1. D2N2 Rural Conference 26 March 2015 D2N2 Growth Hub Lindsay Allen, Senior Programme Manager (Sectors & Business Engagement)

2. Business Support for Businesses in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (D2N2)

3. Our aim : To target the 8 key sectors with relevant business support. However enable all “ambitious” businesses to profit from the available business support services across the whole of D2N2.

4. D2N2 LEP Key Sectors: Transport equipment manufacturing Life Sciences Food & drink manufacturing Construction Visitor economy Low carbon- Goods/Services Transport & Logistics Creative industries

5. Developed and delivered in partnership by: D2N2 LEP East Midlands Chamber of Commerce

6. Business and private sector University of Derby University of Nottingham Nottingham Trent University Local Authorities Notts Business Venture Federation of Small Business

7. Key partnership providers…: Dept. for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) Business Growth Service : UK Trade & Investment Growth Accelerator Manufacturing Advisory Service

8. Our core services…: Assistance with starting a business Growing your business Access to finance Employment and skills Expansion into International markets

9. Most asked question…: Is there a grant for….?

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13. “Power up your business” With the D2N2 Growth Hub! Contact us! www.d2n2growthhub.co.uk Call: 0333 006 9178