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SUMMARY:Economic Growth Strategy: Public Consultation Drop In Session - Marsh Farm Futures
DESCRIPTION:Economic Growth Strategy : Public ConsultationLuton Council\, in collaboration with the Inclusive Economy Board\, invites you to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our town’s economy. We are hosting three in-person sessions at Luton Point\, Marsh Farm Futures and Inspire\, where your insights and ideas can make a significant impact. This is your chance to ensure your voice is heard and contribute to the economic development of our community. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to be part of the conversation and help drive positive change for Luton! \nYou will be able to voice your opinions on the new changes that will be made in Luton and can be an influential voice for the future of the town.
URL:https://invest.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/economic-growth-strategy-public-consultation-drop-in-session-marsh-farm-futures/
LOCATION:Marsh Farm Futures House\, The Moakes\, Luton\, LU3 3QB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Economic Growth Strategy: Public Consultation Drop In Session - Inspire
DESCRIPTION:Economic Growth Strategy : Public ConsultationLuton Council\, in collaboration with the Inclusive Economy Board\, invites you to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our town’s economy. We are hosting three in-person sessions at Luton Point and Inspire\, where your insights and ideas can make a significant impact. This is your chance to ensure your voice is heard and contribute to the economic development of our community. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to be part of the conversation and help drive positive change for Luton! \nYou will be able to voice your opinions on the new changes that will be made in Luton and can be an influential voice for the future of the town.
URL:https://invest.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/economic-growth-public-consultations-inspire/
LOCATION:Inspire Sports Village\, Butterfield Green Road\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU2 2LJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Morton House Luton Business Club
DESCRIPTION:Morton House Luton Business ClubIn partnership with Luton Rising\, Luton Council\, Love Luton\, Step Forward Luton\, Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce and South Midlands Growth HubWe are delighted to invite you to the first Morton House Luton Business Club taking place on Tuesday 8th April\, 2025. \nLuton’s economy is not just growing\, it’s transforming\, and we’re thrilled to be at the forefront of this change.  Our town\, strategically located in the heart of the Golden Triangle of London\, Oxford\, and Cambridge\, is now more globally connected than ever.  With the imminent outcome of the DCO and a £5bn investment pipeline\, including a £1.7bn town centre regeneration programme\, Luton is undergoing transformational change and cementing its status as a key investment location. \nOur strategic location\, alongside our connectivity and infrastructure assets\, makes us uniquely placed to contribute significantly to the UK Government’s growth agenda while ensuring that our economy generates greater economic prosperity for all. Luton is investing in its economic infrastructure to improve competitiveness\, innovation\, and skills\, driving a more productive\, resilient\, and inclusive economy. \nThe Luton Business Club has been designed to support and enhance business relationships\, and we are excited to bring together entrepreneurs\, investors\, and decision-makers like yourselves. Our goal is to share new and exciting business opportunities\, and we believe that the stunning Morton House\,  a brand-new development on Kimpton Road\, Luton\, is the perfect setting for this. \nWhether you’re looking for new company headquarters or just want to rent meeting rooms and desks by the hour\, Morton House has the flexible space you need. It’s also home to our adult learning service\, supporting our residents in upskilling and reskilling\, and thereby contributing to a thriving business ecosystem as our businesses look to recruit local talent. \nWe have designed the 8th April business event to be flexible\, allowing businesses to attend the sessions that best suit their interests and schedules. We hope you can join us for what promises to be an exciting morning. When booking\, please could you confirm which session(s) you will be attending. \nSessions: \n8am – 9am: Networking and Breakfast \n9am – 10am: Official launch and hear from our panel of industry experts \n10am – 11:30am: Networking\, meet the businesses & providers and a tour of Morton House \nThe full programme\, including more information on our panel of industry experts will be published two weeks before the event. \nWe are eagerly looking forward to welcoming you on the day and to the exciting opportunities that await at the Morton House Luton Business Club.
URL:https://invest.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/morton-house-luton-business-club/
LOCATION:Morton House\, Morton House\, 21 Kimpton Road\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU2 0HL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Funding Options for High Growth Potential SMEs & How to Achieve itThis fundraising masterclass will be hosted by Colin Spiller of Zenis Limited! The interactive workshop will look at the practical issues on growing a high growth potential SME with external funding. With so many key topics being discussed for free\, make sure to grab your ticket fast before they are gone! \nAreas that will be explored: \n\nAngel Money/Venture Capitalists and what they look for in businesses.\nEnterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) – why they are important for angel investors.\nSources of Angel Money.\nOther sources of potential funding.\nAlternatives to external funding – organic growth from accelerating sales & improved account management.\nWhat you can do to prepare yourself for external funding.\nFundraising best practice and key mistakes to avoid.\nHow much time will the top management team have to invest in fundraising?\nWhere does crowd funding fit into early stage fundraising?\nShould you consider gifting\, or loans and which crowd funding site to use?\nValuation of your business and the terminology behind it.\n\nCollin Spiller’s background: \nColin worked as a Business Development Manager for an early-stage Tech focus Venture Capitalist (VC) for over 6 years. During this time he generated an extra £1.5m for their investee companies. Since then he has launched the London Angel Club for Angels Den\, which typically raised £1m to £2m for 8 – 10 businesses per annum for 7 years! Alongside this he delivered their masterclasses for new Angel Investors. Colin currently co-leads the meetings of the 3Cs Community\, is a Non-Executive Director for the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce Board (and has launched their successful Entrepreneur Foundation). Colin is also frequently invited to join pitching judge panels as well as deliver workshops on both ‘Raising Angel Finance’ and ‘For Angels; How to Invest in Early Stage Businesses’.
URL:https://invest.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/fundraising-masterclass-2/
LOCATION:Postgraduate Centre\, University of Bedfordshire\, 1 Vicarage Street\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 3HZ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Radio 1 Big Weekend Legacy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled – a future event will be organised in early 2025. \nIf you would like to find out more about the Radio 1 Big Weekend and its impact on Luton\, please read the evaluation report below. \nRead the evaluation report
URL:https://invest.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/radio-1-big-weekend-legacy-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Hat Factory\, Bute Street\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 2EY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Funding Options for High Growth Potential SMEs & How to Achieve itThis fundraising masterclass will be hosted by Colin Spiller of Zenis Limited! The interactive workshop will look at the practical issues on growing a high growth potential SME with external funding. With so many key topics being discussed for free\, make sure to grab your ticket fast before they are gone! \nAreas that will be explored: \n\nAngel Money/Venture Capitalists and what they look for in businesses.\nEnterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) – why they are important for angel investors.\nSources of Angel Money.\nOther sources of potential funding.\nAlternatives to external funding – organic growth from accelerating sales & improved account management.\nWhat you can do to prepare yourself for external funding.\nFundraising best practice and key mistakes to avoid.\nHow much time will the top management team have to invest in fundraising?\nWhere does crowd funding fit into early stage fundraising?\nShould you consider gifting\, or loans and which crowd funding site to use?\nValuation of your business and the terminology behind it.\n\nCollin Spiller’s background: \nColin worked as a Business Development Manager for an early-stage Tech focus Venture Capitalist (VC) for over 6 years. During this time he generated an extra £1.5m for their investee companies. Since then he has launched the London Angel Club for Angels Den\, which typically raised £1m to £2m for 8 – 10 businesses per annum for 7 years! Alongside this he delivered their masterclasses for new Angel Investors. Colin currently co-leads the meetings of the 3Cs Community\, is a Non-Executive Director for the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce Board (and has launched their successful Entrepreneur Foundation). Colin is also frequently invited to join pitching judge panels as well as deliver workshops on both ‘Raising Angel Finance’ and ‘For Angels; How to Invest in Early Stage Businesses’.
URL:https://invest.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/fundraising-masterclass/
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SUMMARY:Community Job's Fair South Ward
DESCRIPTION:Luton Adult Learning are hosting a number of Community Jobs Fairs with the aim of connecting residents to local employers and training providers. If you are a local employer with live vacancies in retail\, hospitality\, care work\, logistics or transport please email employmentandskills@luton.gov.uk to book a stand as places are limited. Please see the link below. \nhttps://www.lutonacl.ac.uk/news-events/community-jobs-fairs.html \nWe look forward to seeing you there
URL:https://invest.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/community-jobs-fair-south-ward/
LOCATION:Luton Adult Learning\, 2nd Floor Arndale House\, Luton\, LU1 2LJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240311T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240311T170000
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SUMMARY:Community Job's Fair Farley Hill
DESCRIPTION:Luton Adult Learning are hosting a number of Community Jobs Fairs with the aim of connecting residents to local employers and training providers. If you are a local employer with live vacancies in retail\, hospitality\, care work\, logistics or transport please email employmentandskills@luton.gov.uk to book a stand as places are limited. Please see the link below. \nhttps://www.lutonacl.ac.uk/news-events/community-jobs-fairs.html \nWe look forward to seeing you there
URL:https://invest.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/community-jobs-fair-farley-hill/
LOCATION:Farley Hill Community Centre\, Delphine Close\, Luton\, LU1 5RE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240304T100000
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SUMMARY:Community Job's Fair Biscot Ward
DESCRIPTION:Luton Adult Learning are hosting a number of Community Jobs Fairs with the aim of connecting residents to local employers and training providers. If you are a local employer with live vacancies in retail\, hospitality\, care work\, logistics or transport please email employmentandskills@luton.gov.uk to book a stand as places are limited. Please see the link below. \nhttps://www.lutonacl.ac.uk/news-events/community-jobs-fairs.html \nWe look forward to seeing you there
URL:https://invest.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/community-jobs-fair-biscot-ward/
LOCATION:Bury Park Community Centre\, 161b Dunstable Road\, Luton\, Bedfordshire\, LU1 1BW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240227T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240227T173000
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SUMMARY:Community Job's Fair Northwell Ward
DESCRIPTION:Luton Adult Learning are hosting a number of Community Jobs Fairs with the aim of connecting residents to local employers and training providers. If you are a local employer with live vacancies in retail\, hospitality\, care work\, logistics or transport please email employmentandskills@luton.gov.uk to book a stand as places are limited. Please see the link below. \nhttps://www.lutonacl.ac.uk/news-events/community-jobs-fairs.html \nWe look forward to seeing you there
URL:https://invest.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/community-jobs-fair-northwell-ward/
LOCATION:Marsh Farm Futures House\, The Moakes\, Luton\, LU3 3QB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240227T090000
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SUMMARY:Network & Learn - Finding your finance for 2024
DESCRIPTION:SEMLEP Growth Hub are bringing their Network & Learn event to Luton this month which will bring a wide array of opportunities for businesses\, all for free. \nTaking place on 27th February\, this FREE monthly networking event is your chance to dive into new funding opportunities available to you and your business. \nDuring Network & Learn you’ll have the opportunity to: \n\nTake part in a Grant Application Masterclass\, with Kelly Griffiths\, who’ll be sharing best practice tips and tricks to ensure your funding application has the best chance of being successful\nMeeting funding providers\, such as The British Business Bank\, Central Arc Angels\, University of Bedfordshire and more\, and learn about the current funding landscape and how you can find the right funding for your business – AND who you can turn to for match funding\nTake part in a funding providers Q&A session\, where you can get the answers to your funding queries\nListen\, learn and share with members of the business community\n\nYou will also have the opportunity to get insights from high street banks\, fund managers\, angel investment\, female founders\, finance brokers and many more as well as information on round two of the Growth Hub Growing Innovation Fund going live which offers grants of between £100k – £300k. \nAgenda: \n9:00am – Arrival\, networking and refreshments \n9:30am – Welcome \n9:40am – The South East Midlands funding landscape overview \n10:15am – Grant Application Masterclass \n10:45am – Break and meet the providers \n11:15am – Funding panel Q&A \n12:00pm – Networking/meet the providers \n12:30pm – Close \nIf you would like to book for this event\, please follow the link here \nFor any queries\, please do not hesitate to contact the Growth Hub Partnerships & Events Manager\, Samantha Hunter: samantha.hunter@semlep.com
URL:https://invest.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/network-learn-finding-your-finance-for-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240221T140000
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SUMMARY:Community Job's Fair Lewsey Ward
DESCRIPTION:Luton Adult Learning are hosting a number of Community Jobs Fairs with the aim of connecting residents to local employers and training providers. If you are a local employer with live vacancies in retail\, hospitality\, care work\, logistics or transport please email employmentandskills@luton.gov.uk to book a stand as places are limited. Please see the link below. \nhttps://www.lutonacl.ac.uk/news-events/community-jobs-fairs.html \nWe look forward to seeing you there
URL:https://invest.stepforwardluton.co.uk/event/2597/
LOCATION:Lewsey Community Centre\, Landrace Road\, Luton\, LU4 0SW\, United Kingdom
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