Ellesmere Port businesses offered access to bespoke support at two drop-in events

Businesses in Origin are being offered the opportunity to find out about a wide range of tailored business support at two drop-in events in October.

Origin is a collaboration of businesses and institutions across the Ellesmere Port industrial area.

The events are being held between 10am and 3pm on:

• Thursday 10 October at: Bridgewater House, North Rd. Ellesmere Port CH65 1AF
• Tuesday 22 October at: Pioneer Business Park, North Rd. Ellesmere Port CH65 1AD

Organised by Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Let’s Talk Business Team, topics such as help to shift to net zero, reducing energy consumption, adopting new technologies or accessing new markets are just some of the issues expert assistance can be provided on.

Councillor Nathan Pardoe, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Regeneration and Digital Transformation said:

“Businesses in Origin are at the forefront the UK’s net zero ambitions, and Cheshire West and Chester Council is hosting events to talk about the local support that is available. There’s no need to book, the events are open to all Ellesmere Port businesses and cover a range of topics - people can drop-in between 10am and 3pm to find out more.

“Investment, improved skills and job creation are a vital part of Cheshire West and Chester Council’s plan for an Inclusive Economy, which will make our borough a greener, fairer and stronger place to live and work.”

Green skills and jobs, employment and support for new businesses are part of the 12 action points identified in Cheshire West and Chester Council’s vision for an Inclusive Economy. The Inclusive Economy aims to make Cheshire West and Chester a greener, fairer and stronger place to live, work and play.

You can find out more about the Inclusive Economy here:

 http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/business/inclusive-economy

This programme is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.

For more information, visit: 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus