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Business Set to Benefit from New Intensive Coaching Programme

01 February 2012 by Becky Appleyard

A new programme that will provide dedicated and structured coaching support for up to 10,000 high growth potential businesses a year has taken another step forward today. The Coaching for Growth Consortium has signed a contract to deliver the programme, which is scheduled to be fully operational by March 2012.

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Access to Finance Event: Digital Delegate Pack

On Thursday 12 January 2012, SCY was delighted to offer this highly relevant and informative event on access to finance for SMEs, in partnership with Denison Till, London Stock Exchange, JWP Creers and Abchurch Communications.  

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GeniUS! Project Launched

26 January 2012 by Becky Appleyard

City of York Council is aiming to cement York’s position as one of the UK’s five most innovative cities by launching one of the first community innovation schemes. In partnership with residents, businesses, community groups and innovators everywhere, www.geniusyork.com hopes to make a real difference in solving some of the city’s biggest challenges.

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York Science and Innovation Grand Tour Latest

25 January 2012 by Becky Appleyard

There’s going to be a stunning celebration and promotion of the City of York’s achievements in science and innovation.

Up to 100 large-format, science and innovation themed, educational, fun and compelling images and messages in prime locations around the city during the summer of 2012.

This compelling blaze of artistic colour will lure visitors towards some amazing stories. The people of York have made huge contributions to everything from
astronomy and the science of flight to geology and, more recently, biology, medicine and information technology.

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Go for Growth – Re-Programme Your Business

Are you ready to make 2012 a landmark year for your business?

Event Programme

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Growth Coach

Submitted by Imogen Foster on Wed, 18/01/2012 - 16:01
Company: 
SCY
Type: 
Job

SCY is the Yorkshire Partner for Business Coaching for Growth (BCG) – a flagship business support initiative launching early 2012.

We are currently recruiting for experienced coaches to work on a consultancy basis. This programme will start shortly.

Vacancy Summary

As a Growth Coach your primary responsibility will be the delivery of face-to-face coaching support to BCG participants to maximise fulfilment of their growth potential.

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Financial Support for Yorkshire & Humber Companies

Submitted by Becky Appleyard on Wed, 18/01/2012 - 14:46
Company: 
NAMTEC
Location: 
Yorkshire & Humber
Type: 
Other

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) has approved The National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC) to source companies that are looking for funding to support a new development in their business, offering up to 50% of eligible costs. 

For more information, see attached flier.

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£19.7 Million: The University of York and The Food and Environment Research Agency

SCY played a key coordinating role in the bid to sesure over £19.7 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the third largest single European investment in the region.

SCY:

  • Steered a highly complex bid, from inception to the award of a multi-million pound grant
  • Successfully co-ordinated the multi-partnership project
  • Drew out a common objective from a diverse group of project partners

The outcome:

£19.7 million investment

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York May Get a New Arts Centre

13 January 2012 by Becky Appleyard

Culture bosses are looking into setting up a new arts centre in York - and it could be based at the Bonding Warehouse.

City of York Council has revealed that a feasibility study has been commissioned to look into demand for a new “media arts facility” in the city, as well as options for potential venues.

A spokeswoman said the authority and partners in the creative and cultural sector, including SCY, were working together on the project.

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NESTA Announces Centre for Innovation Prizes

13 January 2012 by Becky Appleyard

The National Endowment for Science, Technology & the Arts (NESTA) is establishing a centre for innovation prizes. This will be a hub for expertise in designing, setting up and running challenge prizes to tackle social and technological challenges in the public interest.

NESTA believes that prizes offering a reward to whoever can first, or most effectively, meet a defined challenge can be a powerful way of encouraging innovation. These prizes, referred to as challenge or inducement prizes, are expected to be effective in:

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