Winchester Entrepreneur - September 2011

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September 2011 - 18th Edition

Introduction by Cllr George Beckett, Winchester City Council’s Leader and Portfolio Holder for the Local Economy and Tourism

Welcome to the 18th edition of the Winchester Entrepreneur, our newsletter for local businesses. This edition includes:

LEADER rural funding: one million Euros allocated so far
A helping hand for village shops
An opportunity for small local businesses to join Southern Entrepreneurs
Hampshire Chamber events
Hampshire’s business community meets the Big Society
Opportunities to work with the council
The Wheels to Work moped loan scheme

Do let us know if there are any stories you would like us to cover so that we can make this magazine useful to you, our local business community.

Best wishes
Cllr George Beckett
Leader and Portfolio Holder for the Local Economy and Tourism, Winchester City Council

One Million Euros of funding allocated so far
Farmers, foresters, rural businesses and community groups have so far shared in over 1 million Euros (that's £920,000) worth of funding, plus there is still more to allocate.

The £920,000 allocated by the LEADER Fieldfare Local Action Group to 78 projects since 2009 has triggered over £4 million of additional investment in the local area.

Full press release

LEADER Fieldfare funds are available until 2013. To find out more about the grants available to small businesses, farmers, woodland owners and community projects located in the rural areas of East Hampshire District Council and Winchester City Council please contact Ken Brown or Jo Anderson on 01962 848 588 or visit www.fieldfareleader.org.uk

Helping Hand for Village Shops
Winchester City Council is continuing its financial support for vital village shops. Grants are available to shops located within the Winchester District and which provide basic services for the rural communities they serve. The grants will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

To apply or find out more contact Alison Woods, Acting Head of Economy and Arts at Winchester City Council, on 01962 848 563 or email awoods@winchester.gov.uk

Are you a Southern Entrepreneur?
Want to give your business a boost with free networking opportunities and low-cost training? By joining Southern Entrepreneurs your business can tap into a wealth of business support, opportunities and information – and membership is FREE. Membership is open to both new and established businesses with less than 25 employees.

The benefits include:

regular networking events
professional training courses at a heavily-subsidised rate of just £35 plus VAT
featuring in an online business directory
a monthly newsletter
support and advice from Southern Entrepreneurs’ Business Support Manager, Anne Dawson.

Anne Dawson can be contacted on 023 8068 8334 or email anne.dawson@eastleigh.gov.uk

Training courses and networking events planned for the Winchester District include:

Business networking
Thursday 8 September 2011, 6pm - 8pm, Wintonian Room, Guildhall Winchester
Doing business with the Council
Wednesday 19 October 2011, 9.30am - 1pm, Wintonian Room, Guildhall Winchester
Business networking
Thursday 17 November 2011, 6pm - 8pm, Wintonian Room, Guildhall Winchester

There is also training available at other Hampshire locations. Visit www.southernentrepreneurs.com to see other training opportunities.

Hampshire Chamber Events
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce represents businesses of all sizes and sectors from across the county and beyond, delivering the very best services, business information and advice to help your business to grow and prosper.

Over 100 events are held every year to give all members the opportunity to learn, make new contacts and promote their business through networking or promotional opportunities.

To find out what’s on visit: www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/events
To contact the Winchester office email: winchester@hampshirechamber.co.uk or telephone
01962 841 000

Hampshire's Business Community meets the Big Society
Find out how you can create profit with purpose thanks to an exciting new event, Business and the Big Society. The conference takes place at Guildhall Winchester on 13 October 2011. It will demonstrate the commercial sense of engaging in ethical and sustainable business practices by adapting the government’s Big Society thinking into your workplace.

Winchester District based small to medium sized businesses will be offered a reduced ticket price. In return the organisers will be donating back into the community with a percentage of all ticket sales going to Naomi House. Tickets can be purchased from Winchester’s awarding-winning Tourist Information Centre on 01962 840 500. Full price tickets are also discounted until 13 September. For further information about the event and speakers visit www.themarsdenconsultancy.com

Ticket prices:

standard ticket price £100
early bird ticket price £75 (if booked by 13 September)
group ticket price £75 each (3 or more delegates)
Winchester District SME or Charity/not for profit £37

Opportunities to work with the Council
Winchester City Council has adopted a 'commissioning approach; which puts our customers first. We commission in different ways to make positive changes for the Winchester community, and opportunities for local businesses can take the form of one-off contracts, annual grants or partnership agreements. When we commission goods or services we look for innovation, value for money and a genuine understanding of the needs of the Winchester District. Find out more about this approach on our Commissioning page

The Council's contracts are generally advertised on the South East Business Portal where you can register for alerts to be sent to you and you can find out more about current opportunities.

'Wheels to Work' Moped Loan Scheme
The scheme is designed for young people aged 16 to 25 who do not have access to public or private transport. If a young person lives or works in a rural area where no transport is available, a moped could enable them to get to work or attend vocational training or interviews.

They would receive a 50cc moped/scooter, fully taxed and insured with breakdown and service cover. The scheme also provides the hirer with a helmet, gloves and hi-vis vest. The hirer has to provide a provisional (or full) license for motorcycles and pass Compulsory Basic Training (CBT). If they haven’t passed the CBT, the scheme will fund the training. The cost of the moped is £15 per week.

For more information please contact Alison Wells on 0845 521 6405, mopedloan@cfnf.org.uk or at www.cfnf.org.uk

Sowing the Seed event
Wednesday 12 October 2011 at Guildhall Winchester
Drop in between 3pm and 7pm. FREE entry to food buyers when you register in advance

Meet the people behind the produce and taste the best our county has to offer! If you're interested in sourcing local food and drink for your business, come and meet some of Hampshire's top producers in one afternoon, under one roof.

Chefs & caterers
Begin your visit in the fresh produce and dairy areas for inspiration for your Christmas menus and 2012. Taste the quality and freshness of truly local ingredients.

Retailers
Begin your visit in the ambient, food-to-go and gifting areas for ideas for spring product lines. Give your customers mid-week access to the products they love buying at the farmers' markets.

Accommodation providers
Begin your visit in the breakfast goods and drinks areas. Improve your accreditation rating by putting local food on the menu and treat your visitors to a taste of the local area.

Wholesalers
Find some new lines to increase your local offering and appeal to the growing number of businesses that want to source local food.

To register visit the Hampshire Fare website

Winchester City Council
City Offices
Colebrook Street
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 9LJ

Tel: 01962 840 222
Fax: 01962 841 365
Text: 07797 877 004
www.winchester.gov.uk

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September 2011 - 18th Edition

Introduction by Cllr George Beckett, Winchester City Council’s Leader and Portfolio Holder for the Local Economy and Tourism Welcome to the 18th edition of the Winchester Entrepreneur, our newsletter for local businesses. This edition includes: LEADER rural funding: one million Euros allocated so far A helping hand for village shops An opportunity for small local businesses to join Southern Entrepreneurs Hampshire Chamber events Hampshire’s business community meets the Big Society Opportunities to work with the council The Wheels to Work moped loan scheme Do let us know if there are any stories you would like us to cover so that we can make this magazine useful to you, our local business community. Best wishes Cllr George Beckett Leader and Portfolio Holder for the Local Economy and Tourism, Winchester City Council

One Million Euros of funding allocated so far Farmers, foresters, rural businesses and community groups have so far shared in over 1 million Euros (that's £920,000) worth of funding, plus there is still more to allocate. The £920,000 allocated by the LEADER Fieldfare Local Action Group to 78 projects since 2009 has triggered over £4 million of additional investment in the local area. Full press release LEADER Fieldfare funds are available until 2013. To find out more about the grants available to small businesses, farmers, woodland owners and community projects located in the rural areas of East Hampshire District Council and Winchester City Council please contact Ken Brown or Jo Anderson on 01962 848 588 or visit www.fieldfareleader.org.uk Helping Hand for Village Shops Winchester City Council is continuing its financial support for vital village shops. Grants are available to shops located within the Winchester District and which provide basic services for the rural communities they serve. The grants will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. To apply or find out more contact Alison Woods, Acting Head of Economy and Arts at Winchester City Council, on 01962 848 563 or email awoods@winchester.gov.uk Are you a Southern Entrepreneur? Want to give your business a boost with free networking opportunities and low-cost training? By joining Southern Entrepreneurs your business can tap into a wealth of business support, opportunities and information – and membership is FREE. Membership is open to both new and established businesses with less than 25 employees. The benefits include: regular networking events professional training courses at a heavily-subsidised rate of just £35 plus VAT featuring in an online business directory a monthly newsletter support and advice from Southern Entrepreneurs’ Business Support Manager, Anne Dawson. Anne Dawson can be contacted on 023 8068 8334 or email anne.dawson@eastleigh.gov.uk Training courses and networking events planned for the Winchester District include: Business networking Thursday 8 September 2011, 6pm - 8pm, Wintonian Room, Guildhall Winchester Doing business with the Council Wednesday 19 October 2011, 9.30am - 1pm, Wintonian Room, Guildhall Winchester Business networking Thursday 17 November 2011, 6pm - 8pm, Wintonian Room, Guildhall Winchester There is also training available at other Hampshire locations. Visit www.southernentrepreneurs.com to see other training opportunities. Hampshire Chamber Events Hampshire Chamber of Commerce represents businesses of all sizes and sectors from across the county and beyond, delivering the very best services, business information and advice to help your business to grow and prosper. Over 100 events are held every year to give all members the opportunity to learn, make new contacts and promote their business through networking or promotional opportunities. To find out what’s on visit: www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/events To contact the Winchester office email: winchester@hampshirechamber.co.uk or telephone 01962 841 000 Hampshire's Business Community meets the Big Society Find out how you can create profit with purpose thanks to an exciting new event, Business and the Big Society. The conference takes place at Guildhall Winchester on 13 October 2011. It will demonstrate the commercial sense of engaging in ethical and sustainable business practices by adapting the government’s Big Society thinking into your workplace. Winchester District based small to medium sized businesses will be offered a reduced ticket price. In return the organisers will be donating back into the community with a percentage of all ticket sales going to Naomi House. Tickets can be purchased from Winchester’s awarding-winning Tourist Information Centre on 01962 840 500. Full price tickets are also discounted until 13 September. For further information about the event and speakers visit www.themarsdenconsultancy.com Ticket prices: standard ticket price £100 early bird ticket price £75 (if booked by 13 September) group ticket price £75 each (3 or more delegates) Winchester District SME or Charity/not for profit £37 Opportunities to work with the Council Winchester City Council has adopted a 'commissioning approach; which puts our customers first. We commission in different ways to make positive changes for the Winchester community, and opportunities for local businesses can take the form of one-off contracts, annual grants or partnership agreements. When we commission goods or services we look for innovation, value for money and a genuine understanding of the needs of the Winchester District. Find out more about this approach on our Commissioning page The Council's contracts are generally advertised on the South East Business Portal where you can register for alerts to be sent to you and you can find out more about current opportunities. 'Wheels to Work' Moped Loan Scheme The scheme is designed for young people aged 16 to 25 who do not have access to public or private transport. If a young person lives or works in a rural area where no transport is available, a moped could enable them to get to work or attend vocational training or interviews. They would receive a 50cc moped/scooter, fully taxed and insured with breakdown and service cover. The scheme also provides the hirer with a helmet, gloves and hi-vis vest. The hirer has to provide a provisional (or full) license for motorcycles and pass Compulsory Basic Training (CBT). If they haven’t passed the CBT, the scheme will fund the training. The cost of the moped is £15 per week. For more information please contact Alison Wells on 0845 521 6405, mopedloan@cfnf.org.uk or at www.cfnf.org.uk Sowing the Seed event Wednesday 12 October 2011 at Guildhall Winchester Drop in between 3pm and 7pm. FREE entry to food buyers when you register in advance Meet the people behind the produce and taste the best our county has to offer! If you're interested in sourcing local food and drink for your business, come and meet some of Hampshire's top producers in one afternoon, under one roof. Chefs & caterers Begin your visit in the fresh produce and dairy areas for inspiration for your Christmas menus and 2012. Taste the quality and freshness of truly local ingredients. Retailers Begin your visit in the ambient, food-to-go and gifting areas for ideas for spring product lines. Give your customers mid-week access to the products they love buying at the farmers' markets. Accommodation providers Begin your visit in the breakfast goods and drinks areas. Improve your accreditation rating by putting local food on the menu and treat your visitors to a taste of the local area. Wholesalers Find some new lines to increase your local offering and appeal to the growing number of businesses that want to source local food. To register visit the Hampshire Fare website

Winchester City Council City Offices Colebrook Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9LJ	Tel: 01962 840 222 Fax: 01962 841 365 Text: 07797 877 004 www.winchester.gov.uk
All rights reserved. All content 2011 Winchester Council. Want to unsubscribe or change your details?