Cumbria Chamber of Commerce

Workshops Envirolink Northwest Envirolink Northwest is a not-for-profit organisation, funded by the NWDA to support the energy and environmental sector and to help the development of a low carbon economy in the region. Our free services include: Developing business opportunities for recycling and waste, energy, water and wastewater companies; Advice for businesses on installing renewable energy and using recycled products; Publications, guides and supplier directories; Events and workshops. Find out about the full range of free support available from Envirolink Northwest and, in particular, how you can finance your energy efficiency or renewable energy project. Speakers from the Low Carbon Demonstration Programme will outline the funding options, grants and loans available. Our Low Carbon Market Development team will outline the support for your renewable energy project, from selecting the right technology to planning, finance and grid connection. If you are a business in the environmental sector, find out how our Sector Team can help support and promote your business in the NW and beyond. Arrange a time for a chat with us after the workshops if you would like us to help with your project, or visit our stand. Envirowise Envirowise is a government-funded programme which offers practical, independent and confidential advice to UK businesses of all sizes, designed to improve their processes, profitability and competitiveness. Since 1994, Envirowise has helped businesses save over £1 billion by enabling them to significantly reduce their environmental impact. Services include: An encyclopaedic website of valuable information www.envirowise.gov.uk ; A range of publications including real-life examples, good practice guides and newsletters containing practical advice on a variety of topics; A range of topical events, from product design seminars to major exhibitions. An Advice Line (0800 585794) – a source of free, confidential advice for businesses to help them understand resource efficiency and take appropriate action. This practical workshop, which will be delivered by the North West regional team of Nick Ward and Andy Scully, will comprise a brief introduction to resource efficiency; a video case study of one North West based SME which has taken environmental improvements to heart and benefited significantly as a result; and a practical session discussing ways in which your business could implement no- cost or low-cost quick wins that will boost profitability and improve company image. CBEN The Cumbria Business Environment Network is part of Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency and provides environmental help, advice and support, to all Cumbrian businesses. The business benefits of good environmental performance are considerable, with cost savings, new market opportunities, legal compliance, greater productivity, lower running costs and enhanced image. All businesses, regardless of size or sector, can benefit from reducing their environmental impact. Since 2006, businesses working with CBEN have identified over £7.6 million bottom line cost savings. LET US HELP YOUR BUSINESS: Cut energy use; Save water; Conserve raw materials; Reduce waste; Manage emissions; Promote your good environmental practices to customers and neighbours.