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Angels@Essex investment platform launched to support tech start-ups

Jun 4, 2020 | Funding, Uncategorised

The University of Essex is launching the Angels@Essex investment platform to support entrepreneurs with innovative and market-disrupting business ideas by giving them access to a network of investors. Angels@Essex aims to help develop and grow the regional economy by...

Homes and Businesses Set to Benefit as Government Announces £3.3m Boost to Bring Gigabit Broadband to Colchester

Jun 2, 2020 | Broadband, Uncategorised

Colchester Borough Council has secured a £3.3 million investment from the Department for Media, Culture, Sport and Digital (DCMS) to bring brand-new, gigabit broadband connectivity to Colchester.

Free Grants for Colchester Businesses Affected by COVID-19

May 28, 2020 | Funding, Uncategorised

Colchester’s Discretionary Business Grant scheme will distribute up to £1.7 million to local businesses. The scheme seeks to support businesses who are unable to access the Small Business Grant or the Retail Hospitality and Leisure Grant announced in March.

Colchester Business Impact of C-19 Survey

May 27, 2020 | Economic Impact, Uncategorised

Colchester Borough Council is keen to learn what impact COVID-19 has had on the local economy and we want to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to complete this short business survey. Thank you.

Colchester Borough Council COVID-19 Advice, Support & Guidance for Businesses

Apr 15, 2020 | Advice

Colchester businesses might find the official Council COVID-19 advice, support and guidance website helpful at this time.

South East LEP backs University of Essex Parkside Project with £5m Investment

Mar 2, 2020 | Funding

The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) has awarded the University of Essex a £5 million funding package from the Local Growth Fund (LGF) for Phase 3 of the Parkside Office Village project at its Knowledge Gateway research and technology park. This latest...