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Ten-week training and support course for up to 20 food entrepreneurs In response to the effect the pandemic has had on food businesses the Council has commissioned Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency (GCDA) to deliver a ten-week training and support course, for up to 20 food entrepreneurs, that will include a small start-up grant to get them going.
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he programme will cover a range of practical topics including website and social media marketing, offering healthy and sustainable choices, costing menus, food hygiene, reducing food waste, work experience and test trading days. Cllr Mariam Lolavar, Cabinet Member for Business and Economic Growth, said: “The hospitality and non-essential food sector has been one of the hardest hit of all business sectors during COVID-19 with closures, the cost of social distancing measures and loss of lunchtime trade. Before the pandemic it employed more than one in ten of the working population in London. “The Council’s training and support course will help make the sector more resilient while at the same time able to respond to current trends and support healthy and sustainable diets which have a low impact on the environment.” Claire Pritchard, Chief Executive of GCDA, said: “This is a brilliant opportunity for budding food entrepreneurs to get their businesses off the ground with lots of practical support and guidance. They’ll be joining an exciting food scene in Royal Greenwich and contributing to making our borough a home to food that’s good for local people, our environment and economy.”
Find out more and how you can take part business@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 020 8921 8689
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Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2021 SAVE THE DATE Returning on 22 October 2021 the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards in association with U+I and supported by the South East London Chamber of Commerce, has been refreshed with new award categories and a focus on how our businesses have overcome the pandemic. Royal Greenwich is a great place to do business and the awards are a serious opportunity to get your business on the map. It’s free to enter and open to anyone who manages, or owns a business in the borough, giving businesses of all sizes a great opportunity to gain publicity and highlight their successes. “We are delighted to support the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards for another year. As we emerge from the pandemic and double down on economic recovery, it is more important than ever that we show all the support we can for those entrepreneurs who are creating the jobs and the economic sustainability our communities
so badly need. Since the Middle Ages Greenwich has been a crucible of industry and innovation. It will only continue in its vital role in London’s economy if we all work together with a shared purpose. These awards are a vital part of this endeavor.” Richard Upton, Chief Executive, U+I
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What can the Council do for your business? In Royal Greenwich, professional advice is available on many aspects of running your business from tendering for contracts to recruitment and marketing. We also run an e-business support programme to help businesses reach their potential online which includes free workshops and seminars. To keep up to date with our latest business news sign up to receive our newsletter directly in your inbox: royalgreenwich.gov.uk/businessnewsletter
