Convergence Cornwall

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Working together to create opportunity, engage people and transform the economy.

Highlights

Growing gasworld

Cornwall-based company that organises international conferences and covers worldwide news about the industrial gas sector is set to expand once again with ERDF Convergence support

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Developing our people

People are at the core of economic regeneration. It is important that people are helped to realise their full potential whether in employment or looking for work.

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New social enterprises supported

Four social enterprises are being set up using cash awards from a charity following a Dragons Den style competition

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Strengthening business

The accelerated growth of businesses; in particular high value businesses which are better able to pay higher wages will strengthen the commercial value of the economy.

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Business growth sparks award win

Since being made redundant, electrician Tony Sampson has launched two businesses and cemented his success by winning the Hub Best New Business Award.

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Investing in our future

Higher education opens up opportunities, produces business development through research and innovation and continually builds the business base of Cornwall and the isles of Scilly.

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Architect assistant turns hand to brewing.

Former architect assistant Vaughan Haynes has turned his passion into a successful business launching a micro brewery with ERDF Convergence funded Outset Cornwall support.

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ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) Convergence

Invests in business competitiveness, innovation and jobs to strengthen the economy. ERDF works alongside ESF within European Cohesion Policy.

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Making connections

An economy increasingly connected, particularly at a global scale, through trade, technology and knowledge networks is better able to compete.

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ESF (European Social Fund) Convergence

Invests to improve employment opportunities for all. This helps to strengthen business and promote economic growth. ESF works alongside ERDF within European Cohesion Policy

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Where's the investment going?

Our ever evolving collection of case studies illustrates how Convergence is investing in the people and businesses of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

I would like to congratulate QES on its intelligent use of the graduate placement scheme and expert support. This has allowed the company to realise its existing expertise and maximise growth opportunities...Carleen Kelemen, Director of the Convergence Partnership Office for Cornwall and the Isles of ScillyView case study

Nicki John – Right Hand Woman

Business has blossomed for Empowering Smart Women participant Nicki John after her confidence grew...

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Cornwall Environment Consultants

By building relationships with CUC Tremough, Cornwall Environment Consultants has accessed high...

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Tina Care-Willoughby

Always passoinate about art, Tina got help from Outset Cornwall to develop her business idea to...

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Recognising Success

Throughout the lifetime of Convergence the success of the investments and the people involved will be recognised, as will their contribution to the business success and economic regeneration of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

WISE Awards 2011

The Cornwall Works* WISE Awards are an annual celebration recognising excellence in employment and skills activity and highlighting the important role that the European Social Fund (at present through the ESF Convergence Programme) is playing in employment, skills and training and innovation across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

 
 

Business support

For all enquiries about Convergence and mainstream business support.

Contact Business Link:

0845 600 9966
enquiries@blpeninsula.co.uk

Help into work

The Cornwall Works hub is the access point all help into work and training.

Contact Cornwall Works:

01872 355 015
info@cornwallworks.org.uk

Adult learning

Next Step is the main contact for adults looking for training.

Contact Next Step:

01566 771130

Contact us

Convergence freephone helpline:

08000 280 120

convergence@cornwall.gov.uk

Further contacts:

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