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Peer Networks Programme
Peer Networks is a national peer-to-peer networking programme for SME leaders that want to grow and develop their organisation for future success.
Delivered locally by the Kent and Medway Growth Hub, we create diverse cohort groups of individuals to collaboratively work through common business issues.
UK Transition
To help support you and your business through the current transition period, we have compiled a variety of resources.
Coronavirus: Guidance for Businesses and Employers
Visit our dedicated, regularly updated page for information, advice and guidance for businesses and employers regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Little Artists – Kent & Medway Growth Hub
Kent-based Little Artists provides arts and crafts classes, family workshops and children's craft parties to the local community.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Business briefing – 27 November 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Business briefing – 23 November 2020
25 Getting Building Fund projects get green light from South East LEP to start building back local economy with £66.8 million approved
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Business briefing – 27 November 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Business briefing – 23 November 2020
Video: A Message to Businesses from Deputy Chair Sarah Dance
A message from the Business Secretary: One month to go until the transition period ends. Please take action now.
There is now less than one month to go until the end of the transition period. It is vital that you act now to avoid disruptions to business operations and to help you make the most of the opportunities that 2021 will bring. Over the last 7 weeks, I have written to you about some […] Read more
Essex businesses to benefit from Government-funded Business Support Programme
The BEST Growth Hub today announced the launch of a business support programme for leaders of ambitious Essex SMEs. Peer Networks is being delivered nationally via the Local Enterprise Partnership (‘LEP’) and Growth Hub networks in partnership with The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Peer Networks is a £20m support package that forms […] Read more
Prime Minister announces £1,000 Christmas grant to ‘wet-led pubs’
The Prime Minister announced on Tuesday 1 December, support for pubs that predominantly serve alcohol, rather than food, through festive period. This is: an additional £1,000 Christmas grant for ‘wet-led pubs’ in tiers 2 and 3 for Pubs that predominantly serve alcohol rather than provide food a one-off for December that will be paid on top on the existing £3,000 monthly cash […] Read more
Additional Restrictions Grants
The Additional Restrictions Grant is designed to support businesses who are not eligible for the Local Restrictions Grant because they do not pay business rates, as well as those businesses which may have been severely affected but not required close. Read more
Local Restrictions Grants in East Sussex
The Local Restrictions Grant Scheme supports businesses for each 14-day period that they are forced close due to restrictions. The grant, which is based on the rateable value of the property on the first full day of local restrictions, is available through your local council. Read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Business briefing – 27 November 2020
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