Ambitious Essex

Transform your workplace 💡 Essex Working Well offers comprehensive and free health and wellbeing support for Essex businesses. From addressing mental health challenges to financial wellness, they have something for everyone! Join the growing community of businesses prioritising employee wellbeing. Let’s make workplaces healthier and happier: https://lnkd.in/dJQTJUQJ

Think innovation is just for tech businesses? Think again! 💭 Innovate UK's upcoming event will help you learn how to apply innovation to your business – whatever sector you’re in! Innovate Local: East of England is taking place on Thursday 12 September. Secure your spot to start applying innovation to your business, helping you to grow and thrive 💪 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ewdFikwC #EssexHomeOfInnovation

Meet Tomas Panek, Lead Consultant in Growth Marketing at Google, who will be joining us as a workshop tutor for our Green Entrepreneurs Programme! 🚀🌱 If you have a green business idea and want the opportunity to pitch for up to £5,000 in seed funding, this is your chance! Apply now to our 9-week programme and turn your vision into reality: https://lnkd.in/gp6hbaik

Transforming transport for business success 📈 The future of transport in Essex is being reimagined, and businesses have a pivotal role to play. You’re invited to have your say on the Future Transport Strategy consultation. Make sure your needs and challenges are addressed: https://lnkd.in/eTXU-DVg

With increasing demand for retrofit activity across Essex (and the UK), we expect to see 13,000 new jobs created across the county! 😱 Is your business ready to take on the challenge, recruit new staff and stand out from the competition when opportunities arise? We’re here to help with our free event, “Retrofit Essex: Backing the future” 💪 Join us on Thursday 19 September at Hylands House (Chelmsford) to unlock opportunities for your retrofit business: https://lnkd.in/g59j3HR8

Coming this October 🗓️ We are proud to present the inaugural Ambitious Essex Business Summit. This October, local businesses are invited to join us to foster growth, build sustainable relationships and strengthen our local economy. Don’t miss this chance to grow, innovate and connect! 🌟 Sign up for the event now: https://lnkd.in/erjQnxfH

🚀 Boost your business in Essex! 🚀 Backing Essex Business offers an array of services to support growth and new ventures, including loans to help your business thrive. Learn more about the full range of support available: https://lnkd.in/ekFQfTGQ

Attention Essex businesses 🌟 The Essex Community Initiatives Fund is now accepting applications for grants up to £10,000. Whether it’s enhancing community buildings, covering staff costs for a project, or upgrading IT systems — this fund is here to help you make a lasting impact 🌍 Applications are open now: https://lnkd.in/dajt38Gh

Save the date! 📅 On 11 September, Essex Working Wellis hosting a free drop-in event for businesses at the Arise Innovation Hub in Harlow. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about a range of free workplace health and wellbeing services available to support your team. From NHS health checks to Mental Health First Aid training, there is something for everyone. Mark your calendar, and don’t miss out on this invaluable event! 🌟 For more information and to register your interest, contact: www.essexworkingwell@nhs.net

Calling all Basildon-based businesses 📣 Check out Basildon Business Boost from Basildon for Business, an exceptional opportunity to access fully funded, comprehensive business support and grants, available until 31 March 2025. Delivered by the business support specialists The Consortium, here’s what you can look forward to: 🤝expert peer group and 1:1 Coaching 🌐workshops and webinars, in-person and online 🛠️ specialist support After attending one of the workshops or receiving peer group or 1:1 support, you may apply for a £2,000 business grant for capital expenditure - to purchase new equipment that will contribute to business growth. 💰 Register your interest here https://lnkd.in/dtwxNeJv or phone 01268 833985.