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The Greater Peterborough Partnership has launched a weekly support and networking group for managers and professionals made redundant as a result of the economic downturn.

The Back to Business Club aims to help out-of-work managers and professionals to maintain their confidence and motivation as they seek to return to the workplace, through networking with others in the same position and through signposting to support services.

The club will operate as a drop-in networking event designed to bring together like-minded people - those serious about getting back into the workplace. In addition, it will provide information and clear signposting to a range of support services that can help people back to work. Every fortnight the club will include a workshop on topics such as CV writing, interview techniques, setting up your own business, as well as talks by city leaders on subjects such as the local economy.

Meetings are held every Thursday from 2pm to 5pm at Peterborough College of Adult Education. Anyone living in the Peterborough area who is actively seeking work is welcome to attend on a drop-in basis. There is no charge; no need to register in advance and refreshments are provided. Smart dress is preferred.

For more information please visit www.gpp-peterborough.org.uk/backtobusiness, call 01733 207348 or email backtobusiness@gpp-peterborough.org.uk



Businesses aspiring to grow but being held back by the recession can get up to £10,000 grant funding to help create jobs.

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Growth Fund is a pot of £200,000 to be used over the next two years to help companies with good business concepts realise their ambitions.

Jointly operated by Opportunity Peterborough and the Greater Cambridge Partnership, the fund is administered via Business Link East and is aimed at small and medium sized businesses and social enterprises across the county who are being adversely affected by the changing market conditions.

To enquire or make an application, firms must have completed an action plan with Business Link East outlining their growth ambition and how they will achieve it in the next 12 months. For more information contact Business Link East on 08457 171615.

Peterborough is a dynamic and thriving city on the borders of the English Midlands and the East of England.

We are already an economic powerhouse for the region and offer our residents a high quality of life.

Now we aim to become not just bigger but also better – an even better place to live, work and do business.

Backed by the government, the East of England Development Agency (EEDA), Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Peterborough City Council we are planning for more and better homes and jobs supported by investment in housing, education, healthcare, culture, leisure, recreation and transport.

We are ensuring that all of this development will be truly sustainable by putting the environment at the heart of our planning. We aim to be the nation’s ‘environment capital’ by providing for the needs not just of the current generation but also for future generations.

Peterborough will become a natural choice for companies seeking a location to build a business and for individuals or families seeking a home.

If you are from outside Peterborough, you can begin your exploration of our city through this website. If you are already living here, you can use this site to find out more about our exciting plans for the future development of the city.

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