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Business News and Support
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Join Make It York's next Connect Over Coffee event on 16 June over Zoom. Phill Monk from the City of York Council's Commercial Procurement team will share how the council sources contractors and suppliers, including tendering processes. You will also have an opportunity to give your comments and views on how you think it can be improved. Register now
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City of York Council is urging employers to help control the spread of the virus and help ensure the safety of your workforce by supporting the roll-out of the COVID vaccination programme. A vaccinated workforce will significantly reduce levels of sickness and improve productivity and is, therefore, good for business.
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High Growth business support is available for ambitious SMEs in the York region through the Strategic Growth Programme. Apply for bespoke mentoring, fully funded coaching days, and access to an industry leading business analysis tool. The programme is delivered by Oxford Innovation in Partnership with Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership. Find out more
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There has never been more important time to work on your growth strategy to support your future business plans. The Investment Readiness Bootcamp, delivered by Winning Pitch provides ambitious SMEs with a wealth of support and insights from industry experts, helping you to develop your business and prepare for future investment. Register now
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To show the importance of supporting York high streets, members of Indie York are joining with over 100 Independent High Streets across the UK, to put on very special £5 offers across two weeks in June (12 - 26 June), in the TOTALLY LOCALLY FIVER FEST.
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Career Ready - a national charity that builds networks with employers, educators, and volunteers across the UK to give young people the career support, experiences, and insights, is looking for businesses in York that can provide a York 6th former with a work experience opportunity this July or August. Find out more and express your interest
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Virgin Media O2 have launched a £500,000 fund to provide a boost to local charities across the UK as the nation emerges from the pandemic. The ‘Together Fund’ is a nationwide initiative designed to specifically support local charities that champion and celebrate community spirit, belonging and togetherness across the UK.
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Businesses in York are invited to join the 'Mindfulness and Resilience for Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders' training session on 16 June. Organised by University of York, this session will have Dr Glenda Rivoallan sharing simple steps that you can take to ensure that you invest in yourself, and that in showing up you bring the best version of yourself. Register now
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Looking to create a new website for your business? Join the AD:VENTURE 'Website Strategy and Planning' session on 17 June. This training session will leave you with a written website strategy for your business and a comprehensive website brief for you to use when creating your new website.
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Join a webinar delivered by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) on 15 June, exploring the future of small businesses post-lockdown. This webinar will explore how small businesses can embrace the lessons learnt over the past 12 months while modernising the world of work to suit both their business and their employee’s needs. Register now
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To mark midsummer, York Museums Trust is offering a unique opportunity to watch the sun set over the ruins of St Mary’s Abbey in the Garden on 18 and 19 June. Tickets include a gourmet picnic hamper of homemade Yorkshire fayre, provided by Sketch from York Art Gallery’s cafe, and a welcome drink, with live music providing relaxed entertainment. Book now
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York Festival of Ideas has started this week 8-20 June, celebrating a decade of educating, entertaining and inspiring. Offering over 200 events under the banner of Infinite Horizons, this year's programme covers topics as diverse as climate change, artificial intelligence, archaeology, health and space.
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Rowntree Park is set to get a makeover in advance of its centenary celebrations this summer thanks to volunteers from some of the city’s top companies. Employee-volunteering charity York Cares is holding its Big Community Challenge at Rowntree Park which, after a hard year of floods and lockdowns hindering its usual maintenance, is in need of a spruce up.
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