Business of Sport Newsletter
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Welcome to the September edition of the Business of Sport Newsletter, which includes:
- Business updates and opportunities
- News, webinars and workshops
- Opportunities to post your jobs and events
If you require any specific support, please don't hesitate to contact me or visit
Business of Sport.
Ali Clements, Economy & Sport Growth Manager
T: 07785 766 644
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Listen in to Loughborough University's 'Experts in Sport' podcast series
A podcast series, hosted by Applied Sport Management Lead Martin Foster, brings together experts from across Loughborough University and further
afield to discuss the latest research and hot topics in sport and academia. Some of the latest podcast topics include:
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Sustainability and climate change impacts on sport
- Leadership secrets that drive high performance teams
- Strength training for endurance athletes
- Female athletes and the menstrual cycle
- Experts in Sport: What role does community sport play in tackling serious youth violence?
To find out more about the podcast and to listen to any of the topics highlighted, follow the link below.
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Calling businesses, clubs and organisations in RUTLAND
Active Lincolnshire, Active Humber and
Active Together have commissioned the Lincolnshire Open Research and Innovation Centre (LORIC) to investigate the economic impact and
value of the physical activity and sport sector.
To do this LORIC are conducting a survey which will help to provide valuable information.
Active Lincolnshire would also like to extend an invitation to stakeholders,
including those in Rutland, to join them for a session as part of their annual stakeholder event.
If you are involved in sport and physical activity in Rutland then please complete the survey and why not book a place to join this online session.
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Survey deadline -
Midnight 18th September
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Online session -
Monday 12th September, 13:45 - 15:00
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Team Leicestershire Talent - Applications closing soon
The Team Leicestershire Talent Programme offers bespoke support to young aspiring sportspeople based in Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland, to
help them achieve their sporting potential.
The initial programme application window is only open until 16th September.
Do you know an aspiring young athlete that would benefit from additional support in order to become the best they can be?
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Business Gateway Growth Hub – Autumn Workshops
Business Gateway Advisers and their delivery partners are experts in assessing and diagnosing business need and have a wealth of knowledge of the
funding, local and national support programs are available to business.
There are a number of fully funded workshops for Leicester and Leicestershire businesses coming up this Autumn including:
05 Oct | Boosting emotional resilience, 10.00 am-noon, online
11 Oct | Optimising personal leadership, 9.30 am-12.30 pm, online
27 Oct | Selling added value, 1.30-4.30 pm, online
29 Nov | Getting started with sales for non-sales people, 10.00 am-noon, online
07 Dec | How to negotiate for a win-win result, 2.00-4.00 pm, online
13 Dec | Preventing work-related stress, 2.00-4.00 pm, online
Make sure to book now to guarantee your place on each workshop.
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Learn a new sport, is just one of the FITCATION opportunities available
The
Fitcation offer is all about inspiring gentle adventures and active escapes.
Over 40 experiences are available, offering thrill-seeking challenges, opportunities to learn a new sport or have family active fun.
Take part in thrill-seeking challenges, learn a new sport or just have active family fun in a beautiful county with over 70 miles of waterways and
a 200 square mile National Forest and a city with the latest in leisure and active entertainment facilities.
Interested in including your visitor experience?
To meet the minimum criteria the experience must be:
*available in Leicester or Leicestershire
*available on a regular basis (i.e. seasonally or all year round, not just specific dates)
*able to be booked by the general public not just member
bookable by a website, or by email or phone which is responded to regularly
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Calculate and measure your business' carbon footprint
The East Midlands Chamber is investing in 400 one-year Zellar sustainability platform licences (worth up to £600) to help businesses on their
journey to reducing their carbon footprint, measure performance, and create a decarbonisation plan. The licenses are being offered on a first-come,
first-served basis and will be available to businesses within Leicester City.
Zellar are hosting dedicated online drop-in sessions for this project every Wednesday at 2pm, showing how best to use the platform to achieve
sustainability goals. To check your eligibility and to sign up for your plan, follow the link.
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Upcoming events to build links with your local Further Education Colleges
There are some
exciting upcoming opportunities for employers and volunteering organisations to come and meet some of the team at your local FE colleges.
Join one of the sessions at your local FE college and be part of our local Skills Trailblazer work, striving to enhance the skills of our FE
students to better meet the needs of our local employers.
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North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) - 28th Oct, 09:00 - 11:00
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Leicester College - 4th Oct, 09:30 - 11:00
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Events
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Date: Thu, 8th Sep 2022
Getting started with financial business resilience: safeguard your demand and supply chain for a sound financial future by attending...
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Date: Mon, 12th Sep 2022
Active Lincolnshire would like to extend an invitation to stakeholders from across the Greater Lincolnshire area, which includes
Rutland,...
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Date: Thu, 15th Sep 2022
Do you have the right committee structure? This workshop explores how your club can be structured to not only effectively run the club,...
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Date: Thu, 15th Sep 2022
This workshop introduces the essential leadership and management skills which must be mastered to facilitate growth of teams and a...
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Date: Tue, 20th Sep 2022
This interactive workshop will provide a toolkit for your business to help you better manage cash flow.Read
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Date: Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
Are you finding kick starting your new business a challenge? Join NBV on this two day ‘Getting Going’ Master Class, which will...
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Date: Tue, 11th Oct 2022
Change is now the norm and for businesses to thrive, teams and individuals must become masters of change. This interactive workshop...
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News
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National Fitness Day is taking place this September 21st, so why not use this great opportunity to advertise your business' facilities and
activity offers to inspire those across LLR.
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A new 'hidden' gym has opened in Leicester and is catering to an underserved part of the population who are normally restricted from working
out in traditional settings.
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Check out this inspiring video about what it's really like to work in the sport and physical activity sector.
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Plans for major investment to improve walking and cycling facilities on a route from New Lubbesthorpe, through Aylestone, to Leicester city
centre have been announced.
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The Government's Help to Grow: Digital Scheme has been extended to help more SME businesses receive support and discounts on digital
technologies to improve productivity.
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A new process for HAF providers to remove the process of re-applying for each holiday period. Deadline 12th September.
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Jobs Fairs Coming Up across the area
If you are looking to utilise local Jobs Fairs to support your recruitment, check out these up and coming opportunities.
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Blaby Jobs Fair - Wed 14th
Sept 11.30-4pm
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Leicester College Fresher's Fair - Wed 14th
Sept 10- 2pm
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Harborough Job Fair - Thurs 15 Sept 11am - 2pm
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Hinckley Recruitment Event Thurs 15th Sept 11am – 1:30pm
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North West Leicestershire 'Jobs Fair' Tues 4th Oct
4pm – 6 pm
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What's more, don't forget to add your jobs to the Active Together jobs webpage for FREE.
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Job Finder - Don't forget to post your jobs
We are working with a number of partners around skills and employability. Last year over 44,000 users visited our Job Finder - you can add your
jobs for FREE!
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Events - Don't forget to post your events here
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Date: Sun, 30th Oct 2022
The Run Leicester Half Marathon is the perfect opportunity to discover our dynamic city like never before. Home to an incredible running...
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