NEN Member, Erewash Partnership have recently launched a new, free programme of help for would-be entrepreneurs based in Derbyshire. The starter workshops and mentoring support is being delivered on behalf of East Midlands Chamber as part of a county-wide initiative that is funded by Derbyshire County and Derby City Councils and Derby and Derbyshire Economic […]
NEN Member, Erewash Partnership have recently launched a new, free programme of help for would-be entrepreneurs based in Derbyshire.
The starter workshops and mentoring support is being delivered on behalf of East Midlands Chamber as part of a county-wide initiative that is funded by Derbyshire County and Derby City Councils and Derby and Derbyshire Economic Partnership.
Experienced professionals will lead the workshops which will cover a range of subjects including understanding your market and how to reach it, business planning, bookkeeping, and starting with social media.
The Partnership has an excellent record of helping people start businesses, nurturing them while they develop and continuing to give advice and help once established.
Now in its 23rd year of supporting enterprise, the Partnership has signed a new three-year service level agreement with Erewash Borough Council to help regenerate the area’s economy.
In the last three years, it helped 275 businesses set up in Erewash and Amber Valley. To do that it delivered over 1,600 advisory sessions. It also helped more than 500 established businesses.
Regeneration projects managed by the Partnership have brought more than 32,000 sq ft of disused commercial space back into use, including its own prominent headquarters in Long Eaton town centre. Through the Golden Hello programme of grants 19 shops in Ilkeston and Long Eaton have been given a new lease of life.
In the last three years the Partnership has delivered 68 networking events and seminars and 14 town centre events, including the highly popular heritage and classic vehicle show in Ilkeston, a free event which this year will take place on August 13.
Chief executive Ian Viles said: “I am delighted at what we have achieved, often beating our targets. The Partnership is more than just a networking organisation of 450 members. We have had a positive impact on the local economy, through supporting start-ups, advising established businesses and bringing commercial properties back into use. I have no doubt that the new programme will lead to another crop of successful businesses.”
