Upcoming Events

21/06

Import Documentationa Practical Guide

DATE: FRIDAY 21ST JUNE 2024

TIME: 09:30-12:30

PRICE: MEMBERS: £365+VAT

NON-MEMBERS: £425+VAT

WHERE: VIA ZOOM

This online, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) accredited course explains how important it is that importers understand their responsibilities for imported goods and how to ensure that compliance with HMRC rules and regulations is adhered to. This course covers all the key elements of the importing process and explains in detail the procedures involved.

The content of this course covers:

• What is an import and the import process

• What should be included in a purchase order

• What documentation is required for import customs clearance

• What determines how much duty and VAT is payable

• How to check an import declaration

• Explanation of the changes from CHIEF to CDS

• Record keeping requirements for HMRC compliance for your imports

• What are HMRC duty and VAT suspension regimes which benefit the importer

• Customs compliance with HMRC is essential, so how does your business meet this criteria

27/06

INSPIRING HERTFORDSHIRE AWARDS 2024 GALA DINNER

DATE: THURSDAY 27TH JUNE

TIME: 18:00-23:30

PRICE: MEMBERS: £145+VAT

NON-MEMBERS: £165+VAT

09/07

Life Sciences Summit

DATE: TUESDAY 9TH JULY

TIME: 16:00-18:00

PRICE: MEMBERS: £30+VAT NON-MEMBERS: £40+VAT

WHERE: STEVENAGE BIOSCIENCE

CATALYST

This summit is one of a series, designed to focus on key industries within Hertfordshire and provide a platform for sharing information, ideas and latest thinking.

Life sciences is a sector that has been high on the Chamber agenda for many years, as we recognise the importance of this industry to the county and the many companies within its associated supply chain. This year’s summit supports the work of Herts Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), for which many of our members have provided valuable input.

WHERE: TEWINBURY FARM HOTEL, WELWYN, AL6 0JB

BOOKINGS OPEN ON TUESDAY 7TH MAY 2024

The Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards 2024 culminate in an evening of celebration and extravagance as our awards finalists find out which businesses will be crowned the winners. These awards enable Hertfordshire businesses to showcase their performance and achievements to clients, customers, suppliers, stakeholders and to all of the Hertfordshire business community.

The gala dinner and awards ceremony will be taking place at Tewinbury Farm, nr Welwyn on Thursday 27th June, with more than 400 Hertfordshire businesspeople in attendance. A spectacular way to celebrate the 13th year of the Inspiring Herts Awards and Herts Chamber centenary!

We’re looking forward celebrating with all those shortlisted, the winners, sponsors, judges and everyone involved in the making of this truly magical evening!

11/07

Summer Party

DATE: THURSDAY 11TH JULY

TIME: 18:00-21:00

PRICE: MEMBERS: £62+VAT

WHERE: SOPWELL HOUSE, ST ALBANS, AL1 2QH

Our annual Summer Garden Party will be held in partnership with Sopwell House, and our sponsors, Taylor Walton Solicitors and Oventrop UK.

This year we will be celebrating our centenary, and we invite you to join the party! Enjoy an evening filled with delicious freshly prepared food, beautiful summer beverages, fairgroundstyle attractions and live entertainment.

This members-only event will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to network with many other Hertfordshire businesses. Make the most of a summer’s evening at this fabulous hotel and celebrate in style with us.

17/07

Virtual Networking Opportunity

DATE: WEDNESDAY 17TH JULY

TIME: 11:00-12:00

PRICE: MEMBERS: FREE NON-MEMBERS: £15+VAT

WHERE: VIA ZOOM

The next networking webinar is designed to continue supporting our members and non-members by offering the opportunity to network for one hour online.

Join us and enjoy the powers of networking, with the chance to meet a variety of different business people in an informal atmosphere, to listen and share experiences while working remotely. Each participant will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves and their business.

18/07

July Chamber Lunch

DATE: THURSDAY 18TH JULY

TIME: 11:45-14:15

PRICE: MEMBERS: £50+VAT NON-MEMBERS: £60+VAT

WHERE: ASHRIDGE HOUSE, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 1NS

Join us at the July Chamber Lunch when our guest speaker will be Laura Gordon, Best Practice Chair at Vistage (UK) Ltd, London and Scotland, and MD, Corporate Connections International Ltd.

Laura is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and helping leaders to reach their full potential. Through her own leadership coaching consultancy, she achieves this by working with CEOs and business leaders, enabling them to grow their businesses and maximise their impact as leaders.

At this lunch Laura will discuss Lessons Learned from Leaders: The Perspective of a Vistage Chair and Executive Coach.

26/07

CHAMBER MEMBERS NETWORKING & BREAKFAST

DATE: FRIDAY 26TH JULY

TIME: 08:30-10:30

PRICE: MEMBERS: FREE

WHERE: YORK HOUSE, SALISBURY SQUARE, OLD HATFIELD AL9 5AD

Join us for this exclusive networking opportunity provided at our Chamber Networking Breakfast.

Our complimentary, members-only breakfasts are designed to provide a conducive environment for strategic connections. Immerse yourself in two hours of valuable networking, where likeminded professionals can meet to forge meaningful relationships and new business opportunities.