Email News October 2008
Foreword...
Welcome to the November issue of Forward Look. Read on to find out about the range of events on offer across the region over the coming months...
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MareNet event - Developing Global Marine Markets Tuesday 7th October 2008...
Venue: Hythe Sailing Club
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Free CAD training to South East companies...
The Product Development Centre has launched a series of free CAD training workshops at its Hastings base, which will be open to innovators, entrepreneurs, startups and SMEs in the South of England.
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MareNet event - BVT Carrier Orders and Supply Chain Implications Tuesday 28th October 2008...
Venue: Portsmouth Dockyard - this event is now fully booked
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Marine companies urged to enter Gosport Business Award scheme...
The 2008 Gosport Business Awards are now open for entries. Following the outstanding success of the 2007 Awards, local firms are being urged to get involved and take advantage of the opportunity to showcase their achievements, gain the recognition of their peers and raise the profile of their business.
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‘Fit2Supply’ Workshops – helping companies access 1000s of tender opportunities October 08...
Over the next 4 years an estimated 15,000 opportunities will be offered through CompeteFor, a web-based service that matches buyers with suppliers in London 2012 supply chains.
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First Kent Skills Festival makes its way to Dover 17th October 2008...
Students from across Kent will have a unique chance to see a spectacular showcase of hands-on activities demonstrating opportunities in the Marine Sector when they visit the first Kent Marine Festival on 17th October.
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How can you help prepare your business and your staff for the future?...
The British Marine Federation Spring 2008 Industry Trends survey says that 41% of businesses are predicting lower profit forecasts. Your staff will need to be at their best for the future growth of your business. If you are an SME within the South East marine sector you get ahead of the game by taking advantage of fully funded management training.
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Developing the role of mentors...
Eastleigh College is one of a handful of colleges across the South east offering mentor training for companies looking to develop staff. The course provided by Eastleigh College is designed for suitably qualified or experienced group leaders/supervisors/managers who are required as part of their role to mentor new or developing staff within their workplace setting.
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Selective Finance for Investment in England (SFIE) Grant Scheme 2007-2013...
SFIE grants are available to businesses which serve (or plan to serve) more than a local market, and are looking to invest in capital expenditure to increase productivity, expand the business and create skilled jobs.
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CATIA for Yacht Design seminars in October...
Dassault Systemes has developed a dedicated CATIA CAD course aimed at meeting the needs of the marine industry. Intrinsys has organised this “CATIA Seminar/workshop” to demonstrate the product and show how it works in the context of the yacht industry. This will be followed by an opportunity for attendees to use the software for themselves.
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Portchester overhaul to attract new marine businesses...
New management at the former VT site, Portchester, have announced their plans to improve the site for marine industrial use. The site, to be once again named Trafalgar Wharf, is aiming to offer world class facilities accommodating marine businesses ranging from sail makers and boat brokers to boat builders, boat storage and major refit works.
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Subsidised training on offer to South East marine companies, various dates in October...
‘Skills for Technology’ is an ESF Funded project which is being delivered through a partnership of the Marine and Aerospace Regional Resource Centres and Aylesbury Training Group. Its purpose is to provide fully subsidised training companies in the South East in the marine and aerospace sectors.
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The 1851 Royal Commission’s Industrial Fellowships scheme...
The Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 gives fellowships and grants for top level science and industrial research, as well as industrial design. Over 25 awards are made each year which, together with a number of Special Awards, total more than £1.6m in value.
