Time to Escalate Your Business

This free breakfast event is hosted by the West Kent Partnership (WKP) partnering with BSK-CIC, the West Kent Region of the Federation Of Small Businesses (FSB) and Kent County Council (KCC).

Venue: Thistle, Brands Hatch Hotel, Dartford DA3 8PE

Time: 08.30 to 11.00

Delegates will have the opportunity to meet with the Government Minister who endorsed the Escalate scheme for West Kent businesses, network with other proactive businesses, find out about the application process and meet with recipients of Escalate loans to learn how the Escalate loan has supported their growth.

There will also be an opportunity to hear more ‘top tips’ on how to help your business succeed and become social. Delegates will also be able to meet with the Escalate Programme team and High Growth Kent coaches to discuss their business proposals in confidence

The event will cover: ·

1. Why West Kent is where ambitious businesses are going to grow - Peter Fleming, Leader Sevenoaks District Council

2. ESCALATE – the fund and how to make it work for your business - Jacqui Ward, Kent County Council

3. Why is alternative finance growing so quickly? - Adrian Wenn, Funding Specialist, BSK-CiC

4. ESCALATE success stories - a panel discussion with 3 West Kent companies facilitated by Jane Ollis, CEO BSK-CiC

5. Creating a modern, social business - David Taylor, Federation of Small Businesses

Keynote speech from a leading Government Minister

6. Networking and your chance to meet with a High Growth Kent coach