Elevate Northampton September 16,2024

Issue 1: September 16, 2024

September 16, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

Inspirational quote of the week

“Change won’t come without action. Chip, chip, chip, that’s how upstream victories are won. An inch at a time, and then a yard, and then a mile, and eventually, you find yourself at the finish line: systems change. Be impatient for action and patient for outcomes.” From the book, ‘Upstream’ by Dan Heath.

The purpose of the newsletter

The idea for this newsletter was born less than a week ago. However, the purpose of this weekly newsletter (the first of its kind that I can find - but correct me if I am wrong) is to Elevate Northampton into a UK business powerhouse.

It’s not a sales tool or self-promotional in any way; just damn useful for Northampton businesses. It will evolve and grow, and we’d love you to help us by sharing it with fellow Northampton business owners and making it your weekly motivation to showcase Northampton’s incredible businesses (there is also a share link below to win prizes!).

Please help us by adding your events and news. We don’t want to add something else to your ‘to-do’ list; instead, we want this to become part of your ‘help-me-get-it-done’ list.

So welcome. And thank you.

Business events happening this week

Monday, September 16

Tuesday, September 17

Wednesday, September 18

Thursday, September 19

Saturday, September 21

If you have an event coming up or run one of the above meetings and the details are incorrect, please let us know.

Northampton weather

It's not looking too bad for the week ahead. It even warms up again on Thursday and the weekend. Maybe we could squeeze in one last sausage on the barbeque and a squirt of factor 15…?!

Sporting fixtures

  • Cricket: Tuesday 17th September: Vitality County Championship - Division Two - Northamptonshire vs Leicestershire, scheduled 10:30 - Venue: County Ground, Northampton

  • Rugby: Friday 20th September: Gallagher English Premiership - Bath versus Northampton Saints, 19:45

  • Football: Saturday 21st September: League One: Huddersfield Town versus Northampton Town - Kick-off 15:00

Weekly fun fact about Northampton

Northampton was once a capital city for nearly 200 years! It began as an Anglo-Saxon village called ‘Hamm Tun’.

Local success story

A brief profile of a Northampton business that's achieved a recent milestone or created something life-changing.

Denise Mackay at Jonny’s Happy Place in Kettering

Denise Mackay received recognition for her community service through the ‘Make A Difference’ award, which acknowledged her efforts in establishing a local gathering cafe. This initiative came in the wake of her son's tragic passing by suicide.

The nomination came from Ms Mackay's daughter, who highlighted her mother's unwavering dedication to maintaining and operating the community space known as Johnny's Happy Place in Kettering. Her efforts included public speaking engagements and fundraising activities.

According to her daughter, numerous individuals have expressed that the cafe has been instrumental in preserving their lives by providing a supportive listening environment.

Ms. Mackay shared, "Following Johnny's death in October 2014, there was a collective desire to create something meaningful in his memory. We've encountered many individuals with poignant stories. They feel comfortable approaching us because they recognise that we've experienced similar hardships."

Congratulations, Denise!

University of Northampton - South Midlands Growth Hub

The University of Northampton (UoN) are one of the youngest universities in the UK but are already leading the way in adding value to society, […]

www.semlepgrowthhub.com/resources-old/university-of-northampton

Supporting Local Business funding | West Northamptonshire Council

We are dedicated to delivering initiatives and activities that improve business survival, enable sustainable and inclusive business growth and establish West Northants as a place where businesses can thrive

www.westnorthants.gov.uk/funding-and-allocations/supporting-local-business-funding

About Us | Vulcan Works | Creative Workspaces Northampton

Bring your ideas to life with the support of a community of like-minded creatives in the centre of Northampton. Learn more about our new workspaces.

vulcanworks.co.uk/about-us

Where Northampton Businesses Go To Grow! | Northampton Local Meetings | Entrepreneurs Circle

eclocal.co.uk/Northampton

NNBN Membership - Supporting Growth In Northamptonshire

The NNBN Membership gives local support, engagement, an advertising platform, business networking and membership benefits and discounts!

nnbn.co.uk

Refer a business to sign up for this newsletter (and win a prize!), and let’s Elevate Northampton!

See you next week.