Suffolk Economy

🚀 Be part of Ipswich Thrive: Business Week! Calling all local businesses in Ipswich! This is your chance to shine at Ipswich Thrive: Business Week – a celebration of the incredible achievements and dynamic spirit of our business community. 🌟 Got a creative idea for an event, workshop, training session, or site visit? Let’s make it happen! Whether you're showcasing innovation or sharing your expertise, we’d love to highlight your unique contributions to Ipswich’s thriving economy. 💡 Funding may be available to support your involvement – so don’t hold back! 📋 How to get involved: * Share your idea by completing our quick 5-minute Expression of Interest form (https://lnkd.in/eh6jQVkr). * Need to discuss first? Email us at opportunities@ipswich.gov.uk. ⏳ Don’t wait – submissions close on 11th December 2024. Let’s celebrate, collaborate, and thrive together! 🙌 #IpswichThrive #BusinessWeek #IpswichBusiness #Innovation #Collaboration Ipswich Borough Council | Julian Munson | Jai Raithatha | Katie Snell | Alice Tomkins | James Allen | Scott Cogman | Stuart Catchpole

🚀 Unlock Your Innovation Potential with Expert Support Have a game-changing idea but need help securing Innovate UK funding? Suffolk and Norfolk County Councils have got you covered with the Innovation Grant Mentoring Project (IGMP)! 💡 What’s in it for you? Get FREE mentoring and bid-writing support to turn your ideas into reality. Plus, join our exclusive webinar on Understanding R&D Tax Credits to maximise your funding opportunities. 📅 When & Where? 🗓 Thursday, 5 December 📍 Online 🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ The essentials of R&D tax credits for business owners. ✔️ How to calculate, submit, and claim successfully. ✔️ Get expert insights from Lisa Dickson (Caseron Cloud Accounting) and Andrew Dahl (Jelida Consulting). 📝 Don’t miss out! Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eHvM6X4s 👉 Learn more about IGMP and the support available here: https://lnkd.in/eJP-_GEE #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #FundingOpportunities #RDTaxCredits #IGMP Suffolk County Council | Norfolk County Council | New Anglia Growth Hub | Connected Innovation | Norfolk & Suffolk Unlimited | James Allen | Laura Hill | Rob Hancock | Julian Munson | Lisa Roberts | Jai Raithatha | Michael Gray

🌱 Want to make your home more energy efficient – and save money in the process? The first step to a greener, warmer home is a Home Energy Efficiency Assessment – and here’s the good news: Warm Homes Suffolk is offering eligible homeowners a voucher to cover the cost! 🏡 What’s in it for you? A trained professional will assess your home’s construction, materials, and existing energy efficiency measures. They’ll even factor in any heritage or planning considerations. You’ll receive a detailed report with tailored recommendations to reduce emissions, improve heat retention, and cut energy costs. ✨ Why act now? Making informed improvements to your home means getting the best value for money while creating a more sustainable future. Some changes can even be quick and affordable to implement! 📢 Ready to get started? Find out if you qualify and claim your voucher today: https://lnkd.in/eN8mhCvk 🔑 Pro tip: Start small – every step towards energy efficiency counts! #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #WarmHomesSuffolk #HomeImprovement #GoGreen Suffolk County Council | Rob Hancock | Lisa Roberts | Michael Gray | Julian Munson | Jai Raithatha | @jennifer lamers | Reed in Partnership | Reed Environment | Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils | Ipswich Borough Council | East Suffolk Council | West Suffolk Council | Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

🔍 The UK's Biggest Student Career Survey Reveals Surprising Insights on Work Readiness – Are We Doing Enough? 🚨 The largest-ever Future Skills Questionnaire provides critical insights into young people's career readiness and skills development across the country. Discover what this means for the future workforce and explore the full findings here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eADQTTww #FutureSkills #CareersEducation #FutureTalent Suffolk County Council | Norfolk County Council | The Careers & Enterprise Company | Michael Gray | Simon Allen | David Ladbrook | Ashley Cooper | Karen Cross

Fabulous end to the 2024 Invest In Suffolk Business Ambassador calendar and what a way to end. It was my pleasure to chair the event Fynn Valley Golf Club, thanks to Robert Cawley for providing a stunning venue and a fantastic meal. Really felt like Christmas. The Suffolk Chamber of Commerce delivered a flawless and informative update from Mark Pendlington, the Chair of the Suffolk Business Board, who shared the details of the new Board and how it will shape robust economic priorities as part of the new Suffolk Econonic Strategy. Thanks to Suffolk County Council for supporting the programme in a collaborative approach with Suffolk Chamber, thanks to Jai Raithatha and Matthew Jones Well done to Catherine Donaldson, Michelle Gardner and the Chamber events team for organising the event. Great to see some engaging questions from the packed room. Pleased to see so many Suffolk business leaders, Jules Shorrock, Beverley Gedge, Sue Bull, Amy Ovenden, Chris Chenery, Amanda Ankin, Steve Flory, Andy Skinner Jon Neal

We're working to support businesses in #Norfolk and #Suffolk. This year we're hosting a workshop for Food and Drink businesses (including those in F&B manufacturing) to help you attend IFE - International Food & Drink Event in March 2025. Last year the team attended and met with Condimentum Ltd. Hear from them about how our support has helped their business. If you too want to launch your business internationally, register your interest in our workshop here - https://lnkd.in/evww4x2Z Michael Cousens Joanne Kerrison Alice Tomkins Jennifer Wigzell James Allen Julian Munson Jai Raithatha Chris Starkie Roberta Willner Suffolk Economy Norfolk County Council Suffolk County Council

Heads up! The Barclays Eagle Labs event in Sudbury is just around the corner - are you in? 🚀 Missed our last post? Don’t worry - there’s still time to join the Barclays Eagle Labs event at the Innovation Labs in Sudbury on this Friday, 15 November! If you’re a tech start-up looking to take your business to the next level, this event is designed just for you. Gain access to grants, mentorship, workshops, and more - all while enjoying a free lunch and connecting with industry leaders and fellow entrepreneurs passionate about innovation. Whether you’re just starting or ready to scale up, this is your chance to network, learn, and discover how the Barclays Eagle Labs programme (delivered by Innovation Labs) can fuel your success. 📅 Sudbury – Friday, 15 November Book your spot here: https://lnkd.in/etqJ2x8r Don’t miss out - See you there! #Startups #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #SuffolkBusinesses #FutureTech

Thanks to Connected Innovation and Tech East for hosting their “Taking your Tech to the USA” event at #adastralpark. There were great presentations from Department for Business and Trade, Innovate UK and Virginia Beach Economic Development. There was also a fascinating case study from Chorus Intelligence.

The next Innovation Grant Mentoring project webinar will cover ‘Understanding R&D Tax Credits’ on the 5th December. A link to the event registration page can be found here: https://lnkd.in/egT6v8Sw Speakers for the event include Lisa Dickson, a qualified accountant (FCMA MBA, DipM & Prince 2 Practitioner) and founder of Caseron Cloud Accounting Ltd, and Andrew Dahl (MBA, CEng) of Jelida Consulting and an IGMP Mentor. If you have any questions regarding this event, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our colleague Laura Hill! James Allen I Scott Cogman I Katie Snell I Roberta Willner I Chris Starkie I Jai Raithatha I Matthew Jones I Julian Munson I Scott Burdon I Rob Hancock I Norfolk County Council I Suffolk County Council I Norfolk Chambers of Commerce I Suffolk Chamber of Commerce I Suffolk Economy I New Anglia Growth Hub