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Business Connector Alumni. Community is key.

Peterborough
Joined September 2013
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Guess what? @jpconcrete has just become the 49th employer to #BantheBox giving ex-offenders a fair chance.
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"How do we act earlier to solve the problems our communities face, rather than send an ambulance once they happen" #businessconnectors
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Really looking forward to #VisionShift tomorrow with @FoodClarkes @MarcoCereste @HolmewoodHall @Rhetonic @GrantBitc @GLIL14 and more! – at East, England
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Why can't it always be this easy? #OTBC
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Say hello to the new @VirginTrains #responsiblebusiness train. Just unveiled at Liverpool Lime Street! #arriveawesome
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Are you a local community group or in need of help funding a project? Find out more here: ow.ly/LRuDP
More firms are offering ex-offenders a 'second chance’ through employment telegraph.co.uk/finance/fest… via @Telegraph @JamesTCobbler
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Great article from @FT crediting #BantheBox for tackling US unemployment by giving ex-offenders a 2nd chance. on.ft.com/1BbwuLm
We encourage ANYONE who believes they could offer us a suitable #SocialSupermarket retail site (across the UK) to please contact us! Pls RT!
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Watch how these #brands are supporting our #SocialSupermarket by supplying surplus #food: bit.ly/CommunityShopVideo ow.ly/i/7Xo3s
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@peterboroughCAB - Don’t forget our advice lines are now open and taking your calls.0344 499 4120for general advice (10am-4pm)
We're ready and fully stocked! Everything set for UK's #socialsupermarket to open doors to first members.
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Grant Brighten retweeted
Wake up and smell the coffee at the CB2 cafe on Tuesday 16th December for the next Link4Growth meeting 10:00hrs to 11:30hrs @link4growth – at East, England
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Remember peeps ... "one mans waste is another mans treasure" ... so check if your local community is in need before throwing anything away
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Are you an #ex-offender looking for employment or want to start your own business? If so, get in touch with us now. Call 02030214780.
Business Connector @mjb1872 discussing his role in #Mansfield with @NataliePinkham at #ConnectorsTogether today.
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Grant Brighten retweeted
HUGE shout out: @malcolmheaven @BITC_Halton @bitcWestminster @GrantBitc @BITCWythenshawe -a super inspiring lunch! @NataliePinkham @gail2406
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If you're a business, charity, trades union or interested constituent do sign up or my #Peterborough #LivingWage conference on 21st November
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@ReadyforWorkLDN @GrantBitc @Nacro_ Business's fears (and prejudices) hold good people back from achieving their potential too #BantheBoxUK
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The award for Council Team of the Year has gone to the youth offending service. The team is the most highly rated in the country by Ofsted.
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