targeted training offered fully-funded by New Anglia Growth Hub. These businesses have achieved an annual average growth rate of over 22% and an employee growth rate of over 38%. So, is your business ready to Scale Up? If you don't want to miss out on events you can register to be the first to know by filling out the contact form at https://www.newangliagrowthhub.co.uk/scale-up/sign-up-to-scale-up/
Small Grant Scheme can support your big ambitions for growth
If you need advice and financial support around growing your business, the Small Grant Scheme may be able to help. The scheme offers grants from £1,000 to £25,000 which usually cover up to 20% of your total project costs. Funded by the European Regional Development Fund, it has awarded nearly £4.4m to 446 projects, generating nearly £18.5m of private match funding. To discuss your plans in confidence with a business adviser, call the Growth Hub on 0300 333 6536 or email growthhub@newangliagrowthhub.co.uk To find out more visit https://newanglia.co.uk/grant/small-grant-scheme/
Demand for skills in the agri-food sector highlighted in report
Norfolk and Suffolk’s agri-food tech sector (excluding food retail and catering) generates 7% of the area’s GVA and employs 50,000 staff or 7.4% of the workforce — double the national average. It also accounts for 10.8% of all businesses in the LEP area. However, new technology and specifically data, sensors and automation (Industry 4.0), is likely to have a major impact on the industry and will require new skills among the existing workforce and those entering the sector. This second snapshot from our Local Skills Report examines the demand for skills in Norfolk & Suffolk’s agri-food sector and how that might be met.
Careers choices showcased to thousands of pupils at festival
An estimated 7,000 pupils found out more about the careers choices open to them at the two-day Norfolk & Suffolk Skills & Careers Festival. From agri-food and farming to health and social care and tech, businesses and organisations from some of our key sectors exhibited at the event, held at the Norfolk Showground from 9-10 March. Schools from across the region attended the interactive fair which is aimed at giving students the necessary information and drive to turn their favourite subjects into the right qualifications for an apprenticeship, degree or job. If you are interested taking part in next year's event, the dates are 8-9 March 2023.
Boosting Local Business
Boosting Local Business will go live online with three two-hour sessions each day from 29-31 March – backed by a website and social media campaign that will boost your business before, during and after the event. The cost is £25 for Stowmarket Chamber of Commerce members and £35 for non-members. Book here https://www.newangliagrowthhub.co.uk/event/boosting-local-business/
Battery storage – part of your carbon reduction plan
New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership and Connected Energy Limited have combined to bring you this energy storage webinar (Thursday 31 March) where you can learn about how battery storage can help your business reach its carbon reduction targets. Book here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/battery-storage-part-of-your-carbon-reduction-plan-tickets-288542086147
New Anglia Growth Hub offers impartial, unbiased support and advice for businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk. The provided service is FREE as it is funded by the European Development Fund and is managed by Suffolk Chamber of Commerce on behalf of New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership and supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.