SHOOT YOUR SHOT...
Last week, we took to Frames for an epic pool tournament, the huddle got taken over by Purple Monster and their green screen demo, and we had our monthly Game Dev Group event.
 
We've got some Mill Street updates for you this week, including a latest Weekly Digest episode, The Marketing Push event, a new tasty smoothie menu, Easter hot chocolates and the winners of our Frames pool tournament.

THE WEEKLY DIGEST

 

On this week's Weekly Digest we were joined by special guests; Mari-Carmen and baby Archie. Mum of three Mari is a specialist in women's health and fitness coach, launching her app, FIT MAMA last year.
With the launch of our new smoothie menu, we've collaborated with Mari on our latest protein smoothie menu, now available at the coffeehouse.

 

You can listen to this week's episiode on YouTube HERE

EARLY COFFEEHOUSE CLOSURE

2:30 PM | THURSDAY 28TH MARCH 

 
The Urban Garden will close at 2:30 PM on Thursday 28th of March, to allow time for the set-up of The Marketing Push event.
 
Take-out coffee and cakes will be still be available via the terrace, and the last eat-in orders will be taken at 2:00 PM promptly.

BANK HOLIDAY COFFEEHOUSE CLOSURE

FRIDAY 29TH MARCH & MONDAY 1ST APRIL 

 
The Coffeehouse and Urban Garden will be closed for the Easter bank holidays.
We are just closed to the public, members are still welcome to come and enjoy the space upstairs.

For You - Sessions on self-development. 

For Your Business - Sessions on developing your business.

For Fun - Erm, we think you get the picture.

For Good - A little bit about the good that we're doing in the building.

CALLING ALL CURRENT LITE MEMBERS

 

This is your opportunity to get a taste of 24/7 access with your FREE hot-desk upgrade - running this April.

 

Talk to Beth or Cat to find out more and up your access! 

 

*To take advantage of this offer, you must already be a Mill Street lite member.

GET YOUR SMOOTH ON

 

Introducing our brand new line up of smoothies. These were carefully curated in collaboration with Mill Street member and friend Mari-Carmen, Founder of FIT MAMA (find out more about her from our weekly digest). 

 

We have 3 smoothies packed with nutrition and flavour, suitable for breakfast, lunch, and maybe the dreaded afternoon slump. Upgrade your smoothie by adding protein for any fitness finatics.

 

We're offering you a SMOOTH member deal of just £4.50, so run on down and grab one!

THE MARKETING PUSH

THURSDAY 28TH MARCH | 3 TIL 6 PM
 
Get ready to boost your marketing game at The Marketing Push 2024 (Part 1) hosted here at 1 Mill Street.

 

Get ready to dive into the world of marketing and discover the latest trends to give your business a boost. Part 1 focuses on Digital Strategies for Non-Profits: Marketing and Fundraising. 
Don't miss out on this chance to connect with like-minded professionals and take your marketing game to the next level.

 

Grab your tickets QUICK. 🔥

OPEN OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

 

How does this sound?
Panoramic views of our bustling coworking area, a perfect blend of privacy and connection with our vibrant community, flexibility of use for you and your team.
 

Sounds good right?

 

We have a widely sought-after open office space becoming avaliable on the mezzanine from August 2024!

 

Drop Cat a message to find out more and take the leap for you and your business.

CONNECT CREATE AND PLAY

 

Have you got a business idea or project you want to research and develop?

Do you work in the creative and immersive technologies sector?

 

University of Warwick through Creative Futures has Unlock R&D funding available to provide consultancy and access to research.

 

We're interested in project development, market research, focus groups, user testing, data analysis and access to cutting-edge research. We focus on creating the connections you need within the University of Warwick to help you further develop your business or project.

 

For more information, visit Creative Futures: Collaborative R+D or email the team creativeanddigital@warwick.ac.uk

BRITISH BUSINESS BANK -MIDLANDS ENGINE INVESTMENT FUND II

 
We're pleased to share that the £400 million Midlands Engine Investment Fund II has launched, unlocking additional funding to help smaller businesses in the Midlands prosper and thrive.
 
The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II aims to build on the success of the inaugural Midlands Engine Investment Fund, a £300m fund that launched in 2017 and has already supported 739 smaller businesses.
 
The new fund will help hundreds more businesses to achieve their potential and further increase the supply and diversity of early-stage finance by providing options to firms that might otherwise be unable to secure investment.
 
Find out more HERE.

YOUR POOL CHAMPIONS ARE...

 

Thank you to those who joined us at Frames last week, with a special thank you to Tom Hooker, who helped organise this months event.
Luckily there were no tears, only some tantrums and only a few sore losers, but two nutorious winners came out on top; Shaun O'Brien and Adam Miller, who walked away with one of our £50 Mill Street Coffeehouse and Bar gift cards!

A SWEET TREAT...

 

You can never have too much chocolate, which is why we're introducing our delicious Easter Hot Chocolate special, topped with whipped cream, mini eggs and marshmellows. 

Hop on down and grab yourself a tasty treat!

PAINTING THE WAY FORWARD!

 

A special business spotlight shines on the team at Crown Paints. 
We're proud to be working with Crown Paints alongside their 'Project Passion' campaign - particularly focusing on community incentives. Whilst they are a nationwide company, they wanted a personal touch, by reaching out to local communities but initally found it hard to do so.
And that's where we came in...

We're working with Crown Paints, as one of our Business Ambassadors, matching them with local community projects like Evergreen School (a special educational needs school based in Warwickshire). The local Warwickshire school is currently undergoing paint work on 88 doors, where Crown Paints kindly donated 70 litres of paint and materials to create a new look and feel for the school. 
 
We're always on the look out for businesses wanting to get involved in doing some good.
If you have excess stock, a team with a skillset that charities may benefit from or time on your hands that can be better used elsewhere, sign up and find out more HERE.

CALL TO ARMS

 

We have a select number of projects that need Passioneer support!

We support local South Warwickshire charities to create a more meaningful impact. 

 

Believe you can help in a Make Good Grow project, or know someone who can?

Click the project link below to begin supporting. 

 

WEBSITE DESIGNER NEEDED - Stratford Youth Theatre are in need of a Website Designer to help them upgrade their current website. 

 
SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST NEEDED - Young People First, are looking for a Social Media Strategist to help them get started on social media.

 

Get involved by clicking here.

 

 

VIDEOGRAPHER NEEDED - Let's Talk About Loss are looking for a Videographer for their event on the 24th of April.

 

Get involved by clicking here. 

 

 

Until next time!

 

Have a great week from Beth and Team Mill Street. 

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