Local businesses are being urged to come along to a free drop-in event offering expert help.
Around 20 exhibitors will be on hand offering advice to businesses on topics including apprenticeship grants; free specialist occupation health support for employees; finance; recruitment; growth; procurement opportunities; regulatory matters; training, and skills.
Advisors will be at The Festival Hall, Albert Halls this Tuesday (February 25) from 10am to 1pm.
Delegates need to book prior to attending. Please visit www.businessbolton.org/news to book your place.
The event is sponsored by The Northern, Heathcote & Co’s new restaurant in The Albert Halls.
Deputy Leader of Bolton Council, Cllr Martyn Cox, said: “This event will give the Bolton business community the opportunity to have direct access to a range of business support organisations.
“It is also a great opportunity to get professional expert advice, guidance and much more all under one roof.”
The event will be launched by Bolton Council’s Chief Executive, Tony Oakman, who will give his view on how the business community can link to the Bolton 2030 Vision.
Confirmed exhibitors: Bolton Apprenticeship Working Group; Bolton College; Bolton Community Voluntary Sector; Bolton Council’s regulatory services, business rates and marketing & events team; Bolton Digital and Creative Collective; Bolton Library and Museums Services; Business Bolton; GC Business Growth Hub; GM Bridge Project; Federation for Small Businesses; Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce; Job Centre Plus; Maximus Early Help; MIDAS Robertson’s; The Northern; The Workshop; Transport for Greater Manchester, and University of Bolton.
Follow @BusinessBolton on Twitter, and the event on social media #BoltonMeansBusiness2020. For further information ring Business Bolton on 01204 336222.
Full details of exhibitors:-
- Bolton Apprenticeship Working Group - Levy Matchmaker Service, apprenticeship grants, training and recruitment
- Bolton College - Major provider of training in a wide range of areas
- Bolton Community Voluntary Sector - Support to voluntary sector organisations, offering funding and training and the new Social Value toolkit
- Bolton Council business rates
- Bolton Council Information for Families – increasing awareness of financial support for childcare and local events /activities to help promote employee wellbeing
- Bolton Council marketing communication and events
- Bolton Council regulatory services - expert advice to help simplify regulations for your business to be compliant
- Bolton Digital and Creative Collective - A networking group designed to bring together the best digital and creative talent from Bolton and the surrounding North West area
- Bolton Library and Museums Services - Business Services including Ask About Business, COBRA and online resources
- Business Bolton - Support for start-up and growing businesses
- DWP Job Centre Plus - Recruitment and Employment and Skills Programmes
- Federation for Small Businesses - offering members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, and support
- GC Business Growth Hub - Supporting businesses at all stages of their growth journey with a broad range of fully funded services, events, funding and specialist programmes
- GM Bridge Project - Opportunities for employers to ensure students are developing the knowledge and abilities that will make them highly relevant in industries like your own
- Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce - Membership organisation offering business advice and support, networking events and expertise in all sectors
- Maximus Early Help - Free access to occupational health for your workforce
- MIDAS - Manchester’s inward investment agency - securing new investment and employment for the city region
- Robertson’s and Clear Sustainable Futures - Framework offering local businesses the opportunity to deliver facilities management, construction and support services across the council’s property estates
- The Northern – Bolton Albert Halls’ new restaurant
- The Workshop – Skills Support for Employment; work placements and recruitment support
- Transport for Greater Manchester - Public body responsible for co-ordinating transport services throughout Greater Manchester
- University of Bolton - Bolton Business Gateway offers employer benefits and enterprise opportunities for students