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Friday get-together

Wednesday, 01 February 2012

Our next Rushcliffe Business Partnership meeting is on Friday 3 February – these informal networking meetings are free and a great chance to meet fellow business people who work or live in Rushcliffe. The meeting takes place at Escabeche, 25 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, from 8am to 9am. We hope to see you there.

County round-up of business news

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Nottinghamshire County Council publishes a regular e-newsletter called Economic Insight. The newsletter provides information on the economy, labour market and also includes business news and information relating to housing and property.

Rushcliffe PR pedals a story for charity

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Jonathan Cross, director of West Bridgford based public relations (PR) consultancy, People, Words and Pictures Ltd, is in a spin class of his own - pedalling up the pounds for the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. This April he is cycling 250 miles from Nottinghamshire to Devon to raise funds for the environmental and conservation work of the Wildlife Trust. The charity carries out excellent work in Nottinghamshire and beyond, managing nature reserves, increasing biodiversity and connecting residents with their local countryside.

Jonathan says: "Having ridden the Great Notts Bike Ride last year, I wanted to put together a longer ride and it seemed an opportune time to raise funds for the Wildlife Trust. They are currently running their Cow Appeal to buy a herd of rare breed cattle to graze and help preserve wildflower meadow habitats in Nottinghamshire. Any offers of sponsorship will be gratefully received."

"The Bridgford to Bovey ride also marks my personal contribution to the sporting legacy of 2012 Olympic year. I reguarly contribute to the official Olympic Storytellers website and will be posting updates on training progress and the ride itself on that site."

Further information and donations for the sponsored ride at https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/b2b

Workshops for business start-ups

Friday, 20 January 2012

A series of workshops are being staged by NBV for people in the early stages of setting up businesses. The workshops are running in Nottingham throughout February. To find out more or to book your place call 0115 970 5550 or visit www.nbv.co.uk for more details

Nottinghamshire Business Engagement Group – February Meeting

Friday, 20 January 2012

Our Partnership is represented on the Nottinghamshire Business Engagement Group (NBEG) which next meets in February. If you wish to put a question to the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) or raise a query about how the local councils are engaging with business, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , who is chair of Rushcliffe Business Partnership and vice chair of the NBEG. Visit the D2N2 website and have a look at what the LEP is doing on your behalf.

Tell us your views on the Business Showcase

Thursday, 19 January 2012

We are shortly going to begin planning for the 2012 Rushcliffe Business Partnership Business Showcase - and would like to hear your views on what you thought of our 2011 event. The 2011 Showcase was held at the City Ground in November to a capacity audience who heard from keynote speakers, engaged with the many businesses who staged dislays and were able to take advantage of some free interactive exhibits such as corporate videos. If you would like to provide any feedback, good or bad, on 2011 and how we can continue to improve this year, please let us know by completing the feedback form on the Contact Us page. Thank you.

Business support from the Council

Thursday, 05 January 2012

Have you checked out the range of business advice, information and services available on the Rushcliffe Borough Council website? There's a wealth of information on the site covering everything from business rates, business services, licensing and selling to the council.

First networking of 2012

Tuesday, 03 January 2012

Our next Rushcliffe Business Partnership meeting is on Friday 6 January – these informal networking meetings are free and a great chance to meet fellow business people who work or live in Rushcliffe. The meeting takes place at Escabeche, 25 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, from 8am to 9am. We hope to see you there.

Christmas inspiration

Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Are you stuck for an idea for a Christmas present? Do you also want to support local shops and businesses in Rushcliffe? Then why not have a look for inspiration through our members directory - there may well be some great gifts and services available right here on your doorstep in Rushcliffe?

Have your say - the Chamber Quarterly Economic Survey

Tuesday, 06 December 2011

Businesses in Rushcliffe are being asked to contribute their views to a survey being carried out by the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce. The online survey is looking to hear from local businesses as to their opinions on Government policies and priorities for the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership. Survey organisers say the borough is currently under-represented in responses compared to other areas in the two counties.

Green event in Rushcliffe

Tuesday, 06 December 2011

A free conference has been arranged for community groups to find out more about sustainable development. The local event takes place on Saturday 10 December from 1pm to 4pm at Grange Hall in Radcliffe on Trent.

Networking news

Tuesday, 29 November 2011

It's back to business as usual for Rushcliffe Business Partnership following our major Business Showcase event in November. Our regular Friday morning networking meeting takes places at Escabeche, West Bridgford, from 8am to 9am on December 2. It's free to come along and join in the conversation - hope to see you there.

Is your face on Facebook

Thursday, 17 November 2011

Photographs from our hugely successful Rushcliffe Business Showcase event, held recently at the City Ground, are now on Facebook. They are placed on the Facebook page of Partnership member and professional photographer Paul Carroll. Why not give the page an official 'Like' and spread the word?

Showcase success

Tuesday, 08 November 2011

A very big thank you to everyone who attended, helped organise or contibuted in any way to today's Rushcliffe Business Showcase. We were delighted with the turnout of 250 delegates and have received some great initial feedback. If you enjoyed the event or know how it could be improved for next year, please let us know. To feedback, you can still use the feedback form in the delegate pack or contact us. A press release, summarising the day, is available here.

Programme unveiled for the Showcase

Tuesday, 01 November 2011

The programme for the 2011 Rushcliffe Business Showcase has been published today, bringing together a range of top quality speakers, informative discussions and informal networking opportunities. The event takes place at Nottingham Forest's City Ground on Tuesday 8 November. To book your free place, please visit our Eventbrite page.

Join us for Friday networking

Tuesday, 01 November 2011

Have you heard about the forthcoming Rushcliffe Business Showcase event and want to find out more? Then why not come along to this Friday's (November 4) informal networking meeting of Rushcliffe Business Partnership? It takes place from 8am to 9am at Escabeche (downstairs) in the centre of West Bridgford. It's free to visit - just pay for your tea/coffee at the bar. Everyone welcome.

RBS backs our Business Showcase

Monday, 24 October 2011

We are delighted to announce that the Royal Bank of Scotland (Corporate Banking division based in Nottingham) have agreed to become event sponsors of the Ruschliffe Business Showcase. The Showcase is our premier business event, being held at Nottingham Forest's City Ground on Tuesday 8 November. RBS will be providing sponsorship of the delegate packs on the day and representatives will be on hand to answer all your business banking queries. The Rushcliffe Business Partnership would like to take this opportunity to thank RBS for supporting the event.

Have you booked your place yet?

Thursday, 20 October 2011

There's just under two weeks to go to the business event of the year in Rushcliffe - the Rushcliffe Business Showcase. It's being held at the City Ground on Tuesday 8 November and features a wealth of business networking opportunities, top class presentations, the chance to get a free corporate video and meet procurement experts from the public sector. It's also completely free. To register to attend - click here.

Selling to the public sector

Wednesday, 12 October 2011

Are you interested in trading with the public sector? Our Rushcliffe Business Showcase event on November 8 is staging a special 'meet the buyer' exhibition where you can discuss procurement with a number of local authorities. The free event is being held at Nottingham Forest's City Ground and also includes a series of presentations from local business experts on the subject of '21st Century Communications'. To register to attend, click on our EventBrite booking page or visit our Events section.

Where in the world is your next customer?

Friday, 07 October 2011

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the Government department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy and assists overseas companies to bring their high-quality investment to the UK.

A spokesman said: "UKTI staff are experts in helping your business grow internationally. We provide expert trade advice and practical support to UK-based companies wishing to grow their business overseas. With 2,400 staff and a presence in 96 countries, UKTI can assist you on every step of the exporting journey. Whatever stage of development your business is at, we can give you the support that you need to expand and prosper."

Read more: Where in the world is your next customer?

Video thrilled the Rushcliffe star

Friday, 07 October 2011

Put yourself in the frame at this year's Rushcliffe Business Showcase with a complimentary 90-second video from Creative io. There's many great reasons to attend this free event on Tuesday 8 November at the City Ground and now we can offer a free video shoot too.

Creative io will be offering as many chances as can be fitted into the time available for attendees to get themselves a professional green screen video shoot and edited 90 second video to use on a website or email campaign. There's more on the Rushcliffe Business Showcase booking site - where you can also secure yourself the chance to take advantage of this opportunity by booking a free delegate place or exhibition stand.

Put your business in the Showcase

Wednesday, 05 October 2011

Last few display stands left to be booked for our Rushcliffe Business Showcase on Tuesday 8 November. Don't miss out on this great promotional opportunity - book today.

Countdown for cheap rate on event displays

Thursday, 29 September 2011

Early bird prices for promotional displays at the Rushcliffe Business Showcase event on Tuesday 8 November end tomorrow (Sep 30) so make sure you book your stand without delay. This conference has a range of speakers, networking opportunities and a meet the buyer session and is a great opportunity to meet new suppliers and customers. It costs just £80 to book an exhibition stand and get your business in front of the largest business audience in Rushcliffe. Visit our Eventbrite page to book.

Health event in Rushcliffe

Thursday, 29 September 2011

People in Rushcliffe are being invited to a Mental Wellbeing Event being held at Rushcliffe Arena in Rugby Road, West Bridgford on Sunday 16 October. The event runs from 11am to 2pm and has information stalls, representatives on hand from local organisations to offer advice and support, a free fitness test, and hand massages. It has been organised by the Rushcliffe Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership. For more details, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it on 0115 969 9060.

Promote your business

Wednesday, 21 September 2011

Want to raise your business profile and target new customers in the Rushcliffe area? Then why not book a promotional display stand at this year's Rushcliffe Business Partnership 'Business Showcase' event taking place at the City Ground on November 8? Up to 200 delegates are expected at the event, which includes a number of speakers and networking opportunities. Click on the events booking page to register.

Pet service expands

Wednesday, 21 September 2011

Business people in Rushcliffe who are also dog owners may appreciate a new dog walking service running locally - especially with the reducing daylight hours as we enter autumn. Cassy & Co., Nottingham-based pet care professionals, are now in a position to offer their dog walking services in the West Bridgford area. Please see their website for further details.

Latest details for the Business Showcase

Wednesday, 14 September 2011

A press release has been issued today featuring the latest news on our Business Showcase event on November 8 at the City Ground. It contains full details of the event and speakers including the latest speaker to be confirmed - David Anderson of Basic Business Systems. For media enquiries, please contact Nottingham PR consultancy People, Words and Pictures.

Totally good business sense!

Wednesday, 07 September 2011

Did you know that if every adult in West Bridgford spent just £5 per week in our local shops and businesses (instead of the big supermarkets or big businesses outside our area) it would mean an extra £9.3 million a year going into our local economy?

Totally Locally is a new social enterprise initiative in West Bridgford which seeks to encourage shoppers and purchasers to buy locally and support the local economy, making the town a better place to live, work and visit. It encourages people to support local growers, producers and services - whether they are furniture makers, accountants, farmers, butchers, florists or bakers.

You can find out more by visiting the Totally Locally website or by attending the launch in West Bridgford on Saturday 1 October at the Melton Road shops from 9am to 3pm.

Speakers confirmed

Wednesday, 07 September 2011

We are now able to confirm our three keynote speakers for the Rushcliffe Business Partnership 'Business Showcase' event on Tuesday 8 November. The event, which has the theme of '21st Century Communication', is being staged at Nottingham Forest's City Ground and delegate places are free. The confirmed speakers are Susan Hallam of Hallam Communications, speaking on 'Common Sense: business use of Twitter, Facebook, the web and more', Simon Grey of Cherry Professional, speaking on 'Recruiting or selling yourself? Top tips for 21st Century recruitment', and Susan Cain of St James's Place Wealth Management, speaking on 'Going global: speedy economic information and its effect on business.'

RBP launches onto Facebook

Thursday, 25 August 2011

You can now link in with the Rushcliffe Business Partnership across the social media channels of Twitter and Facebook. Our new Facebook site has a range of news and pictures about the Partnership's activities and links through to Eventbrite where you can book your place at our forthcoming Business Showcase event in November. If you like our new Facebook site - do let us know.

Make it a fab Friday

Monday, 22 August 2011

Our next Rushcliffe Business Partnership meeting is on Friday 2 September – these informal networking meetings are free and a great chance to meet fellow business people who work or live in Rushcliffe. The meeting takes place at Escabeche, 25 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, from 8am to 9am. We hope to see you there.

Where in the world is your next customer?

Sunday, 14 August 2011

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the Government department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy and assists overseas companies to bring their high-quality investment to the UK.

UKTI in the East Midlands is looking to hear from businesses in the region interested in growing their business internationally. With 2,400 staff and a presence in 96 countries, UKTI can assist you on every step of the exporting journey.

Read more: Where in the world is your next customer?

Remember to link in with us

Sunday, 14 August 2011

Did you know that you can keep in touch with our Partnership and liaise with members via our Linked In group page. Simply click on the Linked In logo on our website beneath the main menu bar and follow the instructions. Current conversations include topics on an investment club and our regular networking meetings.

Book now for the Showcase

Wednesday, 03 August 2011

Online booking has today opened for our Business Showcase event at the City Ground on November 8. Visit our Eventbrite page to register your attendance or book a sponsorship deal. It's a great chance to hear from some of the best industry speakers on 21st Century Communications and network with many other local business people.

August meeting

Tuesday, 02 August 2011

Our monthly networking event in August takes place this Friday (August 5) from 8am to 9am at Escabeche, 25 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford. We look forward to seeing old friends and new there - and remember there's no cost to attending, you just need to pay for your own refreshments.

Trevor signs up for the Showcase

Monday, 01 August 2011

We are delighted to announce that Trevor Fletcher, Managing Director and Chairman of The Hardstaff Group, has agreed to be one of our main speakers at the Rushcliffe Business Partnership Business Showcase on November 8.

The event, to be held at Nottingham Forest's City Ground, is set to attract up to 200 local business representatives, ideal for networking and the perfect way to learn more about developing a successful business.

Read more: Trevor signs up for the Showcase

Hitting a century

Sunday, 31 July 2011

As England are currently seeking to put runs on the board at Trent Bridge, Rushcliffe Business Partnership is itself looking to hit its own century landmark - we now have 78 followers on our Twitter site and would encourage you to 'follow' us on Twitter for all the latest news and conversations regarding our Partnership.

Book now for Showcase 2011

Friday, 22 July 2011

Bookings are being taken now for display stands at our Rushcliffe Business Partnership Business Showcase event on November 8. The event, to be held at Nottingham Forest's City Ground and titled '21st Century Communication' is the perfect way to get your message over to up to 200 local business representatives. To find out more and book your display area, please contact Partnership Chair This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

New networking group

Friday, 15 July 2011

A new networking group has been formed to promote and support businesses based in Ruddington. For more details on the Ruddington Business Partnership, please see our Networking Events page.

A warm welcome at Escabeche

Friday, 15 July 2011

We have recently moved our monthly networking meetings to the Escabeche restaurant in West Bridgford. Meeting at Escabeche not only supports a local Rushcliffe business, but gives us the space we need to accommodate our growing number of meeting visitors.

Following feedback from July's first meeting at Escabeche, we will remain downstairs in the venue for our next get-together on Friday 5 August and all drinks will be served directly from the downstairs bar. These meetings are free to attend (just pay for your refreshments) and are a great way to end your working week with a bit of informal chat among old and new contacts.