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Launch of new grant for your small business! 
Ebiz Newsletter from the Economic Development team
November 2016

Spread the word! We still do not reach all our district businesses - if you know someone who would like to hear about the what's going on, please forward this newsletter on.

New Enabling Grant available from 1 December! 

A new grant is being launched by Chichester District Council for small local businesses. £83,000 is available  to support local district businesses with:

  • small capital projects (match-funding of up to £2500)
  • new or improved websites (match-funding of up to £2500)
  • training for apprentices (match-funding of up to £1500)

The grant will target support for SME's who have up to 25 (FTE) employees. Eligibility Criteria, Guidance Notes and the Application Form will be available from 1 December. Further details are available in our press release. To register your interest ahead of time, please email us.

Changes to Business Rates

The Valuation Office Agency has reviewed business rates - you can check yours here. If your rateable value is below £12,000, you may be eligible for small business rate relief of 100%. You can get an estimate of your 2017-18 bill online here.

Want to be better connected?

Businesses in West Sussex are invited to apply to a new Broadband Connection Voucher Scheme to help support the installation of superfast broadband in areas not included in the BDUK rollout.  Vouchers provide capital funding of £3,000 or up to 40% of the overall project cost, whichever is lower.  Open to small and medium enterprises, applications can be submitted up to 1 February 2017 or until all the funding is allocated. Read more...

 
 




 
 

 

 

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Premises for rent

Chichester District Council has premises for rent in Chichester, Midhurst and Petworth. Many of these are suitable for small growing businesses. For details of current availability please click here.

We are also running a Small Business Rent Support Scheme for those looking to occupy a unit in St James’ Industrial Estate.  Ask more…

 
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