Business Organisations & Links
There are plenty of organisations in the borough of Rotherham offering help to business people and those in trade and industry. Here are some addresses and links for you to follow up. These are the ones that I have found: there could well be more. There are plenty of incentives as well, particularly for development areas and these can be well worth pursuing.
Some small manufacturers around here move regularly to keep up with the incentives. If you are thinking of setting up a business come and have a look see at Rotherham. Whether a shop or a factory there are plenty of premises large and small. There are loads of unemployed people and some of them actually have quite good qualifications. The road systems in town, like those of most of Britain, leave something to be desired but the whole area is well placed near the M1 and M18.
Rotherham town and borough covers 110 sq. miles (285 sq. km) and is now home to some 4,000 companies, including nearly 90 from overseas.
Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce
Comprehensive Business Support, Training and Self-employment Advice.
Address:- 2 Genesis Park, Sheffield Road, Rotherham S60 1DX. Tel. 44 (0)1709 386200 or Email postboxatrotherhamchamber.org.uk (remember to replace at with @). Website at www.brchamber.co.uk.Business Information Library
Address:- Central Library and Arts Centre, Walker Place, Rotherham, S65 1JH. Tel. 44 (0)1709 823613 Fax. 44 (0)1709 823650 Email business.libraryatrotherham.gov.uk (remember to replace at with @) for more information.
Rotherham Business News
Useful information and news about Rotherham business in digestible chunks.
Visit their website at
www.rothbiz.co.uk for more information.
Rotherham Enterprise Agency
Address:- REACT, The Regional Technology Centre, Reresby House, Bow Bridge Close, Templeborough, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1BY. REACT Online E-mail: enquiriesatreact.org.uk (remember to replace at with @). Rotherham Investment & Development Office
This green South Yorkshire borough at the heart of UK has a proven track-record of business success and an excellent quality of life. We have a host of attractions for business - not least payback on investment! So come and discover a borough that is committed to business. RiDO can provide business advice, free property searches & marketing, recruitment & training advice and help starting your company.
Tel. 44 (0)1709 254444 or Email infoatrido.org.uk (remember to replace at with @) or visit their website at
www.investinrotherham.co.uk for more information.
Rotherham Junior Chamber of Commerce
Rotherham Youth Enterprise
Rotherham Youth Enterprise provides self-employment support and advice for young adults in the area. The project encourages young people to explore business ideas and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be your own boss. Visit the website
www.rotherham.gov.uk.
The Prince's Trust
Helps young people 18–29 to set up their own businesses. The Prince's Trust is very active around here and has helped loads of youngsters realise their goals. Visit their website at
www.princes-trust.org.uk for more information.
The Junction
The Complete Solution To Your Recruitment Needs. The Junction is a free, specialised recruitment service for businesses located in Rotherham.
Address:- The Junction, All Saints Church Yard, Rotherham, S65 1AA. Tel. 44 (0)1709 786416. Website www.thejunctionrotherham.co.ukThe Rotherham Partnership
The Rotherham Partnership is an organisation of various partners including Rotherham District Council which has various aims. The 'Better Together for Rotherham' standard is to promote business involvement in the work of the partnership and to recognise the valuable contribution that the Rotherham Business Community makes when supporting others.
Address:- The Rotherham Partnership, Reresby House, Bow Bridge Close, Rotherham, S60 1BY. Tel. 44 (0)1709 310497 Fax. 44 (0)1709 821459.Yorkshire Forward
Yorkshire Forward is the regional development agency, charged with improving the Yorkshire & Humber economy. Visit the website at
www.yorkshire-forward.com.
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