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With good catering facilities to hand , Mansfield i-Centre makes it an ideal place to host training meetings , which has been imperative to our business . Sonja Harris – Updatum
Fully equipped meeting conference facilities Professional and welcoming reception area
Workshops At the Mansfield i-Centre there are five light industrial units ideal for use as a workshop or studio . They are accessible both from within the main building and directly from the cark park . The workshops provide an outstanding opportunity for businesses who wish to undertake research work , product development or small scale clean , light manufacturing .
Shared Offices The shared office at Mansfield i-Centre is designed for start-up businesses , offering a soft financial landing , benefitting from having a prestigious office address , access to the centre facilities , help from the centre staff and free business support . It is the ideal environment for the transition from a home office or simply a low cost one person workstation .
There are individual workstations in a large open plan office , all equipped with a desk , lockable storage , handset and fast internet connection . If your business develops and you need additional space then we have a variety of offices you can expand to , saving you the time and expense of moving
Hot Desks Hot desks are ideal for people who are always on the go , rarely in the same place two days running . They are available to hire by the hour , day or week ; providing access to a desk and fast internet connection . In addition to these practical facilities there is access to a wide range of other services , including business support and networking opportunities .
Virtual Business Mansfield i-Centre offers virtual office packages designed to provide you with a professional image for your business , without incurring the cost of renting office space . Ideal for start-up companies , those on the road or working from home . There really isn ’ t a better way to get your business off the ground .
Meeting and Conference Facilities Mansfield i-Centre has a range of superb conference and meeting rooms available to hire by the hour or the day by internal or external companies . Whether space is needed for a conference , product
launch , board meeting or interview ; there is a room to meet the requirements .
The rooms are fully equipped with presentation equipment , free WiFi , ample parking , break-out space and catering facilities are available on request . The experienced , professional reception team support bookings from start to finish ; from arranging the catering to welcoming guests .
Business Support Through the on-site Incubation Director , Mansfield i-Centre provides support and advice for businesses to achieve their objectives , helping with vision , strategy and effective implementation . This is not a chargeable service but a core feature of a true innovation centre .
As part of the supportive environment within the centre , networking amongst customers is encouraged . Regular business networking events , as well as a range of training and learning events on relevant business topics in conjunction with partners , are held at the centre .
Oxford Innovation Mansfield i-Centre is managed by Oxford Innovation , the UK ’ s leading business and innovation centre operator . Part of the SQW Group , which employs 180 staff , Oxford Innovation provides flexible office , laboratory , workshop and studio space to over 900 start-up and growing companies throughout a UK-wide network of business and innovation centres . For a full listing of Oxford Innovation ’ s centres , please visit the website at www . oxin-centres . co . uk .
Oxford Innovation also runs a range of business support programmes across the UK and three highly successful investment networks that link investors with entrepreneurs .
How to Find Us Mansfield i-Centre is located on the outskirts of Mansfield within the bustling business area of Oakham Business Park . The business park is situated close to the A617 and just a 10 minute drive from the M1 , giving quick access to the North and the South . It is also a 10 minute taxi ride from Mansfield ’ s rail station .
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