Upcoming Events

18/10

Customs Procedures And Documentation

FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER

VIA ZOOM

09:30 – 12:30

MEMBERS: £365 +VAT

NON-MEMBERS: £425 +VAT

This online, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) accredited course is designed to help delegates understand procedures required to move products in and out of the UK. It will also provide you with the information you need to be able to understand how to comply with customs.

The content of this course includes:

• What is the World Trade Organisation and what do they do

• What are the main roles of HMRC

• Under what circumstances can goods be considered as wholly produced in the UK

• Explanation of the term ’free circulation’

• What is an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)

• Explanation of the transition from CHIEF to CDS

• The importance of goods being classified correctly and the responsible parties

• What do Procedure Codes tell HMRC

• The different types of duty or tax that may be applicable when importing

• An explanation of the Methods of Valuation for Import

• Customs Special Procedures and the benefits they offer importers into the UK

25/10

CHAMBER MEMBERS NETWORKING AND BREAKFAST

FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER

HERTFORDSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, HATFIELD

08:30 – 10:30

MEMBERS ONLY: FREE

Join us and experience the exclusive networking at our Chambers Networking Breakfast.

Our complimentary, members-only breakfasts are meticulously designed to provide a conducive environment for strategic connections. Immerse yourself in two hours of valuable networking, where like-minded professionals converge to forge meaningful relationships and amplify business opportunities.

22/10

TOUR AT AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE

TUESDAY 22ND OCTOBER

AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE, STEVENAGE

TIME: 10:00 – 12:00

MEMBERS: £30 +VAT

NON-MEMBERS: £35 +VAT

Come along to Airbus Defence and Space, Stevenage, for a tour around their premises.

Creators of the ExoMars rover, the first European rover to visit the Red Planet, Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale. With over 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry.

Airbus builds the most innovative commercial aircraft and consistently captures about half of all commercial airliner orders. Thanks to their deep understanding of changing market needs, customer focus and technological innovation, they offer products that connect people and places via air and space.

Before the tour begins there will be refreshments and a networking opportunity, providing the chance to meet with a variety of different businesses in and around Hertfordshire.

06/11

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP LUNCH

WEDNESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER

HALSEY HALL, CHESHUNT

TIME: 11:45 – 14:15

MEMBERS: £50 +VAT

NON-MEMBERS: £60.00 +VAT

Join us for a special Women in Leadership Lunch, taking place at Halsey Hall, Cheshunt, sponsored by Broxbourne Borough Council. Our guest speakers will be Sandra Beck, Director of Finance at Broxbourne Borough Council, and Sheyda Monshizadeh Azar, Public Affairs Manager at Google Data Centres.

12/11

Tax Efficient Strategies With Dua Accountancy And Business Consultancy

TUESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON LONDON ELSTREE

TIME: 08:30 – 10:30

MEMBERS: £20 +VAT

NON-MEMBERS: £25 +VAT

Join us for a breakfast meeting with DUA Accountancy and Business Consultancy. This workshop, led by Rakesh Dua, will delve into tax efficient strategies designed to boost your business’s cashflow. Their experts will provide valuable tips and techniques to help you optimise your financial management and enhance your company’s profitability.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, share, and connect with fellow business professionals.

20/11

AI SUMMIT

WEDNESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER

16:00 – 18:00

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE, HATFIELD

MEMBERS: £30 +VAT

NON-MEMBERS: £40 +VAT

Join us for the AI Summit in Room A161 in the Lindop Building on the University of Hertfordshire College Lane Campus.

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.

Our headline speaker will be Professor Farshid Amirabdollahian, Professor of Human-Robot Interaction at the School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Hertfordshire, who will discuss ‘AI at the Forefront: Exploring Practical Applications in Modern Business’.

14/11

NOVEMBER CHAMBER LUNCH

THURSDAY 14TH NOVEMBER

DOWN HALL HOTEL AND SPA, BISHOP’S STORTFORD

11:45 – 14:15

MEMBERS: £50 + VAT

NON-MEMBERS: £60.00 +VAT

Join us at the November Chamber Lunch taking place at Down Hall Hotel, Bishop’s Stortford. Guest speaker to be announced shortly.

17/12

CHRISTMAS CHAMBER LUNCH

TUESDAY 3RD DECEMBER

PENDLEY MANOR HOTEL, TRING

12:00 – 16:00

MEMBERS: £69 +VAT

NON-MEMBERS: £79 +VAT

This year, the Chamber is delighted to be holding its popular Christmas Chamber Lunch in The Rose Garden Suite at Pendley Manor Hotel in Tring.

This extended event will feature a delicious two-course lunch, a chance to catch up with existing business contacts with the opportunity to meet and network with potential clients.