South and Vale Economic Development

12/10/2026

There are just a few places remaining for our Business Breakfast this Thursday, and we'd love to see you there.

Thursday 15 October
9.30am - 11.30am
Bee House, Milton Park, Oxfordshire

Whether you're a start-up, sole trader or established business, meet the Councils' Economic Development team and fellow businesses from across the region, hear from a range of expert speakers and discover free business support available to you to help your business grow.

Refreshments will be provided.

Places are limited and advance booking is essential. Register now to secure one of the last remaining spots!

Business Breakfast: Connect, learn and grow!

08/10/2026

Cyber Security Awareness Month takes place every October to promote online safety and cyber resilience.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has a range of free tools and guidance designed specifically for businesses, helping owners protect their data, devices and accounts. Plus, for businesses that have experienced a cyber attack or online scam, the NCSC provides free resources to help owners respond, recover and improve their resilience.

Find out more via the NCSC website. 👇

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/advice-guidance/small-medium-sized-organisations

07/10/2026

The latest edition of our newsletter is out now!

This week, we're focusing on our upcoming Business Breakfast event, taking place next week at the Bee House on Milton Park, Oxfordshire. Further details can be found below.

We're also highlighting Cyber Security Awareness Month and the actions your business can take, Small Business Britain's Female Founder Fundamentals programme, Enterprise Oxfordshire's free advice on apprenticeships, Enterprise Nation Backing Your Business programme, a £210 million funding package for high streets, new funding for the Rosalind Franklin Institute at Harwell Campus and Enterprise Oxfordshire's High Street Businesses webinar.

Read it now!

https://campaign.emailblaster.cloud/MTE1MTQ/649.html

07/10/2026

Local businesses are invited to join our Economic Development team at their next FREE Business Breakfast event.

🗓️ 15 October
⏰ 9.30-11.30am
📍 Bee House Milton Park, Oxfordshire

Connect with other businesses, find out about our services, hear from local experts and more!

Plus, enjoy complimentary refreshments. Register for your free space below.
https://orlo.uk/yM5fk

South and Vale Economic Development

07/10/2026

Local businesses are invited to join our Economic Development team at their next FREE Business Breakfast event.

🗓️ 15 October
⏰ 9.30-11.30am
📍 Bee House Milton Park, Oxfordshire

Connect with other businesses, find out about our services, hear from local experts and more!

Plus, enjoy complimentary refreshments. Register for your free space below.
https://orlo.uk/FP7hy

South and Vale Economic Development

06/10/2026

NEXT WEEK... 📣

Business Breakfast: Connect, Learn and Grow!

If you're a business based in South or Vale, we'd love to see you at our next Business Breakfast.

Thursday 15 October
9.30am - 11.30am
Bee House, Milton Park, Oxfordshire

Join us for a morning of coffee, networking and insights from local experts. You'll hear about free business support available across Oxfordshire, including the Thrive at Work Oxfordshire wellbeing programme, the upcoming Source it in Oxfordshire business directory, and support from Enterprise Oxfordshire's Growth Hub.

We're also delighted to be hosted by Milton Park | Oxfordshire, who will share how they're helping to foster one of the UK's leading innovation communities.

Whether you're looking to grow your business, discover new opportunities, or expand your local network, this is a great chance to make valuable connections and learn about the support available to help your business thrive.

☕ Refreshments provided
📍 Places are limited and spaces are going quickly, so booking is essential.

https://coffeeandconnectionsoctober.eventbrite.co.uk

Business Breakfast: Connect, learn and grow!

30/09/2026

We had a great time at our Visitor Economy Connect event for hospitality businesses yesterday at Sudbury House Hotel Limited!

Are you a business based in South Oxfordshire or Vale of White Horse? If so, we'd love to meet you at our upcoming Coffee and Connections: Business Breakfast!

Connect with fellow businesses, hear from local experts and learn about the free support available to help your business grow.

📅 Thursday 15 October
🕤 9.30am - 11.30am
🐝 Bee House, Milton Park, Oxfordshire

Plus, enjoy complimentary refreshments. Register for your free space below.

https://coffeeandconnectionsoctober.eventbrite.co.uk/

25/09/2026

Last chance to sign up for our Visitor Economy Connect session, happening on Tuesday at Sudbury House Hotel!

Are you a hotel, attraction, pub, café, venue or tourism business in South Oxfordshire or Vale of White Horse?

Join fellow visitor economy businesses for a practical networking event designed to help you build connections, discover business support opportunities and strengthen your workforce.

We'll also share an overview of insights from our Southern Oxfordshire project, along with details of upcoming marketing campaigns to help you make the most of the busy Christmas period! 🎄

Sign up for your free place - link in bio!

24/09/2026

The latest South & Vale Business Support newsletter is out now!

This week, we're focusing on our upcoming Visitor Economy Connect and Coffee and Connections: South and Vale Business Breakfast events for businesses in South and Vale. Further details can be found below.

We're also highlighting the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), the new Thrive at Work Oxfordshire programme, the launch of the £530,000 Didcot Substation Community Fund consultation, The Cedar Review report, the Government's Hospitality Grant Scheme, available recording slots for On the Record and the Great British Pitch Europe.

Read it now here 👉 https://campaign.emailblaster.cloud/MTE1MTQ/645.html

21/09/2026

Just one week to go!

If you're a hotel, attraction, pub, café, venue or tourism business in South Oxfordshire or Vale of White Horse, don't miss this opportunity to connect with others in the local visitor economy.

Visitor Economy Connect: Grow Your Network is a free, informal networking event designed to help you make valuable contacts, discover practical business support and explore opportunities to strengthen and grow your business.

📅 Tuesday 29 September
🕙 10am to 12pm
📍 Sudbury House Hotel, Faringdon

Why attend?

✅ Meet hospitality and tourism businesses from across the district

✅ Discover free training, apprenticeship and workforce support from Enterprise Oxfordshire

✅ Share ideas, challenges and opportunities with industry peers

✅ Learn about support available to help your business grow

✅ Build relationships that could lead to new partnerships, referrals and collaborations.

Plus, enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and pastries while you network.

Places are free but booking is essential. Secure your spot today! 👇

https://visitoreconomyconnectseptember.eventbrite.co.uk/

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Are you a hotel, attraction, pub, café, venue or tourism business in South Oxfordshire or Vale of White Horse?