Launch Event – Thursday 13 October 2016 Drop in between 7.30am – 10.30am

Looking to grow or start your business?

The Coventry and Warwickshire Business Support Programme provides an integrated and flexible support service to businesses with less than 250 employees. The Programme is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

The services consist of one-to-one and one-to-many support activities, and are targeted at new start-ups and established businesses with growth potential. The support is provided by a range of experienced local providers and includes:

• support to people looking to start a business

• support to help established businesses address barriers to growth

• specialist sector support

• workshops, events and seminars to provide networking and supply chain opportunities

• support with accessing finance e.g. grants, small business loans

• referrals to other specialist business support programmes

• recruitment service designed to meet the needs of employees

• support on improving health & wellbeing in the workplace

In addition, this event will also include information on the North Warwickshire and Hinckley & Bosworth LEADER Programme which offers grants from £2,500 - £25,000 to help local rural businesses grow.

Four 15-minute taster-sessions will run on the day covering:

• Thinking of Starting a Business?

• Access to Finance

• Top Tips for Business Planning

• Introduction to Social Media

The launch is one of three events taking place across Coventry & Warwickshire.

For further information please contact Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub on:

Tel: 0300 60 3747

Email: contact@cwgrowthhub.co.uk

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Ample FREE parking is available adjacent to the venue (Stays up to 4 hours) between 9am – 5pm.

Other long-stay parking is also available at the former Cattle Market car park:

https://www.northwarks.gov.uk/directory/6/car_parks_in_north_warwickshire/category/1

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For any queries, please contact Louise Richardson, Business Support Programme Manager, Warwickshire County Council, Tel. 01926 418067 or louiserichardson@warwickshire.gov.uk