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9 Jan 2008
Management Development Workshops for those working in ICTA series of bite sized interactive workshops to develop your management and leadership skills
and raise your performances to a higher level. This is a unique opportunity to develop your management skills specifically tailored for owners and managers working in IT. Please download the flyer below for more information or call the team on 01635 569167 or email w-thompson@newbury-college.ac.uk
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8 Jan 2008
Congratulations to Oxfordshire’s Best Rural RetailersOxfordshire is home to 2 regional winners in the Best Rural Retailer Awards, run by the Countryside Alliance. First conceived of in 2005, it was borne of a need to support and promote rural communities. The Countryside Alliance had long felt the “doom and gloom” tales of rural decline, while true to an extent, did […]
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15 Nov 2007
Banbury Innovation Awards 2007For the second year running, aspiring entrepreneurs are being given the chance to compete in Banbury’s version of the Dragons’ Den.
Applicants can submit their own entries, or be nominated by a third party to participate in the Banbury Innovation Awards. Applications will be short listed in early December and successful candidates at this stage will […] -
15 Nov 2007
Oxfordshire-based Riverbank IT is one of the best in the South EastCongratulations to Oxfordshire-based Riverbank IT who have been announced winners of the Award for Performance through People in the regional finals of the BCC Chamber Awards.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Royal Bank of Scotland have announced the regional winners of the Chamber Awards 2007 in the South East. Now in its fourth year, […] -
5 Oct 2007
Business Support Special Interest Group submits paper to Business Link Advisory BoardThe Oxfordshire Economic Partnership instigated the formation of a special interest group (SIG) in Business Support following concerns raised about the changing landscape of business support in the County. A significant amount of time has been spent by this group seeking to understand the current and future arrangements and the issues in Oxfordshire.
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14 Sep 2007
Investing in learning: The Vodafone UK Foundation supports education in OxfordshireThis month, the new North Oxfordshire Academy on Drayton Road, Banbury opens its doors for the first time. It replaces Drayton School and aims to raise educational achievement in the area. The Vodafone UK Foundation provides financial support to the academy and is sponsored by the United Learning Trust.
The Academy is an all-ability, inclusive school […] -
3 Sep 2007
Your recruitment & training questions answeredDate/time: 18 Sep 2007. 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Have your recruitment & training questions answered by our panel discussion. The Oxford Trust invites you to an event on: Tuesday 18th September, Networking Buffet from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm Start. Free Entry
When and how should you recruit staff and how can you access training opportunities that offer real value for money? This is your chance […] -
16 Aug 2007
Bank of Engand - Quarterly Inflation Report OverviewThe Bank of England have published their latest Quarterly Inflation Report.
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14 Aug 2007
Flooding latestThankfully, the flood waters have receded around Oxfordshire and although it is not quite “business as usual” the message from Oxfordshire is very much “open for business” says Keith Slater of Oxfordshire Chamber of Commerce.
Helen Ryan, Tourism Officer for Oxfordshire repeats the message that the floods have gone and the sun is shining (today anyway) […] -
10 Aug 2007
OEP response to closure of Faringdon Enterprise GatewayA pioneering business advice service, which has given birth to several successful Oxfordshire companies, is to close. More deprived areas are being targeted by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), which spells the end of the Faringdon Enterprise Gateway.
The advice centre will close, but the building, which offers office space and workshops for start-up […] -
1 Aug 2007
The UK’s Engine for Growth and Prosperity: A case for targeted investment in the Greater South EastThe Greater South East, made up of London, the South East and the East of England, is the powerhouse of the UK economy. But, it is facing serious challenges from India, China and the US. Without the right investment, growth could stall. To keep the Greater South East on track and hence secure the future […]
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11 Jul 2007
The Business Benefits of Working With SchoolsDespite the variety of activities, the wealth of support and the desire of schools and colleges to work with businesses, there are many companies in Oxfordshire who do not currently take advantage of the opportunities to engage with the education system.
By looking at engagement activities from a business perspective, this report explores the reasons why companies […] -
11 Jul 2007
A strategic organisation for learning & skills in Oxfordshire?Learning and skills is of great importance to Oxfordshire and is a priority in the Economic Development Strategy for Oxfordshire and the strategic priorities of the County Council. Nationally and regionally, skills are also high up the agenda.
Currently there is no single organisation or point of contact within Oxfordshire with a strategic remit for the […] -
14 Mar 2007
Oxford Innovation launches the Martin and Audrey Wood Enterprise Awards 2007Oxford Innovation launches the Martin and Audrey Wood Enterprise Awards 2007 to celebrate excellence in business and innovation in Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley.
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25 Jan 2007
New Chairman for Oxfordshire Economic PartnershipFrank Nigriello has been announced as the new Chairman of the Oxfordshire Economic Partnership, a network of public and private sector partners committed to achieving success for the economy of Oxfordshire.
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12 Dec 2006
OEP Annual Dinner puts NHS to rights!Date/time: 9 Nov 2006
The OEP Dinner was a great success with 88 attending, over 75% of which were business people. Delegates were challenged to solve the problems facing the NHS, by Chairman of the local NHS Trust, Sir William Stubbs. -
22 Nov 2006
Oxfordshire Shoppers Urged to Back Town Events At “Crucial Time” : First events this week
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1 Nov 2006
Oxfordshire Rural Forum Inaugural ConferenceDate/time: 29 Nov 2006
Oxfordshire Rural Forum was launched at its inaugural conference, Sustainable Energy, on 29 November -
4 Oct 2006
FREE company waste audit. Reduce waste and save money.
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15 Sep 2006
Queen’s Awards for Enterprise - Nominations sought
