Boosting Local Businesses: East Staffordshire Borough Council Step Up With Funding & Events.

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The ESBC Boosting Business Programme scheme is aimed at new and existing small and medium sized businesses located in East Staffordshire wishing to grow and expand their business.

By Scott Milligan

The ESBC Boosting Business Programme is aimed at local entrepreneurs who need some financial support to make their business idea a reality.

The fund is aiming to relaunch soon and is competitive, on a first come first served basis, remaining open until the available funding is fully allocated.

To be eligible for support, the business must comply with the scheme’s entry criteria.

Interested applicants are invited to contact the ESBC Enterprise Team who can discuss your potential project with you, take you through the entry requirements, and advise you through the application process. enterprise.team@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk

ESBC are also currently offering bi-monthly Business Engagement Events, held across the Borough

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UPCOMING FULLY FUNDED EVENTS, TRAINING & SERVICES – REGISTER NOW

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NETWORKING & SUPPORT EVENTS

• Monday 10am-2pm ‘Monday Club’ (Exc. Bank Holidays) – ESBC, Burton & District Chamber of Commerce Burton Business Community Hub & Burton Radio
  The Brewhouse Arts Centre – Meet, work, learn & network

• May 14th 8-10.30am
  The Moat House, ST17 0RJ – SCC Supporting Care Leavers into Employment
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• June 24th 5.30-7pm
  Zen Café, Burton – ESBC Business Engagement Event (CSR) Networking and updates from ESBC and our partners
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• September 9th 5.30-7pm
  The Globe Foundation, Uttoxeter – ESBC Business Engagement Event (Green Initiatives) Networking and updates from ESBC and our partners
  REGISTER

• October 16th 10am-1.30pm
  SCC Showcasing Staffordshire’s Women In Business – Get your tickets NOW as this event is always VERY popular!
  TICKETS

• October 21st 5.30-7pm
  The Crows Nest, The Waterfront, Barton Marina – ESBC Business Engagement Event (Innovation) Networking and updates from ESBC and our partners
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• December 2nd 5.30-7pm
  The Deer Park, Maker Lane, Hoar Cross – ESBC Business Engagement Event Event Theme Motivation, Networking and updates from ESBC and our partners
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SURVEY

• Help to improve the skills gaps in the region – complete the survey today!
  TAKE THE SURVEY

TRAINING

• Dates throughout April / May – FREE – Make Every Contact Count Training
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• May 23rd 9.30am-3.30pm
  Staffordshire County Council’s Leading your Business Whilst Scaling Your Business
  REGISTER

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