A chance to be sponsored by our Corporate Partner Southern Co-Operative in respect of the Routes to market
Please attend the next network meeting at Hotel Terravina, Lyndhurst, SO40 7GL on the 8th May at 5.30pm as there is going to be a brief talk by Phil Ponsonby from The Southern Co-operative our Corporate Partners, Phil will be explaining all about the Routes To Market business development package and there will also be an opportunity for two of you to win sponsorship to go on this great workshop that will enhance and help develop your business.
You will be able to find out more on the evening from Phil and below is how you can enter for consideration of sponsorship.
There is also a link for more information about the Routes To Market.
If you would like to be sponsored for this training, this is what you need to do:
Summarise the vision for your business in 150 words maximum.
Email this together with your business name, contact name, tel, email, address, business website, and stating how long you have been in business to Sophie Boxall at The Southern Co-operative: sophieboxall@southerncoops.co.uk by midday Thursday 30 May.
Please ensure you include 'RTM sponsorship' in the email subject box.
Routes to Market for Hampshire Fare food producers: Win a sponsored place on a business planning workshop
Our Corporate Partner, The Southern Co-operative, in partnership with the Centre of Excellence for Regional Food and Drink at Brinsbury (Chichester College) is launching a new business planning training programme for food and drink producers in Hampshire, Sussex and the Isle of Wight.
TSC is one of the largest local food retailers in Hampshire, stocking around 450 lines of 'Local Flavours' in 15 stores across the county. This Routes to Market (RTM) business development package has been put together to help food producers focus on their business objectives and plan their retail growth.
To launch RTM in Hampshire, The Southern Co-operative (TSC) is offering to sponsor two Hampshire Fare food producer members to attend the business planning training module, a two day workshop* worth £200 per business. The training is aimed at existing looking to grow or new businesses.
The two businesses chosen to be sponsored by The Southern Co-operative will also be invited to attend the launch of Routes to Market at the Centre of Excellence for Regional Food and Drink at Brinsbury (Chichester College) on 11 June 3.30-5pm and take part in publicity surrounding the launch.
Plus: 10% off RTM training for all Hampshire Fare food producer members As an exclusive offer for all Hampshire Fare food producer members, TSC is also offering you a 10% discount on RTM training workshop places. Find out more about RTM business planning programme at www.routestomarket.org.uk or contact Hannah Vaughan on 01798 877 405, hannah.vaughan@chichester.ac.uk.
*training workshop dates to be confirmed