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InvestSefton in partnership with Matchstick Creative would like to invite you to the below event.   Good Growth is an initiative looking at how businesses can achieve profitability whilst meeting social objectives. Social Value is a key element to many tender opportunities and consumers are increasingly interested to know who they are buying from and how you do business.   The roadshow will provide a clear understanding of the guidelines and offer insight into this area of work. The roadshow will also highlight recruitment and diversifying your workforce.   The event will be held on Thursday 10th July, 10am-12pm at The Lake House in Waterloo.  Please visit the Eventbrite page https://lnkd.in/gdYbaQPK for the event for more information and to book your place.   The event will be relaxed and informal and will be a good opportunity to explore this topic in more detail and find out more.

We would like to invite you to the next meeting of the Sefton Huddle which is being held on:   Wednesday 2nd July, 5pm-7pm Eastbank Arcade, Eastbank Street, Southport, PR8 1DL. Sefton Huddle is the networking group for Sefton businesses from the digital, creative and tech sector that normally meets three times per year - February, July and November.    Sefton Huddle was developed by our beloved colleague Julie Swarbrick who sadly passed away in December after a very short illness. In place of the February Huddle, we held an event at Formby Hall in memory of Julie and were so pleased to see so many of you there.   Sefton Huddle will continue as normal, and we hope that you will continue to support this networking group. We are pleased to host the next Huddle meeting at the recently renovated Eastbank in Southport and unlike other Huddle meetings this one will be held early evening. The format will remain the same, networking, presentation, and a further opportunity for networking.   Like all our events it will be relaxed and informal and we will be providing light refreshments - sandwiches and tea, coffee and soft drinks.   A tour of the building will also be available for those who are interested.   Apologies for the short notice as under normal circumstances we would give you more advance notice, next time we will. If you would like to book a place at this event please call us on 0151 934 3452 or email investsefton@sefton.gov.uk . If you have any access, dietary or other requirements please let us know when booking.

Sefton, and in particular Southport is a well-known visitor destination, and we are fortunate to welcome local, national and even international events that bring with them footfall and in turn economic opportunity. InvestSefton in partnership with Growth Platform invite you to our Destination Sefton event offering specialist strategic insight into tapping into visitor economy experiences to help you increase your sales. Lisa Pearson is a Southport based Marketing Consultant, who has developed campaigns for a variety of well-known brands.   ·      Understand the importance of staying relevant ·      Understand how to map activities focussing on key events ·      Connect your offering to wider marketing to increase visibility and footfall ·      Gather ideas and inspiration to put your independent business on the destination marketing map ·      Come up with creative marketing campaigns that will boost sales   Who should attend? Any business, any size, any sector located in Sefton. The workshop will be relaxed and informal.   Booking To book your place(s) call Dom or Sharon on 0151 934 3452 or email investsefton@sefton.gov.uk

Join the Cluster Boards Do you share a passion for the future of our economy and want to share your skills and experience to make a difference to the region’s prosperity The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is looking to strengthen their three cluster boards, representing the city region’s key growth sectors of Advanced Manufacturing, Creative Industries, and Health and Life Sciences. Made up of leading figures from their sectors, each board’s remit is to influence policy, stimulate economic growth, productivity and competitiveness whilst supporting the city region in its ambitions for inclusive growth and sustainability. These boards are advisory and provide the Combined Authority with insight into how its sector operates, opportunities for growth, innovation or investment across the cluster, as well as identifying opportunities for linkages between the board and the wider economy to drive productivity, investment and employment. The cluster boards report into the Combined Authority’s Business and Enterprise Board in providing a voice for business. For more information about the boards please visit the Cluster Board page Interested in joining? For an informal discussion please contact: Phil Anders – Advanced Manufacturing – phil.anders@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk  Matt Biagetti – Health & Life Science matt.biagetti@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk Helen Cross – Creative Industries – helen.cross@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk To apply, please send to the relevant cluster manager: An up-to-date CV A covering letter detailing your suitability for the role The closing date for Expressions of Interest 30th May 2025. @GrowthPlatform

InvestSefton would like to invite you to our next Economic Forum, it will be held on Thursday 12th June at Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa. We will have a diverse panel of speakers who will provide food for thought in their specialist areas and we will of course be providing complimentary breakfast. The forum is a relaxed and informal event – we hope to see you there! If you would like to book a place, please reply to this email or email investsefton@sefton.gov.uk - alternatively call us on 0151 934 3452 and we can take your details over the phone. 

Today we attended the opening of the new Active Minds Day Centre with Craig Donaldson in Liverpool, an additional venue to their Crosby base. A huge congratulations to Michelle King and the Active Minds team on this expansion, the launch event was fantastic and we wish Michelle King and gang at Active Minds, continued success in the future. https://lnkd.in/eTxm6Mjb

Please see information below with dates and links to register for one of the free Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity webinars delivered by Knowsley Council and Liverpool Council. Free one hour webinar for Liverpool City Region employers and organisations delivered by Knowsley Council and Liverpool Council to raise awareness of Learning Disabilities, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) There are 90 places available which will be allocated on a first come / first served basis to those who register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on joining the webinar Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity Tuesday 29th Apr 2025 start time 1:30pm end time 2:30pm (10 places remaining) Please inform us in advance if you have any access requirements. Please see Privacy Policy for this event: https://lnkd.in/eJNFyK56 Please see links below for dates when the webinar can be viewed on YouTube No need to register or book for the YouTube dates – just pop the date in your diary and follow the links below on the day: Wednesday 7th May 2025 from 9.00am https://lnkd.in/ebKUHhK3 Thursday 29th May 2025 from 9.00am (live for 24 hours) Feedback https://lnkd.in/ebKUHhK3 One of the best sessions re this topic I've come across Thank you very much very informative and relevant This has been a real eye-opener - so much covered in 1 hour - amazing, thank you

Thanks to investsefton for hosting the Sefton Citizen First LCR Information Event in Southport. Details below 👇 We've got information events in all local authorities in the Liverpool City Region. Full details and to register visit https://lnkd.in/ejtRFVtw

Join us at the next Financial and Professional Networking Group will take place on 30th April 2025 at Southport and Birkdale Sports Club, Trafalgar Road, Southport PR8 2HF, from 8.00am - 10.00am. The event is open to businesses in the financial and professional sector in Sefton. Email us at investsefton@sefton.gov.uk for more information.

Do you run a business in the Liverpool City Region or are you looking to start one? Join Growth Platform on 1 May to find out more about the new line up of business support services funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The event will include: 🔷 Opportunity for networking 🔷 Marketplace for UKSPF Programme Providers 🔷 Growth Platform offering an update on funded support available 🔷 Keynote talk from a nationally recognised entrepreneur and local high growth innovator. Panel discussion to deep dive into opportunities for business support Register for free here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-4wXMx3 Halton Borough Council | Knowsley Council | Invest Knowsley | Liverpool City Council | Business Support Service in Liverpool | Sefton Council | investsefton | St Helens Council | Wirral Council | Edge Hill University | Edge Hill University | SME Productivity & Innovation Centre | University of Liverpool | Liverpool John Moores University | Kindred LCR | Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory | Ngunan Adamu |