Innovate and Scale Business Mixer

Are you looking to grow and scale up your business? Join us for this free morning which includes advice, information, business support providers and an opportunity to network with other local business owners.

The agenda includes presentations from:

· Neil McCluskey, an Innovate UK Edge Specialist covering support and funding available from Innovate UK and others.

· Stuart Ross, CEO of High Growth and a scale-up expert covering how to lead a scaling business successfully.

· Russell Copley founder of Greenborough Management on what it takes to finance scaling up for your business, what funders are looking for and funding options.

What you will gain:

· Advice, information, and tips on how to begin your growth and scale-up journey

· Hear and meet experienced scale-up specialists

· Network with support providers in the marketplace area

· Learn where to go for further support and funding.

Agenda:

• 8.30 – 9.15 – Arrival, refreshments & Networking
• 9.15 – 10.00 – Welcome (Neil McCluskey)
• 10.00 – 10.45 - What it takes to scale up your business (Stuart Ross)
• 10.45 – 11.30 – How to finance scale up your business (Russell Copley)
• 11.30 – 11.45 – Close & Sign Posting (Neil McCluskey)
• 11.45 – 12.30 – Networking & Lunch (lunch will be provided)

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and is delivered by East Midlands Chamber. To be eligible to attend this event you must be a business based in one of the following districts: Amber Valley; Ashfield; Bassetlaw; Broxtowe; Chesterfield; Derby; Derbyshire Dales; Erewash; Gedling; High Peak; Leicester City; Mansfield; Newark & Sherwood; North East Derbyshire; Nottingham; Rushcliffe; or South Derbyshire.