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C4B News
Published: 02-03-2010
Apprentice grants available
Apprentices can make your business more effective, productive and competitive...
Published: 02-03-2010
A sector worth £24 billion - a well kept secret!
Social enterprises are fast becoming an attractive alternative for businesses looking to demonstrate ethical business practices, such as protecting the environment and supporting the local community..
Published: 02-03-2010
CHARITY TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT FAIR
Following on from the successful launch of its Trustee Development Programme at the end of last month, CaDVAS is holding a Trustee Recruitment Fair in Whitstable on the afternoon of Monday March 8th.
Published: 26-02-2010
NEW TOURISM WEBSITES UNVEILED
Tourists visiting the Canterbury district can now plan their trips in advance with greater ease following the launch and revamp of three major tourism websites.
What Has Been Achieved?
- Developed a website - www.canterbury4business. co.uk
- Met with Cllr Alex King, Kent County Council's Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, and other representatives from KCC - on-going
- Got commitment from KCC to contribute up to £33,000 towards technical studies for the A2 slip roads
- Campaigned for local companies to help fund the A2 slip studies and pledges received
- Host C4B annual dinner annually
- Jointly hosted the Canterbury Business Exhibition 2004 and 2005 and supported 2006 Business Events
- Host regular briefing lunches for district councillors
- Hosted an education business breakfast for the secondary school head teachers
- Linked a C4B board member with every secondary school in the district
- Responded to consultation on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link domestic services
- Commented on the district's revised local plan and lobbied for inclusion of Little Barton Farm
- Represented the district's business community on the Local Strategic Partnership
- Represented the district's business community on the East Kent Partnership
- Pledged support for the Canterbury Enterprise Hub and Innovation Centre
- Produced a work experience guide for employers - 'Placements That Work' which has now been revised and adopted across Kent
- Helped to create Art for Business and supported their first two events
- Created a Canterbury District Community Money Box
- The chair of SEEDA, Jim Braithwaite was guest speaker at our Dinner 2005
- The board met with Pam Alexander (Chief Exec SEEDA) and Mark Bilsborough (Kent Executive GOSE) to inform them of our activities and ask for their support
- Participated in schools video project
- Raised the profile of Canterbury as a district and a place to do business
- Held an event to alert local businesses to the opportunities arising from the successful London 2012 Olympic bid
- Formed working project groups for A2 slips/Little Barton Farm lobbying; Enterprise; Education & skills; Marketing & Promotions; Olympics and Environment
- Nearly 300 registered Associates
- Successfully lobbied for the Montgomery Schools application to become an Academy
- Launched new website July 2006 and re-branded as "The Voice for Business"
- Hosted first C4B Associates conference October 2008
- Launched on line skills register of local training providers
- Launched Support4Business mentoring programme for start-up and established businesses and trained 25 local business people to be mentors
- Held first C4B Environmental conference 2008
- Represented business on the East Kent Local Strategic Partnership board
- Obtained a set on the Kent Economic Board Business Advisory Group November 2008
- Held a Business of Education event in March 2008 - outcome to develop a Business4Education kite mark
- Consulted on and adopted Canterbury District Local Economy & Tourism Strategy 2008-2012
- First A2 slip road at Wincheap scheduled for completion
