A FREE District Wide Programme to help Businesses Adapt, Attract Customers and Grow
High Streets Connect and High Streets Rural business skills programmes from F&HDC – supported by the UK shared prosperity fund
Are you ready to strengthen your business, grow your skills and reach more customers?
Whether you are part of one of our town centre and hospitality community or a rural or home-based enterprise, these two free programmes are designed to help you connect, adapt and thrive….
High Streets Connect:
The programme will offer independent town centre retail and hospitality businesses a unique opportunity to build resilience and grow.
Join free mentoring and interactive workshops that will deliver specific support:
- Harness AI and digital tools to save time and work smarter
- Improve your visual merchandising and in store experience
- Build your online presence to reach locals and visitors alike
- Access to one-to-one mentoring for businesses.
Ideal for high street retailers, cafes, hospitality venues and visitor facing independents.
To register your interest email: economy@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Grow Rural:
The programme will empower rural enterprises, creative makers and diversification projects across Romney Marsh, the North Downs and our rural communities.
Learn practical ways to:
- Turn a great idea or side hustle into a viable business
- Build your digital visibility and reach wider audiences
- Access mentoring support to take your next step with confidence
Ideal for farm enterprises, rural producers, accommodation providers, home based makers and start ups.
To register your interest email: economy@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
