Working in Partnership to support business

Ian Achurch Helen Miller

Working in Partnership

•Strategic public/private partnership •One team and one plan•Complementary activities •Targeted investments 

What are we delivering Examples of joint investment and actions

•INV-ENT •Superfast Broadband •Two University Technical Colleges •Jobs brokerage and apprenticeships •Sector support work •European office•Enterprise Hubs •Northamptonshire Loves

Results • 250 jobs from business support • 1200 jobs supported in total • 278 pre-start up support • 60 new businesses created • 1,312 businesses supported • 64 apprenticeships supported • £6 million private sector leverage• 48 people supported into employment

Business views

“The application procedure was straightforward … and the funds were transferred to the Company in a matter of weeks.” Chris, CAS, Northampton

“The INV-ENT funding will allow us to develop a new offering to customers in the Oil and Gas industry.” Chris, DHS, Towcester

“As a small business there are always projects you would love to get kicked off and INV- ENT offers just such a push.” Conway, Tiab, Middleton Cheney

It has allowed us to invest quickly in a good engineering software package which offers our trainees the chance to learn the most up to date package available in industry today.” Louise, Eximgo Ltd, Oundle

“INV-ENT funding will enable us to invest in new equipment to manufacture the product and to launch in the UK, Europe and internationally.” Andrew, Spraylat Ltd, Corby

“ NEP staff are very motivated, easy to work with and it clear that their focus is on helping local business. Our only regret is that we didn’t go and see what they were doing sooner than 2012!” Rob, TotalSim Ltd, Brackley 

Questions

Contact details

Ian Achurch iachurch@northamptonshire.gov.uk

Helen Miller helen.miller@northamptonshireep.co.uk