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Grant – East Midland Materials Sector have a project designed to support small to medium sized businesses in the East Midlands to reduce landfill and recover materials which are often discarded or not fully reclaimed. Free consultations and information will help businesses to reduce waste and improve recovery. There will also be an element of grant funding within the project. For more information contact Adele Wilkinson, email adele@emtex.org.uk or ring 01623 440612.

Grant – East Midlands: University of Nottingham Business Innovation Voucher.  Businesses can apply for vouchers of up to £5k in order to apply for University expertise to help develop products, processes or services. Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate that their business has a need that requires help and expertise of staff within the University. For more information www.2heads.nottingham.ac.uk/consultancyexpertise or email bruce.venning@nottingham.ac.uk.

Grant –The Carbon Trust Applied Research Scheme. The Carbon Trust has announced that it has doubled the size of grants available under its flagship Applied Research scheme from £250,000 to £500,000. Look at www.carbontrust.co.uk for more information.

Grant – We will shortly have available for your use, access to Grantfinder, which will enable you to search the same database we do here at South Kesteven District Council for grants, loans and business help. Watch this space!!!

London 2012 – There are many opportunities to win contracts to provide goods and services for London 2012. Businesses are encouraged to publish their details on the CompeteFor service, to find out about the opportunities that are available.  Some of the contracts being offered this week are the supply of timber scaffolding boards, packaging boxes and high visibility jackets.  To register visit www.london2012.com/business

Improve your Resource Efficiency – East Midlands businesses can now take advantage of the emda funded “Improve Your Resource Efficiency (IYRE) Programme.  The programme provides free expert advice to small and medium sized businesses, enabling them to access up to one day of one site support and identifies low cost/no cost actions and longer term options to improve profitability.  For more information ring Business Link on 0845 058 6644

Seeking Green Stream coaches – Connect Midlands is seeking new coaches and consultants who may be interested in coaching entrepreneurs and small businesses on the emda funded Connect Midlands’ Green Stream investment readiness programme in the East Midlands.  The aim is to create a high quality business plan and presentation for investors, thus enabling a company, seeking amounts up to £5million to become investment ready.  In the first instance please e-mail CV and contact details to Giovanni Finocchio, Business Development Manager, goivanni@connectmidlands.org

Training - HM Revenue & Customs. Have a look at www.askecodev.co.uk/businesssupport for information re training courses run by HM Revenue & Customs.

Training – Planning a Successful Website – Thursday 16th July The key to a successful website is to plan ahead, armed with the knowledge of best practice in web design and the pitfall to avoid. Welland Enterprise Offices, Stoke Rochford. To book your free place ring 0845 050 1050.

Training – Deciding to Start and Business Planning.  Saturday 25th July  9.30am-4.00pm Welland Offices, The Crewyards, Stoke Rochford, Grantham. For more information or to book your free place ring 0845 050 1050 or email biz@wellent.co.uk

Training - Deciding to Start and Business Planning. Wednesday 5th August 9.30am-4.00pm The Lady Anne’s Hotel, St Martins, Stamford PE9 2LJ. For more information or to book your free place ring 0845 050 1050 or email biz@wellent.co.uk

Training Sales and Marketing Wednesday 12th August 9.30am-4.00pm The Lady Anne’s Hotel, St Martins, Stamford PE9 2LJ. For more information or to book your free place ring 0845 050 1050 or email biz@wellent.co.uk

EMDA – has announced it is seeking a further 90 businesses to join HighGrowth East Midlands, its flagship business support scheme in 2009. The programme is designed to help businesses increase profits, enhance their competitive edge and create conditions for long-term success. Apply on line at www.hgeastmidlands.com or call the helpline on 0845 365 4769.