Canterbury Bid

Canterbury’s Shop Front Guidelines Explained

Online via Zoom

The appearance of shopping areas and individual shopfronts is often an indication of the vitality and quality of a place. Well designed and historically interesting shopfronts can make a street a more attractive place to visit.   Join Lizzy Johnson, Heritage and Design Manager for Canterbury City Council to discuss how the sustained and successful stewardship of buildings, streets and spaces is intertwined with the health of the retail economy.

Utility Cost Savings Expert Comes to Canterbury

Canterbury City Centre

Following the launch of our special Utility Cost Reduction Service in April, a whopping £125,000 has been identified so far in savings for Canterbury BID businesses who've signed up.   Our guy Rishi from PSP money saving experts will be in the city all day on 19 September and can pop into to your business to chat about saving you money. There's absolutely no catch and it's FREE.   Book a time slot on 19 Sept here or find out more here

Protect Your Business: Cyber Resilience Event

Did you know in 2022, 32% of small businesses fell victim to cybercrime?   This FREE presentation on Tuesday 26 September, 6-8pm will look at current cyber-attacks against businesses in the UK and provide you with practical advice and real case studies, so you can increase your cyber resilience and ensure your business is safer from cyber-attacks.   To safeguard your business please book your place here

Kent & Medway Business Summit – 12 January 2024

Sibson Building, University of kent

The Kent and Medway Business Summit returns on Friday 12 Jan 2024 in the stunning Sibson building on the Canterbury campus of the University of Kent.   Click here for Kent Medway Business Summit Agenda 2024 Book early to secure your ticket here:   https://bit.ly/KBS-Summit. Receive £10 off the ticket price if you purchase before the end of September.   Click here to view a snapshot of 2023's summit success: https://bit.ly/KBS-YouTube

Help to Grow: Management Programme at Kent Business School

Kent Business School, University of Kent University of Kent, Canterbury

Develop your strategy, grow your organisation and boost your profits Accredited by the Small Business Charter, Help to Grow: Management is a 12 week programme aimed at senior leaders and decision makers in small and medium businesses to help them take their business to the next level.   Developed in collaboration with industry experts and experienced entrepreneurs it​ costs just £750, as 90% is subsidised by the government. It offers study structured around existing work commitments and access to learning through a blend of online and face-to-face sessions.   Join us today! KBS Help to Grow Management is available for aspiring leaders and decision makers. Next cohort: Wednesday 21st February 2024 Register your place here.