Business Diary
See below for key dates for your business diary.
Expect to see major events impacting footfall, as well as opportunities for levy payers to connect and share with other businesses including Retail Forum, Leisure Board, COLBAC, Pubwatch and more.
This list includes some key deadlines for accreditation, for more detailed training information see Colchester Leisure Portal and our regular e-newsletter.
For a more detailed overview of events, see InColchester.
Thursday 5 September
Free Vulnerability Training | Colchester Sports Park | 1 - 3pm and 4 - 6pm
Saturday 7 September
Invasion Colchester
This event brings thousand of visitors to the city and retail, hospitality and entertainment venues receive a huge spike in footfall.
Increase the chance of visitors walking into your business and being a part of the day's coverage by getting involved. Be on the official Invasion Colchester Trail by delivering a themed offer or activity. For example special menu items, competitions or live performances.
REMEMBER fundraising is at the heart of Invasion Colchester. Consider how you could incorporate this into your planning for the day.
Colchester businesses working in professional services and B2B can still join in the fun and help raise vital funds for charity this September. You could consider a superhero cycle ride or a charity sports match?
Friday 13 September
Leisure Board | The George Hotel | 11am
Saturday 14 September
Tuesday 17 September
Best Bar None Assessments Close
Wednesday 25 September
Pubwatch Members Meeting | 3pm Members Meeting TBC
Wednesday 2 October
Free Vulnerability Training | Online | 2 - 4pm
Monday 7 October
Free Vulnerability Training | Colchester Sports Park | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8 October
Free Vulnerability Training | Colchester Sports Park | 1 - 3pm
Friday 18 October
Applications close for Shopfront Improvements Grants
Wednesday 30 October
Pubwatch Members Meeting | 3pm Members Meeting TBC
Wednesday 6 November
Free Vulnerability Training | Online | 2 - 4pm
Wednesday 13 November
Festive Light Parade and Switch On
More details coming soon