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Planning for Growth: Chesterfield

If you have big ambitions for your business in 2022 then this is the event for you. Discover the support available to help make your goals a reality and expand your network through meeting like-minded business leaders.

What is the event about?

Learn more about the programmes, funding, consultation services and advice offered by the University of Derby. Whether you have an idea for a new venture or are hoping to scale up your established business, you will find a wide range of support available to help fulfil your ambitions. This informative event will offer a variety of activities for you to get involved with. See the agenda and session descriptions below for more information.

Event schedule

8.00 – Registration and breakfast
8.30 – Welcome to the event tbc
8.35 – Planning for growth, with Q&A session Dr Mark Gilman, Professor of Economics
9.15 – Leadership and Workforce Development Andy Dowling, Business Development Manager, Apprenticeship Hub
9.30 – Networking and business clinics

New initiative, designed to support businesses within the region

Business growth is integral to successful regional economies. However many firms are constrained by factors such as employee skills, finance, innovation, and strategic planning. To support companies in addressing these obstacles, Professor Mark Gilman has developed a diagnostic resource which focuses on helping organisations grow quicker, work better, and perform more competitively.

During the event, you will hear how your business can use this diagnostic tool to recover and improve performance during the current economic climate. Learn how to focus your efforts for maximum return, based on the needs of your individual organisation.

Book a business clinic session

The University of Derby offers a wide range of support for your organisation. Whether you are hoping to develop your skills, access funding, hire a graduate intern or launch your new idea, our business clinic sessions will help you learn more about the resources available. Clinics cover a wide range of areas and you will be able to choose one of the following:

  • Employing students or graduates
  • Leadership and workforce development
  • Technical support
  • Digital support
  • Becoming more green/ sustainability
  • Productivity and growth
  • Access to finance

Register for these one-to-one sessions using the booking form below, and find out how The University of Derby’s programmes can help you achieve your business goals.

Browse the business market place

There will also be plenty of opportunity to browse the business service stands and chat to other attendees over a complimentary breakfast roll and cup of coffee.

Meet the speakers

Mark Gilman – Professor of Economics

Mark has a particular interest in the areas of SME performance, growth and human resource management. He enjoys translating his research into tools that can help business leaders understand the dynamics of their organisation, its stakeholders, performance and wider growth.

Book your place

To book your place at the event, go to: https://www.derby.ac.uk/events/latest-events/planning-for-growth-chesterfield/

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Venue:

  • St Helena's Campus, Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 7LU

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  • Free

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