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Welcome to the September Edition of SPARK
There has been a welcome change back to face to face events over the past couple of months in Coventry and Warwickshire triggered by the lifting of covid restrictions, alongside the steady recovery of the UK economy.
This edition of SPARK features exciting news about the newly launched Made Smarter programme for manufacturers and engineering businesses. We also cover a breadth of regional business community updates and an overview of local workshops and events and celebrate a milestone 100th investment made by our Minerva Business Angel Network.
We hope you find the newsletter useful and informative. We would like to encourage you to submit your own stories for consideration for the next edition of SPARK or give us your feedback. Please use the links at the bottom of this newsletter to do so.
Minerva Business Angels makes its 100th investment
A drone logistics operator which is conducting ground-breaking trials to deliver medical supplies between hospitals in the West Midlands this summer has become Minerva Business Angels’ 100th investment.
Skyfarer’s revolutionary initiative could reduce waiting times for medicine and reduce traffic congestion and consequently CO2 emissions.
Online pet food retailer hopes to become top dog thanks to UWSP
PetShop.co.uk is an online pet food retailer which sells a wide variety of branded products for many different pets ranging from dogs and cats to birds and other small animals, and offers a monthly pet food delivery subscription service.
Meriden company plans for expansion after 15 years supplying entertainment giants
A Warwickshire company is planning to open its own immersive experiences after supplying international entertainment giants for more than 15 years.
‘uxplore’ programme supports more than 200 businesses
More than 200 small and medium sized businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire are being supported as part of a £3.8 million scheme.
Common mistakes when it comes to pricing strategy
In this guest column, Jenny Millar of Untapped Pricing talks about potential pitfalls when it comes to pricing strategy, listing ten common mistakes.
How UWSP helped my mortuary business go global
Simon credits the University of Warwick Science Park for giving him the help and advice he needed to turn his ground-breaking ideas into reality and allowing it to grow and flourish.
CWLEP Chair Sarah Windrum on Science Park support
Coventry and Warwickshire is blessed by having two entrepreneurial universities – and I say that not only as chair of the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP), but also as a business owner.
Warwickshire’s response to pandemic regulations up for national award
Warwickshire County Council (WCC) and partners have been shortlisted for The Association for Public Service Excellence Award for their joint approach to ensure Covid-19 Regulations were followed by local businesses.
uxplore: Innovation under the Spotlight
📆 24th Sept: This event will bring together industry experts for an insightful panel discussion around uses of new digital connectivity including 5G.
Coventry and Warwickshire Champions Next Generation
📆 6th Oct: Bring along a graduate, apprentice or colleague under 30 for this Coventry & Warwickshire Champions panel event.
ChamberF2F: Women in Business Networking Lunch
📆 28th Sept: The chance to network with your peers and colleagues from across Coventry & Warwickshire, including inspirational guest speakers.
What is Net Zero & what does it mean for SMEs?
📆 30th Sept: SMEs could face significant business disruption and risks, but also opportunities from the net zero transition. But what are they and what is net zero?
