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The virtual event brings together a collection of inspiring, insightful and real stories from women who mean business. It's followed by a Solent LEP-led training session
Solent Partners (formerly LEP)
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) was formed after the Government offered local areas the opportunity to take control of their future economic development.
It was renamed Solent Partners in 2024.
Below are the articles that OnTheWight has written about it.
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Grants of between £2,500 and £50,000, representing up to 50 percent of the total project costs are available. A key aim is to create or protect jobs, and businesses that can generate or save a higher number will be prioritised.
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Over the years many Islanders have travelled across the water to enjoy live bands performing at The Wedgewood Rooms - and some may have even helped with this Crowdfunder that has secured the future of The Wedge for a bit longer
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While Government funding has helped prevent the immediate collapse of The Tea House, it alone cannot secure the future of this homegrown Ventnor business
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If you know a business that would benefit from the new loan funding pass this one to them
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Colin Palmer from Wight Community Energy says a radical approach is needed if we are to be successful in achieving a shift to 100% renewable energy
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The Solent LEP make a commitment to support businesses beyond the short-term response to the Covid-19 pandemic
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If you are a micro or small business you could access to up to £2,000 in match funding through the Solent LEP's Crowdfunder’s Pay it Forward scheme. Details within
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If you're a company which currently has saleable stock of PPE equipment which would normally be used in the operation of your business but is currently sitting idle, are you able to sell this to public organisations in great need?
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The fund is for rural small SMEs looking to develop alternative ways of working, delivering products and services to the marketplace, marketing expenditure and other resilience initiatives
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The Solent LEP say the Task Force has been set up to share best practice and intelligence, particularly related to business rates relief and administering the small grants programme
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Isle of Wight businesses are being asked whether they can step up and help with the production of 30,000 new ventilators - whether that be as a medical device company or manufacturer of components
