The Incubation Centre, within the Ashfield Business Centre at Idlewells Centre, Sutton in Ashfield, has already been recognized for its excellent work in supporting and providing accommodation for new enterprise by scooping the East Midlands regional award for Business and Economy.

The aim of the Centre is to “incubate” new businesses by providing them with on-site advice and support whilst they are establishing themselves and the award recognised the work being undertaken in the region’s market towns in providing sustainable and innovative projects.

The incubation units provide high quality, fully furnished office space, including computer, printer and fast connection broadband. The units offer easy in, easy out terms of occupation at affordable prices. On-site free business support and advice is also on hand.

Funding for the project was gained from the Nottinghamshire Rural Community Council Action for Market Towns and the Alliance for Enterprise (Local Enterprise Growth Initiative) and from the Alliance SSP who was represented at the event by John Cunningham.

Nottinghamshire Business Venture (NBV) is also working closely with Ashfield District Council in providing ongoing support to the businesses located in the Ashfield Business Centre and have a regular presence in the centre.

A BizFizz coach, employed through the Alliance for Enterprise (LEGI) programme will also be based at Ashfield Business Centre to provide one-to-one advice and guidance to individuals wishing to start their own business.

The centre is the second in a network of incubation centres in the district.

The Incubation Centre was officially opened by Cllr Harry Toseland, Chairman, Ashfield District Council who cut the ribbon with Paul Davies, Chairman for Alliance for Enterprise.

“This is a really exciting concept to support new businesses which form the backbone of our local economy. This scheme will hopefully help develop the growth industries of tomorrow,” said Cllr. Toseland.

For further information please contact Carys Turner-Jones, Press Officer on 01623 457004.