Case Studies
Events
Past Events & Supporting Information
Working Together
Weblinks
Introduction
Rotherham's innovative approach to the borough's changing business needs has been nationally recognised with the Council being awarded beacon status for "supporting new businesses". The Department of Communities and Local Government, which awards the Beacons praised Rotherham for its vision, innovation and excellent service. John Prescott said that "the awarding of Beacon Status to Rotherham demonstrates its particular achievements"
Rotherham's achievements include the development of:
Moorgate Crofts and other business centres dedicated to new start up companies
Excellent business support services, including Jobmatch and HR Support
Business Incubation including "pre-start pods" with focused support from Rotherham Council business advisors
Enterprise culture through Rotherham Youth Enterprise and Investors in Education.
The results of this extremely dedicated approach speak for themselves. Survivability rates currently stand at 97% after 12 months and to date 500 new businesses and 2000 new jobs have been created.
Case
Studies
The Council's innovative approach to changing business needs has led to it receiving beacon status for supporting new businesses.
The case studies below will give you an insight in to the excellent support services, networks and business centres that the Council has developed and that have resulted in them achieving this prestigious accolade.
Brampton Business Centre - RMBC's first managed workspace (218 Kb)
Century Business Centre - Incubation at its best (442 Kb)
Moorgate Crofts - A reflection of our innovative approach (86 Kb)
Martek Marine - RMBC share our success (182 Kb)
Events
As part of the beacon year many events will be taking place, watch this space for up to date information.
As a beacon authority we can offer "free" advice on developing innovative and successful business support services. Should you require further information on mentoring or one to ones please do not hesitate to contact us.
Past
Events & Supporting Information
Date: 20 October 2005
Celebrating Success - Moorgate Crofts Opening & Beacon Launch
Over 150 people visited Rotherham on the 20th of October to celebrate the opening of the newly built and innovative business centre, Moorgate Crofts. The joint celebration also enabled guests to discover more about the beacon status award which Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council have been awarded for supporting new businesses.
Moorgate Crofts Opening Invitation (391 Kb)
Date: 02 November 2005
Supporting New Businesses - Beacon Open Day
Over 50 delegates attended our supporting new businesses open day which was held at Moorgate Crofts and Century Business Centre.
The event offered attendees the opportunity to take part in varying workshops where discussion and questioning were openly encouraged, to meet with a Rotherham Youth Enterprise company and to tour two of the boroughs most innovative business centres.
Beacon Open Day Invitation (391 Kb)
Beacon Open Day Programme (165 Kb)
Paul Woodcock - Regeneration & Enterprise in Rotherham (1,022 kB)
Amanda Parris - A Brief Background (391 kB)
Jackie Frost - Rotherham Youth Enterprise (228 kB)
Working Together
The supporting new businesses beacon authorities have developed a wonderful working relationship throughout the Beacon year. We have visited several national events which have enabled us to raise the profile of the theme and to highlight the dissemination services we are offering, these events include:
Prowess Annual Conference - 8/9 February 2006
Further information on all the beacon authorities can be found in our joint newsletter.
Joint Newsletter: Want to be the best at Supporting New Businesses? (2,123 Kb)
Weblinks
For further information on our fellow beacon authorities or the beacon scheme please follow the weblinks below:
IDeA Knowledge
Derwentside District Council
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