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New fully-funded support will enable Cheshire & Warrington manufacturers to exploit digital technologies
A new £5.6 million, ERDF-funded project brings together leading Universities and industry experts to support growth and resilience in the region’s SME manufacturers. SME manufacturers in Cheshire and Warrington can now access free hands-on support and local R&D expertise to help them make the most of industrial digital technologies, following the launch of a new […]
NAA Update: Enter now for the NAA Business Awards 2021
Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. As announced in last month’s e-news, the NAA Business Awards are now open! Award categories include: • Design & Innovation • International Trade • People & Skills • Manufacturing Excellence • CSR • Logistics Excellence Closing date for entries is midnight, […]
Industry Training: Peer Networks programme for Liverpool City Region SMEs in automotive and advanced manufacturing
Following on from the success of the original Growth Platform Peer Networks programme, we are delighted to announce that we are a Peer Network delivery partner for June 2021 – expected start date, September 2021. The programme is now taking applications and we are looking for SME leaders who want to grow and develop their […]
Industry Events: NVN’s 10th Niche Vehicle Symposium
Registration is now open for the NVN’s 10th Niche Vehicle Symposium, showcasing the best of UK niche vehicle collaborative innovation in low carbon technologies, taking place online on Wednesday 16th June. This will be an immersive, highly informative and interactive all-day event, offering lively and compelling debate, and we are now pleased to be able […]
NAA Update: NAA Awards 2021 Now Open!
As announced in last month’s e-news, the NAA Awards Dinner will be returning once again to The Mere Golf Resort & Spa on Thursday, 23 September. The Business Awards applications are now open, so get your thinking caps on to see which Award you will be entering this year! Categories include: Design & Innovation; International […]
Industry News: The Department for International Trade’s Export Academy – North West Workshops
The Export Academy is a free programme of support for SMEs across the North West. What is the Export Academy? The Export Academy is a free programme of support for SMEs across the North West. It’s a comprehensive step-by-step programme ideal for anyone: • New to exporting • Exporting already but needing to upskill staff […]
Industry News: The Department for International Trade’s Internationalisation Fund – North West
The Department for International Trade has launched its new Internationalisation Fund for eligible businesses in England. What is the fund? The Department for International Trade has launched its new Internationalisation Fund for eligible businesses in England. The fund is designed to support businesses looking to grow their international trade. SMEs can apply for match-funded grants […]
Industry News: Redundant Apprentices Still Need Your Help
Since August 2020, we have supported hundreds of apprentices affected by redundancy. Thank you to all those who have helped us by spreading the word about the Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices and by sharing employers’ opportunities for redundant apprentices. We still need employers’ support in hiring redundant apprentices. They can let us know about any opportunities […]
Industry News: Plastic packaging tax – 5 steps to get your business ready
From April 2022, all businesses trading in the UK that use more than 10 tonnes of plastic packaging a year may need to register for and pay the Plastic Packaging tax (PPT) at £200 per tonne. Here are five key steps you should consider to get your business ready. Check if your business will be […]
NAA Update: NAA Awards Dinner on the horizon as lockdown restrictions are eased
Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. It’s great to see that some of the key lockdown restrictions that have been impacting our sector are finally starting to be lifted, such as car showrooms re-opening on 12 April. This will hopefully start to stimulate consumer demand again, with the […]
