Knowsley Business News

£1M Fund to Boost Small Businesses in
Merseyside
The Liverpool Echo has launched a £1m
fund to boost small businesses and create jobs across Merseyside.
Knowsley Council are encouraging our businesses to
apply.
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The Big Event
Knowsley Council's Employment,
Skills and Inclusion Team are working with partners
across Merseyside to support THE BIG EVENT recruitment drive on
Tuesday 7 February 2012 at the Echo Arena - Liverpool. A number of
Knowsley Businesses are supporting the event and we would like to
thank you for your support.
Searching for Merseyside Innovation Stars
The hunt is on to find some of the region’s most innovative
businesses with the launch of the 17th annual Merseyside
Innovation Awards. Cash prizes worth more than £14,000 are
available. Knowsley’s very own Nurock won last year, beating off
stiff competition.
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Fund 101
Small grants of between £50 and £500 are
available for new start businesses via Enterprise Nation.
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Could you offer Work
Experience?
Jobcentre Plus are looking for businesses who
can provide work experience to help young people who are out of
work and have little or no work experience.
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Kirkby Market
Are you interested in expanding your marketing or sales
opportunities? Would you like a flexible agreement for premises
within a vibrant Town Centre location? Why not try Kirkby Market,
Kirkby Town Centre. With low stall rental and no minimum term,
Kirkby Market could provide you with the opportunity to expand your
business in 2012. Call 0151 443 4499 or e-mail kirkbymarketmanager@knowsley.gov.uk
for details.
New Courses from Knowsley FACE
The Knowsley Family and Community Education Service (Knowsley
FACE) has new courses commencing 20th February. If you
are looking to attain accredited qualifications in a short amount
of time or if you are looking to change careers, see the
Knowsley FACE website and
find out more about what is on offer.
Shape Management Offer
The Shape Management programme is available to anybody who works
in Knowsley at the very special discounted rate of £40, (a saving
of £80!), on a first come first served basis. If you want to
get fit, in just 6 weeks time you could be looking at the new
you!
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