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Informal Networking Evenings
Take this free opportunity to catch up with familiar acquaintances you haven’t seen in ages, mingle with new business contacts and share knowledge and skills with like-minded professionals.
Countrystyle Recycling, Woodhurst
Wednesday 12 October, 5.00-6.30pm
The Wine Bar, Stamford
Tuesday 18 October, 5.00-6.30pm
Metro Bank, Cambridge
Thursday 20 October, 5.00-6.30pm
Poets House, Ely
Monday 24 October, 6.00-7.00pm
Chamber HR Coffee Club and Employment Law Update
Tuesday 11 October, 9.00-10.30am
Holiday Inn Peterborough West, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SG Network informally with likeminded HR professionals, share ideas and have a chat over a coffee. This month you will also hear the last updates in employment law. Cost: Free to attend but we encourage you to register via the Chamber website. organised by the HR and Recruitment Sector.
How do we adapt to the new labour market?
Thursday 20 October, 10.00am-12.00pm
Cambridge Guildhall Council Chamber, Peas Hill, Cambridge We find ourselves in an employee-led market with employees wielding newfound leverage in the workplace and jobs market. Today’s employees are redefining their relationship with work and what they want and expect from their employers – and so it’s never been more important for employers to get their ‘people strategy’ right. So how do you make your business more appealing to employees? How do you attract and retain the best talent? More pertinently, how do you address employees wanting less pressured roles and an improved work/life balance? Nikki and Danielle, from global life science company Abcam, will be taking us through the challenges of recruiting today and how to overcome this as an employer including addressing the skills shortage, retraining and retirement. They will be sharing their tips, best practices and the imaginative ways they recruit and retain their employees. Please register via the Chamber website.
Construction Networking Lunch
Friday 21 October, 12.00-2.00pm
Peterborough United Football Club, London Road, Peterborough, PE2 8AL Network with other construction and property-related companies at this specialist informal event. Our event sponsor and speaker for this event is Savills, Peterborough. Cost: £15.00 (plus VAT) Chamber members, £22.50 (plus VAT) non-Chamber members.
Friday 28 October, 9.30-11.30am
Novotel Cambridge North, 2 Cambridge Square, Cambridge, CB4 0AE This unique networking event allows delegates to take part in networking whilst supporting the Maggie’s ‘Go Outrageously Orange’ weekend that runs from Friday 28 October – Tuesday 1 November. Delegates will enjoy refreshments on arrival before hearing from the charity about how architecture can affect wellbeing and how all Maggie’s Centres are unique in their design. The Cambridge Centre plans have been approved and we will be allowed a sneak peek of the new design. Saiman Miah, Senior Architect at Mott MacDonalds, will explain the role of an architect in projects such as the Maggie’s Centre build and talk about some of the work they are currently undertaking. Delegates will also have the opportunity to take part in our popular speed networking. There isn’t a moment to spare as you move around the room with just 60 seconds to highlight your company’s unique selling points to each delegate. We’re asking delegates to wear orange to support the ‘Go Outrageously Orange’ theme – it can be head to toe orange or just a few accessories, anything goes! By supporting our theme, you will have the chance to win a flight experience, donated by Marshall Cambridge. Cost: £10.00 (plus VAT) Chamber members, £15.00 (plus VAT) non-Chamber members. Payment is to be made at the time of booking.
All income from tickets will be donated to Maggie’s.
This event is supported by Novotel Cambridge North.
Growing Globally Networking Lunch
Wednesday 19 October, 11.45am-2.00pm
Peterborough United Football Club, London Road, Peterborough, PE2 8AL We’ll be working with World First, Smart Manufacturing Alliance, PEM and Department for International Trade to deliver this event. The four entities will cover a panel discussion surrounding the latest news in the international world and how your business can grow globally. There will also be a networking lunch which will give you time to connect with like-minded professionals, all whilst overlooking the pitch at Peterborough United. We will also be holding a business card draw which will give you the chance to win two hospitality tickets to watch Peterborough United. Cost: £20.00 (plus VAT) per person.
SAFARI NETWORKING BREAKFASTS
Take the opportunity to meet new business connections through safari networking. This relaxed but structured format offers guests the chance to move around the room and form connections with new business contacts from a wide range of industry sectors.
Tuesday 25 October, 7.45-10.00am
Peterborough United Football Club, London Road, Peterborough, PE2 8AL Connect with businesses from Peterborough and beyond over a full English breakfast. Our guest speaker is Antony Gough, Grant Scheme Project Manager at Peterborough Environment City Trust. Cost: £20.00 (plus VAT) Chamber members, £30.00 (plus VAT) non-Chamber members.
Tuesday 22 November, 7.45-10.00am
The Haycock Manor Hotel, Wansford, Peterborough, PE8 6JA Keep an eye on our website and social media for details of our guest speaker. Cost: £20.00 (plus VAT) Chamber members, £30.00 (plus VAT) non-Chamber members.
Wednesday 2 November, 8.30-10.30am
Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridge, CB22 4QR Join us for a networking breakfast, in partnership with Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce, at the impressive IWM Duxford. Enjoy a light breakfast and refreshments, followed by a networking opportunity, providing the chance to build some excellent business connections with our neighbouring Chamber. Cost: £15.00 (plus VAT) Chamber members, £22.00 (plus VAT) non-Chamber members.
Friday 14 October, 10.00am-3.00pm
Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Wyboston, MK44 3AL We’ll be showcasing the best of St Neots and the surrounding areas at this new and exciting expo event. Exhibit what your business has to offer, connect with over 250 companies from St Neots and beyond, hear from a range of speakers and take part in some speed networking. Looking to exhibit? We have limited stands available. Register via the website or contact Zoe on 01223 237414. Cost: £80.00 (plus VAT) Chamber members, £100.00 (plus VAT) non-members. Our keynote speaker is Jem Hills. After Jem’s career in the military where he experienced life or death situations, he has continued his service to the public with his skills as a coach and mentor. Over the years Jem has amassed a memoir of awe inspiring and motivating scenarios for business owners to draw inspiration from. We’ll also hear from George Hay who will be delivering a seminar on ‘conversations with your accountant during times of challenge and opportunity’, and Hannah Staunton, Head of Communications for East West Rail Company explaining the proposed new rail line and taking your questions. During the afternoon, after a Speed Networking session, you will be able to visit representatives from our Chamber sector groups: Construction, IT, Security & Digital, Inspiring Women, HR & Recruitment and International. You can gain advice from the range of businesses covering the stands and find out more about what our sector groups do and how you could get involved. Sponsored by:
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Save The Date For Our Christmas Lunch Events
Inspiring Women’s Christmas Lunch
Thursday 1 December, 12.00-2.30pm
Orton Hall Hotel and Spa, Peterborough, PE2 7DN Join us for a very special start to the festive season with the return of our Inspiring Women’s Christmas Lunch. A festive two-course dinner, glass of wine, inspirational speaker and excellent company are all wrapped up in the ticket price. This is a great opportunity to make new connections and share knowledge in a fun and relaxed environment. This event is organised by our Inspiring Women Sector Group. Anyone is welcome to attend! Tickets will be available to book shortly. Sponsored by Savills
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 8 December, 12.00-3.00pm
Homerton College, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PH Enjoy reception drinks of mulled wine and non-alcoholic punch in the Great Hall whilst mingling with other guests, before feasting on a fabulous traditional three course meal with wine. You will then enjoy tea, coffee and mince pies. This event will give you the opportunity to make those final 2022 connections through networking with local businesses. Keep an eye on our social media channels for the announcement of our guest speaker! Cost: £50.00 (plus VAT) Chamber members, £60.00 (plus VAT) non-Chamber members. Sponsored by Alan Boswell Group
At both events we will be raising money for our Chamber Charity of the Year, Maggie’s Cambridge, through a raffle. If your company is able to donate a prize, please get in touch with Zoe McCabe Brennan on 01223 237414 or email z.mccabebrennan@cambscci.co.uk
