Shining a spotlight on the future
Maritime UK Week has been celebrated in BCP with events showcasing diverse opportunities in the marine sector.
Delegates at Poole Marine Hub’s ‘Technology and Innovation’ event heard from local business about how they’ve collaborated to improve products and services, and the range of support available, from AUB Innovation Studio to a Climate Essentials subscription.
The week concluded with a Marine STEM Challenge organised by BCP Council as part of the Interreg SPEED project. The event brought together teams of year 8 and 9 students from local schools mentored by apprentices from Sunseeker and business leaders from IoTech Limited and Discover Science Christchurch. Students competed to build the best clean propulsion system and the winning team was from Broadstone Middle School.
Hosted at Poole Harbour Commissioners, a tour of the port raised awareness of the huge variety of jobs that are available within the maritime sector.
Companies gear up for circular future
Delegates at BCP Council’s Towards Net Zero event on 23 September heard from local businesses and circular economy experts, who are leading the way in carbon reduction.
Delegates also had the opportunity to tour Lush Cosmetics’ Green Hub, the Poole based brand’s circular recycling site.
Upcoming events and training workshops
- Free webinars from Small Business Britain
- 18 October 11am: How Google Ranks Your Website
- 19 October 11am: How To Get Paid: Become Tech Savvy!
- Christchurch Neighbourhood Policing Team Drop-In Session, Room 13, Second Floor, Christchurch Library, 18 October 9am to 1pm
- Starting 25 October: Exhibition – How to become a young entrepreneur
- 16 November: An evening with Boscombe Creatives
- Starting 22 November: Money and Mental Health Training workshops
- Starting 6 December: Help to Grow: Management at Bournemouth University
New HMRC business advice page
HMRC’s new GOV.UK website page summarises items that customers running their own business should explore and could help them keep more of what they earn. At just one click, businesses, employers and the self-employed can find out their eligibility for tax reliefs and financial allowances, as well as how to claim them.
Get Online Week, 17-23 October 2022
Get Online Week is an annual digital inclusion campaign run by charity Good Things Foundation.
If you or someone you know needs help with their digital skills, drop in to the Boscombe Towns Fund Engagement Hub (30-32 Royal Arcade, Boscombe) on Friday 21 October 2022 anytime between 1 and 4.30pm to #TryOneThing in digital. This initiative is being supported by BCHA.
You can also support the campaign on the day by bringing along and donating old tech to be securely wiped and refurbished by Donate IT CIC. To find out more email economicdevelopment@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
