Rushcliffe Business Partnership is the home of a thriving local business scene with more than 500 individuals and organisations and is seeking new members to sit on its Steering Group to help it grow and support even more businesses in the Borough.
The group is made up of local business owners and representatives of Rushcliffe Borough Council who are responsible for helping to shape and deliver the work of the Partnership.
Launched in 1999, is a ‘not for profit’ organisation part funded by the authority and its key aims are to:
• Provide networks and relationships for business support, growth and opportunities
• Champion Rushcliffe as a place to do business
• Increase trade for Rushcliffe from inside and outside the borough
• Provide a coherent voice for business in Rushcliffe
By extending the Steering Group membership it is hoped the Partnership will better reflect and represent the needs of businesses across the Borough.
Building on the challenges and learning since the start of COVID-19, there is an opportunity to review the Partnership and look at how we can develop it, particularly in relation to the impact of and the many lessons learnt during the pandemic.
This provides an exciting chance for some new ideas and a fresh perspective with new businesses getting involved in helping to shape the future of the Partnership and deliver improved outcomes for our business community.
If you are interested and would like to find out more please email the Economic Growth Team on econdev@rushcliffe.gov.uk
John Collins, Chair of Rushcliffe Business Partnership said: “This is a really exciting time for the Partnership and we want to involve new businesses in our steering group to help develop and grow the partnership.
“We want to engage and support as many businesses as we can across Rushcliffe but we can only do this with the committed involvement of more of our members.
“Many of our members speak very positively about the huge impact being part of the partnership has had on them for many different reasons including growing their business, providing advice and supporting them through the challenges we all faced due to COVID.
“It’s really great to feel a part of such a supportive community and I am excited about the coming year and what we can achieve together.”
Cllr Andy Edyvean, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Development and Growth who sits on the Steering Group said: “The Borough Council is very pleased to support the work of the partnership. Now, more than ever, we need to ensure we are providing support to our businesses and the Partnership plays a critical role in that.
“It has been a challenging time for most businesses but we are hopeful about the future and are keen for the Partnership to develop to continue to meet the needs of our businesses.
“We hope to welcome some new faces who want to positively contribute to continuing to support Rushcliffe to be a great place to do business.”
