This October, your East Lothian business can benefit from a whole month of events designed to forge connections and inspire and support the local business community.
East Lothian Business Month features a full programme of online and in-person events and educational bite-size courses from social media and search engine tips and tricks to applying for funding and tenders – culminating in a ‘drop in and connect’ event.
The events are all free to attend and have been organised by the council’s economic development team. We are also promoting events organised by our strategic partners including Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce and the Supplier Development Scotland Programme.
Councillor John McMillan, East Lothian Council’s Cabinet Spokesperson for Economic Development and Tourism, said: “The East Lothian Business Month programme has been thoughtfully designed to be useful to a wide range of businesses across all sectors. There are networking events to build valuable connections, training workshops to build skills and confidence and webinars offering expert insights and practical advice. The team will also be using the month to showcase local success stories, highlight new businesses and promote the range of support available to help businesses grow and thrive in East Lothian.
“I would encourage every business in East Lothian from sole traders to large companies to have a look at the programme of events and sign up. It’s a perfect time for an autumn reset! And I look forward to welcoming our business community to the 'Drop-in and Connect' (formerly Meet the Council) event at the Marine Hotel, North Berwick on Thursday 30th October, where you can connect directly with council departments and strategic partners. This is a unique opportunity to gain first-hand information, explore available resources, and expand your professional network.”
For more information and to view the full calendar of events, visit the Invest East Lothian website.