Business News & Information

Below you will find latest business news and important information announcements from Economic Development.

Nottingham Apprenticeship Fair 2013
Nottingham City Council is hosting an Apprenticeship Fair on Saturday 8th June 2013 aimed at 16-24 year olds that are interested in accessing an apprenticeship.

Dates confirmed for WEA Business Booster training modules
Workers' Education Association, with the support of Broxtowe Borough Council, are to deliver a set of five 'Business Booster' modules to give local businesses an affordable and effective opportunity to make business more successful.

Businesses 'Snap Up' Apprenticeship Grant
Government funding to help businesses take on an apprentice has led to the creation of at least 18,900 new Apprenticeships in England in the past year.

Business Women celebrate 2nd Anniversary
Broxtowe Business Women's Network celebrated their 2nd Anniversary on Tuesday, 15th May 2012 at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel.

Start up Loans UK announce new Enterprise Programme
'Start up Loans UK' have announced a new Enterprise Programme to help young people launch their own businesses.

Broxtowe 4 Business Website
A new website, in partnership with Open4Funding, to support businesses in the Broxtowe area to search through all grants, loans, venture capital schemes and other funds available locally from the EU, government, regional agencies and local authorities.

Are you a town centre business?
Broxtowe Borough Council now has a news feed dedicated to Town Centres.

New Town Centre Team for Eastwood, Stapleford and Kimberley
Broxtowe Borough Council have appointed a new town centre team, officially starting 1st October 2012.

Jobcentre Plus to offer more help for people wanting to work for themselves
From 18th February, lone parents claiming Income Support will be able to volunteer for the New Enterprise Allowance (NEA).

Do you currently require faster broadband speeds to enable you to carry out your business?
The Government has confirmed that they will be allocating £4.25m towards Nottinghamshire County Council's £17m plan to ensure Nottinghamshire's businesses and residents have access to a superfast broadband service.

NET Phase Two: Supply Chain and Tender Opportunities
Tramlink Nottingham, the preferred bidder for the NET Phase Two project offers opportunities to local businesses.

The Ingenuity Programme 2012
The University of Nottingham's Ingenuity Team are delivering another packed programme of business relevant activities during 2012 and would particularly like to bring the forthcoming events to your attention.

New property enquiry service available to businesses
Broxtowe Borough Council's economic development team now offer a property enquiry service to businesses looking to start up, expand to relocate to the area.