Humber LEP Recruits new board members
The Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has recruited eight new private sector members to its Board.
After a high number of applications and a competitive interview process, the Humber LEP has chosen eight experienced directors; they will bring expertise in important areas of business and strategic management, to help drive forward the growth of the Humber economy.
The refresh of the Board will bring further representation from local businesses and education and training providers.
Lord Haskins, Chair of the Humber LEP said:
“I am
Hull City Council – Enterprise Panel
Hull City Council are seeking the views of Hull based businesses and have set up the Enterprise Panel. If your business is based in Hull then you can register to join the panel and you will then have the opportunity to share your opinions with the coucil. It is your chance to help shape the future business landsacpe in the city.
The Enterprise Panel
Do you have an opinion about how things could be better or improved? Do you want your say
Coastal Communities Fund benefits Humber region
Four projects across the Humber region have been awarded Money from the Coastal Communities Fund. The fund encourage economic growth and jobs in coastal towns and communities.
All of the projects awarded funding in this latest round were submitted or supported by Coastal Community Teams. Set up by the government in 2015, each team receives £10,000 towards the development of a blueprint for economic growth.
There are now 146 teams – made up of volunteers, councils and local businesses – up and
National Apprenticeship Awards 2017
The National Apprenticeship Awards 2017 application site now opens for entries.
It’s time to nominate your Humber business and employees for these prestigious award.
In its fourteenth year, the National Apprenticeship Awards 2017 will search for England’s top apprenticeship employers and apprentices; whilst recognising those individuals that make a significant contribution to apprenticeships.
The awards are open for entries for apprentices and apprentice employers to be named ‘the best of the best’ on a regional and national level, in 10 categories:
Employer Categories
Small Employer
New help for employers to get the talent they need
Looking to fill skills shortages, diversify your workforce and boost productivity? A new official guide for employers has been launched by the Government in partnership with Business In The Community (BITC) to help you do just that – by focusing on increasing inclusion in your workplace.
“Strengthening your workforce with talent from disadvantaged groups” is a step-by-step guide to help you review your recruitment practices and broaden your talent streams, to include candidates that are long-term unemployed, homeless, single parents or
Start Your Own Business – Free course from the Open University
Starting your small business is an online introductory course for anyone who has recently set up a small or micro-business (a business with fewer than ten employees), or for anyone who is considering setting up a small or micro-business, or is considering self-employment as a career option.
Starting your small business focuses primarily on very small business structures, where one to nine people are employed, but many of the ideas are applicable to larger businesses as well. This will develop your
£9.7m manufacturing support package launched to unlock SME potential
SME manufacturers have been given a major boost this week with news that a new £9.7m business support initiative is officially live and looking to support over 3000 companies.
The Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), which is funded by ERDF and delivered by Economic Growth Solutions (EGS), is promising to fill the void left by MAS by providing access to specialist assistance to help firms grow and improve.
This will be achieved through a 19-strong network of experienced Manufacturing Growth Managers, access to
PAPI – Products and Process Innovation
Grants for equipment to enable innovation in small businesses in York, North Yorkshire and East Riding.
The grant is to help small businesses in York, North Yorkshire and East Riding ( Not including Hull) to improve their products and processes by providing grants for equipment which enables innovation
40% grant for equipment that enables innovation, up to a value of £20k.
Expert business development support to help develop funding proposals.
Guidance and advice available at every step of the application process from an experienced
Creative United Business Support Programme
If you are interested in finding out more about Prosper or would like to apply, please visit
www.creativeunited.org.uk/programme/prosper/
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Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund – Hull Launch
The £400m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund launch took place at the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull on Wednesday 1st March.
Almost 200 Humber business people attended the event which was to launch the governments British Business Banks Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF).
Ten Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) based in the Northern Powerhouse region have collaborated with the British Business Bank to provide a £400m loan fund for businesses across the region. The fund is a combination of UK government funding, European Regional Development