Green Business Programme event is well-attended

"There is support out there that many business are not aware of...these kind of events should be organised more often."

More than 60 businesses from a variety of sectors attended an event hosted by the Coventry and Warwickshire Green Business Programme, organised in partnership with Warwickshire County Council.

The event, which took place in Stratford-upon-Avon on September 14th, offered businesses an opportunity to learn more about local green projects as well as financial and non-financial support available.

Maria Covlea, Marketing and Events Coordinator at Coventry City Council spoke about the Green Business Network while other speakers included Matt Whitehead (Climate Change Programme Manager) at Warwickshire County Council), Jo Smith (Business Growth Advisor at WCC), Jim Clark (Account Manager at the Growth Hub) and Bernadette McCullagh (Business Advisor, Green Business Programme).  

The event was very well-received by attendees whose comments included: 'an interesting variety of content and great to get a copy of the presentation materials so promptly afterwards‘ and ‘I've learned there is support out there that many business are not aware of...these kind of events should be organised more often.’ 

Warwickshire County Council is implementing an ambitious plan of action to reduce emissions and achieve its target to be net zero as an organisation by 2030 and to lead the county to be net zero no later than 2050.

Cllr Heather Timms, Portfolio Holder for Heritage, Culture and the Environment, said: “There is plenty of work going on across Warwickshire to reduce carbon emissions and our local businesses have an important role to play in this. 

“This event was a great way for businesses to find out more about the opportunities available to them, both financial and non-financial and I am pleased that it was so well-received. We were delighted to work with Coventry City Council to deliver this event. By sharing our expertise and opportunities, we can better support the Coventry and Warwickshire economy."

 * The Coventry and Warwickshire Green Business Programme is partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund and is being delivered by Coventry City Council, Coventry University, and Coventry University Enterprises Ltd.” 

For information about the Coventry and Warwickshire Green Business programme, visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/homepage/359/sector-or-specialist-support-for-your-business 

For information about other support for your business, visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/business-support or contact CWLEP Growth Hub on 0300 060 3747.