Lead Organisation: Chichester Chamber Of Commerce
Other Organisations: Chichester DC, IMPROBIZ,Chichester Park Hotel, Coalition Communications
Target Audience: Over 50's in Chichester DC area
Start Date: 30-04-2012
End Date: 28-05-2012
Description:
Chichester Chamber of Commerce has developed in conjunction with a number of key partners a 4 week Enterprise training, coaching and development programme. The modular structure integrates learning, group work, project planning, individual /supported activities and presentation skills. The course costs are being supported by local government funding and private company subsidies. The programme will equip delegates with the skills to:
conduct business analysis and market research
develop and write a business plan
understand and apply basic business financial analysis and controls
use and evaluate basic management and business tools/disciplines
communicate effectively and sell themselves and their product, service or idea
Benefits
Participants, by the end of the programme, will have developed a business plan and be able to make more informed decisions about starting their own business or self employment. However, those who do not continue with this option after completion of the programme, will have the benefit of increased confidence and new skills which will help to improve their employability.
Venue Chichester Park Hotel , Madgwick Lane, Westhampnett Road, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 7QL
Dates
Workshop 1 30 April 2012
Workshop 2 14 May 2012
Workshop 3 21 May 2012
Workshop 4 28 May 2012
Price
£100 Total price for all four workshops and coaching/mentoring
Note: Free to those in receipt of (JSA) Job Seekers Allowance
Contact Name: Julie Harrison
Email Address: office@chichestercci.org.uk
Telephone Number: 01243531765
E-ON are to unveil their plans for the Rampion Wind Farm off the Sussex coast.
The project involves 100-195 turbines to be located 8 miles off the coast, enabling enough power to be generated to power 2 out of 3 houses over the wholeSussexarea. It would be one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world.
The development has been broadly welcomed by MPs, councillors and environmental groups however some concerns have been raised in relation to the impact it may have on theSouth DownsNational Park and the surrounding habitat.
Project development manager, Chris Tomlinson said: “The Rampion wind farm offers a unique opportunity for us to make a valuable contribution to securing our electricity supplies for the future.”
Lewes MP Norman Baker said: “People will hardly be able to notice the turbines in the distance and they will provide and important source of energy. This is definitely the way forward.”
In the next few months, E-ON will be installing a meteorological mast on the site to measure wind speeds, wave heights, sea currents and record other offshore environmental data.
How to have your say on the project
The project is welcoming feedback from the community and those willing can do so through the website www.eon-uk.com/rampion or in writing to Freepost Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. For a full report, please click on the following link http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/9514874.Sussex_coast_wind_farm_vision_revealed/
Public information events will be held at:
Brighton
Saturday, February 18, 10am – 6pm
BrightonUnitarianChurch, New Road.
Worthing
Saturday, February 25, 10am - 6pm
St Paul’s Church, Main Hall,Chapel Road.
Newhaven
Monday, February 27, midday – 8pm
Hillcrest Community Centre, Main Hall,Hillcrest Road.
Shoreham
Monday, March 5, midday – 8pm
Holmbush Shopping Centre, Main Atrium,Upper Shoreham Road.
Hove
Saturday March 10, 10am – 6pm
St Andrew Old Church Hall,Church Road.
Peacehaven
Wednesday, March 21, midday – 8pm
Community House, Anzac Room,MeridianCentre.
Seaford
Monday, March 12, midday – 8pm
TheClintonCentre, Clinton Hall,Clinton Place.
Albourne
Saturday, March 17, 10am – 6pm
Albourne Village Hall, The Street.
Henfield
Tuesday, March 27, 11am – 6.30pm
Henfield Village Hall, Main Hall,Coopers Way.
Lancing
Thursday, March 29, midday – 8pm
Lancing Parish Hall, Jubilee Hall,South Street.
Littlehampton
Wednesday, April 4, midday – 8pm
Manor House, New Millennium Chamber,Church Street.
Government have confirmed the Coast to Capital's Growing Places Fund and have increased the allocation to £16,024.526 (previously £15,083,882).
This increase is due to a review of 2010 Population statistics and the possible inclusion of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council into the C2C Partnership.
A government spokesman said: "The Growing Places Fund allocation for Epsom and Ewell has been included within Coast to Capital's allocation for presentational purposes. We are clear, however, that receipt of this funding by the Coast to Capital LEP is subject to Ministers receiving formal notification from the LEP that the Board have approved Epsom and Ewell's membership."
Interest in the Coast to Capital Growing Places Fund has been high with a significant number of potential projects submitted by the deadline, 31st January 2012.
Tim Wates, Vice Chairman of Coast to Capital said, "The Growing Places fund is an exciting initiative that will unlock stalled projects enabling these projects to start will boost economic growth."
For the full story, please click here http://www.coast2capital.org.uk/latest-news/coast-to-capital-growing-places-fund-given-green-light.html
To secure a better and faster broadband supply across West Sussex, the Better Connected Partnership needs your help by registering your current connection speeds.
It takes just 5 minutes so if you’re a business or a resident, please help to secure the investment and the faster Broadband speeds by clicking on the link below.
Northbrook College, National Apprenticeship Service and the Worthing Herald and Gazette unveiled the 100 in 100 challenge on Friday 27th February for employers to find 100 apprenticeship placements in 100 days. The campaign has been launched in response to a startling rise in youth unempleymont and aims to support our area's young people to get their first foot on the career ladder. For more information please visit www.northbrook.ac.uk and www.worthingherald.co.uk for the full story.
Business are set to benefit from new intensive coaching programme. A new programme that will provide dedicated and structured coaching support for up to 10,000 high growth potential businesses a year has taken another step forward today. The Coaching for Growth Consortium has signed a contract to deliver the programme, which is scheduled to be fully operational by March 2012. For more information, click here