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Date: 14 March 2006
The Essex Technology and Innovation Centre, at Ongar, is moving on apace with its contribution to the business innovation agenda in Essex.
Opened in November 2005, the Centre provides 30 high quality business spaces together with state-of-the-art conference facilities, creating a modern, vibrant and unique environment where new ideas and innovative businesses can develop, grow and prosper.
The new Centre is part of the wider Essex Innovation Network that is seeking to develop and harness the creative and innovative spirit in the County by working with a range of organisations which jointly contribute to this agenda. Other partners include the University of Essex, Anglia Ruskin University, Business Link, the Learning and Skills Council and the East of England Development Agency.
The Centre at Ongar is now developing a package of effective support for individuals and businesses with innovation at their heart.
During 2006, a programme of Business Innovation Workshops will be delivered, looking at a range of topical subjects relevant to the innovation agenda. The first of these takes place on 29th March and will provide practical advice on funding for innovation.
In addition, the “CM5” virtual office service offers all the benefits of a prestigious address and associated services without the commitment of moving into premises.
David Adlington, of the Essex Development & Regeneration Agency, and Director of the Essex Technology and Innovation Centre, is clearly excited about the potential of the Centre. “Essex is justifiably proud of its history of producing innovative ideas that have changed the world. Chelmsford, through its historical connection with Marconi, is known as the “Birthplace of Radio”, while Harlow is where optical fibre communication was first developed at what is now Nortel. The sector is still very much alive today and the new Essex Technology and Innovation Centre offers an excellent environment where the innovative ideas, products and solutions for tomorrow can be born. Coupled with the other services on offer, including the 2006 Business Innovation workshops, I am confident that Ongar will make a major contribution to the innovation agenda in Essex.”
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Notes for Editors
1. The Essex Technology & Innovation Centre is conveniently located near the A414 at Ongar. It brings together 30 high quality business spaces with state-of-the-art conference facilities, creating a unique environment in which to develop a new business idea or opportunity. The Centre’s development has been funded by Essex County Council and the East of England Development Agency.
2. The Essex Innovation Network is a partnership of agencies, universities and other stakeholders across Essex whose aim is to ensure that the county becomes one of the best places to develop new ideas at the start of the 21st Century.
3. The Essex Development & Regeneration Agency was formed in 2004 from the former Enterprise and Regeneration Division of Essex County Council and the Essex Economic Partnership. The Agency works with a variety of partner organisations on a series of programmes and activities to help improve the economic prosperity of Essex.
For more information please contact:
David Adlington
Director of the Essex Technology and Innovation Centre
Essex Development & Regeneration Agency (ExDRA)
Tel: 01245 702422
Email: david.adlington@exdra.co.uk
Stuart Graham
Media and PR Manager
Essex Development & Regeneration Agency (ExDRA)
Tel: 01245 702415
Email: stuart.graham@exdra.co.uk
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