Knowsley Business News

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£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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