A new series of fully funded workshops is set to support
businesses from starting out to scaling up and exploring new
markets as part of a new offer to firms.
The events will take place across the region and offer practical,
hands-on support to help businesses build confidence, develop
skills and unlock new opportunities.
The support comes with the launch of a new Business Support and
Funding Directory, bringing together a wide range of
local, regional and national support in one easy-to-use place.
Tees Valley Combined Authority is currently working to reshape
its business support, with the interim offer ensuring businesses
can access help now while a more comprehensive, joined-up system
is developed.
The new directory is designed to simplify the process of
accessing support allowing businesses to quickly identify the
most relevant support based on their needs, stage of growth and
sector in one place.
Whether you're starting a business, looking to grow, recruit,
innovate, access funding or develop new skills, the directory
makes it easier to find the support that's right for you.
Meanwhile, the series of upcoming support sessions cover a wide
range of key business challenges and growth areas, including
starting a firm, accessing finance, digital marketing,
innovation, and making the most of emerging sectors such as
retrofit and the green economy.
The free workshops will be delivered in partnership with
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and funded through the UK
Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Workshops include:
- Start Up in Tees Valley supporting aspiring entrepreneurs to
turn ideas into viable businesses
- Build the Business that you set out to run helping
established businesses sharpen strategy and plan for growth
- Get Funding Ready and Access the Finance Your Business Needs
guidance on securing investment and navigating funding options
- Breathe New Life into Your Business exploring innovation, new
products and market opportunities
- Retrofit: A Growing Market connecting businesses to
opportunities in the net zero transition
The interim programme is designed to provide straightforward,
practical advice with no jargon to ensure participants are armed
with clear next steps, useful tools and valuable connections.
From practical advice and business insight to networking and
growth opportunities, these events are designed to help
businesses tackle challenges, spot opportunities and
take the next step.
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: We've got the ambition, the
talent and the ideas here in our region and these sessions are
about giving people the support to turn those ideas into
successful businesses.
Our new business support offer is going to make it easier for our
firms to access the backing they need.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next
step, we're making sure help is there to build confidence, create
jobs and grow our local economy. Backing businesses like this is
how we keep driving the region forward.
Businesses can register their interest in the
workshops here and
visit the new directory here.
