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GROW@Green Park opens up new ways to connect with start-ups
The team at GROW@GreenPark is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new Sponsor a Start-Up programme for the region
Through the initiative, our aim is to bring together the Thames Valley’s most innovative businesses with start-up talent, to drive success and wider entrepreneurial growth. It’s been launched alongside our ConnectTVT platform, connecting and championing the Thames Valley's expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem and tech economy.
The sponsorship will help start-ups access the support, networks and resources they need to get their ideas off the ground and to market, and give larger businesses access to the innovation layer developing exciting and disruptive business ideas. We have a pool of start- ups ready for this next phase of
development within our growing community of fast-growing, young businesses at GROW@GreenPark.
A major part of our mission at ConnectTVT, through GROW, has been to bridge the gap between bigger businesses and the exciting world of start-ups. We’re thrilled that Thames Valley trailblazing businesses are already taking the opportunity to invest in grass roots innovation. Launch sponsors include Datto, the global provider of comprehensive backup, recovery and business continuity solutions, with EMEA headquarters at Green Park, Reading and Volume Global, the Wokingham HQ’d award-winning global provider of
digital content, technology and innovation.
As Andrew Stuart, managing director, EMEA at Datto explained: “Sponsor a Start-Up is a great platform for businesses like ours. It means we can give something back to the start-up economy and be a key building block in the business innovators of the future. It’s exciting to have access to some of the most original talent in the area, and be able to work with new businesses as they develop new ideas and thinking. We’re delighted to be working with GROW and ConnectTVT as they re-shape the start-up landscape in the Thames Valley.”
Brayborne named finalist for ‘Golden Service‘
A team from Brayborne Facilities Services is in the running for an accolade in the cleaning industry‘s biggest awards
These are the Kimberley-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards, founded in 1991. The 2015 awards will attract over 500 attendees at the dinner, on October 23 at the London Hilton Hotel, when the winners will be announced.
Brayborne has been named a finalist in the ‘Large Education Establishment‘ category for its work with the Woodlands Community College, a co-educational facility in Southampton for 11-16 year olds specialising in science and engineering.
The ethos of going the ‘extra mile‘ is being rewarded for this small, dedicated team of cleaners from Brayborne, which provides daily cleaning in all areas of the school including classrooms, art, design and technology rooms as well as science labs and IT suites.
Brayborne is one of the leading contract cleaning companies in the South East, holding many
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supervisor at Woodlands and works closely with the college and Interserve facilities management staff on a daily basis as well as managing the cleaning team.
The college also benefits from
substantial contracts in the specialist education sector across the region. The company directly employs over 850 staff who deliver daily site-specific services to large corporate offices, shopping centres as well as educational facilities.
Leading the Brayborne team at Woodlands is Shaneem Moss who is the manager responsible for all three of the Interserve schools in Southampton. She works closely with all three sites ensuring they receive a high-quality service at all times.
Pam Warner is the dedicated site
having the daytime housekeeper, Della Munday, on site to ensure that the school remains clean and tidy throughout the day.
“The cleaning team takes pride in the work they do,“ said Jenny Edwards, business manager at Woodlands. “They are always willing to go over and above what is expected of them and they make the college look fantastic. As a school we have regular events such as parent‘s evenings and open days and we often host important visitors. Ofsted inspections give a snapshot of all aspects of the
Volume has supported GROW from the outset so having this innovative business behind the initiative has been great for us. Chief executive Chris Sykes explains why he came on board, “The Volume team really welcomes innovative programmes like Sponsor a Start- Up. As successful businesses, we all have a responsibility to invest in our community; this is about encouraging business growth from the ground up. The Thames Valley needs to take the long- term view about how we retain the best talent, and ensure the next generation sees this as an attractive, thriving place to live and work. Sponsor a Start-Up just does that.”
For people interested in becoming part of this initiative, contact Louize Clarke.
Details: Louize Clarke
louize@connecttvt.co.uk @connectTVT www.facebook/connectTVT
school including the appearance and cleanliness. Brayborne has helped us to create an excellent first impression and when I walk around Woodlands I can take pride in what I see. We always get comments from outsiders on how lovely the school looks and that is all down to the hard work of the cleaners. They are always willing to put in an extra effort for special occasions.
“We are very pleased Brayborne has become a finalists for these prestigious awards. The cleaning team follow the example set by Shaneem and Pam who have an excellent work ethic and exceptional standards. They aren‘t afraid to give 110% to make sure the school is a great environment for pupils and teaching staff alike.“
Details: Mairi Berryman 0118-9789428
mairi.berryman@
brayborne.co.uk www.brayborne.co.uk
THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – THAMES VALLEY – SEPTEMBER 2015
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