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BCP Council Diagnostic support and match-funded grants
BCP Council’s Economic Development team is supporting local business with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Businesses based in the BCP area can register now for a free diagnostic which will provide valuable insights into their operations. Following the diagnostic stage SMEs will be eligible to apply for a project based match-funded grant. Find out more and register here.
Inclusive Opportunities Seminar and Networking
31 May, From 9.30am
Seetec Restart Scheme, Oxford Point – Ground Floor, 19 Oxford Road (Regus entrance at side of building) BH8 8GS
Join Seetec Pluss - Bournemouth for coffee and pastries at 9.30am with an opportunity to hear inspiring guest speakers discuss the benefits of inclusive recruitment. During the morning, they will also offer a “live” chat via teams with their Employer Inclusion Lead, giving you an opportunity to raise questions about being Disability Confident and ways to ensure your recruitment and retention practices are more inclusive. Book your place by emailing [email protected]
Funding focussed conference for Portsmouth Creatives
22 May 9am - 4pm
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard PO1 3LJ
Portsmouth Creates are hosting their first We Connect conference. This event will be delivered in partnership with several central funders including Arts Council England, British Film Institute, Historic England and The National Lottery Heritage who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise throughout the day. This is a great opportunity for Portsmouth's cultural businesses and organisations to come together, learn, share experiences and create greater investment opportunities for the city and region's cultural sector.
Exploring funding for growth
21 June – 9.30am to 11.30am
Join Evolve for a half day workshop which will explore ways of funding growth, including securing equity funding, debt and bank borrowing. Hear from financial and legal experts, plus business owners who have their own individual experiences. This session is for business owners and directors of Dorset based companies who would like to explore financial options for growth. The session is relevant for businesses irrespective of their maturity – I.e., ambitious start up to long-established family business.
