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Find out more about Clean Tech

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Created on Friday, 17 May 2013 17:09

The Nottingham Clean Tech Centre is holding a networking event on Tuesday 4 June for people to find out more about this growing and successful sector. See the event flyer for full details.

New business newsletter

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Created on Friday, 17 May 2013 17:03

Rushcliffe Borough Council has produced a new newsletter full of the latest stories about local businesses and local issues that may affect business. The launch edition includes stories about the Rushcliffe Business Partnership's recent meeting at The Point and business promotion at the Nottinghamshire County Show.

May 2013 edition

Businesses warned of scam letter

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Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 16:53

Local businesses are being warned not to fall for a European scam that could cost them more than £3000.

This scam centres on an official-looking letter from a German company relating to the 'Publication of companies and VAT Registration Numbers in the UK Corporate Portal 2013'.

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Stilton-maker marks anniversary

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Created on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 13:41

Congratulations to Colston Bassett Dairy which is celebrating its 100th year in business this year. The dairy was set up as a farmers' co-operative and remains so to this day. HRH The Princess Royal visited the factory this month as part of the celebrations.

County Show success

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Created on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 13:29

Hundreds of people stopped by to visit Rushcliffe businesses at the Notts County Show at Newark Showground on 11 and 12 May. The Show attracted 56,000 visitors and 625 trade stands. Rushcliffe Business Partnership helped bring together 11 local businesses in a marquee including Vantage Design & Marketing, Utility Warehouse, Jamieson Christie Wealth Management, Meryn Leather, Learning Through Music, Black Star Coffee, Make Sense Financial Solutions, Raspberry Blonde Shoe Party, Wiseman Designs, Hartland Pies and Williams Architects.

Ashes advertising opportunity

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Created on Thursday, 02 May 2013 09:00

Howzat! Council marketing chiefs are hoping local businesses will be bowled over by online advertising opportunities this summer which link in with the Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.

Nottinghamshire County Council is putting together some dedicated web pages to advertise business and economic opportunities for the county that will also be promoted on the new digital scoreboard at the Trent Bridge cricket ground. The messages will be seen by audiences at county matches plus the 17,000 daily spectators at the international cricket match against Australia in July.

Five people wanted by PCC and Chief Constable!

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Created on Thursday, 02 May 2013 09:00

The Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable are seeking five independent people to sit on a Joint Audit and Scrutiny Panel overseeing governance processes across Nottinghamshire Police Service.

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Mobile marketing on superfast broadband

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Created on Sunday, 28 April 2013 19:27

A new workshop detailing the benefits of broadband has been arranged in Rushcliffe as part of a series of events across Nottinghamshire. The Rushcliffe workshop takes place at Greasham Sports Pavilion, West Bridgford, on Thursday 9 May, 8am to 10am. The title of the event is Mobile Marketing in Three Easy Steps. For more information visit Eventbrite.

April 2013 Superfast Broadband newsletter

Rushcliffe - a haven for peace and business

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Created on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 19:28

The 'UK Peace Index' announced today revealed the areas of Britain with the highest and lowest levels of violent crime. This inaugural study of 343 areas found there has been a 'substantial and sustained' fall in violent crime over the last decade.

Broadland in Norfolk was announced as the most peaceful council area in Britain - with just eight incidents of armed violence in 2012. Lewisham, south London, meanwhile, was declared the least peaceful area in the UK.

Rushcliffe was ranked 16th and was among the most peaceful place in the East Midlands along with North Kesteven, Rutland and West Lindsey.

Growth Plan announced

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Created on Friday, 19 April 2013 17:08

Nottinghamshire County Council has produced the Nottinghamshire Growth Plan, a strategy to deliver sustained improvements to the county's economy and a new sense of confidence in the business community. The Council has recently written to stakeholders who contributed to the consultation to thank them for their feedback on how best to drive forward economic growth.

Sponsorship opportunities

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Created on Thursday, 18 April 2013 13:07

Throughout the year Rushcliffe Business Partnership stages high-profile events which attract representatives from more than 100 local businesses. These events have a number of sponsorship opportunities including displaying point-of-sale material, promotional posters, information in delegate bags, exhibition displays, guest speakers and online advertising. If you are interested in promoting your business at one of our future events, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Community Engagement Manager, on 0115 914 8270 or 07792 013252.

Reduce energy and save on bills

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Created on Thursday, 18 April 2013 11:39

Free places are available to businesses who either own, or control, the buildings they are based in, to attend an event on Tuesday 23 April where they can find out how to save on energy costs. Delegates at the Nottingham CleanTech Centre event, based at the University of Nottingham, will learn about the benefits of improved insulation, air tightness and ventilation of buildings. For full details, see the event flyer.

May meeting - back to Escabeche

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Created on Tuesday, 16 April 2013 13:01

The May meeting of Rushcliffe Business Partnership returns to the normal venue of Escabeche in West Bridgford. The meeting sees informal networking take place from 8am to 9am on Friday 3 May - it's free to attend so come along and meet our members and some great new contacts. In April, we held the monthly meeting at The Point on Loughborough Road to mark Rushcliffe Borough Council's acquisition of the building.

Honours seminar

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Created on Friday, 05 April 2013 11:51

The Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Sir John Peace, is to host seminars for business, local government and voluntary sector leaders to find out more about the honours system.

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Strong turnout at The Point launch

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Created on Friday, 05 April 2013 09:41

More than 100 people attended the Rushcliffe Business Partnership and Rushcliffe Borough Council launch of The Point business premises in West Bridgford today. The event marked the purchase of the commercial offices by the council and coincided with the Partnership's regular monthly meeting. After a business breakfast and informal networking, Cllr Neil Clarke, Leader of the Council, welcomed attendees and gave a short speech outlining the investment decision behind the council's acquisition of The Point. Two leaders from resident businesses inside The Point then explained to the audience the benefits of a tenancy within The Point. Our RBP networking meeting returns to its usual venue, Escabeche in West Bridgford, next month (May).


























Pictures courtesy of Paul Carroll Photography.

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Next networking meeting - change of venue

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Created on Saturday, 23 March 2013 08:01

Our April Rushcliffe Business Partnership meeting is on Friday 05 April – 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 The Point, on the corner of the Loughborough Road and Wilford Road, West Bridgford, from 8am to 9am. We hope to see you there.

For more information, see the RBP press release.

Please note the change of usual venue for this meeting only - this is to mark the launch of The Point as a business centre under Rushcliffe Borough Council ownership.

Top of the table for exercise

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Created on Wednesday, 13 March 2013 21:04

The Big Wheel Business Club is promoting the Workplace Challenge - aimed at encouraging individuals and teams of colleagues within local businesses to get active and healthy. Participants commit to increasing their walking and cycling and are supported by free services, activities and route planning advice. For more information, visit the Workplace Challenge website.

Making significant transport savings

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Created on Wednesday, 13 March 2013 20:58

The ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme can make a big impact on your business – it’s free to join and as a member you’ll receive over £1,000 of free expert advice to help get your fleet running as efficiently as possible.

The scheme is open to fleet operators of all sizes across Nottingham and means that your organisation will be supported with tailor made guidance to improve the efficiency of your fleet. A typical HGV operator, for example, could expect to reduce their fuel consumption by at least 5% in the first year.

More information on this scheme is available from The Big Wheel Business Club.

Put your business in the spotlight

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Created on Wednesday, 13 March 2013 20:48

Do you think your business is the business? Then it's time to enter the Nottingham Post Awards 2013 with a range of categories and major sponsors. More details on the awards flyer and the awards website.

Giving youth a chance

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Created on Monday, 11 March 2013 17:44

Wage incentives could be yours when you take on an unemployed 18-to-24-year-old and are available through Jobcentre Plus across England, Scotland and Wales. They are also available if you take on a young person from the Work Programme, delivered by the private, public and voluntary sector to help individuals at risk of becoming long-term unemployed find work. In addition, wage incentives are available for taking on a young disabled person from the Work Choice programme. Further details for employers and an employers' fact sheet.

Where's a warehouse?

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Created on Saturday, 09 March 2013 08:24

The Friary charity in West Bridgford is appealing to local businesses for use of a warehouse in Rushcliffe to house their new Rushcliffe Furniture Scheme. The organisation is looking for a unit of approximately 2,000 square feet to ensure suitable stock levels.

Sam Crawford from The Friary said: "The scheme will serve vulnerable people in the Rushcliffe area and mitigate for some of the cuts to support services."

The Friary exists to help local people who are homeless, living in temporary accommodation and/or long term unemployed. To contact The Friary please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the website http://friarydrop-in.org.uk

Tax update from Longleys

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Created on Thursday, 07 March 2013 20:17

Longleys, the West Bridgford-based chartered accountants, have produced their latest newsletter on tax matters for employers and employees.

Jobs Fair opportunities

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Created on Thursday, 04 April 2013 15:46

A Jobs Fair is being staged by Rushcliffe Borough Council on April 23 in West Bridgford. Local businesses can promote their vacancies or businesses at the event. Further details on the council's website.

Free workshop on broadband benefits

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Created on Thursday, 21 February 2013 11:52

A series of free, two-hour workshops are being held across Nottinghamshire in March to help businesses gain an insight into how superfast broadband could help them. The workshops, which include a meeting at Trent Bridge cricket ground on March 1, look at issues including mobile technologies, cloud services and social media. For further information and to book, please visit http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/org/3265596272

Influence the D2N2 LEP Growth Plan

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Created on Friday, 15 February 2013 07:58

The Local Enterprise Partnership for Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Notinghamshire will be holding a series of business breakfast events in March to update local businesses on progress and to hear their priorities for the draft D2N2 LEP Growth Plan.  To book your place visit the D2N2 web-site.

Promoting your business at the County Show

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Created on Monday, 11 February 2013 08:47

Many businesses are looking for new audiences and innovative places to promote their products. Agricultural shows have a solid background of being a launch pad for non-agricultural business, with household names such as Lakeland and Joules having started by retailing at shows.

The Rushcliffe Business Partnership is considering booking an 'umbrella' stand for businesses in Rushcliffe to promote themselves at the high profile Nottinghamshire County Show on 11 – 12 May 2013. The Show had an attendance of over 50,000 people in 2012 with wide media coverage and the Rushcliffe stand would provide a high profile area for Rushcliffe based businesses to exhibit and sell.

If you are interested in taking part and would be able to exhibit on both days of the show, please contact Janet King on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register your interest by 28 February.

Women's Real Estate Network Seminar

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Created on Friday, 01 February 2013 16:07

WREN Are Proud To Present...
Secrets That Super Successful Business People Know And Do That Most Business People Don't Know Or Do.
Presented by Paul Chapman of Entrepreneur's Circle

There are a lot of people working very hard out there - they are driven and passionate about growing their business but they are not achieving the levels of success they had hoped for.  At this session we will look at what the high flyers are doing to make their businesses grow massively - even in hard times - and pull out the tools, tricks and techniques that 'EVERY 'business owner can use to make a proper impact to their bottom line...that most business owners don't know exist or worse still ignore.

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Totally Locally Fiver Fest

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Created on Wednesday, 30 January 2013 11:41

If every adult in West Bridgford spends £5 per week in a local business rather than in a supermarket, chainstore or online,it would bring in an extra £9.3 million into our local economy. That is extra, without anyone having to spend a penny more, just spend it differently!
 
To help you do this, the 2nd West Bridgford Fiver Fest takes place from Friday 1st until the 15th February. 34 businesses have  £5 offers and there is a map to help you find them all.

 
For more details about Totally Locally see our website
 

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Calling landlords, letting agents and property investors

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Created on Tuesday, 29 January 2013 18:17

EMPO, the major Private Rented Sector Housing event takes place on Tuesday 19th March 2013 at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham.
 
The event provides a platform for East Midlands based residential landlords, letting agents and property investors to enhance their knowledge in terms of landlord management and hosuing standards.
 
The event is almost sold out, but full details can be found at www.eastmidlandslandlordexpo.co.uk

Export Insight Visit to Germany

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Created on Monday, 28 January 2013 12:45

Many British companies recognise Germany as the key international marketplace on the doorstep, so as part of a series of £99 Export Insight Visits, UKTI will be taking a group of companies to Karlsruhe from 12 - 14 March 2013.

This visit provides a unique opportunity to undertake a day's language and culture training in country, as well as giving delegates the opportunity to meet and network with like-minded German businesses.

The full programme also incorporates the chance to meet with the local Chamber of Commerce and Cyberforum as well as the UKTI trade team based in Munich who will explain what export opportunities exist in the market and the support and services they can offer to UK businesses.

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Rushcliffe economic strategy - have your say

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Created on Wednesday, 09 January 2013 16:48

Businesses across Rushcliffe are being given the opportunity to help influence the future of business development across the borough in future years.

Rushcliffe Borough Council is putting together its Economic Development Plan and requires YOUR input into shaping future priorities. This is a tremendous chance for local businesses to feedback to colleagues in the local authority about how businesses could best be supported over coming years.

A quick and simple online survey has been prepared and is available to complete during January. Further information on the development of the plan and the survey is available from Derek Hayden, Rushcliffe Borough Council Community Engagement Manager, on 0115 9148 270 and email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Energy advice for business

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Created on Tuesday, 08 January 2013 17:08

The Renewable Energy Exchange (REX) is staging a networking event on Thursday 7 February in Nottinghamshire to help local authorities and businesses assess how they can invest in environmental energy initiatives.

The event, being held at Southwell Racecourse, has places available for delegates interested in renewable energy, renewable heat and energy efficiency. There are various workshops and opportunities to meet businesses representing a range of different renewable technologies and energy efficiency projects.

Further details on the REX.pdf and from Liz Humber,
 Delegate Liaison Manager, on 01883 344799.

Helping business through stormy weather

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Created on Thursday, 20 December 2012 11:53

Climate East Midlands has fully updated its guide to help businesses increase their resilience to severe weather and climate change, called "Weathering the storm: saving and making money in a changing climate". To download this guide and other information please visit the Climate East Midlands website.

Showcase photos

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Created on Tuesday, 27 November 2012 23:25

Photographs from the Rushcliffe Business Showcase 2012 at Trent Bridge are available on the RBP Facebook page.

Gold Medal Business event - a great success

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Created on Wednesday, 14 November 2012 23:18

Many thanks to all our presenters, stallholders, organisers and delegates at this year's Rushcliffe Business Partnership 'Business Showcase', held at Trent Bridge cricket ground.

The 'Gold Medal Business' event on November 14 attracted more than 100 delegates to hear from a diverse line-up of speakers and enjoy the opportunity to network with other local business people.

Following a welcome from Cllr Neil Clarke, Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council, Jonathan Ellis from the Bloodhound Project told delegates how they were advancing science and inspiring minds through a rocket-fuelled car which is set to shatter the land speed record in 2014.

Susan Hallam of Hallam Internet Ltd gave some top tips on how the audience could tune up their internet toolbox. Lisa Pursehouse, chief executive of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, provided insights into how the club won the rights to host the Ashes and explained about their commitment to a range of charity activities.

David Drury of South Nottingham College encouraged delegates to consider taking on apprentices in their businesses while John Collins, RBP Chair, spoke of the new opportunities available for business coaching.

As well as the presentations, the event had a busy exhibition area, meet the buyer stand and networking over lunch.

About Rushcliffe Business Partnership

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Created on Friday, 10 September 2010 15:38

Welcome to the Rushcliffe Business Partnership – connecting local business people, the local authority and other agencies to help businesses in the area grow and prosper.

We can help you if you are looking to meet new contacts, develop new clients, source new suppliers or simply want to find out more about business opportunities in the area.

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