Business ideas for sharing - 15 September 2024

Welcome to your weekly round-up of business ideas, curated by Business Writers Ltd . If you like this newsletter, please share it with your network because it might inspire others.

We highlight stories relevant to our region, such as developments in digital creativity, technology, renewable energy, sustainability, and manufacturing.

There's also sometimes news of networking events and funding competitions that can help the enterprise ecosystem in Norfolk and Suffolk thrive.

Plus Jobs: when we find them, we share local opportunities - scroll to the end to see the latest.

1) Government scraps Norfolk and Suffolk devolution plans

BBC reports that "Ministers say the devolution deal agreed with the last government was not ambitious enough". In particular, the deals only made provision for directly elected leaders rather than mayors. The deals would have secured extra money for local projects: ￡20m a year for Norfolk and ￡16m a year for Suffolk, guaranteed for 30 years. More details here: Devolution plans for Norfolk and Suffolk scrapped - BBC News.

2) Free business growth workshop in Norwich - Tuesday 17 September

The New Anglia Growth Hub will host this event at the Norfolk Chambers of Commerce offices at Hardwick House on Prince of Wales Road. It is open to any business, freelancer, or charity based in Norfolk that has registered for the Growth Hub's fully funded business support service. Details and booking here: Business Growth Workshop, Tue 17 Sep 2024 at 09:15.

3) Discover how your business can benefit from AI - Tuesday 1 October

This online event for businesses in Suffolk is part of the West Suffolk Business Festival - which runs from 30 September to 11 October. It will look at how to use AI in your business for things like social media, content creation, and media engagement. Details and free tickets here: Unleash the power of AI, Tue 1 Oct 2024 at 12:00.

4) Latest news on Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm

Horsea 3 is currently under construction, 120 kilometres off the Norfolk coast. Once operational, it will have 2.9 gigawatts of generating capacity – providing enough green electricity to power 3.3 million UK homes. Find out why this is ?rsted’s most ambitious and challenging project yet. Hornsea 3 is ?rsted's 'most ambitious project' | Eastern Daily Press.

5) Get ready for Nor(Dev):Con 2025 - tickets now available

Your chance to attend the biggest developers conference in the East of England. With experts delivering talks and leading workshops, plus plenty of opportunities for networking with other developers. Find out more here: nor(DEV): con 2025.

6) Offshore Wind Innovation Webinar - Thursday 26 September

Join this webinar hosted by the East Wind Offshore Cluster and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult to discover what offshore wind developers in our region need from innovators. Gain industry insights from businesses with active projects and learn about supply chain opportunities. More details here: East Wind Offshore Cluster Innovation Webinar.

7) Could your business sponsor the 10th #SyncTheCity in Norwich?

Sync the City unites aspiring entrepreneurs, developers, and designers, with business and marketing experts for a 54-hour start-up challenge. This year's 10th anniversary event in Norwich - Thursday 28 November to Saturday 30 November 2024 - offers a great opportunity to build your business brand with a dynamic audience. Find out more here: Sync the City.

8) Use this invitation to get ￡50 when you switch to Octopus Energy

Looking to switch home energy supplier before the winter? Would a ￡50 sign-up credit help? Then join Octopus Energy using this special invitation link https://share.octopus.energy/plum-lake-506 . They'll split ￡100 between us when you complete your switch - or ￡200 (￡100 each) if you are a business - now that's a Win/Win!

PLUS Jobs

Our occasional round-up of exciting roles in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge:

• Engagement Adviser and Administration Support - Norfolk County Council Careers
• [Your offer of a great career opportunity could go here.]

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Thank you for reading,

Huw

Chief Engagement Officer

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Bonus content

To find innovation hubs and clusters across Norfolk and Suffolk, follow Connected Innovation .

For inward investment and business relocation advice, contact Norfolk and Suffolk Unlimited .

PS: Feel free to contact me on LinkedIn or at Business Writers Ltd Ltd .