February is here... Here's a round up of your events, opportunities and updates for rural businesses and communities this week:
Perth Leadership Academy
This nine-month programme involves a series of six workshops, coaching materials, and first-hand experiences and lessons from local business owners and current senior leaders. They will also have the opportunity to learn lessons in real time by working together to discuss local live issues with Perth and Kinross Business Partnership. Find out more here.
Visual Artist and Crafts Makers Awards
The Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA) is open to artists and makers based in Perth & Kinross and Fife, with bursaries of £500 and £1000 available to develop your creative practice. The deadline to enter is 5pm on Tuesday 4 February 2025.
ACOSVO Leadership Exchange Programme
This programme pairs leaders from across sectors to improve leadership capacity between peers. Almost 1000 Scottish leaders from the public, private, and voluntary sectors have already taken part - join the next cohort to grow and develop your leadership journey in 2025, broadening your network and expanding your opportunities. Find out more here, or register for the free online information session on Thursday 6th February, at 12:30 - 13:30 here. The closing date for applying is 14th March 2025.
Go See Share Fund
This Creative Scotland fund is for individuals, organisations and creative businesses to undertake trips or remote meetings that will expand their business activity and increase their financial sustainability. You can apply for between £3,000-£10,000 and this can cover all, or a proportion of, the total costs of the project. Applications close at 2pm, Thursday 6 February 2025. Find out more and apply here.
Meet the Buyers at Perth Museum
Are you an artist or maker working in Perth and Kinross? Would you be interested in selling your products in the shops at Perth Museum and/or Perth Art Gallery? Come along to Perth Museum anytime between 3pm and 6.30pm on Monday 17 February and meet the buyers. You will have an opportunity to show and promote your products and discuss if they could be suitable for retail sale. Book here.
Transform Your Potential Courses
Elevator, through UKSPF Multiply fund, are offering free courses on Excel, Data & AI and Photomath designed for community members, businesses and third-sector organisations and their service users. They are inclusive, practical, and tailored to help you gain valuable skills. Find out more here.
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