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Sheffield City Region becomes South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined AuthorityOur name is changing but our service to South Yorkshire businesses remains.Last week, Sheffield City Region officially rebranded and changed its legal name to South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), to better reflect the geography of its combined authorities and the region it serves, and as the integration of the Passenger Transport Executive continues. The Mayor’s title will also change to Mayor of South Yorkshire.Led by the Mayor of South Yorkshire, the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and the private sector through the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). Through South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority’s Strategic Economic Plan (SEP), The Mayor, the MCA Board and the LEP Board share a vision to grow an economy that works for everyone. For more information visit the website www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk |
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Skills Bank programme still available!Did you know that you can still benefit from training programmes for you and your employees as Skills Bank funding has been extended until December 2021! The extension to the funding recognises the needs of South Yorkshire businesses and is part of the support that South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is providing to boost our region’s post-pandemic recovery and renewal. Skills Bank provides employers across South Yorkshire with access to high-quality training and funding to support skills training that will enable them to develop their business. For more details, visit https://skillsbankscr.co.uk/ |
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Major funding for arts, culture & heritage sector in South Yorkshire announcedThe arts, culture and heritage sector in South Yorkshire is set to receive a boost with the announcement from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) of funding worth £1m. The Fund is part of South Yorkshire’s ARG (Additional Restrictions Grant), which has so far provided South Yorkshire businesses with over £45m of support during the pandemic. This is the first time that the Mayoral Combined Authority has made specific funding available to the arts, culture and heritage sector in recognition of the value it has to the local economy, by creating jobs, enriching the lives of local people and reinforcing South Yorkshire’s reputation as a tourism destination. Mayor of South Yorkshire, Dan Jarvis, said: “There is no doubt that South Yorkshire is home to a wealth of creative talent. The arts, culture and heritage sectors have been hit hard by the impact of the pandemic and investing in these areas is an essential part of their recovery and renewal. The fund will go a long way towards creating more sustainable communities, vibrant places and enhancing our strong local identities, as well as contributing to our economic recovery.” The £1m Funding will be managed by South Yorkshire’s local authorities, who will distribute the fund through the commissioning of cultural events, activities or projects, with some businesses potentially eligible for micro grants. |
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Our RAP Business Support Advisors are here to help!Great news! Your business could benefit from strategic one-to-one guidance delivered from one of our Business Support Advisors based in your local authority.The support has been introduced as a direct result of our region’s Renewal Action Plan (RAP), developed by the Mayoral Combined Authority, which sets out a roadmap for how the region can put itself on the path to recovering from the massive economic disruption the pandemic has caused. Businesses can benefit from an in-depth diagnostic, following this they may then be eligible to access further specialist support, such as cashflow insights, HR, supply chain management, legal, business growth, logistics, health and safety and health and wellbeing, from external experts specialising in these areas too. Our Business Support Advisors will offer guidance on the best actions to take to help businesses to overcome barriers and identify other support schemes or funding opportunities available to help the company achieve its full growth potential. South Yorkshire Business Support acts as a ‘gateway’ so that businesses can access support when it is needed the most and within the shortest timeframe. The business support team of advisors offer guidance in the fields of business development and industry support, including innovation, growth, logistics, trade and exporting and accessing finance or training. Visit www.scrgrowthhub.co.uk |
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RISE above the restAre you a business which is considering recruiting a graduate but not sure where to start? The RISE scheme may be able to help! RISE works with growing small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in the South Yorkshire region to provide access to the best graduates and share all of the tools and know-how they need. RISE supports businesses step-by-step with a tailored support package to ensure the person they recruit is the perfect fit for their organisation. The service is completely free to use, and businesses may be eligible to receive a one-off grant payment for their first hire. The RISE programme is delivered in partnership by Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield, and is part-funded by the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. |
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Working Win – Free support to find and stay in workThe Working Win scheme is there to support people who have a health condition, to find and stay in employment.
Candidates receive support from a qualified team of Health & Wellbeing Coaches to:
Anyone on the scheme is also given access to a free Westfield Health and Wellbeing package.Sign up to take part for free at www.workingwinreferrals.co.uk or call the Working Win team on 0114 2900 218. |
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Siemens Solid Edge for Start-Ups schemeSiemens is seeking ambitious start-ups to partner with across the engineering design and manufacturing space. The Siemens Solid Edge for Start-Ups programme is a unique and easy-to-use software package that helps businesses with all aspects of the product development process, from mechanical/electrical design, to technical documentation, to advanced simulations. By partnering with the largest engineering company in Europe, our goal is to help open doors for your business and help your business succeed.The complete software package is free for the first year to qualifying businesses. In addition to having access to industry-leading software, we will ensure you receive the full support of Siemens, including marketing case studies, a library of content (e-books, white papers etc.) and support from Siemens experts to ensure you grow and thrive. Please click the link below to register your business and ensure you enter ‘Sheffield’ under the ‘Affiliate Accelerator or Incubator Program’ text box Apply Now: https://solidedge.siemens.com/en/free-software/startup/ |
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Innovation support available in South Yorkshire!Do you have ideas for improving and growing your business through innovation, but don’t have the knowledge or resources to investigate them fully?
If this sounds like you, then the fully funded Sheffield Innovation Programme (SIP) could be just what you’re looking for! Innovation doesn’t necessarily mean investing in expensive software, it could mean looking at new ways to overcome an existing problem or ways that your processes could run more smoothly. Sheffield Innovation Programme is a collaboration between South Yorkshire business support, Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield and runs until September 2022. The programme aims to stimulate business growth and promote the development of long-term relationships between the Universities and SMEs by providing businesses with access to a broad range of academic expertise and university facilities. Your business could benefit from a bespoke research project, innovation-based consultancy or on-site support from a dedicated project graduate.To find out more visit our website Email: growthhub@sheffieldcityregion.org.uk Call: 03330 00 00 39 |
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