South Midlands Growth Hub

🎉 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 🎉 The Business Board's mission is to ensure that the economic strategy of the South Midlands aligns with the needs and opportunities faced by businesses in the region. The new Board will provide strategic advice to the South Midlands Authorities Board on matters of specific interest to businesses Following an extensive recruitment process, the South Midlands Authorities is proud to welcome 15 leaders from across the region to the board: Chair: Jason Longhurst Board members: Suzanna Austin Naomi B. Paul Clarke Nick Greenway Stephen Henson Ollie Jaycock Phil Lawrie Michael Moran Andy Paul Viren Patel Keith Purdie Justin Richardson Cathy Smith Prof Leon Terry You can find full details of the Business Board here > https://lnkd.in/eZeNVtw6 Stay tuned for more updates as we work together to create a prosperous future for the South Midlands! 🚀 Bedford Borough Council Central Bedfordshire Council Luton Borough Council Milton Keynes City Council North Northamptonshire Council West Northamptonshire Council Be Central Bedfordshire - Economic Growth Partnership Invest Milton Keynes Step Forward Luton Business and Investment West Northants Economy Team South Midlands Careers Hub Ruth Roan Vicky Hlomuka Emma Panter Kelly Griffiths Sam Hunter Carl Mayers Neil Smith Yvonne Ashby

A brilliant opportunity for those thinking about starting a business! If you've got the sparkle of a new idea - the Build Your Business programme is for you. The BIPC Northamptonshire can support you in starting - and growing your business.

Our partners at TC Group have put together a fantastic highlights video after yesterdays budget announcements which you can watch here https://lnkd.in/e8z8sqdR You can also register below to join their free webinar next week guiding you through the changes. With Rachel Reeves warning the Budget will involve "difficult decisions" on tax, spending and welfare, TC Group has summarised the headlines, focusing on the key changes mostly likely to impact you and your business, covering: 💷 Employer National Insurance 💷 Capital Gains Tax 💷 Inheritance Tax 💷 Stamp Duty on second homes 💷 Minimum Wage increases For everything you need to know from the Budget, head over to https://lnkd.in/e8z8sqdR 📢 Webinar | Wednesday 6 November | 3pm - 4pm Hear from leaders from across our service lines as they guide you through the changes; discussing key dates and sharing their thoughts on how you can stay ahead! Register for the webinar ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e3epyEZK #business #support #growth #AutumnBudget #Labour #GovernmentBudget #TaxTips #TaxChanges #Budget2024

Uncover the secrets to becoming a great employer! Join us for Network & Learn as we showcase what a great employer looks like, and how you can become one 🚀 Take part in our workshop, and walk away with knowledge and solutions you can implement to become a great employer 🚀 Meet business support partners from across the South Midlands 🚀 And, as always - Listen, Learn and Share with members of your business community Book your FREE ticket today https://lnkd.in/evdqfztU 📅 Tuesday 5 November ⏰ 9:30 AM 📌 Municipal Offices, Bowling Green Road, Kettering Bedford Borough Council Central Bedfordshire Council Be Central Bedfordshire - Economic Growth Partnership Luton Borough Council Step Forward Luton Business and Investment Invest Milton Keynes Milton Keynes City Council Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce North Northamptonshire Council West Northants Economy Team West Northamptonshire Council Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce Gateway HR & Training Sam Hunter Kelly Griffiths Carl Mayers Neil Smith Emma Panter Patrick Kitson Ruth Roan

Calling all female founders of high-growth startups! Are you based in the South East or East Midlands and raising a pre-seed or seed round? We want to hear from you! We’re looking for ambitious female founders from: Bedfordshire (e.g., Luton, Bedford) Buckinghamshire (including Milton Keynes) Northamptonshire (e.g., Northampton, Kettering) Derbyshire (e.g., Derby, Chesterfield) Leicestershire (e.g., Leicester, Loughborough) Lincolnshire (e.g., Lincoln, Boston) Nottinghamshire (e.g., Nottingham, Mansfield) Apply to pitch at our next Milton Keynes Investors Group event, one of the largest and most active angel networks in the UK! The event is completely free of charge, and as a not-for-profit, we are here to help you secure the support and funding you need to grow. 🚀 Don’t miss this opportunity — Apply to pitch here www.themkig.com #femaleentrepreneurs #startupfunding #pitchevent #angelinvestors #MiltonKeynes #EastMidlands #SouthEastMidlands #seedround #preseed We would like to thank the British Business Bank for supporting this event. Lewis Stringer Vulcan Works Christine Lucas Sam Simpson FounderCatalyst Invest Milton Keynes

🙏🏻 A big thank you from me to Jim Shirley of FundingHero, Lewis Stringer of British Business Bank and Sam Hunter of South Midlands Growth Hub for putting together a fantastic business funding workshop at Vulcan Works this morning in Northampton 🎃As we approach Halloween, fundraising is pretty scary! However, we really hope today shed some light on the highs, the lows and what you can do to increase your chances of a successful raise 👏🏻 Another thank you from me to The Copper Kitchen Ltd for their superb catering today and also to all the event attendees. Traffic was a nightmare this morning in and around Northampton, but we made it! 😎Another fantastic event supported by Barclays Eagle Labs in Northampton #businessfunding #scaleup #northamptonshire

Doing business in #Wellingborough & East #Northants? Don’t let this opportunity slip away! Our Business Awards are open, but not for long. Entries are closing next Friday, November 1 ⏰ Make sure your business gets the recognition it deserves - enter now: https://lnkd.in/eF4jmU7D

We're having a brilliant day at the 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 as SMEs from across the region discover how they can create a fundraising strategy Together, FundingHero, British Business Bank and Barclays Eagle Labs have been guiding businesses through a series of workshops - demystifying the investment process and helping SMEs create a clear fundraising strategy for their scale-up plans Sam Hunter Lewis Stringer Owen Moran Jim Shirley Ruth Roan Kelly Griffiths Vulcan Works West Northants Economy Team

MoneyFEST 2024 is a day packed full of insights into the funding and investment landscape. Book your ticket to join us > https://lnkd.in/eZWzjG2N Now in its third year, your day will include a series of microtalks to inform and upskill, as well as panel sessions, keynotes and signposting to lenders and funding. Leaders from across the 'money space' will also showcase how they can support your organisation to meet its funding objectives. 📅 Thursday 14 November 📌 MK:U Innovation Hub ⏰ 9:30 AM - 15:00 PM We're proud to partner with British Business Bank and NatWest Business to bring this event to businesses across the South Midlands. To learn more and register your place, click here > https://lnkd.in/eZWzjG2N Lewis Stringer Debbie Lewis Sam Hunter Ruth Roan Carl Mayers Neil Smith Kelly Griffiths Vicky Hlomuka Invest Milton Keynes Step Forward Luton Business and Investment Be Central Bedfordshire - Economic Growth Partnership West Northants Economy Team

Listen 👂, Learn 🎓 and share 📢 at 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 & 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 Network & Learn is a brilliant opportunity to meet like-minded business professionals who are seeking support to meet their growth objectives. As Network & Learn heads to North Northamptonshire, we consider the secrets to being a great employer, and how you can get it right from day one. ⭐ Learn from leading HR Professionals, Gateway HR & Training ⭐ Take part in our workshop, and walk away with knowledge and solutions you can implement to become a great employer ⭐ Meet business support partners from across the South Midlands ⭐ Discover the variety of business support and workshops available from SM Growth Hub Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to tap into best-in-class business support. Book your ticket today https://lnkd.in/evdqfztU North Northamptonshire Council Bedford Borough Council Be Central Bedfordshire - Economic Growth Partnership Invest Milton Keynes West Northants Economy Team Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce