LET S TALK REAL GROWTH LET S TALK REAL GROWTH - At Wakefield First we understand the challenges faced in the current economic climate. That s why we have teamed up with AD:Venture, the Wakefield Manufacturing Forum and other partners including Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry to deliver this collaborative growth and expansion event. This free event is a unique opportunity for businesses to learn from industry experts on how to develop a business and support its overall growth objectives. For the first time we have brought together all these organisations within a logistics hot spot MountPark. You will leave the session with:- An understanding of the regional support available to businesses relating to productivity and growth A knowledge of regional funding and grant schemes available to assist your business A variety of new connections to add to your established network and supply chain Don t miss this unique opportunity on Thursday 7 th December Where: Mountpark, Wakefield Europort, Tuscany Way, Normanton, WF6 2UA You can book onto this FREE event at https://eventpilot.evolutive.co.uk/eventdetails.aspx?siteid=36&eventno=85409
Agenda Time: 09.30 12 noon 09.30-10.00. Registration 09.45-10.45. Networking breakfast and an opportunity to meet with the business support partners and find out what free support is available to growth businesses. 10:45-10.50. Welcome to the event and Mountpark Mike Denby 10.50-11.00. Case Study Dan Gallagher Stoford Developments on the importance of Europort and its unique position in the district. 11:00-11:30. Case Study David Masters Group MD OE Electrics and the business journey to double their trading space to 66,000 sq. ft. and why Wakefield was chosen. 11:30-11:45. A closing statement on the support available to growth business through the City Region and Local Authority. 11:45-12:00. Last minute meetings with business partners plus tea and coffee. Wakefield Council Growth Team: Pat Coffey with Key Accounts officers Patrick Loye and Tom Hill pcoffey@wakefield.gov.uk Free 121 advice for growth businesses with guidance on grant and support funding Works Better Workforce Recruitment programme Gillian Wallace gwallace@wakefield.gov.uk Free service to help you with recruiting staff who are returning to the job market and want to work.
Ad Venture early years growth programme Jim Farmery jfarmery@wakefield.gov.uk Mindir Paul mindir.paul@ad-venture.org.uk New programme of business support for pre start, new start and businesses up to 3 years old in eligible sectors who are looking to grow their business and create jobs. Specialist support for Creative, Digital and Professional services too. Match funded grant support available. Access 2 Innovation Nicholas Henderson Nicholas.henderson@westyorks-ca.gov.uk New service to help your business develop innovative products or services. Free 121 advice and grant support available up to 50k on a match funding basis. Resource Efficiency programme Jim Porter jim.porter@westyorks-ca.gov.uk Free support service to help businesses use their resources more efficiently. Covers lighting, water, waste control. Grant support available up to 10k on a match funding basis. Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund Phil Cooper Phil.cooper@merciatech.co.uk Part of a 400m investment fund to help business in the North grow with small loans, debt finance and Equity finance Manufacturing Growth Service Neil Harriman Growth support. neil.harriman@egs.live A new programme aimed at growth manufacturing businesses providing guidance on business strategy, marketing and process management. Small grant support available to eligible businesses. Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce A Support service to increase performance, give business people a voice and help you to make sense of policy issues and legislation that has a direct impact on you. Rachel McDerby rachel.mcderby@mycci.co.uk
European Enterprise Network Joseph Kovacs Joseph.Kovacs@wnychamber.co.uk The European Enterprise Network helps businesses innovate and grow on an international scale. It s the world s largest support network for Sme s with international ambitions. The network is active in over 60 countries and it brings together 300 experts from 600 member organisations. Wakefield Manufacturing Forum The Wakefield Manufacturing Forum provides a platform for Wakefield based manufacturers of all sizes and sectors of industry to improve and grow. The forum is made up of key manufacturing companies across the district. Guy Foster Guy.Foster@wnychamber.co.uk Local directions click www.mountpark.com This event is kindly sponsored and hosted by
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