News & New Initiatives
North Yorkshire Green Business Club
Carbon - challenges and opportunities for business
Tuesday 20th July 2010, Holiday Inn, York, 8am-11.00am
The launch of the CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment) energy
efficiency scheme in April placed carbon reduction firmly on the
agenda for large public sector organisations and businesses.
However, all businesses can benefit from identifying opportunities
to reduce their carbon footprint and whilst not captured by the
current legislation, many will be asked to provide information and
match the commitments of their partners, customers and competitors.
This briefing will look at the drivers for business to reduce its
carbon footprint and explore some opportunities for your business
to meet the carbon challenge.
To book your place at this event please e-mail Hannah Bairstow
hannah.bairstow@yourchamber.org.uk
or telephone the events team on 01904 567838.
Rural Access to Opportunities Programme
The Rural Access to Opportunities Fund is to improve or maintain
access to services by rural residents and businesses.
Projects and activities funded through this programme will deliver
economic outputs and outcomes, set within the context of
sustainable rural communities
More information about the Rural Access to Opportunities Fund
programme can be found on www.ruralyorkshire.org.uk
The Rural Access to Opportunities Fund is provided by Yorkshire Forward and delivered by Rural Action Yorkshire and North Yorkshire County Council to improve access to services in rural areas.
2012 Initiatives
The London 2012 Business Network helps companies compete for Games-related business opportunities directly with London 2012 or with suppliers in its supply chain. Part of the Business Network is the ‘CompeteFor’ service, a business ‘dating agency’ that matches companies to thousands of opportunities supplying London 2012 contractors, with up to 20% of all London 2012 supply chain opportunities expected to go through the system. The Business Network also has details of the latest London 2012 business events and information to help businesses get involved. 21 companies from Yorkshire have already won contracts related to the Olympic Games, more than the number that has gone to overseas companies. In early 2009, the steel structures that will support the Stadium roof will be erected, which have been fabricated by the Thirsk based company Severfield-Rowen.
www.london2012.com/get-involved/business-network/index.php
Offshore & Onshore Wind Farm Opportunities
VEN Management (a subsidy of Yorkshire Forward) is creating a supplier database for regional companies that have an interest in the offshore wind turbine market. This will be made available to wind farm developers and manufacturers when looking for operations and maintenance suppliers. They are interested in a range of potential suppliers covering; operations, maintenance, electrical, infrastructure, ports services, support services, consultancy, legal, recruitment... Please visit the Yorkshire and Humber Wind Website and complete the questionnaire.
Backing Young Britain
This is a national campaign through Jobcentre Plus to encourage all employers to do everything possible to give every young person help to find a job or training or work skills and experience. There are various ways that businesses can do this including becoming a volunteer mentor for school and university leavers, to provide work experience places and to bid for one of the 100,00 jobs for young people through the Future Jobs Fund. For further information on Backing Young Britain go to www.hmg.gov.uk/backingyoungbritain and for further information on the Future Jobs Fund go to www.hmg.gov.uk/futurejobsfund
Shop Local Scheme
The Shop Local Scheme is a local customer loyalty reward scheme. The scheme is aimed at businesses in all of our market towns and the range of businesses enrolled is vast; from independent food retailers to restaurants and pubs; clothing shops to professional services. A full list is on the website and is being constantly updated – go to www.shoplocalny.co.uk and search the directory, or the ‘Where Can I Use My Card?’ page. To take full advantage of the scheme you need to purchase a loyalty card for a one off payment of £2.50 from one of the member businesses, or via the website. Then you can start shopping and start saving; wherever the Shop Local butterfly logo is displayed you will be able to take advantage of promotional offers and discounts that are otherwise unavailable. The scheme is an all round winner; you save money while supporting local businesses today and tomorrow.
Business Link have a range of business events taking place over the coming months for businesses. Details for the events can be found at www.businesslinkyorkshire.co.uk
Useful Contacts
Richmondshire has four business associations helping to promote and support businesses across the district.
Richmond Business &
Tourism Association
Leyburn & Mid
Wensleydale Business Association
The Business
Association (Wensleydale)
Upper Swaledale & Arkengarthdale Business Association
Register for VAT
The HM Revenue & Customs website enables you to register for VAT online and gives information on what VAT is, how to register and when to register as well as updates on current VAT rates.
Business Rates
National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR), or Business rates as they are sometimes known, are the way local businesses contribute to the cost of services which Richmondshire District Council provide.
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12 July 2010
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