Ambitious Essex

Are your employees already recycling their food waste? ♻🥑 By using their food recycling service, the waste gets turned into energy to power homes and businesses in the county. This autumn, 130,000 households in Brentwood, Castle Point, and Colchester will receive a flyer, followed by a roll of caddy liners and an information leaflet a few weeks later. Your employees can start their food recycling journey today: https://lnkd.in/e-UsizFA

We’re looking for an inspiring business leader to chair the Greater Essex Business Board ⭐ Working with Southend-on-Sea City Council and Thurrock Council, we’re inviting influential executives to express their interest in this exciting new position. As Chair of the Board, you will act as a passionate, inclusive and knowledgeable leader, inviting different views to influence essential economic strategy. Find out more about the role and apply by Thursday 7 November 2024: https://lnkd.in/eBtdtmCp

Want to stay ahead of the curve? 📈 Our monthly e-newsletter is packed with exclusive insights, resources and opportunities designed to help your business succeed. By subscribing, you’ll get: ✨ first-hand knowledge of business support programmes 🚀 opportunities for growth and networking 📅 updates on upcoming workshops and events 💡 expert tips on marketing, funding and more! Don't miss out—subscribe today and take your business to the next level: https://lnkd.in/efMnvaAh

Today is officially #EssexDay! 🥳 There are so many things that makes our amazing county unique, but here at Ambitious Essex we’re particularly proud of our wonderful business community. As 2024’s bumper crop of King’s Award winners shows, Essex is full of passionate businesspeople who are going the extra mile to achieve success. This year marked a huge achievement for our business community, with wins for 11 firms across all four award categories. 👏 What makes you proud to be an Essex business? 💪 #EssexDay #StCeddsDay

Ready to make a real impact? 💥 Want to create a sustainability action plan for your business, but not sure where to start? The Great Start series offers actionable steps you can take to reduce your business’ environmental footprint. From setting ambitious goals to engaging your community and employees, we’ve got you covered! The fifth video in the series has all the insights you need to kickstart your sustainability journey: https://lnkd.in/eezAezS4

Calling all voluntary, community, and social enterprises in Essex 📣! Need funding for your voluntary organisation but unsure on bid writing 🖊? Our friends at Colas Ltd are hosting a seminar which could be just for you. It will cover: ✔ key characteristics of a good funding application ✔ how to plan your response ✔ how to write your response ✔ reviewing and finalising your response ✔ post-submission reviews, including lessons learnt To find out more, visit: https://lnkd.in/evr_RaZc

Does your business work in space technology 🛰? The Space Technology Supplier Showcase may be the perfect opportunity for you. In February, the Department for Business and Trade and ADS are facilitating a trade mission to the Cape Canaveral region of Florida and they're looking for UK businesses to attend. To find out more about the requirements, get in touch: ambitiousessex@essex.gov.uk.

We’ve had some great feedback following our first ever Ambitious Essex Business Summit, but we'd still love to hear from you. ⭐ what was your highlight of the day? ⭐ which of our speakers made a big impression on you? ⭐ is there something you’d have liked to see more of? ⭐ was there anything you thought was missing? Over 250 attends from more than 175 businesses and organisations attended the event at Hylands House earlier this month. Read more about the day: https://lnkd.in/e-QKzAPj

What to expect when entering the AdVantage competition from BEST Growth Hub! 🚀 1️⃣ apply – share your business goals and marketing challenges. It’s quick and simple! 2️⃣ get shortlisted – selected businesses will be invited to a free pitch workshop. 3️⃣ pitch your business – present at the ‘Big Pitch’ event to showcase how marketing support will help you grow. 4️⃣ win! – 10 businesses will win marketing packages, with one lucky winner receiving £2,500 in support! Deadline: 15 November 🔗 Enter now: https://lnkd.in/et7yrKCH Good luck! 🍀

Want to know more about the role of satellite technology in combating climate change 🛰? Is your business: • in the port industry 🚢? • supply chains 🚚? • working in manufacturing 🏭? • an organisation with significant estates 🏨? • an expert in agriculture 🚜? • a local authority 🏢? Then this upcoming event at the Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway on Wednesday 27 November might be for you. Hear more from our partners Space East and Space4Climate and take part in a Q&A session and networking. Find out more and secure your ticket here: https://bit.ly/3zHJkrW