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Jolly Back Chair's Lorna Taylor received support from her D2N2 Growth Hub business adviser. She also received funding from the Digital Growth Programme and after seeking guidance from the Department for International Trade, Lorna successfully exported her low, mobile seating product into the USA. She went on to file a trademark in the USA as well as taking on her very first employee through the University of Derby's intern programme.
With the Growth Hub’s support, Mary-Anne is now ready to launch her new narrowboat self-catering business.
The University of Derby's Invest to Grow programme provides grants and loans of between £15,000 and £250,000 to support private-sector businesses across the East Midlands to innovate, grow and create jobs. Some examples of businesses that have benefited from the scheme include:
With the Growth Hub’s support, Kate has raised the profile of her business, gained new connections and customers and has gained valuable skills on how to run her business.
Recommendations and support from their local Environmental Health Officer, helped this Cresswell business be awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 5.
Embrace U Consultancy received business advice and support from the Growth Hub, enabling the company to successfully apply for a grant to purchase all the equipment, software and development work for their growing business.
After receiving support from the D2N2 Growth Hub, the BIG HOUSE project, the D2N2 Digital Growth Programme and a loan from First Enterprise, the company is now regularly delivering courses to students, graduates and experienced professionals within the fashion industry.
A supplier of niche building materials, including reclamation and the supply of claddings, the company was seeking to consolidate the growth it had made and explore ways to harness the new foundations that they wished to lay down.
Mum of three, Ruth Chubb started the Three Bear Cookery Club in July 2016, a business that has risen after several years in the making.
The company offers fun cookery sessions for children ages 2-13.
Think Big Developments provides work experience and apprenticeships to young adults from all backgrounds between the ages of 16-24. The organisation required some form of finance to be able to invest in the necessary equipment to provide their valuable service within the local community. There was also a general lack of knowledge around what support was available which would enable the business to grow.
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