London BIDs meetings
Network of London BIDs
This meeting is for all formal BIDs of which there are 23 to come together to discuss aspects of running a BID, the challenges faced and to share best practice. Key speakers are invited to present on current topics and events.
Local Authority Coordinators
Hosted by London Councils, London BIDs brings together to review and discuss a variety of issues associated with BIDs. Recent topics have included BID revenue, levy collections, base line agreements and working in partnership.
Greater London Authority Roundtable
A bi-annual round table meeting for formal BIDs and the GLA group to come together. Focusing on issues and challenges facing BIDs plus identifying positive partnership opportunites.
Industrial Estates Network
London Industrial formal BIDs, developing BIDs and those with an interest in Industrial BIDs meet to share information and share best practice on specific challenges that industrial areas face.
London BIDs Celebration Event
An annual event hosted and attended by the Mayor of London at City Hall. Focusing on an overview on BIDs together with covering poignant issues through presentations and open question and answer sessions.

Free"Surviving the Downturn"business seminars
The London Development Agency (LDA) is extending its programme of free support and advice seminars so more of the capital’s small and medium sized businesses can benefit in 2010. During January, February and March 2010 the LDA in conjunction with KPMG and Lloyds TSB is hosting a series of three free business strategy seminars for small and medium sized businesses called "Surviving the Downturn".
These seminars have been specifically put together to help equip businesses with practical strategies for coming out of the recession and focusing on future growth. Each event will provide an opportunity to ask questions and network. The seminar topics are:
• Finance for survival and growth (26th Jan 2010)
• Managing the growth agenda (10th Feb 2010)
• Family First (11 Mar 2010)
In addition, at each of the seminars Lloyds TSB will discuss how SMEs can access finance.
For further information and to register for the event please click here

The London Innovation Placement Programme
Funded and delivered on behalf of the London Development Agency, the London Innovation Placement Programme is designed to help small to medium size businesses across London become more competitive by undertaking innovative practical projects.
Benefiting from the fresh perspective of talented and ambitious students, graduates and postgraduates you could join those companies who have had a new design secure orders of £500,000, increased their turnover by 20% or reduced their costs by 30%.
Placements cost £250 plus VAT per week and last from 4-12 weeks. From this we pay your student a weekly training allowance of £220 per week, ensuring you get the most talented student and they are rewarded for the hard work they do.
Our current offer entitles you to £500 towards the cost of your placement.
Students are short-listed to meet your specific business requirements and we provide candidates from all academic disciplines. All projects receive full support, including student induction and mentoring. And if your project could benefit from further academic consultancy you can also apply for a grant of up to £2,500 for this as part of the scheme.
To read our case studies and for more information visit www.londonplacements.co.uk Or contact us directly:0870 850 0322 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
There is only a limited amount of funding available so please do get in touch as soon as possible to take advantage of the offer. The rebate is payable on completion of the placement. Projects taking advantage of the academic support subsidy would not be eligible for a £500 subsidy as well. Longer term placements are also available.