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Wednesday, 11 October, 2023 - 10:00 to Thursday, 12 October, 2023 - 16:00

Engineering Design Show

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The Engineering Design Show (EDS) returns to The Coventry Building Society Arena on the 11th - 12th of October 2023.

EDS has been showcasing the very best of mechanical, electronics and embedded design for over a decade. It is THE show for design engineers who are looking for direct access to the latest products, services and innovations available to the sector.

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Tuesday, 12 November, 2019 - 12:00 to 15:00

North Warwickshire Start up Support & Networking Lunch (CWBF 2019)

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Are you looking to start a new business? Have you recently launched? Or are you an established business who would like to access business support from some of our leading experts?

If so, why not join us at this incredible FREE networking lunch! Listen to a series a talks from local business advisors who can help take your business to the next level, take advantage of a unique opportunity to network with like-minded business people and enjoy a tasty buffet lunch!

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Thursday, 21 November, 2019 - 14:00 to 17:00

Innovation in Action (CWBF 2019)

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Would you like to increase manufacturing efficiency and grow profits?

Do you want to evolve your business?

Are you interested in learning from your peers?

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This exclusive, invite-only event is a unique opportunity to share knowledge with businesses like you, as well as learning from the research and support centres who are helping innovation happen.

Please register to acknowledge your interest in attending this event. You will then be contacted by Sarah Pagan, CW Growth Hub, to confirm if you have been successful in qualifying for a place.

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Thursday, 21 November, 2019 - 11:00 to 12:00

Insta-your-Gram for Beginners - Leamington (CWBF 2019)

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Do you run a business and are confused by Instagram? Don’t know what or how to use Instagram for business? What is a hashtag? Step into this Instagram experience and come away with hidden tips and hacks to implement straight away on your own Instagram account.

Danielle Fletcther, a Certified Social Media Marketer specialising in coaching businesses to use Instagram as a marketing tool, will guide you through this no-jargon session to help you feel uber confident.  

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Thursday, 21 November, 2019 - 10:00 to 11:00

Scanning the Horizon: Using digital solutions to future proof critical records (CWBF 2019)

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Join Warwickshire County Record Office at this informative event which will explore how digitisation can improve your agility and responsiveness as a business. The session will provide an overview of the digitisation of records, the process involved and the benefits accrued from doing so.

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Thursday, 21 November, 2019 - 09:00 to 12:00

Refugees and Migrants - Untapped Talent (CWBF 2019)

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The MiFriendy Cities Programme supports skilled refugees and migrants to find employment opportunities across Coventry and Warwickshire. Employers often overlook the possibility of recruiting skilled refugees and migrants due to misconceptions around their ‘Right to Work’ status. This untapped talent pipeline may offer solutions for employers looking to fill long-term skills gaps and this informative workshop will offer information and guidance around this, including current legislation.

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Thursday, 21 November, 2019 - 08:00 to 09:30

Very Light Rail Opportunities (CWBF 2019)

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Very Light Rail (VLR) is a new rail sector focused on vehicles which are both lightweight and self-propelled (battery-powered). They are an environmentally friendly, low-cost form of public transport.   Coventry City Council will use VLR to solve its public transport needs and to ease congestion on the city’s roads.  There is an opportunity for local businesses to work with the scheme promoters in the development of new VLR technologies which will also result in an innovation ‘boost’ for SMEs in the region.

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Thursday, 21 November, 2019 - 08:00 to 09:30

Improving Team Performance (CWBF 2019)

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Teams that are confident, productive, innovative and engaged can increase the overall effectiveness of your organisation by 100%! This session will give hints and tips on how to engage with your teams more effectively which will ultimately improve your company's effectiveness.

The event is aimed at anyone who works in a team or has responsibility for a team.  You will gain ideas and techniques on how to improve your team's performance.  

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Wednesday, 20 November, 2019 - 18:00 to 19:30

Intrapreneurship: Solving Organisational Problems By Utilising Your Own Resources (CWBF 2019)

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This event will examine how a Coventry-based charity – the Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre - utilised its employees and clients’ expertise and passion to create an easily replicated, self-sustaining business that offers a solution to a sector-wide problem. Attendees to this event are invited to participate in this 1.5 hour interactive, innovative and intrapreneurial workshop, led by Social Enterprise professionals.

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Wednesday, 20 November, 2019 - 16:30 to 18:00

150 million reasons to engage with students (CWBF 2019)

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With 2 top 15 universities in Coventry, there are over 50,000 students between them. This event is designed to discuss the economic and social value of the students to the local area, the student pound and how to engage your business with them. The event is aimed at any business that wants to improve their engagement with students. This can be economic or social based, looking at how to encourage students to spend with a business for a share of the valuable student pound, or are looking to engage with students on a social and community level; from volunteering to placements and beyond.

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The Growth Hub’s parent company, Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership, closed on Friday 31st March

The Growth Hub’s services remain unchanged and we are now a stand-alone organisation, known as CW Growth Hub. We remain committed to helping Coventry and Warwickshire’s SMEs, providing high quality business support and advice. To keep up to date with all the latest news from the Growth Hub and our partners please sign up to our newsletter

Client testimonials

Without the Growth Hubs help and assistance, we would never have been able to increase our sales & output and also grow our local business. With this help in purchasing new equipment we have expanded our operations and gained a new and increased customer base.

Nuneaton Roof Truss,

Over the past few years, Armstrongs has built up a fantastic relationship with Gary Thyeson from the Growth Hub. His advice on grants and funding has been really valuable to both Armstrongs and some of our clients. His knowledge of local business support has been helpful in signposting us to relevant support agencies as required. We look forward to working with Laura Delahunty moving forwards.

Armstrongs Accountancy LTD,

In the short time since first engaging with the Warwickshire Growth Hub we feel that Laura has understood our vision and has been so very supportive in linking us to the specialist teams who are now supporting us with training, finance and recruitment. A great service that every growing organisation should connect with

MES Systems Limited,

I have had an excellent experience working with Laura from the Growth Hub, from day one, she was taking detailed attention to my concerns and ideas. She was able to put me in contact with different organisations and people to find out answers to my questions and help me to solve some inquiries I was having. I feel this support definitely had a positive impact in my plans. 

 

PALACIOS LTD,

It’s been a fantastic inaugural eight months for the TalentTech Recruitment team and, although the reality of setting up and running a company can be a somewhat daunting experience, we have been extremely grateful for the superb help, advice and guidance given to us along our journey by Gavin Barnett and the team at CW Growth Hub. Gavin’s introductions to both Warwick & Coventry Universities and his wider business network have been absolutely invaluable.

TalentTech Recruitment LTD,

For many individuals out there, it is very hard to figure out ways and know which direction to go when it comes to setting up a business. The challenges of taking your idea and bringing it to life and not knowing where to go and who to speak to for advice. it can get very frustrating..

King of Saffron LTD,

This grant [which we received with the help of the Growth Hub and Coventry City Council] will really help us get on track for business growth and succeed with our vision. Personally, I would also like to thank the team for supporting me through the grant application process. You have been very approachable and attentive throughout.

Exeter Analytical (UK) Limited,

Thank you for the comprehensive and professional guidance

Burbidge & Son Ltd,

Over the years since the Growth Hub was set up we have habitually gone to our Account Manager as a one-stop shop for all business-related information.  It has been a really convenient way of finding suppliers, advisors and, on one occasion, we even asked for assistance with finding customers.  We are invited to a wide range of business events including business development workshops, Brexit roundtable discussions, seminars on various topics and have also been asked to speak at some events.  When we have needed additional information, for example, finding finance sources or help with selecti

Marchantcain Design Limited,

Thanks to CW Growth hub getting us access to grant funding we have been able to invest in the latest computer monitoring system, which will enable us to compete with the national companies within our industry.

Comrie Leisure Limited,

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