*In 2018-2020, 45% of UK businesses were innovation active- this is an increase compared to 38% in 2016-2018, and Essex County Council (ECC) want to understand how we can work together to make this figure even higher. ECC wants to support local businesses with innovation across the county and is reaching out to our partners, […] Read more
The Energy Price Guarantee launched in Northern Ireland this week, cutting energy costs for households. The scheme will reduce energy bills until the end of March 2023, providing equivalent support to that being delivered in Great Britain. Households in Northern Ireland will see the discount on their energy bills from this month, with savings for […] Read more
LoCASE is pleased to announce that the Green Monday Business Support Expo will be taking place on Monday 5th December from 10am – 3pm at The Ironworks venue in Southend. The Green Monday Business Support Expo is aimed firmly at SME Businesses looking to not only grow and grow greener, but also looking to discover […] Read more
Following a competitive process, a consortium of partners working on behalf of the South East Creative, Cultural and Digital sector has secured one of only six awards to regional partnerships across the UK to deliver the Create Growth Programme. The Create Growth Programme is a Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) initiative to […] Read more
Ambitious Women in Essex, run by Essex County Council, is a growing community which aims to support women entrepreneurs, those thinking of starting out and all round amazing women in business in the county. Ambitious Women in Essex hold regular networking events around Essex, and this time its the turn of Tendring! Join the event […] Read more
Meet local Essex businesses face-to-face at the fantastic, modern, and accessible Gridserve venue in Braintree. Hosted by FSB East of England Regional Chair, David Bell, and joined by special guest speakers handpicked to deliver advice and local business news, our in-person networking in Braintree is back. Look out for in-person breakout sessions and the famous ‘spin-the-wheel’ […] Read more
Calling all Small and Medium sized businesses (including start-ups) in the construction industry. I-Construct is launching its Business Bootcamps which are designed for small and medium sized businesses in the construction industry and its supply chain to grow their business and improve competitiveness. The free-to-attend two-day bootcamp is designed to assist businesses in the areas […] Read more
