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Produced by Christchurch and East Dorset Economic Development  Team  - March 2017

Get connected! Introducing our new Superfast Broadband Connection Voucher Scheme

Already, 94% of non-residential premises in the area have access to at least superfast internet connectivity. To make sure all Christchurch and East Dorset businesses are up to speed, we are pleased to announce that we will be launching a new Superfast Broadband Connection Voucher Scheme at our March ‘Going Digital – For Growth’ events.

To find out more about the voucher scheme, join us on 21st March at Highcliffe Castle or 23rd March at QE School. Both events run from 7.45am to 9.30am.

RSVP via Eventbrite.
 
Grants for rural business from the RDPE Growth Programm

Rural Businesses are invited to come along to hear more about the grants and to speak to a member of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) grants team about project ideas. 
 
You could be eligible for a Growth Programme grant if your business is carrying out a project to create jobs or bring more money into the rural economy. The scheme is delivered by the RPA and the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)
 
There are 3 types of grant:

•           Business development
•           Food processing
•           Rural tourism infrastructure
 
The Dorset LEADER team will also be available to chat through ideas for smaller grant requests.
 
Book your place at:

16 March Cranborne Garden Centre 16:00 - 19:00

RSVP via Eventbrite
Love your local Jelly!

If you’re a home or small business, Jellys are a great opportunity to escape the normal work environment and work with others in a friendly and informal setting. We currently have Jellys held in Christchurch and Wimborne at the following venues and times:
 
Weds,10am – 2pm at The Village Green Café, Wimborne

Thurs,1pm – 3pm at Somerford ARC, Christchurch
 
For more information contact MPayne@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk
Inspiring students in Christchurch to consider a high-flying career in Aerospace Engineering 

BTEC engineering students from Twynham School and the Grange School got an exclusive opportunity recently to visit two multinational engineering companies based in Christchurch. 

Read more about the inspirational school trips in our blog.
Apprenticeship Spotlight

Leia Chan is one of our current apprentices. Working as our Customer Services Apprentice, you may have spotted her behind the front desk at our Christchurch offices!

Leia has said: "Since joining in April last year I have learnt so much.  It’s been a great experience and opened my eyes to my own potential and the opportunities available in local government.  I would recommend an apprenticeship to others- it’s been really positive for me’’


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