We support regeneration through enterprise within Clowne and surrounding areas. To do this we provide free business support, advice and coaching; we run an incubation centre providing accommodation for start-up businesses at affordable rates; and run a network for small enterprises providing them with access to help and assistance from established businesses - this includes a business forum, small business fairs and free newsletters. Our stated aims are: • Create an entrepreneurial hub through which the local enterprise culture can be fostered and developed. • Acquire, develop, manage and make available affordable business and community premises within the local area. • Support the provision of local products and services by assisting providers in setting up and developing their services. • Encourage and provide access to training and education opportunities • Encourage and facilitate the establishment of business clusters and local support networks among social and commercial enterprises. • Support business start up and encourage micro businesses from within all sectors of the community. • Promote support to women, young people, unemployed people and disadvantaged or minority groups who may experience particular difficulty in moving into economic activity, providing support services appropriate to their needs. • Use any surpluses generated by the enterprise to provide a trust fund which will be used to assist young entrepreneurs, both social and commercial, within Clowne and surrounding areas.

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