Open to all, join us online for an overview of the Medilink Midlands member benefits and tips and hints on completing an application for our 2024 Medilink Midlands Business Awards.
Firstly, our Partner and Relationship Manager, Jo Bekis will guide you through our current member benefits, this will be beneficial for current members who want to make sure they are getting the most out of their membership with us and for any non-members who are interesting in finding out about the different levels of membership and what is included.
We will then be joined by our Senior Innovation Adviser, Victoria Patel. Victoria will talk about our upcoming Business Awards and detail all the hints and tips you need to complete an excellent application. We are inviting applications for 8 different categories, the deadline to apply is 21 March – full details are available online here.
This webinar is set to be informative and valuable for members and non, join us for one hour and walk away armed with all the detail you need to maximise your membership or complete a glowing award application!
The webinar will provide the opportunity for you to ask questions to Jo and Victoria, so sign up and get your questions answered.
Speaker Profiles
Jo Bekis, Partner and Relationship Manager, Medilink Midlands
Jo has worked on government funded initiatives for over 25 years leading on skills, the changing landscape of education and apprenticeships and over the last 7 years working in business support and growth through ERDF programmes with a focus on upscaling, innovation and job creation, often seen as a sector expert and valued thought leader at round table talks with government leads. Working with many stakeholder organisations across the business support eco system is second nature. Jo also comes with a wealth of knowledge in change management and transformational change, working at as a tier 1 subcontract and then employed within the built environment consultancy. Having also worked on 4 separate occasions within Membership, Jo has a fantastic understanding of how to deliver a sustainable service model to support members and their growth.
Victoria Patel, Innovation Adviser, Medilink Midlands
Victoria joined the team in March 2019. She brings extensive experience with ERDF funded projects from her previous roles, delivering business and funding support to Leicestershire businesses at the Growth Hub and LLEP. Victoria has a BA from Leicester University and also has hands-on experience of growing a successful, innovative business.