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A LOCAL ENTERPRISE

PARTNERSHIP FOR

HERTFORDSHIRE

PROPOSAL TO BIS/ CLG

AUGUST 2010

Hertfordshire Works 1The Enterprise

Partnership Outline Proposal Greater Cambridge - Greater Peterborough

“To lead our area’s growth to 100,000 significant businesses and create

160,000 new jobs by 2025 in an internationally renowned low carbon,

knowledge-based economy”

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This booklet is issued byEssex County Council (Insert Appropriate Department Here).You can contact us in the following ways:

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By telephone:01245 436 606

By fax:01245 436 319

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Visit our website:www.essex.gov.uk/department

The information contained in this document can be translated, and/ or made available in alternative formats, on request.Published July 2009

Unlocking the PotentialA proposal for a Kent and Greater EssexLocal Enterprise Partnership

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Proposition and Outline Business Case

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Innovation for Future Prosperity

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Finding finance for your ventureRaising funds for your social enterprise can be an arduous task.How then, can you maximise the return on investment of your precious time into finding funds for your venture?

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Finding fi nance for your venturePaul Jansen and Belinda Bell share their Top Ten Tips.

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