Chris Herbert
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@E4TChris
I am now on the Economic Development team at Eastleigh Borough Council. helping to make the Borough a great place to do business and grow business.
There's a whole range of changes happening across the country that have an impact on the small and medium-sized businesses in the Solent region. This is why we've launched a Business Resilience programme offering free intensive support. Get in touch enquiries@solentlep.org.uk.
Anne-Marie Mountifield our Chief Executive has sent a message about how the LEP Intends to support businesses through the current situation. "As the outbreak continues to escalate, we are fully committed to helping our business communities." Read more: bit.ly/2JhEOmo
The government has announced extra protection for businesses with a ban on evictions for commercial tenants who miss rent payments. This means that commercial tenants who can't pay rent due to #coronavirus will be protected from eviction. Find out more: bit.ly/2Je2V5e
5,000 new jobs at Co-op for out-of-work hospitality workers dlvr.it/RSD57x
With you then, now and always. Clarks.
We're working hard to continue providing as many services as possible while ensuring residents' safety. Find out what Council meetings, services, venues and events have been impacted by #COVID19 following govt/@PHE_uk advice on social distancing - bit.ly/2U0sTQ3
This morning @MikeCherryFSB was on @BBCBreakfast with reaction to the Chancellor’s measures to support small businesses through #coronavirus He also urged larger companies to ensure they are paying their small suppliers to help with cashflow 📺
Economic emergency action of £330 billion of loan guarantees covering both large and small businesses together with range of grants and waiving of rates giving sector support for hospitality, retail (and airlines to come). @hantschamber @HantsChamberInt @solentlep @enterprisem3
British online-grocery company, Ocado, is using air-traffic-control systems and AI technology to co-ordinate 700 factory robots econ.st/2HtFh3O
Is tree planting the best way to tackle climate change? econ.st/2ShNDSd
