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Take action to connect skills to critical needs, say local business
31 January 2022

Take action to connect skills to critical needs, say local business

Today, (31st January 2022) marks the publication of a five-priority skills action plan for Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire. The plan responds directly to […]

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Rural businesses reap the rewards of diversification
14 January 2022

Rural businesses reap the rewards of diversification

Rural businesses have diversified their operations, creating 196 local jobs and bringing 68 new products to market by opening farm shops, glamping facilities, Christmas tree […]

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Last chance for organisations to access £20,000 to help local people back into work
11 January 2022

Last chance for organisations to access £20,000 to help local people back into work

On Monday 10 January the South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership’s (SEMLEP’s) Community Grants programme opened for the final round of applications, providing grants to […]

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Survey finds businesses remain resilient despite economic challenges
10 January 2022

Survey finds businesses remain resilient despite economic challenges

Today [10 January 2022], the South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) publishes the results of the 2021 Business Survey, identifying the economic challenges and […]

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Dedicate the time to try something new in 2022
7 January 2022

Dedicate the time to try something new in 2022

Written by Gayle Parker, Operations Manager During the lockdowns, I think it’s fair to say that everyone developed a new skill. Whether that was painting […]

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Season’s Greetings
20 December 2021

Season’s Greetings

As 2021 draws to a close, we want to take the opportunity to express our appreciation to all our partners for their ongoing support and […]

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Inspire the next generation: Real role models needed
10 December 2021

Inspire the next generation: Real role models needed

Have you ever thought about how you ended up in the career you have now? From ages as early as five, we’re making decisions that […]

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6 December 2021

Gaining a New Perspective: The Benefits of Peer Groups

Running a business is a huge responsibility, requiring hard work, dedication and in-depth knowledge. Business leaders often find themselves facing problems or asking questions, but […]

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