Council hosts showcase energy event to help businesses through challenging times
Telford & Wrekin Council has joined forces with Shropshire Chamber of Commerce to host a business showcase event next week which aims to support businesses through the energy crisis.
The in-person event, on Wednesday 8 February (9am-11am) at AFC Telford United, is called ‘ Energy Efficiency and Resilience’, and will help delegates learn more about the range of support which is available to help businesses reduce energy costs and become more resilient during the current energy and cost of living crisis.
It will bring together local partners and organisations and offer advice and guidance on ways to move closer to net zero, invest in the future for growth and build resilience through planning and support.
A fantastic line up of speakers at the event include:
•Tim Yair of Midlands Net Zero Hub who will talk about the Marches Energy Grant.
•Deb Cairns, Director of E4environment, who will speak about the Cool Shropshire & Telford programme and the new 1-2-1 consultancy offer
•Nathan Badger, Director of Optimise Energy UK, who will provide more information about the energy market, how to combat it through strategic buying and renewable tech to support a net zero Journey.
•Alex Thompson, Sales Director of AceOn, who will give businesses top tips about reducing energy costs
•Tim Luft, Founder of high growth tech company Woote Ltd, who will give a presentation about business resilience through challenging times.
The event will also provide an opportunity for Telford based businesses to network with each other and share best practice.
Businesses who are interested in attending this live event can register here.
The council’s business support and inward investment team, Invest Telford, continues to help local businesses navigate their way through these challenging times.
Councillor Lee Carter (Lab), Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Services, Regeneration and the High Street, said: “The energy market has seen dramatic changes over the past twelve months and managing energy has been very difficult for businesses across the UK.
“As well as continuing to support businesses with a range of grants through our Pride in Our High Street programme, the expertise that our Enterprise Telford team can offer businesses during these challenging times can be invaluable.
“This event can benefit businesses and help them to implement more energy efficient measures which can save them money in the short and long term. We would strongly advise local businesses to sign up for the event.”
You can sign up to attend the event at AFC Telford here.
