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SUMMARY:The Elevation Lab - Rochford District
DESCRIPTION:Designed for 20 ambitious managers and business owners\, this programme provides a powerful blend of strategic learning\, practical tools\, and personalised support to help participants lead with confidence and accelerate business growth. \n  \nOver the course of the programme\, participants will gain access to more than £2\,000 worth of high-quality professional development\, including hands-on workshops\, expert mentoring\, and ongoing guidance tailored to their business challenges. \n  \nThe 4 workshops in this programme include:\n\nInnovation: Building a Future-Ready Business \n25th February 2026 – 10.30 am – 1 pm \nThis workshop equips participants with the mindset\, tools\, and practical frameworks needed to build an innovative\, resilient\, and future-ready organisation. The session focuses on identifying growth opportunities\, navigating disruption\, and embedding innovation into everyday decision-making. By the end\, participants will have a clear roadmap for strengthening their organisation’s adaptability and long-term competitiveness. \n\n2. Funding Innovation: Finance Readiness and Success\n4th March 2026 – 10.30 am – 1 pm \nThis workshop demystifies the innovation funding landscape\, helping participants prepare their business for investment or grant success. Participants will learn how to assess financial readiness\, articulate value clearly\, and match their innovation to the right funding sources—including grants\, loans\, private investment\, and partnerships. Get guidance on refining financial projections\, strengthening business cases\, and avoiding common pitfalls. By the end of the session\, participants will understand what funders look for and will leave with the confidence and tools to pursue funding effectively. \n  \n\n  \n3. Marketing for Growth\n11th March 2026 – 10.30 am – 1 pm \nThis practical\, interactive workshop is designed to help businesses create clear\, compelling marketing that supports sustainable growth. Participants will work on defining strong\, consistent messaging\, improving the customer journey at every touchpoint\, and engaging customers more effectively to maximise existing resources. The session will also explore how purposeful engagement can drive retention and growth\, alongside practical ways to use measurement and data to track performance\, understand what’s working\, and make informed marketing decisions that support long-term success. \n  \n\n4. Pitch Perfect: Communicating Your Innovation Story\n18th March 2026 – 10.30 am – 1 pm \nThis workshop helps participants craft a compelling and confident pitch that brings their innovation to life. Through guided practice\, participants learn how to structure their narrative\, connect with their audience\, and communicate complex ideas with clarity and impact. The session covers storytelling techniques\, pitch deck essentials\, and delivery skills for both in-person and virtual settings. By the end\, participants will have a polished pitch outline and the skills to present their innovation in a way that inspires action—whether for customers\, partners\, or investors. \n  \nPlease note: This programme is for business leaders and managers based in the Rochford District of Essex. \n  \n\n  \n  \n\n  \nThe Innovate and Elevate Rochford District Programme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. \n  \nThe UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is a UK Government initiative providing funding for local investments to support the government’s five national missions\, including economic growth\, making the UK a clean energy superpower\, and breaking down barriers to opportunity. From April 2025 to March 2026\, UKSPF will continue to support local projects focused on communities and place\, supporting local businesses\, and people and skills. For more information\, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/the-elevation-lab-rochford-district/
LOCATION:Rayleigh Club\, Hullbridge Road\, Rayleigh\, Essex\, SS69QS
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Bot Up Your Business - Marketing Programme Registration
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Britain is thrilled to deliver the Bot Up Your Business programme\, supported by BT Group\, to help small business owners learn how AI can be their marketing ally. Through practical training designed to tackle real-world business challenges\, you’ll learn how AI can improve content creation\, strengthen copywriting\, and enhance social media campaigns. \nJoin us to sharpen your AI skills and help your business grow! \nCourse dates \n  \n\nModule 1 – 5th March (10am – 11am)\nModule 2 – 12th March (10am – 11am)\nModule 3 – 19th March (10am – 11am)\nModule 4 – 26th March (10am – 11am)\n\n\nA special thanks to BT Group for partnering with us on this programme.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/bot-up-your-business-marketing-programme-registration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Cybersecurity Across Essex & Suffolk
DESCRIPTION:Discover the impact of the Cyber Innovate to Elevate programme from Freeport East and the University of Essex. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special event to hear first-hand how local businesses have strengthened their cyber resilience as we bring together businesses\, innovators and cybersecurity experts from across Essex and Suffolk.\nDiscover the impact and success of the Cyber Innovate to Elevate programme\, as we celebrate the businesses and organisations who’ve taken part and the collaborative projects that have emerged. \nThroughout the event\, hosted in partnership between Freeport East and the University of Essex\, you’ll have the opportunity to: \n\nDiscover how expert support has helped businesses elevate their cybersecurity\nLearn from inspiring project case studies designed to spark new thinking\nGain practical\, accessible advice from cybersecurity specialists to help you strengthen your own cyber resilience\nConnect and network with peers\, researchers\, and industry partners shaping the future of cybersecurity in our region\n\nWhether you’ve been part of the programme already or are simply looking to begin or enhance your own cybersecurity journey\, you’ll leave equipped with insights\, inspiration and support to take your next steps with confidence. \nReserve your place today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09:30 – 10:00: Arrivals\, refreshments and networking \n10:00 – 10:10: Welcome & introductions | Daniel Hewlett\, Corporate Partnership Manager\, University of Essex \n10:10 – 10:20: From Insight to Impact: How Cyber Innovate to Elevate is enhancing cybersecurity in our region | Simon Papworth\, Strategy & Policy Manager\, Freeport East & Daniel Hewlett\, University of Essex \n10:20 – 10:30: DSIT – Supporting UK cyber growth and innovation | Jessica Harper\, Department of Science\, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) \n10:30 – 10:40: Case study (to be announced soon) \n10:40 – 10:50: Introducing iTeams: How to innovate with the cybersecurity experts of tomorrow\, today | Andy Mew\, Head of Essex Startups\, University of Essex \n10:50 – 11:20: BREAK | Networking and iTeams project showcase \n11:20 – 11:35: Building cybersecurity resilience: Essential steps for SMEs | Marta Fernandez de Arroyabe\, Deputy Director of the Institute for Analytics and Data Science (IADS) & Reader at Essex Business School\, University of Essex \n11:35 – 11:55: Panel Discussion & Q&A: Lessons in building cybersecurity resilience in SMEs | Chaired by Holly Leonard\, Head of Business Engagement\, University of Essex\, joined by representatives from Curtis Machine Tools\, Bows and Arrows and Portable Space – companies who participated in the Cyber Innovate to Elevate programme. \n11:55 – 12:05: Supporting your future cybersecurity plans: \n\nOpportunities from Freeport East | Simon Papworth\nOpportunities from the University of Essex | Daniel Hewlett\n\n12:05 – 12:10: Closing remarks \n12:10 – 13:30: Lunch and networking \n\n\n\n\nThe Cyber Innovate to Elevate programme has been funded by Innovate UK’s Cyber Local 2025-26 initiative.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/strengthening-cybersecurity-across-essex-suffolk/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe House Hotel\, Wivenhoe Park\, Colchester\, Essex\, CO4 3FA
CATEGORIES:Cyber security
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SUMMARY:The South Essex Business Expo returns on 12 March 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are really pleased to announce a partnership between all the South Essex Councils\, Brentwood\, Rochford\, Southend on Sea\, Basildon\, Thurrock Castle Point and Essex County Council along with Global\, DS Group and Networking Essex. What we hope to achieve the biggest business expo in South Essex at The Brentwood Centre on Thursday 12th March between 10am-3pm with 200 stands and 1000 visitors. \nLets’ make South Essex Business Expo the Biggest Business Expo Ever!\nThe expo will be promoted by all our partners to their databases\, social media\, newsletters and in the case of Global we’ll be on Heart radio again leading up to the event. We intend to make every business in Essex aware of the expo and make it a must attend event. \nHeadline Sponsor\nWe are delighted to announce our Headline Sponsor as Paragon Stainless Products. \n \nSponsors\nWe are delighted to announce Total Merchandise\, Fox Cycling\, Learning & Support Services\, LOCALiQ\, Essex Life and LGH Hotel Management as sponsors. \n    \nSponsorship\nWe have sponsorship opportunities available for this event. If you would like to sponsor South Essex Business Expo 2026 or would like further details\, please contact aaron@networking-essex.co.uk \nDon’t miss out!\nThis event is open to all businesses of all sizes\, trades\, industries\, professions and sectors\, start ups and pre start ups with something for everyone.\nThe expo is free to attend with plenty of free parking at The Brentwood Centre\, to book your place a stand\, please email aaron@networking-essex.co.uk \n \n\n  \nExhibitors\nAbsolute Investigations Ltd | Adult Community Learning | Aching Arms | Azets | Backhouse Solicitors | Basildon Borough Council | Bennetts Funeral Directors | Blue Serif | BNA IT Solutions | Brentwood Borough Council | Castle Point Borough Council | Create Business Hub | Cybernet | Cyber Trust | DS Group | Dupliq | Essex County Council | Essex Life | Essex Wildlife Trust | Essex Working Well | Everyone Active | First Intuition | Fortified IT | Fox Cycling | FSB | Global | Globalnet IT Innovations | Handelsbanken |Hewes Security | Hotel Lock & Safe Ltd | Howe Chartered Surveyors | HSBC | Hunnaball Funeral Directors |Impamark | Jorja Healthcare Group | KJL Group | Koala Digital | Layered Shape | Learning & Support Services | Level Up Print | LGH Hotel Management | LG Networks | LocalIQ | Mantair | Mark One Hire | MS-UK | Mullis & Peake LLP | Networking Essex | New Targets | New Energy Vehicle Solutions Ltd | One Consulting Group | Outbound Group | Paragon Stainless | Pinney Talfourd Solicitors | Pitman Training | PLH Utilities | Rochford District Council | Saffron Building Society | Searly Owen Recruitment | Shoothill Ltd | Southend United FC |  Southend-on-Sea City Council | South Essex College | Space Rocket Digital | Spartan FX | Sterling Washrooms | TechWyse | The Rock Financial Management | Thurrock Borough Council | Topgolf | Total Merchandise Ltd | Viewpoint Accountants | Vitality | Wood & Disney
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/the-south-essex-business-expo-returns-on-12-march-2026/
LOCATION:The Brentwood Centre\, Doddinghurst Road\, Pilgrims Hatch\, Essex\, CM15 9NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Expo
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