There is just one week to go until a series of events celebrating all that is great about Tendring business.
TENDRING4GROWTH Business Fortnight, run by Tendring District Council (TDC), includes seminars, networking events and an awards evening all to champion different sectors and fantastic hidden businesses from across the area.
Nine free events are taking place across 11 days; full details can be found at www.tendringdc.gov.uk/business, and attendees are asked to book in advance to help manage numbers, but people can turn up on the day. Some events can be joined virtually.
Mary Newton, TDC Cabinet Member for Business and Economic Growth, said she was looking forward to meeting local firms, celebrating success and encouraging new business relationships.
“Businesses big and small play a vital role in Tendring’s local economy, whether they are a seafront kiosk to a large manufacturing firm, a busy farm or servicing off-shore wind turbines,” Cllr Newton said.
“Our TENDRING4GROWTH fortnight celebrates all of that, with our themed events exploring different topics such as carbon reduction, the benefits of hiring ex-military personnel, and some of the key sectors we have in the district.”
The TENDRING4GROWTH Business Fortnight begins on Monday (3 October) with a breakfast event, Tendring Means Business.
This is followed on Tuesday, 4 October with an event around the Tourism, Cultural and Creative sectors, while on Wednesday (5 October) there is a seminar on being part of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which TDC has achieved a Gold Award for this summer.
The ever-popular skills fair returns to the Princes Theatre on Thursday, 6 October, with residents invited to have a go at various jobs and careers within key sectors across Tendring.
Week two launches with a Women in Business event on Monday, 10 October.
Tuesday, 11 October sees a workshop on Reducing Your Footprint to help local firms become green.
Wednesday, 12 October looks at the opportunities within the green energy sector, while farming and agriculture businesses can attend a drop-in Field to Fork event.
The fortnight ends with an invite-only celebration event including an awards ceremony, being held at the Princes Theatre.
Cllr Newton added: “These events are free, and there is something for everyone – so I’d encourage you to sign up now.”
Image: Cllr Mary Newton at the 2019 Tendring4Growth Business Week (Picture: Robert Wong Photography).
