From the Economic Development Team
January 2020
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In this issue - Enabling Grant funding is back!!...... Free Cyber Protection Presentation..... Government Capital Grant Funding Workshops £35m funding available... Top 10 Security tips...... Chichester Chamber of Commerce Events
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The Enabling Grant Scheme - Is Back!!
This scheme is designed to support local independent businesses and to maximise the potential for growth.
Applications are now open and must be submitted by 31 March 2020. Applications are treated on a first come first served basis, from the date of validation. Please be aware that the scheme may close early if there is a higher than expected demand and money is allocated before the 31 March 2020. We recommend you submit an application as soon as possible!
What can I apply for?
- Small capital projects (matched funded of up to £2,500)
- New or improved websites (matched funding of up to £2,500)
- In addition, you can apply for Apprenticeship Training for up to two apprentices (matched funded of up to £1,000, per apprentice)
How to apply
You must read the application form and guidance notes carefully before submitting an application as there have been some changes to the grant criteria.
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Free Cyber Protection Presentation – Spaces still available
We are holding a FREE Cyber Protection Presentation on Tuesday 28 January at the Chichester Enterprise Centre at 6:00 pm – the two hour presentation will be led by Andy Rawlinson, Police Cyber Prevent Officer & Cyber Security Advisor.
If you’re a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) then there’s around a 1 in 2 chance that you’ll experience a cyber security breach. Falling victim to cyber-crime can be devastating for your business, and when you consider that SMEs make up 99.9% of Britain’s 5.5 million private sector businesses, it represents a real threat to the whole of the UK economy. For further information and to book your place go to Eventbrite.
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Capital Grant Funding Workshops
Thursday 9 January & Friday 10 January 2020
10.00am – 12.30pm
Thakeham Village Hall, 1 Abingworth Crescent,
Thakeham, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 3GW
Rural businesses across the country are set to benefit from a guaranteed £35 million in government funding to create new jobs, boost tourism, and unlock growth in rural areas. This figure could be increased to £50 million if there are enough high-quality applications.
Find out about the capital grant funding opportunities available to your business, rural community organisation, charity or public body - to book with Eventbrite for 9 January or 10 January.
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Top 10 security tips for small businesses
storing personal data
Almost all small businesses handle personal information and customers share data online every time they visit your website, search for or buy something or send you an email. It is therefore important to ensure you are handling this data safely and securely. Faye Spencer, Head of Customer Contact at the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) shares her Top Ten Tips for storing personal data on the blog today. She also has advice for what to do when there is a personal data breach.
In celebration of Small Business Saturday 2019, the ICO launched a new SME website hub, developed to make it easy for sole traders, small businesses and SMEs to find the essential guidance they need to understand their GDPR obligations.
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Chichester Chamber of Commerce Events
All bookings and more information can be found at Chichester Chamber of Commerce
Talk - The Changing Digital Landscape
5 February 2020 - 13.00
The Dresden Room, 4 Canon Lane, Chichester PO19 1PX
Free of charge to members and guests.
A collaboration with media company Global, on a series of talks to keep us updated with the ever changing digital landscape.
Kevin Price, Head of Regional Digital Products, will look at the key digital marketing trends for 2020, what these mean for your business and how you can harness them to ensure your business is ahead of the curve
Chamber of Commerce Monthly Members’ Meeting
10 February 2020 - 18.00 - 20.00
The Novium Museum, Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH
No charge to members
Non-members - You are invited to join us a guest at two of our evening meetings
After networking with refreshments kindly provided by the museum we will have the privilege of a private viewing of their latest exhibition, 'Mystery Warrior: The North Bersted Man' and a talk about this extraordinary find as well as the normal Chamber monthly business.
The February Chichester Business Breakfast with Chichester College
12 February 2020 - 07.30 - 09.00
Chichester College, Westgate Fields, Chichester PO19 1SB
£13.50 Members £15.00 Non Members
This monthly breakfast provides a friendly, relaxed and informative environment for local businesses to network and improve your business profile locally, with guest speaker.
Sales Seminar
26 February 2020 - 14.00 - 16.00
The Novium Museum, Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH
Free of charge to members and guests
A seminar to review your sales strategy, sales process and account management procedures for both start-ups and established SME’s
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