http://www.eeda.org.uk/ The latest news from the East of England Development Agency http://www.eeda.org.uk EEDA study shows potential benefits of improvements Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Business leaders from across the East of England today published a hard-hitting blueprint for economic growth, which calls for a new partnership between business and government. Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The latest quarterly economic report published today by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) shows that although conditions are still tough for businesses there are signs that access to capital is improving. Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The Hauser Forum – a new focal point for entrepreneurship in the region – was today opened by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, Chancellor of the University of Cambridge. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Health and travel update Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk William Pope officially takes over as the new chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) today. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk As messieurs Button and Hamilton gear up for the F1 Australian Grand Prix this weekend, an Australian-led business from Papworth will be watching on with eager anticipation, having supplied several teams on the starting grid with its technology. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Responding to today’s Budget, Richard Ellis, chair of EEDA, welcomed the emphasis on finance support and help for small businesses, a boost for the renewable energy sector and support for young people to secure training and jobs. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) and NHS East of England have joined forces in a new agreement to boost the health and wealth of the region. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Future business tycoons are being given the opportunity to test bright ideas for new products by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA), without a dragon in sight. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk East Herts Council is offering a helping hand to businesses in rural East Herts, Uttlesford and North Herts after securing more than £3m to help them reduce their carbon footprint. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk An innovative action plan which sets out how the region can create enough homes and jobs in the future, while protecting the environment and reducing carbon emissions, has been published today. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A report published by Insight East today shows that businesses in the East of the England are continuing to trade in tough conditions but over three quarters believe the economic climate will remain the same or improve in 2010. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Construction work is underway on The Exchange - Bedfordshire’s new enterprise hub at Colworth Science Park. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk As EEF launches National Manufacturing Week (1-5 March) across the UK, manufacturing firms from this region are being urged to make the most of publicly-funded business support, particularly during the tougher economic times. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Companies carrying out low carbon research and development in the East of England will be able to benefit from an extra £5.5 million in funding secured by EEDA. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The minds and money behind Hethel Engineering Centre’s major extension project were on site this week to see construction work get under way. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A £1.2 million scheme to fund 770 graduate internships with businesses in the East of England goes live today. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Funding from EEDA and Suffolk and Norfolk County Councils announced today will ensure Wi-Fi is installed on the Norwich to London train line benefitting many businesses in the East of England. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A £5 million funding package from EEDA and Norwich Research Park partners will boost the city’s world-class reputation as one of the country’s leading centres for scientific research. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Professor William Pope will be the new chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA), it has been announced today. Will replaces Richard Ellis, who has been in post for six and a half years. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The Former Ipswich Town and Republic of Ireland soccer international Matt Holland will front a new Monday night football league show that will give fans across the East unparalleled access to their teams. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk EEDA has welcomed today’s announcement by Gordon Brown and the Crown Estate of the winning companies selected to develop offshore wind farms, which provides significant opportunities for companies in the region. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Companies across the East of England, and those looking to set up in the region, will benefit from new arrangements for fully integrated trade and inward investment business support from 1 April 2010. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The East of England is an economic force to be reckoned with compared to other top-performing global regions but investment in high-level skills and infrastructure is holding back greater growth. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Billington’s Sugar have been fighting back against the rigours of recession by making £800,000 worth of efficiency savings, and without making a single member of staff redundant. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk EEDA and EERA have welcomed the Department for Transport’s decision to fund important transport studies to promote travel options that will boost the economy in the region and reduce environmental impacts. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Richard Ellis, EEDA chair, responds to the Pre Budget Report with a focus on supporting regional businesses for future economic growth. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Business Link will offer even more comprehensive business support, skills advice and brokerage to businesses from 1 April 2010, further enhancing activity which serves over 100,000 businesses a year. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Ambitious plans for the East of England’s food and farming industry were unveiled at Westminster yesterday (Thursday 3 December). Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A unique project to help people improve their financial skills and get them back into work has received a £400,000 European funding boost through the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The latest forecasts published by Insight East today show that the region is likely to regain jobs lost in the recession a year earlier than previously thought although the regional economy is still in a fragile state. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk An academic leading light from the region, Professor Colin Riordan, is to become a board member of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The burgeoning creative media sectors of film, television and computer games within the East of England are getting £10 million to ‘go green’ thanks to a European funding boost. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A £9.3 million funding package has been agreed today for a new university campus in Harlow which will help raise skills levels and increase opportunities for local people and businesses. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Essential evidence on how the region will deliver the strategic employment sites to accommodate future growth sectors is published today. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is urging everybody in the East of England to spend five minutes to register their demand for faster broadband services. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A £2 million grant from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) has boosted the work of TakeITon. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Crucial evidence published today on transport’s carbon footprint in the East of England will inform future policy development on how the region can start to tackle climate change now. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Resource Efficiency East is launching an initiative to help collaborative groups of businesses become more resource efficient. Up to £40,000 per project is available through the new “Business Clusters Project”. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Eleven companies working on the development of innovative devices, products or services which will help to meet current healthcare priorities have been awarded funding worth up to £100,000 each. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Businesses in the construction industry within the East of England are getting a helping hand to innovate their working practices and processes to reduce the level of carbon emissions within the built environment. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A small business from Bedford has won a share of £400,000 to help test the commercial potential of their new business idea – a robotic system to help molecular scientists working in laboratories. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A pair of entrepreneurs from Kennett (near Newmarket) have won a share of £400,000 to help bring an innovative new guitar – which will be easier to play and sound better than ever before – to the market. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A small business from Cambridge has won a share of £400,000 to help test the commercial potential of a truly cutting-edge new business idea – a diamond-edged band saw which can cut through just about anything. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The East of England’s biggest business event, Destination Growth, has been hailed ‘an outstanding success’ as over 800 ambitious local business leaders packed into the AirSpace hangar at Duxford on Tuesday (3 November). Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The rapid organic growth and commercial potential of newcomer Pathology Diagnostics Ltd has won it the 2009 ERBI Start-up Award, which is sponsored by the East of England Development Agency. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Businesses across Thames Gateway South Essex are set to benefit from the newly approved Low Carbon programme designed to help small and medium sized enterprises to reduce their carbon footprint and therefore increase their competitiveness. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Local businesses developing the life-saving new drugs, innovative low-carbon solutions and cutting-edge IT products of tomorrow could soon have access to brand new research equipment, thanks to a competition held in this region. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk £30 million pounds of European funding has been allocated to develop three vital transport infrastructure projects across the East of England. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Ten thousand businesses in the East of England are already off the starting blocks and heading for London 2012 Olympic gold having registered on CompeteFor. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk An innovative new initiative from Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, is set to help small businesses in the East of England reduce the carbon footprint of their products and services by offering sustainable design advice and expertise. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Businesses across the East of England are being supported in their attempts to cut their carbon footprint with the help of two new Pathfinder Innovation Centres for Sustainability. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Colworth Science Park, Bedfordshire, is being developed by Unilever and Goodman to become a regional enterprise hub. Bringing together academia, SMEs and life science companies to drive technology transfer and support economic growth in the region. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Plans for a £37m Bioscience Campus in Stevenage - funded by the Government, GlaxoSmithKline, EEDA, The Wellcome Trust, Technology Strategy Board - were announced today. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Trade, investment and academic links between the East of England and China have been strengthened after a knowledge-sharing trip by high-level Chinese government officials. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Michelle Mone, creator of Ultimo bras and co-owner of MJM International, completes the line-up at the East of England’s biggest business and networking event, Destination Growth ’09. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Star of The Apprentice and current government advisor on all things business, Lord Alan Sugar is the latest high-profile guest added to the line-up at Destination Growth. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Businesses developing exciting new products and services can get a unique voucher, offering up to a week’s close collaboration with top academics and researchers, absolutely free. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Young disadvantaged entrepreneurs within Southend-on-Sea are set to get a helping hand in starting up an environmentally-friendly business with the launch of a brand new facility providing affordable workspace. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Jobs lost in the recession in the East of England will be regained by 2015 with the regional economy picking up in 2011 says a new report from Insight East published today. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Business confidence and expectations are better than they have ever been at any time since the recession began, according to the latest report from the region’s economic intelligence centre Insight East. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk EEDA has appointed a new executive director of corporate services. David Hipple will manage the agency’s operational functions, ensuring that EEDA continues to improve upon the excellent value for money they deliver. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Destination Growth speaker Max McKeown is an innovation guru. Described as "somewhere between Bill Gates and Buddha on the wisdom scale”, McKeown advises the likes of ITV, Monsoon and Microsoft on how to inspire a culture of innovation within a business. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk ‘Pay fair and we’ll help each other get through these tough times.’ That is the message coming from East of England Development Agency (EEDA) chief executive, Deborah Cadman. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Arts Council England and London 2012 today announced the shortlist for Artists taking the lead, one of the most ambitious and wide ranging art commissions in the UK, part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A recent report commissioned by the national Women’s Enterprise Task Force (WETF) dispels the myth that female businesses owners are charged more than men for loans by banks. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Building a big brand doesn’t have to cost the world; that’s according to innocent drinks’ head of sustainability Jessica Sansom who will deliver a business master-class on ‘going green’ at the region’s biggest business event, Destination Growth ’09. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The search is on to find innovative and successful manufacturing ‘clusters’ to represent the East of England in a prestigious national competition. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A series of exciting events across the East of England, as part of London 2012 Open Weekend (24-26 July 2009) enabling acess to excellence in the arts, culture and sport, celebrating three years to go until the London 2012 Olympic Games. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Business minister Ian Lucas today visited JDR Cable Systems, global innovators in the renewable energy sector, to launch the government’s Low Carbon Industrial Strategy in the region. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A programme from the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) will help businesses across the region to make bottom-line savings by introducing ‘quick wins’ such as the re-use of materials and checking for water leaks. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk EEDA has taken the unusual step of unveiling a ‘chief gorilla’ in their line-up of business experts for Destination Growth ’09 – the East of England’s biggest business and networking event. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Faultless execution of a tight-timescale post-production project for network television has won new friends for EPIC, Norwich’s hi-tech broadcast production centre. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Sheila Childerhouse, deputy chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA), attended the official opening of the new national genome centre on the Norwich Research Park on Friday. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk New talent pool will help graduates of 2009 prepare for the future Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk An innovative study will for the first time forecast future transport carbon emissions in the region, and recommend realistic targets and affordable solutions to help sustainable economic growth in the East of England. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Marking the British Grand Prix this weekend, the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has unveiled former Williams F1 commercial director, Scott Garrett, as the latest high-profile figure to join the speaker line-up at Destination Growth ‘09. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Small businesses across the East of England are being given a helping hand by EEDA to find critical forms of funding and finance during the recession. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk An exciting opportunity awaits one regional business leader, as the recruitment drive to find the next chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) gets underway on 14 June. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Destination Growth, the East of England’s biggest business and networking event, returns this year on Tuesday 3 November offering companies in the region the opportunity to ‘survive and thrive’ in the current climate. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk An exciting opportunity awaits one regional business leader, as the recruitment drive to find the next chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) gets underway on 14 June. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk An injection of European funding will mean patients across the East of England could benefit from ground-breaking new technologies within five years. Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk What should we be doing to protect ourselves and our businesses? Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has welcomed the announcement by the Environment Secretary today that will increase financial aid for rural businesses in the East of England and help them through the downturn Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Cambridge entrepreneur Dr Robert Swann has been appointed as a new board member of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk NHS East of England, the East of England Development Agency and the Technology Strategy Board are leading a major regional initiative to encourage companies to come forward with new technologies to help improve healthcare provision Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Richard Ellis, chair of EEDA, welcomed the Budget announcement today saying it will help businesses and employees through the downturn and support the region’s UK-leading biotech, sustainable energy, and low carbon technology sectors to grow. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk East of England businesses developing new products can take advantage of more than £8.5 million worth of grants, the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) announced today. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Manufacturing businesses in the East of England can receive expert advice, hands-on support and training to help boost their performance and survive the downturn, thanks to a significant new £1.32 million investment announced today. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The driving forces behind Cambridge University’s ground-breaking Hauser Forum donned hard hats and high-visibility jackets at the West Cambridge site this week to see how work is progressing. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Richard Ellis, chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA), said that innovation can play a major role in regenerating communities and remaking Britain, at the national Regeneration and Renewal conference in Birmingham this week. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The importance of employing and retaining skilled people in the 50-plus age range is being recognised in a new award sponsored by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk An independent regional report published today provides clear evidence that the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has demonstrated good value for taxpayers’ money and is having a positive impact on the economy. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Richard Ellis, chair of the business-led East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has today welcomed the Government’s roll-out of a new ‘blueprint’ for simpler business support provision across the region. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Entrepreneurs with bright business ideas are being given a helping hand to turn developing concepts into successful commercial realities, thanks to funding from the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The world’s first purpose-built centre for carnival arts and training is now open for business. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk While local people are given support to find jobs or learn new skills, migrant workers are needed to plug employment gaps and help the East of England beat the recession. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has welcomed the news that the region is to benefit from the UK’s largest investment in super-fast broadband. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The leader of one of the major business groups in the East of England called for a ‘new and vibrant partnership’ to tackle the current challenges and unlock the massive potential of the regional economy, at a debate in London this week hosted by EEDA. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A new report published shows that the East of England is a hotbed of bright business ideas and that the region is one of the most innovative in the UK. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Business leaders and MPs from across the East of England met in Westminster on Tuesday, 17 March to highlight the contribution the region makes to the UK economy and look at what more can be done to unlock its economic potential. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk More women are getting back into work or setting up their own businesses thanks to a new scheme which is supporting International Women’s Day on Sunday (March 8). Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk “Do your homework in advance.” BizGrowthEast online forum reveals top tips for trading abroad. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Entrepreneurs with bright business ideas are being given a helping hand to turn them into commercial realities, thanks to new funding announced by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has today begun the hunt for most enterprising place in the region with the launch of the 2009 Enterprising Britain competition. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Businesses across the six counties of the East of England (Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk) are set to benefit from a £4.5 million investment in skills and training. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Businesses in the East of England are being invited to attend free practical workshops which are designed to cut through the jargon and provide practical tips for marketing their business online. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has welcomed the Government’s response to the Rural Advocate’s report published on Thursday, 5 February. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Business leaders in the region need to give top priority to planning for both their survival and the eventual economic upturn, according to a major report published today, and the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) can help. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk More people are enjoying a taste of Bedfordshire on their table thanks to funding from the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A new executive director of innovation has been appointed by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) to drive forward innovative business activity across the East of England - the UK’s ‘ideas region’. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk East of England Development Agency seeks new board member Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Mervyn Davies, appointed last week as the Minister for Trade and Investment, visited Cambridge today to see at first hand the UK region with the fastest growing number of exporting firms. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Close collaboration between the region’s universities and businesses will help to lift us out of the downturn, Deborah Cadman, chief executive of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) told a conference for academics and businesses this week. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk EEDA chair announces new investment in 1-2-1 advice to complement government’s ‘Real Help for Business’ launch. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Businesses developing exciting, new technologies could be spending a different type of voucher in the January sales this year, with up to £250,000 of specialist consultancy grants available via an East of England Development Agency (EEDA) pilot project. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has allocated £600,000 to a new project which aims to boost sustainable businesses, skills and jobs by creating a new hub in a Bedfordshire woodland. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Students from Swavesey Village College are cutting their carbon this Christmas with a new energy monitor, which was developed with funding from the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk More than £30 million has been allocated to rural projects by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) in the first year of the Rural Development Programme for England. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The East of England’s biggest ever business and networking event, Destination Growth ’07, scooped gold and three silver awards at this year’s Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide awards last night. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk EEDA has received assurances from regional banks that they are there to support small businesses and says the best thing for businesses to do is ‘keep in touch’. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk England’s RDAs have welcomed the news that the UK has become the first country in the world to enshrine stringent CO2 reduction targets in law, but have said that the hard work lies ahead. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Richard Ellis has welcomed the government’s announcement which strengthens the way in which a comprehensive approach to economic performance and regeneration is planned for and delivered in the region Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk East of England Development Agency chair Richard Ellis has welcomed the appointment of three new board members. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk EEDA’s chair has welcomed the government’s Pre-Budget Report today (24 November) which boosts support for small businesses in the region during the economic downturn. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Today (Thursday 20 November) on national Social Enterprise Day, the East of England Development Agency has announced investment of £750,000 in a brand new social enterprise incubation centre in Cambridge, to help ethical businesses in the region to grow. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Only 13 per cent of businesses in the East of England consider themselves to be shining examples of a paperless office according to new research commissioned for takeITon awareness week (24 - 28 November 2008). Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Today is national Women’s Enterprise day, and a special group of businesswomen are now just two days away from being crowned winners in the prestigious Enterprising Women Awards 2008, which is supported by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Woodlands in the East of England are set to provide fuel for the future after a new project received one of the largest funding awards of its kind in England. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Top business advisors and representatives of support services from across the East of England came together today (Friday 14 November) to discuss ways of working closely to help businesses get through the tough economic times. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A regional conference convenes today to drive forward global issues around the security of food supply and examine what more can be done to safeguard food production in the future. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has welcomed the announcement from the Business Secretary today which extends his appointment, and those of the seven other regional development agency chairs, by up to one year. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk This week, the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) were among businesses and other organisations who signed the Work Wise UK flexible working concordat. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Richard Ellis, chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA), welcomed today's (6 November) decision. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Carbon and climate-friendly hemp for car parts are one of the types of innovative methods that will be supported by a new scheme funded by the European Union and the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) to boost eco-businesses and create jobs. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Businesses in the East of England will have access to training grants that will equip staff with new skills and move their business forward, following a major £6.2 million investment by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk EEDA's reponse to today's announcement by government to simplify the skills training offered to businesses. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has welcomed government’s new measures to help businesses large and small to beat the economic downturn. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk EEDA is pleased to announce the launch of the Volunteering into Employment ITT Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Woodlands in the East of England are set to provide fuel for the future after a new project received one of the largest funding awards of its kind in England. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Richard Ellis, chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) - the lead regional development agency on matters relating to the environment, farming and rural affairs - welcomed today's commitment by government to cut UK GHG emissions by 2050 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) kicked off round two of its £2.5 million Cut your Carbon funding competition at the Cut your Carbon Academy on Saturday. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the East of England remain ambitious despite the current economic climate, according to the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk EEDA is pleased to announce the commencement of bidding round 4 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A Welwyn Garden City engineering firm can go green and clean thanks to a grant of nearly £100,000 from the East of England Development Agency. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Biotechnology companies will have access to a fully-tailored suite of ‘drop-in’ lab facilities at Luton’s Butterfield Business Park, thanks to a significant investment from the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Communities in the East of England can go on a free speed dating session with low-carbon experts, including Dave Hampton – the carbon coach, to learn how to cut their carbon emissions at The Moller Centre, Cambridge on Saturday 11 October. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Businesses from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities will be focussing on how to win London 2012 business gold at an event to be held in Luton next month (Wednesday 15 October). Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A Great Yarmouth laundry will be using the latest technology to achieve a world-class wash thanks to a £75,000 grant from EEDA. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Tim Smit, co-founder of the Eden Project, joins an impressive line-up at EEDA’s next Ideas Talk taking place in Newmarket in November. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A new report, which will be the launchpad for improving access to financial advice and services across the region, is published today by EEDA. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A new Economic Development Investment Plan was launched today by the three Regional Development Agencies in the South East of England to transform the Thames Gateway into a thriving business, research and innovation hub and a vibrant place to live. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A ground-breaking study published today by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) shows that traffic congestion in the region could cost businesses and residents £2 billion each year by 2021. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The Legacy Trust UK Board has granted £1.51m to the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) as part of its remit to promote long lasting and wide ranging benefits from the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The Cultural Olympiad of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will launch on the weekend of Friday 26 – Sunday 28 September with hundreds of events taking place across the country, including the East of England [listings by county below]. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Businesses from across the East of England will discuss the benefits of employing migrant workers and learn about how to minimise any potential risks at a national conference to be held in Newmarket next week (Thursday 18 September). Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A long-term strategy to transform the region’s economy has been launched at the annual meeting of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A ground-breaking interactive map will, for the first time, offer businesses in the East of England a simple view of publicly-funded business support that can help them on their journey to success. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Richard Ellis was joined by government ministers when he met business leaders, partners and stakeholders to find out how the current economic downturn is affecting businesses, and to launch a £10 million regional response to the current economic situation Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Over three thousand businesses (3,139) from the East of England are setting their sights on Olympic gold having signed-up to CompeteFor, the online ‘dating agency’ for businesses looking to supply the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games is on Sunday 24 August, where the Olympic Flag will be handed to London – the next city to host the Olympic Games. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk EEDA is encouraging people to stay local this bank holiday weekend and enjoy all that is on offer close to home and support the local economies of the East of England. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk With new rises in water bills announced this week, now is the time to install a water meter and start saving money says EEDA-supported Waterwise East. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk High-profile names like Andy Wood, managing director of regional brewery Adnams, and Dr Mary Archer will be among the line-up of speakers at the East of England Development Agency’s (EEDA) annual meeting next month (9 September). Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Planning permission has been granted for developing a new Knowledge Hub and world-class Innovation Centre at Colworth Science Park in Bedfordshire. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Developers of life-saving drugs will have access to a fully-tailored suite of ‘drop-in’ lab facilities at Norwich Research Park, thanks to new investment announced today. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk FutureFest, the first major conference and festival celebrating the future, will be taking the scene by storm in June 2009. The conference is the world's first attempt to explore the future, in the same way as Davos explores economics. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has today welcomed the government's announcement setting out £2.5 billion of investment in the East of England for housing, regeneration, transport and economic development over the next three years. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk EEDA is inviting expressions of interest for sponsorship of a major event for entrepreneurs in the region on 6 October 2008. The event will be the launch pad for EEDA's new business support programme, which builds on the success of 'running the gauntlet'. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Peterborough-based car manufacturer Lightning has today launched its prototype of the UK's first ultra sporty electric cars using technology which could revolutionise the automotive sector. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Deborah Cadman has taken over this week as the new chief executive of the East of England Development Agency. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A ground-breaking survey released today has revealed that 1 in 4 businesses (24 per cent) in the East of England remain in a digital desert by not using computers or IT in day-to-day business. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk East of England entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas have until 5pm on Friday 25 July to apply for a share in the East of England Development Agency's (EEDA) Proof of Concept Fund. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Six communities from across the region have won funding from the East of England Development Agency's Cut your Carbon competition to make their low carbon plans a reality. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Nine communities from across the East of England have been shortlisted to battle it out for a share of £500,000 in the first round of Cut your Carbon, a regional competition to find innovative and inspiring ways of cutting carbon emissions. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has been nationally-recognised with a gold-star award for its commitment to equality and diversity by the UK's leading accreditation body. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk A ground-breaking study that will assess potential economic risks of decreasing numbers of migrant workers has been commissioned today (Tuesday 24 June 2008) by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Minister of State Ian Pearson was given a smashing experience today (Tuesday 25 June) while visiting a pioneering local business as part of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills' (DIUS) Innovation Nation road-show. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The £500,000 first round of a competition to encourage communities in the East of England to cut their carbon emissions has closed attracting 24 entries requesting just over £2 million in funding. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Organisations representing nearly six million people in the East of England have commissioned an in-depth study to demonstrate the economic benefits of a new dual carriageway link. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Businesses, the public sector and those involved and interested in the economic success of the region are invited to a series of 'economic summits'. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is to manage a £1 million funding pot to help fight fuel poverty across the East of England. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Businesses in the East of England should take their lead from premier league football clubs taking the opportunity to 'transfer in' new ways of thinking and doing by coming along to 'Playing to Win', EEDA's sixth annual Ideas Talk. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk The first foundations for one of the biggest regeneration projects in the East of England, the £70 million Cranfields Mill site in Ipswich, are being laid. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk Regional representatives from the arts, heritage, culture, sports, community organisations, businesses and government and the Luton Steel Orchestra were at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge yesterday (13 September) to launch a new cultural strategy for Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eeda.org.uk 00:00:00 GMT