Be Central Bedfordshire - Business Newsletter 02.12.21
Date Added: 02/12/2021
First aid products made available for the public and private sectors
Counter Terrorism First Aid products have been developed in collaboration with medical professionals and lead government departments. The Public Access Trauma (PAcT) products have an overarching aim of improving the survivability of a person injured as a result of a terrorist attack. These counter terrorism first aid products are suitable for any person or organisation, and have been designed to complement existing first aid guidance and provisions.
All products are available for download.
Sign up to December Networking webinars
COP 26 What was that all about?
Date: 7 December
Time: 14.00 to 15.30 (online)
Being aware of global climate strategy is essential for to give you a heads up on the path your business planning should follow.
Dr Waleed Montasser – lecturer, environmental consultant and GBN Trustee will provide feedback from the COP 26 conference.
This seminar is free of charge – book now.
Central Bedfordshire Green Connectors Launch
Date: 9 December
Time: 13.00 to 14.30 (online)
Do you offer green solutions and want to meet more customers?
Find out about the exciting new referral network and meet with your peers and benefit from being part of a Network of companies willing and able to introduce you to business leaders who want to buy green.
Find out more and join the launch event.
Help prevent the spread of the Omicron Variant
Temporary and precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant in the UK has come into force.
Face coverings will be compulsory in shops and other settings such as banks, post offices and hairdressers, as well as on public transport unless individuals are exempt from doing so.
All close contacts of anyone who has tested positive for the Omicron variant are required to isolate for 10 days regardless of whether they have been vaccinated.
Find out about the latest Covid-19 update: Working safely during coronavirus
Match-Funded Grants for SME Businesses
Are you planning to invest in a project which will cut carbon emissions, save money and minimise waste.
With a match-funded grant of between £1,000 - £5,000 you can recover up to a third of the cost of many different energy-saving measures reducing the upfront cost and the time to recover your investment.
For more information on Low Carbon Workspaces, visit the link here.
Cranfield School of Management launches new programmes
We’re working together with the Cranfield School of Management to create an innovative scholarship programme to support the growth of Central Bedfordshire based businesses. New projects include:
• Ready for Scale
• Ready for Net Zero
• Business Growth Programme
• EssentialManagement
• Finance Fundamentals
Find out more about these amazing programmes and get in touch with the team to find out more.
Local Growth Hub is open for business
We are working with SEMLEP to deliver two projects:
• 12-hour mentoring and business support – targeted support for businesses to continue trading, adapt and diversity as well as prioritising job creation activity towards sectors, population groups and places disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and an innovation and recovery grant of up to £20,000
• intensive investment readiness support – a pilot programme to offer support to businesses who are looking to access finance and or raise investment
Read more about the two programmes on SEMLEP’s website.
Have your say - Town Centre benchmarking surveys
We have launched town centre benchmarking surveys to better understand why people visit town centres, how COVID-19 has impacted how people use them, and how they plan to use them in the future.
The benchmarking report will be used to compare people’s thoughts from the survey we did in 2019, such as the commercial offer, footfall, local attractions, and car parking.
The surveys are open until Friday 10 December 2021.
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