In summary
As we move through the first quarter, we’ve embracing new opportunities and fresh momentum. We are therefore encouraging you to celebrate your success by entering the Nachural Awards for the East Midlands and to continue to learn by booking a place at our next Bootcamp. Let’s make this month one of growth, connection and celebration – it’s a perfect time to reflect on your progress.
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Celebrate Success and Grow Your Network at the Nachural Awards – East Midlands
The Nachural Awards in the East Midlands are more than just an awards ceremony — they’re a powerful platform to celebrate business excellence, foster connections, and inspire growth. Whether you’re a thriving entrepreneur, a dynamic start-up, or a well-established company, this event is your opportunity to shine.
Attending the Nachural Awards puts you in the room with some of the region’s most influential business leaders, innovators, and changemakers. It’s a chance to raise your company’s profile, share your achievements, and create meaningful relationships that can open doors to future opportunities.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an event that champions business success and amplifies voices across industries. Enter today. Nomination Form Entrepreneurship - Nachural
FSB Business Bootcamp: Score for your Business!
- When? Thurs 18 September
- Where? Derby County Football Club, Pride Park Stadium, Derby, DE24 8XL
- Time? 8.30am-3.30pm
This not-to-be-missed event is packed with opportunities for you to learn how to improve your business and personal prospects, straight away.
Kicking off with an informal networking and opening address, the event will also feature exhibition stands, a fun, interactive speed networking session, and top flight speakers who will provide you with insights, ideas and inspiration.
Want to grab the spotlight on the day? - Book an Expo stand!
Stands are discounted for FSB members but all businesses and business support organisations with something to offer SMEs are welcome to exhibit, so book your stand today!
In other news
Funding approved for major projects across the East Midlands
The East Midlands Combined County Authority has approved up £9.5m in funding for local projects that will help support economic growth for the region. This includes cash to support the next steps of Nottingham's Broad Marsh regeneration development.
The money comes from EMCCA's Investment fund and was discussed and approved on Monday 16 December at a board meeting in Mansfield.
Up to £3.39m is allocated for Broad Marsh in Nottingham to carry out demolition of part of the frame on the land near to the newly opened Green Heart.
This will be a key step in helping to bring forward work on Broad Marsh which will, when complete, provide 1,600 homes and create more than 2,000 jobs, while offering a range of facilities, entertainment, and attractions.
Business expo in Chesterfield
The next Chesterfield Business Expo on 30 April 2025, provides a superb platform for local businesses to spend a full day showcasing their products and services to a wide audience.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to interact with potential clients, customers, suppliers, industry professionals and the general public. The Chesterfield Business Expo is held twice a year between 9.30am – 3.30pm in April and October at the Casa Hotel, S41 7JB. Entry is free for attendees. To book and find out more here.
Still in the news
Skills funding in Chesterfield
Chesterfield businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of funded training to accelerate workforce development and boost productivity, to support the town’s economic growth.
Regional skills and employment initiatives will be backed by a £70m investment spanning six workstreams, each designed to offer a clear pathway of support from early careers inspiration through to skills delivery at higher levels for all residents.
Businesses looking to access skills support and apprenticeship funding can find out more by visiting here or by emailing [email protected]
The Chesterfield Borough Council’s Skills Brokerage Service is one of many initiatives benefiting from funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The council successfully secured £2.6m from the UK Government to support local businesses and improve opportunities for residents, with funding available until the end of March 2025.
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