Organised by the Business Growth Service at the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade and delivered in partnership with the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), the free-of-charge Backing Your Business Roadshow takes place at Nottingham’s Albert Hall Conference Centre on 19th November.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about new services and investment opportunities available to businesses across the region, meet business support providers, hear real-life SME growth stories and take part in practical workshops tackling key business challenges.
Chamber Deputy Chief Executive Diane Beresford will lead the Growth Hub workshop, sharing more about the Enhanced Growth Hub and inviting views to help shape the service.
At the workshop attendees can share growth ambitions, the challenges they face and support needed. The event is an opportunity to help develop the Enhanced Growth Hub so it can respond most effectively to the needs of business. Attendees will also hear more about the new £8.1m Business Investment Fund.
Highlights:
- Backing growth in the East Midlands – Mayor Claire’s Keynote
A keynote speech from Mayor Claire Ward
- SME Panel – From Idea to Growth
Hear directly from local SMEs about the opportunities and obstacles that have shaped their growth. From finance and scaling to mentoring, innovation and international expansion, find out what worked, what they learned and what helped them move their business forward
- East Midlands Growth Panel: Unlocking the Region’s Potential
What will it take to power the East Midlands’ next phase of growth? Hear from government, regional leaders and businesses as they discuss the opportunities ahead, the barriers businesses are facing and the role the East Midlands teams can play in bringing partners together to drive growth
- Workshop Opportunities
Get practical insight into some of the biggest questions facing growing businesses. From finance, people, productivity and innovation to navigating your next stage of growth, discover how mentors, networks and trusted advisers can help you overcome barriers, build confidence and move forward
To find out more and book your place click here.
