Tendring4Growth Business Fortnight 2024

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TDC's Economic Growth Team are proud to announce the return of Tendring4Growth Business Fortnight this autumn.

This exciting event series features several engaging sessions, each hosted in a different venue throughout the Tendring district, featuring a range of expert guest speakers on a variety of topics to help your business succeed and grow. Plus, the highly anticipated Jobs and Skills Fair will return to the Princes Theatre welcoming over 40 exhibitors!

All events are free to attend, and each one offers networking opportunities to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, industry experts, and potential collaborators.

Read on to secure your space at these popular events!

Week 1

Regenerating Tendring

Monday 23 September | 10:00am - 12:30pm

Kickstarting the two weeks of events is Regenerating Tendring, giving you insight on best practices to grow your business, as well as having the chance to learn about the regenerative projects happening around the district.

Secure your free ticket to Regeneration Tendring

Tendring's Tourism

Tuesday 24 September | 10:00am - 12:30pm

Join us at the Kingscliff Hotel to hear from representatives from Visit Essex, Clacton Pier, The Naze Tower and Frinton Golf Club about how partnership working on shared goals can help your business to grow together in this traditionally seasonal sector, which is one of Tendring’s key sectors at a District level.

Secure your free ticket to Tendring's Tourism

Boost Your Digital Presence

Wednesday 25 September | 9:30am - 12:00pm

Are you looking to increase engagement amongst your followers? Or maybe you want to build effective ad campaigns but without the hefty price tag? Look no further, come along to this event to learn how to breathe new life into your social media pages and learn best practices to protect them from ransomware attacks, in addition to finding out how AI marketing tools can help your business grow as an alternative to paid ads.

Secure your free ticket to Boost Your Online Presence

Jobs and Skills Fair

Thursday 26 September | 10:30am - 2:30pm

Looking for a job? Want to expand your knowledge through new skills? Or maybe you want a change of career? Look no further! This September, join us for the largest jobs and skills fair in the area as we return to the Princes Theatre in Clacton-on-Sea with over 40 exhibitors! Entry is free and there is no need to book, just turn up on the day.

Week 2

Women in Business

Monday 30 September | 9:30am - 12:00pm

Our popular event in partnership with Ambitious Women in Essex returns! This year with talks on how to grow your business internationally, and other valuable insights into the world of business. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is perfect for women looking to make their mark in the business world and build new working connections.

Secure your free ticket to Women in Business

Coastal Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Tuesday 1 October | 9:30am - 1:00pm

If you are a creative or from the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) industry, town/parish council, health or just passionate about the arts, heritage, and all things cultural within/surrounding the Tendring district, then this event is for you!

Secure your free ticket to Coastal Creativity and Entrepreneurship

High Street Heroes

Wednesday 2 October | 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Don't miss this evening event in Walton-on-the-Naze, featuring a number of key town centre businesses sharing their experiences of operating within the district! It's a perfect chance to make new connections with those also in the retail sector whilst enjoying some light refreshments.

Secure your free ticket to High Street Heroes

Tendring4Growth Business Awards

Thursday 3 October

Nominations have closed for this year's business awards. Congratulations to all of our finalists, we look forward to seeing you on the night!

We will be accepting nominations for the 2025 Business Awards next year, so keep an eye on our social media channels or sign up to our Tendring4Growth ebulletins to find out when they open.

Contact

Business Advice

Town Hall
Station Road
Clacton-on-Sea
CO15 1SE

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