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By meeting and working with other driven entrepreneurs, you can find the perfect collaborator or mentor to help propel your business forward. That’s why Launchpad regularly offers free networking events and workshops where you can connect with like-minded individuals in your industry.
Join Southend-on-Sea City Council, SEATS and The Greater Essex Careers Hub during National Apprenticeship Week (10 to 16 February 2025) to explore how apprenticeships can transform your workforce. Our free event is designed for business owners and HR decision-makers, providing actionable insights into: ✅ Upskilling your current team with training from entry-level to Master's degree ... Read more
Join Southend-on-Sea City Council, SEATS and The Greater Essex Careers Hub during National Apprenticeship Week (10 to 16 February 2025) to explore how apprenticeships can transform your workforce. Our free event is designed for business owners and HR decision-makers, providing actionable insights into: ✅ Upskilling your current team with training from entry-level to Master's degree ... Read more
Our next Southend/Rochford's Business Breakfast Networking event will be on Wednesday 19th February 2025, in collaboration with the Launchpad, Airport Business Park, Cherry Orchard Way, Rochford, SS4 1YH Essex. If you fancy meeting like-minded businesspeople, grow your connections that could lead to collaborations and growth for your business then come along to the Breakfast ... Read more
Preparing tenders can help you to win big contracts but it can be time-consuming, cost money and tie up valuable resources. Understanding the best way to find opportunities can often appear daunting, we can demystify the process and help you find your way to a suitable tender for your business. The workshop will cover the ... Read more
We are proud to announce our 7th Annual International Women’s Day event, taking place on Friday, 7th March 2025, at South Essex College in Southend: Luker Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1ND. This event is an opportunity to come together to celebrate the achievements of women, inspire each other, and build connections within our community. It will feature: ... Read more
Join the Essex Manufacturing Alliance Networking Event! Are you part of the manufacturing supply chain in Essex? Don’t miss the chance to connect, collaborate, and grow with fellow professionals at our upcoming Essex Manufacturing Alliance Networking Event! Date: Tuesday 18th March 2025 Time: 10am - 1pm Location: Southend Forum, Elmer Square, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1NS ... Read more
Where Great Business Conversations Flow as Smoothly as the Wine Step into Southend's most exciting new, premium business networking experience, where professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders gather in a relaxed, high-quality, social wine bar to enjoy a Bottomless Brunch. At Business Uncorked, we believe that great connections are built over a glass of great wine, with ... Read more
Financial Mastery for Southend-on-Sea businesses Money and finance touch so many aspects of our business and personal lives. By better understanding your relationship with money, you are more likely to live a life with less money stress and see money for what it is: a tool that can facilitate opportunities and options. During this event ... Read more
This workshop will explain how to source and bid for Public Sector contracts (training provided to local businesses and the Voluntary and Community Sector) The Central Digital Platform is an online portal which will make it easier for suppliers to find and bid for contracts, and for buyers to meet their transparency commitments under the ... Read more
Join SAVS and Ingenium Coaching online on Monday 11th August, from 12pm to 1.30pm for this free training session to understand different personality types. Book your free place This is part of a four-part series with Ingenium Coaching to deliver training to the sector to improve your personal and professional development. This session is ... Read more
