All Initiatives






Create Growth

A free programme of support for creative businesses to accelerate growth, create jobs, and prepare for investment....
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Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Levy

Nottinghamshire County Council is now able to work with other employers, supporting them to take on new apprentices and to......
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Empowering SME's in International Trade

Support for SMEs based in the East Midlands that are either importing or exporting....
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Midlands Engine Investment Fund II

Loans, equity and debt finance...
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Bassetlaw Shop Front Grants

Grant funding for independent businesses in Worksop, Retford and Tuxford...
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Rushcliffe People and Skills Development Programme

Skills development fund, paid internships and training for businesses...
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Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and......
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Go Global

Guidance, training and tailored support to help businesses trade internationally...
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Customs Audit Healthcheck

HMRC have started their Customs audit programme in earnest and may be visiting you to carry out their checks to......
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Being Your Own Boss Programme

Everyone has the potential to run their own successful business, our Being Your Own Boss programme looks at the skills......
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Invest in Women Hub

Invest in Women Hub (IIWH) is a one-stop-shop to provide useful guidance and information to help women achieve their business......
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Low Emission Vehicle Grants

You can get a discount on the price of brand new low-emission vehicles through a grant the government gives to......
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UK Business Climate Hub

A free carbon calculator and suite of tools to help businesses to track and measure their carbon emissions....
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Erewash Partnership

Business Support & Start-Up Advice - Because starting a business can be one of the most rewarding decisions that you......
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B-Global

B-Global is a pioneering black led business network set up to support start-ups, established and scale up businesses of African......
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University of Nottingham

Looking for a high impact, low cost intervention to develop your organisation? Enhance a project, or take a fresh look......
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Apprenticeship Ambassadors

Information about apprenticeship ambassadors and the support they provide to employers....
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EV Infrastructure Grant for Staff and Fleets

Provide small and medium sized businesses funding to install electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints and relating supporting infrastructure for their staff......
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Events

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East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicester)

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2nd April 2024
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Case Studies

Sir Richard Arkwright’s Cromford Mills

Sir Richard Arkwright’s Cromford Mills

Cromford Mills is a water-powered cotton mill that acts as the Northern Gateway to the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World...

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News

Business Support from the Help To Grow: Management Programme

Business Support from the Help To Grow: Management Programme

Discover the power of Nottingham Trent University’s Help to Grow: Management course

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Individuals with Physical and Mental Health Disabilities to be offered new Employment Support

Individuals with Physical and Mental Health Disabilities to be offered new Employment Support

People living with physical and mental health disabilities will receive new help finding and retaining work in Nottingham City and...

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Free Expert Business Advice and Support

Your business is unique but the challenges that you face aren’t, with our support, we can help get you through them.

Our impartial business support is delivered by experienced, expert business advisers, giving you the right advice at the right time for your business.

Contact us today to access a wealth of support, events, business growth programmes and expert advice.

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