Members' News
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Last funded slots available for Ipswich businesses to cut energy costs and emissions
Written by Amy CoulterAs energy costs continue to rise and the colder weather bites, Ipswich businesses are getting fully funded support to identify measures to reduce their energy costs and their carbon emissions.
Auditel are shortlisted for two categories at the Energy Consultancy awards held in London later this month.
Written by Kim Gear
✨ Exciting news alert! ✨
Auditel Connect Consultancy has been shortlisted, twice, for this year’sEnergy Live NewsTELCA Awards!
88% Trust Referrals – Fleximize Now Pays £1,000 for Them
Written by Merie SennettBusiness lender Fleximize offers unlimited rewards with its referral scheme.
Fleximize Celebrates Double Win at East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards 2025
Written by Merie SennettIpswich, UK, 10th July 2025 - Suffolk-based lender earns top accolades for its people-first strategy and sustainable growth.
Fleximize celebrates 10 years of SME lending solutions
Written by Merie SennettIpswich, UK – 6th November 2024 – Multi-award-winning business lender Fleximize celebrates its 10th birthday following a decade of innovation, growth, and unwavering support for Suffolk businesses.
FREE Menopause Awareness Training for local organisations
Written by Merie SennettSuffolk Libraries’ Menopause & Me project are encouraging local SME employers to sign up to Menopause & Me Pledge, and show the world they are dedicated to creating a menopause-friendly workplace.
Opportunities to work with University of Suffolk students
Written by Merie SennettCould you offer some valuable work experience to students from the University of Suffolk or benefit from some help with a project?
Suffolk Libraries seeks views of local SMEs on supporting staff wellbeing
Written by Merie SennettSuffolk Libraries is inviting Suffolk’s small and medium sized businesses to take part in a consultation to help to identify how to better support employees with their wellbeing.
From the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk
Important updates from Ipswich Borough Council
Written by Merie SennettFind out about the new Digital Advice Service as well as latest grants available for local businesses
Charity of the Year update - September 2019
Written by Merie SennettISSBA's Charity of the Year for 2019-20 is Over the Rainbow Children's Charity. Click below to find out what they have been doing this month.
Fleximize Celebrates Lending over £100 million to UK businesses
Written by Merie SennettSince underwriting its first loan for £20,000 in January 2014, Fleximize has now lent over £100 million from its own balance sheet and is thanking customers by launching a range of exclusive offers and discounts.
Fully Funded Social Media for Business Training
Written by Merie SennettFully funded training available to businesses in Suffolk and Norfolk
Papworth Trust has been shortlisted in 2 Sainsbury’s stores in Ipswich to become their local charity of the year!
Written by Merie SennettWe have had some great news and I wonder if you would help by voting for us?
Helping local businesses take advantage of the economic recovery
Written by Merie SennettUniversity Campus Suffolk (UCS) is launching a new series of short courses aimed at helping local businesses make the most of the economic recovery.
Can your company meet The Papworth Trust Accumulator Challenge?
Special Offer From Ipswich Design and Print
Written by Merie Sennett
As new members we at Ipswich Design & Print would like to show our commitment to ISSBA and its local business community. Until the end of February we are offering members an exclusive 10% discount on all of our published print prices.
I am currently looking for businesses and organisations that are interested in getting involved in the UCS summer internship programme due to commence in the summer of 2013.
Wow!!! As a taster to photographing ZZ Top later this month, I had the excellent opportunity to photograph Slash and his band two weeks ago at Brixton Academy. Armed with my press pass and after show party pass, I had a brilliant time and was lucky enough to meet the band afterwards in the dressing rooms.