Rotherham Investment and Development Office

07/05/2026

Next week, Launchpad continues its 10-year celebrations with two expert, fully funded masterclasses! 🎉

Create with Canva 🖼️
Learn how to use Canva to create eye-catching, professional content that brings your marketing and brand to life.
📅 Monday 11 May 2026
🕛 4pm to 7pm
📌 Location
To book your place and for more information , visit: https://buff.ly/Q6qp7qx

💡 Value Proposition for Sales
Learn how to beat your competition with a strong value proposition 💪
If you’re struggling to explain what makes your business valuable or why customers should choose you, then this workshop is for you.
📅 Wednesday 13 May 2026
🕛 10am to 1pm
📌 Century 2 Business Centre
To book your place and for more information, visit: https://buff.ly/hecpSUv

To view the fully range of free Launchpad workshops as part of RiDO, visit our website: https://buff.ly/Zuu1MZD

05/05/2026

🚀 FUEL: Business Finance and Funding Roadshow is coming to Rotherham!

FUEL is a UK‑wide funding roadshow designed to help businesses understand, prepare for, and access the right finance and it’s landing in Rotherham this June!

In just one day, you can:
✅ Get clear on your funding options
✅ Build credible, fund‑ready plans
✅ Meet real decision‑makers in pre‑matched 1‑2‑1s
✅ Explore commercial finance, equity investment, grants & more

FUEL brings the funding ecosystem together including banks, investors, community funds, angels and grant support, so you can cut through the noise and move from insight to action in a single day.

Key details:
📍 Aesseal NY Stadium
📅 10 June 2026
⏰ 9am to 5pm

Book your place now:
💷 Early Bird tickets: £25 + VAT
⏰ Offer ends 8 May 2026 (Standard price £45 + VAT)
To book your place and for more information, visit:

In one day get clear on your funding options, get ready with credible plans, and get funded through pre‑matched 1‑2‑1 meetings with real decision‑makers covering commercial finance, equity investment, grant support and more.

05/05/2026

Nominations are Now OPEN for the Rotherham Apprentice Of the Year Awards 2026! 🏆🥳

The Rotherham Advertiser and RIDO are are delighted to announce the 2026 Apprenticeship of the Year Awards, taking place on 9 July 2026 at the Aesseal New York Stadium.

These awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the achievements of exceptional apprentices and supported interns, and to showcase the life‑changing impact of apprenticeships and internships.

✅ Who can be nominated?
• Individuals who live, work, or undertake their apprenticeship training in Rotherham
• Those currently completing an apprenticeship or who have completed one within the past two years
• No age limit
• Self‑nominations welcome

📧 To nominate, please email Kim Ollivent to request an application form: kim.ollivent@jpress.co.uk

⏰ Closing date for applications: 18 May 2026

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Rotherham Advertiser

04/05/2026

📢 Rotherham Social Value Event 2026

Rotherham's Annual Social Value Event, is now in its 6th year and it will be held on the 1 June 2026 at the AESSEAL New York Stadium from 1.00pm until 4.00pm.

Rotherham’s Annual Social Value Event returns for its 6th year on 1 June 2026, taking place at AESSEAL New York Stadium from 1.00pm to 4.00pm.

This event is aimed at businesses looking to better understand how to access public sector contracts and how social value supports a strong local economy. The event includes sessions on supply chains, spending local, how to win public sector contracts and writing a good social value bid.

🎟️ To book your place at the event and for more information, visit: https://buff.ly/SkCJLnK

📧 For more information, contact: RIDOSocialValue@rotherham.gov.uk.

01/05/2026

🌟 LEAF 26 – Exhibitor bookings are now LIVE! 🌟
Rotherham’s annual Jobs & Careers Fair, now in its 14th year, returns to Magna Science Adventure Centre on Wednesday 4 November 2026, 9am to 2pm.

With up to 60 exhibitors and interactive workshops, LEAF enables students and jobseekers to:
• Gain inspiration, information and practical advice on career pathways and routes into employment
• Connect with local employers, education providers, and training organisations
• Explore live vacancies, apprenticeships, and volunteering opportunities

✅ Free for businesses to exhibit
💼 £250 for training providers & recruitment agencies
🤝 Sponsorship & patronage opportunities available
📢 Exhibitor spaces are limited and filling fast!

📧 Email LEAF@rotherham.gov.uk for more information or to request a booking form.

Exhibitor bookings are now open for the LEAF event 2026! LEAF, Rotherham’s Annual Jobs and Careers Fair is now in its 14th year and provides a great opportunity for students and jobseekers to find out about vacancies and career choices in the Rotherham area.

30/04/2026

🚀 Thinking of starting a business in Rotherham or already running a small one?

Launchpad offers free start‑up business support for Rotherham residents and new or small businesses.

For 10 years, we’ve been delivering tailored support through 1‑to‑1 mentoring through our RiDO advisors and expert workshops covering a wide range of specialist business topics to help develop your skills. 📈

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow, Launchpad is here to help support your journey.

To get in touch contact:
📧 Info@rido.org.uk
📞 01709 331111

For more information on the Launchpad programme, visit: https://buff.ly/Ww6EKiT

28/04/2026

🚀 Grow your business at Fusion@Magna Business Centre

Looking for flexible workspace that helps your business thrive?

At Fusion Business Centre, we offer modern office and workshop space, meeting rooms, and business support designed for start-ups, SMEs and growing businesses.

RiDO's Business Hubs provide:
✅ Flexible terms (1-month easy-in, easy-out)
✅ Professional environment
✅ Supportive business community
✅ Reception support

Book a viewing today and see how Fusion can work for you.
📩 Get in touch to find out more.
📧 info@ridobusinesscentres.co.uk
📞 01709 789300

21/04/2026

Looking for flexible, affordable workshop space in Rotherham?

Fusion@Magna Business Centre is one of our 5 RiDO Business Hubs within Rotherham, offering a range of workshop and office units, perfect for small businesses looking to grow.

Our RiDO Business Hubs offer:
✅ Flexible 1-month terms
✅ Practical working space
✅ On-site free business support and a community feel.

Whether you’re starting up or scaling up, Fusion@Magna offers the space and support to help your business grow and thrive. 🌻

👉 Get in touch to arrange a viewing and find out more.
📧info@ridobusinesscentres.co.uk
📞 01709 789 300
https://buff.ly/MgPYKWz

20/04/2026

Shaped by local feedback, a series of public space improvements will be delivered along Maltby High Street, to create a more attractive and welcoming area for everyone.

Find out more and see the plans online here 👉 https://buff.ly/SGgJP2K or come along to one of our public information events taking place today and Thursday:

- Monday 20 April, 4.30pm to 6.30pm, Maltby Library, Braithwell Road, S66 8JE
Or
- Thursday 23 April, 9.30am to 12.30pm, Tesco Store Foyer, High Street, Maltby, S66 8LG

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council