Aston Science Park - Driving Growth - Finance, Business Support & Grants

Driving Growth - Finance, Business Support & Grants

Date: 30th January 2007
Venue: Faraday Wharf, Aston Science Park Birmingham, B7 4BB
Cost: Free of charge – thanks to our sponsors
Series: Seminars for Success

Synopsis

Explore the options of financing future growth together with learning the latest support schemes and future business support available for businesses.
There will be an opportunity for businesses to hear from leading experts in sourcing finance together with meeting a range of financial organisations on hand to discuss your business issues.

Who will benefit?

Any owner manager or senior executive with an interest in developing their business.

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Agenda

08.00	Breakfast and networking
08.45	Welcome - Matthew Hidderley (Aston Science Park)
	Chair - Andy Parker, Director (Parker Business Development)
08.55	Independent Finance Advice - Paul Heaven, Director
	(Blue Sky Corporate Finance)
	• Preparing the package • Managing the funding process • Bringing parties together
09.10	Funding Schemes - Patrick Palmer, Head of Finance (Advantage West Midlands)
	• Regional schemes and grants for businesses in the West Midlands
09.25	Break
09.50	Business Support - David Draycott, Chief Executive
	(Business Link / West Midlands Brokerage Service Ltd)
	• The future of business support • Support available for businesses
10.05	OUR EXPERIENCES – Caroline Green, Director (Catapult Venture Managers)
	• What to look out for? • What financiers are interested in?
10.20	Summary, Q&A and closing remarks
10.45	Close

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