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Supporting Bristol's high streets and local businesses (much more than shops). Also see E: [email protected]

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Could your business benefit from funding to help get your idea off the ground?

Grants up to £10,000 are available through the Vacant Commercial Property Grant scheme to help you start trading from a city centre or local high street property in Bristol: https://t.co/7Ga3QqKaIT

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Join us for a job fair packed with employers, training opportunities, and support services to help start your career in Health and Social Care.

Tuesday 24 March from 2pm to 4pm
Bristol Community Links South, Knowle West, Bristol BS4 1TN

Find out more:
https://t.co/8an5EZwfrk

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Come to the Young Enterprise Trade Fair at St Nicks Market on Thursday 12 March, 10:30am - 3:30pm.
Young entrepreneurs from the South West will be showing off their business skills – pitching, promoting and selling their products as they learn how to set up and run a business.

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Bristol Taste Makers: Expression of Interest
We have an opportunity for an entrepreneur, marketing agency or business to develop and launch our new food and drink brand, Bristol Taste Makers, over the next 6-12 months.
Find out more: https://t.co/UdMRBsoU3q

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Are you a start-up or looking to expand your business? Check your eligibility to the Vacant Commercial Property Grant.

Grants up to £10,000 are available to help businesses start trading from a city centre or local high street property in Bristol.

https://t.co/oTvtKI8oDv

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📣 Come to the South Bristol Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair for job vacancies, apprenticeship opportunities, careers advice and support.

Thursday 12 February, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
South Bristol Skills Academy, BS14 0DB

Register for a free ticket: https://t.co/MIX7HBto0i

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🚀 South Bristol Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair
👨‍🏭Come along for job vacancies, apprenticeship opportunities and careers advice.
📍Thursday 12 Feb, 2:30pm to 5:30pm
South Bristol Skills Academy, Hengrove, BS14 0DB

Register for a free ticket: https://t.co/MIX7HBto0i

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The Vacant Commercial Property Grant scheme has reopened, providing grants up to £10,000 to help businesses start trading from a city centre or local high street property in Bristol.

Find out more, including case studies of successful applicants:
https://t.co/oTvtKI8oDv

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Need advice on health, debt, or energy bills? Looking for work or a career change?

Join us at New Monday – a free event to kickstart your 2026 with support, jobs, and inspiration!

Monday 19 January 2026
11am – 2pm
Ground Floor, The Galleries BS1 3XD

https://t.co/heofCumDyF

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The event brings together organisations to offer advice on managing your finances, energy and housing support, improving your health & wellbeing and more

With a range of employers joining us on the day it’s a great opportunity for those looking for a new job or change of career

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Get 2026 off to a positive start. Come to our annual New Monday event.

Meet employers with live job vacancies, explore training courses and career options, and get practical support.

Monday 19 January, 11am-2pm
Ground floor of the Galleries, BS1 3XD

https://t.co/heofCumDyF

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Join fellow employers at Better Bristol.
Discover funding and grant options and learn how Bristol City Council can support your business through recruitment, volunteering and tailored business support.

Thurs 4 Dec, 10am-12pm, Triodos Foundation

Register: https://t.co/rKdc2xXYRd

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Don’t miss your chance to share your views on the Bristol budget consultation.

We’re looking for your feedback on our proposals to help us set a balanced and legal budget.

Find out more and have your say: https://t.co/G3XGjQzqUp

The consultation closes on Wednesday 26 November

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Produce West Kitchen Connect is a new platform linking underused kitchens across the West of England with local food businesses that need them

✅ Easy sign-up
✅ Support with hygiene and insurance standards
✅ Backed by Bristol City Council and partners

https://t.co/cMko2OE7oS

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Grants up to £10,000 are available through the Vacant Commercial Property Grant to help businesses start trading from a city centre or local high street property in Bristol.

Visit our website for guidance notes, the application form and case studies:
https://t.co/oTvtKI8oDv

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- Discover the most common cyber threats affecting businesses in 2025
- Learn from real-world case studies and regional insights
- Get practical, jargon-free advice to improve your cyber hygiene
- Connect with a trusted police-led partnership offering free and affordable support.

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Join the South West Cyber Resilience Centre for a free session designed for organisations looking to better understand the cyber threats they face and take practical steps to protect their organisations.

Register for free: https://t.co/AKnESbr1vv

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The council is inviting expressions of interest from Bristol based not-for-profit organisations to deliver a range of creative, culture and event activities and workshops in Broadmead.

Find out more and apply: https://t.co/kNnEpFuloT

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Many firms take an active role in promoting the day by hosting events and offering promotions or simply use it as an opportunity to engage their customers.

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Small Business Saturday is a national event to celebrate small businesses and encourage people to support small businesses in their communities by shopping locally.

The campaign is open to all small businesses, and it is completely free.

Find out more: https://t.co/BUc6YsQ99e