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Derbyshire Business Awards now open for entries


The East Midlands Chamber Awards are showpiece events recognising and rewarding the best of businesses from across the region.


The Derbyshire Awards celebrate the achievements of the county's businesses with selected winners being given the chance to go on to represent the area in the regional and national finals.

There are 13 categories up for grabs under the following key themes:
  • Development and growth - including awards for improvement through technology and a new award for business venue of the year
  • Celebrating People - including apprentice of the year and an award for education and business partnership
  • Excellence in Performance - which for the first time this year includes a category for e-commerce business of the year
as well as an overall 'Business of the Year' winner.

The Awards are open to all members and are free to enter. The deadline is 5pm on Friday 17 May.

Apply now and read testimonials from previous finalists about the impact on their businesses.
 

Digital Growth programme - workshops and seminars


Techonolgy is moving so quickly it's easy to miss exciting new opportunities to improve business productivity and performance.

A series of workshops and seminars this Spring will help you stay ahead of the game.

The programme, delivered in partnership with East Midlands Chamber and local councils, provides free support to SMEs on topics including:
  • Planning an effective website
  • effective search engine optimisation
  • blogging for business
  • growing your ecommerce business
Register and find out more about what's on offer. 

Save the Date: Thursday 16 May, D2N2 Digital Conference and Expo 19, The Belfry, Nottingham
International Markets & Brexit Information 
 

Tradeshow Access programme (TAP)
Grant funding to attend overseas trade shows including costs of exhibition space and stand costs. To be eligible, you must be attending one of the recognised events. A 2019/20 list of supported events is provided.

Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme
£3,000 is available to small or medium sized business to upgrade your business broadband

Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of 16 to 24 year olds
A national grant scheme paying up to £1,500 to businesses with under 50 employees if they take on an apprentice aged 24 or under.

Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme
Provides businesses with 100% first year tax relief on qualifying capital.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund
Support for small businesses to accelerate economic growth and promote job creation.

Rail Supply Growth Fund
Support to maximise the commercial opportunities from rail modernisation including HS2.

Creative England Funding
Loan, grant and equity funding for enterprise start-ups, digital and games industry as well as emerging talent such as screenwriters

Check the website for more information about available funding.
The Council regularly offers contract and tender opportunities.

Check here regularly to see what's available.
D2 starter programme - New Year, New Business?
Explore the potential of your idea and get 1-2-1 advice. The final two sessions take place this month at The Whitworth Centre, Matlock
Monday 8 April, 10.30am - 2.30pm
Monday 15 April, ICT Session, 9.30am - 4.30pm

Rules of Origin and International Trade Preferences
Find out what Rules of Origin means, what documentation is required and the responsibilities on importers and exporters
Thursday 11 April, 8.00am - 11.00am, Chesterfield

High Peak Business Club - UKfast
You understand Cloud computing...or do you? Join Manchester-based tech business UKfast to find out!
Thursday 18 April, 7.30am - 9.30am, Chapel-en-le-Frith Golf Club

Glossop Business Network
Friday 27 April 12.00pm-2.00pm Dinting Cricket Club,Glossop, SK13 6NS 


Keep up-to-date with what's happening via our business event calendar
Investment Opportunities in Africa
IOA 2019 is the first ever Sole Exhibition designed showcase investment, import and export opportunities that Africa has to offer. Saturday 8th June 10am - 6.30pm Jury’s Inn Milton Keynes, MK9 2HP
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