Heart of the South West LEP

The functions of the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership have transferred to the principal local authorities in Devon and Somerset as part of new Government policy, effective April 1, 2024. Somerset Council, Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council will follow their own democratic processes to ensure these funds are used in line with the CIC objectives.

Data Focus 👀 One of the data sets that will be available for tracking in the South West Visitor Economy Hub will be footfall data. This will be provided by a variety of sources; some existing public sector data and some sourced via new third party contracts. Footfall data is understandably extremely useful data when it comes to giving insight into what is happening in a destination. When this data is available in daily granularity you can really understand how events impact the number of people moving around your destination. 🚶♀️ Click on the link to read more... https://lnkd.in/d72tBpfc Visit South Devon Visit Devon Destination Plymouth Visit Exmoor Visit Exeter East Devon Tourism Network Visit Somerset North Devon UNESCO Biosphere English Riviera BID Company Ltd TDA Heart of the South West LEP

Looking to enhance your social media presence, explore AI technology, or simply need some insights on leveraging digital tech effectively? Grab our free guides aimed specifically at small business owners in Devon and Somerset! 🌟 The online landscape can often seem overwhelming, and finding clear, straightforward advice to apply at your own pace can be challenging. Written by the Growth Hub, these guides are a valuable resource for small business owners who are seeking to improve their online digital presence and business marketing: "Small Business Guide to Instagram" 📱 "Small Business Guide to Facebook" 💡 "How to Use ChatGPT for Your Marketing" 🤖 "Business Guide to Social Media" 📱 "Digital Information Pack" 💻 These guides are designed to make your online presence shine, without any hassle. 🌟 Just complete our Get in Touch form: https://lnkd.in/eiXhSH4m, stating which free guides you'd like to receive and do let us know what guides you'd like to see next! #SmallBusiness #DigitalMarketing #ChatGPT #SocialMedia #CommunitySupport

* MEET THE FUNDERS * Are you interested in raising investment for your business, or maybe your interested in learning more about Angel Investing? Join active Angel investor and director of SW-based investment firm QantX, Roger Killen and me at British Business Bank’s “Meet the Funder” event tomorrow, Tuesday 26th March, at BLOCK Plymouth. Hosted by Edward Tellwright of BBB, Roger and I will be taking part in a fireside style Q&A, and firms seeking investment will also get an opportunity for a 1-2-1. You can also talk to me about the Tech South West Angel Investor Programme, and how we’re building investment capacity across the Great South West. There are a few tickets left, so click here - https://lnkd.in/dxTTnYCS Heart of the South West LEP Heart of the South West Growth Hub Dorset LEP Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership North Devon Council Torridge District Council Paul Bird Digital Plymouth #backthegreatsouthwest #angelinvesting

Fantastic to see this timelapse video of the Net Zero Zeal Hotel being built at Exeter Science Park 🏗 🏨 the roof is now nearly complete! ✅ Make sure you follow us and Zeal Hotels | Mindfully Modern for updates 💻 Tim Wheeldon Tony Clark Jake Woodrow Dr Sally Basker Jason Buck RED Construction Group NewDog PR Sue McQueenie Anne Mountjoy Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone University of Exeter Exeter City Council East Devon District Council Devon County Council Exeter Chamber South West Business Council Valor Hospitality Partners IHG Hotels & Resorts Andy Wood Naomi Harnett Victoria Hatfield #netzerohotel #zealhotel #construction #STEMM #growth #innovation #sustainability

Cosmic UK have been funded to offer free digital leadership programmes to small businesses across #Somerset. These Digital Leadership workshops are fully funded by the Heart of the South West LEP and are targeted at those in the manufacturing, health and social care sectors and any business involved in clean growth which includes many types of businesses working to make their operations more sustainable. The course consists of three online workshops, covering the following topics: 🌟Digital Vision & Strategy: Introduction & overview: Digital Vision & Strategy, key drivers for transformation, organisation direction. 🌟 Growing Your Business: Introduction to key digital tools to help grow your business, including digital marketing. 🌟Improving Productivity & Processes: Utilising enabling technologies to improve productivity, processes and introduction to simple automation tools. They are running two cohorts- 💻Cohort 1- 6th June, 13th June and 20th June https://lnkd.in/e3XH4fxs 💻Cohort 2- 17th September, 24th September, 1st October https://lnkd.in/e7A6G_SZ Somerset Council Somerset Chamber of Commerce

Join our Funding Lead, Ben Cooper at Meet the Funder: South West on March 26th. 💼 In partnership with the British Business Bank, BLOCK presents Meet the Funder: South West at Royal William Yard, Plymouth. Gain insights from early-stage angel investors and Series A VCs through fireside chats and 1-2-1 conversations. Ben Cooper will be one of the investors on the day, so be sure to catch him for a chat about Angel Investment and financing opportunities. 👋 👉https://lnkd.in/eU9w-K6u With only 5% of UK angel investment finding its way to our region, now’s the time to get involved with the Angel Investor Programme, and drive change in the Great South West region. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dhNUF2nC #InvestmentOpportunities #Networking #TechSouthWest #AngelInvestors #Funding #SWInvestmentSummit #MeetTheFunder Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub Heart of the South West LEP Torridge District Council North Devon Council Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership Heart of the South West Growth Hub Dorset LEP Dan Pritchard Joe Bevan MAINstream Dorset Business Angels Colin Bettison Dominie Dunbrook Harry Roper Paul Hayes

We are continuing to help businesses to reduce their carbon emissions and, in turn, save money on their energy costs through the extension of two pioneering schemes. Launched in October, the ‘Go Green Scheme’ and the ‘Somerset Green Business Grant Scheme’ were introduced to offer businesses practical help and financial support to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. The schemes have been funded from the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Local Growth Fund. 💚 - The ‘Go Green Scheme’ is being delivered by the Net Zero specialist consultancy Balanced Energy to help eligible Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) understand their energy consumption and show how it can be reduced. The scheme offers free energy audits and support to develop individual, costed and prioritised sustainability plans. - The ‘Somerset Green Business Grant Scheme’ is for SMEs who already have sustainability plans in place and it can provide financial assistance to take forward identified measures to reduce energy consumption and costs as well as carbon emissions. Further information on the Go Green Scheme ‘empowering Somerset businesses to go greener’ is available at https://orlo.uk/znh5z Further information on the Somerset Green Business Grant Scheme is available at https://orlo.uk/auAVS #LocalGrowthFund #UKSPF #somerset #greenbusiness #grants #funding #netzero #energyefficiency #smallbusiness Heart of the South West LEP FSB @Somerset Chamber of Commerce @Balancedenergyltd

We're pleased to share this testimonial from Joseph Babbage, AMBCS, Founder of Databound Limited, about his experience with the Access to Finance SW platform: "I've been impressed with the availability of events and information on the Access to Finance SW platform, which all seems well-tailored to growing businesses in this area. “The articles have been very helpful in terms of helping understand financial goals and planning for 2024, and I'm looking forward to discussing ways to access funding streams with the network." Joe's testimonial highlights the value of our platform in providing tailored resources, insightful articles, and networking opportunities to support growing businesses like Databound Limited. Sign up for Access to Finance SW today for free and unlock a wealth of resources, networking opportunities, and expert insights to fuel your growth journey. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dyMFni4W #AccessToFinance #BusinessGrowth #FinancialPlanning #Testimonial Luke C. Alex Cornean Joe Bevan Dan Pritchard

More good news for people looking to supercharge their skills for work. Three city organisations have been awarded funding for projects designed to help people get the right training and skills to get work. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eY5t2H8e