BUSINESSES in Brentwood can access a range of advice and funding support at an event tomorrow.

Brentwood Council are hosting the free event in partnership with Essex County Council as part of its Essex Innovation Programme.

A range of exhibitors will be available to speak to on the day who can provide information and advice to support businesses covering areas such as grants, loans, business mentoring and advice, start-up support, European and Regional funding, bid writing and working with universities.

There will also be the opportunity to network with other businesses and meet with representatives from banks and other organisations who can offer access to finance, advice and support.

The event takes place from 2pm-6pm at Poplars Hall, Poplars Drive, in Hutton.

Councillor David Kendall, who chairs the business and town centre committee, said: "I know how tough it can be for anyone running a business and finding the time to look for funding too. At this workshop everything you need will be in one place so we can help you to save time while accessing funding and advice more easily.”