{"id":2766,"date":"2022-11-02T15:37:58","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T15:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/?p=2766"},"modified":"2022-11-04T15:29:14","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T15:29:14","slug":"cccu-and-the-federation-of-small-businesses-a-festive-networking-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/cccuconnect\/cccu-and-the-federation-of-small-businesses-a-festive-networking-event\/","title":{"rendered":"CCCU and the Federation of Small Businesses &#8211; a festive networking event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are thrilled to announce that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsb.org.uk\/join-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)\u202f<\/a> is partnering with\u202f us to host a fantastic Christmas party on Thursday 1st December in our new \u00a365 million Verena Holmes Building, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site bringing together the grounds of the ancient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.english-heritage.org.uk\/visit\/places\/st-augustines-abbey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St Augustine\u2019s Abbey<\/a>, within sight of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canterbury-cathedral.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canterbury Cathedral<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalchurchestrust.org\/church\/st-martin-canterbury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St Martin\u2019s Church<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets are only \u00a35 and include festive drinks and nibbles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event will bring together a range of like-minded businesses and organisations from across the local and regional community and the festive gathering is a fantastic opportunity for you to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find out more about the Federation of Small Businesses and the benefits of joining, including inclusive support, market-leading benefits and a voice heard in governments at all levels.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn about the government-funded \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/helptogrow.campaign.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Help to Grow: Management Scheme<\/a>\u2019:&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access 12-weeks of learning designed to fit alongside work commitments&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a bespoke business growth plan to help your business reach its full potential&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain 1:1 support from a business mentor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn from peers and network with businesses just like yours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There will also be the opportunity to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build new business links, develop partnerships and collaborate&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access University expertise including new skills, talent, insight or innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access specialist spaces or event facilities <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join other businesses in regional initiatives or partnerships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When and where?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursday 1<sup>st<\/sup> December 2022\u202f&nbsp;on the Third Floor, Verena Holmes Building, North Holmes Rd, Canterbury CT1 1QR\u202f&nbsp;from 5.00 &#8211; 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