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News inCharnwood

Support for Food and Drink producers

Fri 26th February

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing food and drink producers to diversify, develop new products or services and target new markets - which means having to learn new processes or skills. Together with delivery partners - The Food and Drink Forum - producers in Leicester and Leicestershire can now take advantage of a new programme of funded support through the Business Gateway Growth Hub.

Digital health checks help businesses do more with technology

Wed 17th February

Adopting digital solutions can mean better customer experiences, improved productivity, enhanced security and more, but knowing where to start can be a stumbling block for many business owners.

Tweets from inCharnwood

RT @CharnwoodBC: We are looking forward to the casting of the Hope Bell today at @JTBellfoundry in front of guests from the community and partners. The mould for the bell is made of loam. @LboroTownDeal

RT @lborouniversity: Fantastic news! 🎊🌟 We’ve been shortlisted for six categories in the 2023 @WhatUni Student Choice Awards, including University of the Year! More info 👇

RT @Lborocollege: Today @halfon4harlowMP joined us to 'cut the sod' on the East Midlands Institute of Technology with our Chair @nickymorgan01, supported by @JaneMHunt . The EMIoT is working closely with global powerhouse employers, including @RollsRoyce, @uniper_energy , @ToyotaUK ,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

RT @AndyJReed_OBE: Opening of the new T-Levels facility at @Lborocollege today for the @LLEPnews … another example of good local partnership in place. Skills of course are vital to any growth in the local economy so technical qualifications are an important part of the mix. @Joannemaher

RT @GeneratorLboro: A huge thank you to everyone who attended our #HeritageOpenDays tours on Sunday. Were you there? Let us know with a comment ⚡️ To be the first to find out about the next tours, please sign up to our newsletter (link in thread). Photo @isandyharper #LboroTownDeal #TownsFund

RT @CEE_socent: Join us on 27 September 5-7pm in Loughborough, for a new type of business networking event, focused on customer discovery. Love business?.. then book your place! eventbrite.co.uk/e/modelling-cl… @bizgateway @LATILtd @LeicStartups @twoDotzero8 @Lborocollege #business #customerdiscovery

RT @lovelboro: Need funding to improve productivity or introduce low carbon efficiencies? ♻️ 📈 Grants from £2,000-£25,000 are available for eligible businesses. Must be: A Leicestershire-based SME Trading over 12 months Working B2B Want to grow/create jobs Details: bit.ly/3ztesZH

RT @LBFestival: On 8 November, @CharnwoodCampus is hosting an #LBF2022 #Event on building resilience into the UK's #LifeSciences sector. Register now to find out how your #Science #Business can thrive in trying times for the #UKeconomy loom.ly/1wAmk3w

RT @CharnwoodBC: Books of condolence in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II have opened at the Council offices and at @LboroTownHall. Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Jennifer Tillotson and Leader of the Council, Cllr @jono_morgan, were the first to sign the books this morning.

What a great idea! This should be of interest to a lot of people. Pleasing to see @GeneratorLboro ,one of Loughborough's Town Deal supported projects making good progress and be inclusive about its plans. twitter.com/GeneratorLboro…