DIARY DATE! Don’t miss the North Essex Business Expo on 11/9/24 at Charter Hall in Colchester- 120 stands already booked, it’s going to be bumper! Networking Essex

Ever thought about going for the King’s Award for Enterprise? Applications for 2025 opened in May and the deadline to submit entries closes in September. More information and eligibility criteria can be found here: gov.uk/kings-awards-f…

This is big news for Colchester’s business community too. New laws have led to this draft approach for waste for the next 15 years so do take a look and have your say in the link below >>>

This looks great, and it’s on the doorstep Wivenhoe House get in quick though as Ann Scott 🤓 tells me that it’s booking up fast >>>

Many congratulations to Colchester’s @directmeats who have been awarded the King’s Award for International Trade. 🎉👏👏👏 directmeats.co.uk

Congratulations also to Colchester’s Climbing Trees who have been awarded the King’s Award for Sustainable Development 🎉👏👏👏👏

DIARY DATES for Colchester’s businesses >>>

Don’t forget! The North Essex Business Expo will be at Charter Hall, Leisure World on Sept 11, 10am-3pm. See you there!

DIARY DATE *important*! Phone lines are changing from analogue to digital. Find out what this means for your business at these FREE webinars on 20 Aug or 17 Sept. Sign up here >>> superfastessex.org/businesses/dig…

A new scheme will provide businesses across Essex with road safety training, in a bid to help them lower organisational road risk. roadsafetygb.org.uk/news/serp-laun… 🔗 SaferEssexRoads

The SERP are pleased to launch our Business Driving in Essex training. Our experienced fleet trainers work to create a bespoke training package, promoting better practice, and lower organisational risk. Protect your workforce on the roads today: saferessexroads.org/business-drivi…

As Halloween approaches, small business owners have a golden opportunity to enchant their customers with creative marketing strategies. Check out our latest blog for some Spooktacular ideas: ow.ly/BskL50TGxHE

Colchester City Council is carrying out an Unmet Demand Survey for Hackney carriages in 2024. We’d like as wide a response as possible. Deadline to respond is 17 November Public consultation: lnkd.in/esqFJ-8x Many thanks

Join Ambitious Women in Essex at a Co-Working Day Colbea on 12 November- completely FREE!

Businesses - got unused tech? Donate it to help children in Essex get the devices they need to learn and grow. We’ll work with your ITAD or help you find one. Good condition devices can be donated directly. 💻 essex.gov.uk/device-donatio… #DigitalInclusion #DeviceDonations #Essex

Windows 10 support ends 14 Oct! Essex businesses - donate laptops or computers you can’t use to help local children with schoolwork. We’ll help with ITAD or direct donation. Learn more: essex.gov.uk/device-donatio… 💻 #DigitalInclusion #DeviceDonation #Essex #EdTech