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17 October 2014

D2N2 Newsletter 17th October

The Local Enterprise Partnership http://www.d2n2lep.org https://twitter.com/D2N2LEP https://www.youtube.com/user/D2N2TV Latest News Feedback wanted on D2N2 ESIF Local Implementation Plan (Consultation Document) This Consultation Document sets outs an approach for translating the D2N2 ESIF Strategy into a delivery programme between 2015 and 2018. It seeks to take forward the best elements of existing practice and set out a blend of open calls, opt-ins and...

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17 October 2014

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme

The Programme: 10,000 Small Businesses is an innovative fully funded programme designed to unlock the economic and job creation potential of small businesses and social enterprises from across the Midlands. The Programme is delivered by Aston Business School in partnership with the Goldman Sachs Foundation and it is targeted at business owners who have clear ambitions to expand their small businesses or social enterprises. The programme is designed specifically for the leaders of...

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17 October 2014

Employer First Event: Join our Network of Preferred Quality Suppliers

If you deliver training and/or qualifications in the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire area, then Employer First wants to hear from you! Employer First is now working closely with the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership in tackling the skills and recruitment challenges faced by the Low Carbon Sector. Apply to take part in the pilot running across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to address these challenges and engage with both Employer Ownership of Skills and Apprenticeship...

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16 October 2014

Nottingham Means Business Unveiled As Award Finalist

Nottingham Means Business (NMB) continues to live up to its name…the growing organisation has been shortlisted for Midlands Business Club of the Year at the upcoming Midlands Business Awards, with two of its members also securing places in the final shortlist. NMB is an influential business led organisation with representation across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, working closely with Nottingham City Council’s inward investment team to support and encourage...

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16 October 2014

Haulage Industry Company Aims Higher With Derby Enterprise Growth Fund Support

A Ripley company has been catapulted to the next stage of its development thanks to a £60,000 grant from Derby Enterprise Growth Fund. AIM Commercial Services specialises in training and consultancy support for the haulage and logistics industry throughout the UK. It is headed by Allison Kemp who chairs the Freight Transport Association’s East Midlands Council and is a member of the organisation’s national council. Having previously worked in haulage, she...

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16 October 2014

First Meeting Of East Midlands Built Environment Hub Attended By Wide Cross-Section Of Delegates

The first meeting of the East Midlands Built Environment Hub was well attended by contractors, suppliers, consultants and public sector bodies all seeking to boost the efficiency and strengthen the future of construction in the region. The meeting was held on Tuesday, October 14 at Donnington Park and was organised by Pick Everard, supported by Scape and empa, the East Midlands Property Alliance. The aim of the hub is to drive best practice in construction by boosting product and...

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16 October 2014

Get involved with Startup Weekend 2014 early bird tickets available now!

Got a great idea you want to bring to life? Can you pitch it in 60 seconds? If the answers are yes then why don’t you join us on 14-16 November for Startup Weekend Nottingham 2014! Startup Weekend offers an all action challenge to construct and create an idea that you’ll take to a minimum viable product… all within 54 hours! This involves working in areas such as market research, customer validation, business model/rollout strategy, branding, prototyping and...

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16 October 2014

Get involved with Startup Weekend 2014 – early bird tickets available now!

Got a great idea you want to bring to life? Can you pitch it in 60 seconds? If the answers are yes then why don’t you join us on 14-16 November for Startup Weekend Nottingham 2014! Startup Weekend offers an all action challenge to construct and create an idea that you’ll take to a minimum viable product… all within 54 hours! This involves working in areas such as market research, customer validation, business model/rollout strategy, branding, prototyping and...

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16 October 2014

Largest fall in unemployment since records began

Unemployment has seen the largest annual fall since records began over 40 years ago. The number of unemployed people is now below 2 million for the first time since 2008, figures published today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. The number of unemployed people in the East Midlands fell by a further 5,000 in the three months to August. It means the region now has an unemployment rate of 5.5% – half a percentage point lower than the UK rate of 6%. There...

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15 October 2014

Grant is heartfelt as it enables lifesaving Nottinghamshire firm to grow its workforce

A company that designs and manufactures equipment used in heart surgery is to create 28 new jobs after a near £500,000 grant boost from the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership. Chalice Medical, based in Worksop, has been in desperate need for a new, larger facility to fulfil its growth potential in the next three years. And after securing £487,500 from D2N2’s Unlocking Investment for Growth programme, the company has now been able to press ahead with...

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