Hilton Garden Inn Peterborough City Centre

Construction & Property Committee Chair and Vicechair, Steve Dighton and Phil Emer, recently visited the construction of the new Hilton Garden Inn Hotel at Peterborough. Works are progressing with an anticipated opening date of late summer this year. Steve and Phil were shown around the site by Daniel Palacios from Hilton Garden Inn Peterborough including the balcony of what will be the Sky Bar on the 8th floor.

Overlooking the River Nene, the hotel is located in the city centre and within walking distance of Peterborough

Cathedral. Peterborough station is five minutes by car, and Ferry Meadows Park is within 10 minutes. You can dine with a view of the river or city in the waterfront outdoor dining terrace or at the LRV8 rooftop sky bar.

The hotel are now accepting reservations for 17 July 2023 and beyond.

The Chamber are booked into Hilton Garden for their Informal Networking Evening on Tuesday 18 July from 5.00-6.30pm. https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/yqpukgi-hiltongarden-inn-peterborough-city-centre/

Chamber members can register for events via the Chamber website www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk or please contact Zoe McCabe Brennan, Events Executive on 01223 237414 or email z.mccabebrennan@cambscci.co.uk

Safari Networking Events

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.

Informal Networking Evenings

Start 2023 by building new connections at this free events taking place across the county.

Catch up with familiar acquaintances you haven’t seen for a while, mingle with new business contacts and share knowledge and skills with like-minded professionals. These events are free to attend.

FEBRUARY 2023

Regus, Huntingdon

Wednesday 8 February, 5.00-6.30pm

Mantle Space, 9 Hills Road, Cambridge

Thursday 16 February, 5.00-6.30pm

The Crown Hotel, Stamford

Tuesday 21 February, 5.00-6.30pm

Poets House, Ely

Monday 27 February, 6.00-7.00pm

MARCH 2023

The Regent Hotel, Cambridge

Thursday 16 March, 5.00-6.30pm

This includes The Regent Hotel launch party Savills, Peterborough

Tuesday 21 March, 5.30-7.00pm

St Neots Football Club

Wednesday 22 March, 5.00-6.30pm

Poets House, Ely

Monday 27 March, 6.00-7.00pm

Employment Law Update

Thursday 30 March, 9.00-10.30am

Hunts FA, Armstrong House, Sovereign Court, Huntingdon, PE29 6XU

Join us to hear the latest Employment Law Updates from our HR & Recruitment Sector.

Nicky Cockerill, Associate at Buckles Solicitors LLP and Claire Berry, Solicitor at Price Bailey LLP will discuss the latest legislative changes that are coming into effect. You will be able to ask questions and network over refreshments.

Cost: £10.00 (plus VAT) Chamber members, £15.00 (plus VAT) non-Chamber members

SAFARI NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Tuesday 28 February, 7.45-10.00am

Orton Hall Hotel, Peterborough

Our guest speaker is social media marketing expert Kristian Downer from DowSocial.

Cost: £20.00 (plus VAT) Chamber members, £30.00 (plus VAT) non-Chamber members

SAFARI NETWORKING LUNCH

Tuesday 14 March, 12.00-2.00pm

Poets House, Ely

Speaker TBC

Cost: £25.00 (plus VAT) Chamber members, £35.00 (plus VAT) non-Chamber members

Sponsored by Grovemere Property

Chamber members can register for events via the Chamber website www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk or please contact Zoe McCabe Brennan, Events Executive on 01223 237414 or email z.mccabebrennan@cambscci.co.uk

CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY NETWORK

Network with other construction and property-related companies at these specialist informal events taking place across the county.

CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Friday 17 February, 8.00-10.00am

Brampton Park Golf Club, Huntingdon

Our guest speaker is Neil Walker, Security Manager at Rutland Security.

Cost: £10.00 (plus VAT) Chamber members, £15.00 (plus VAT) non-Chamber members

Sponsored by Rutland Security

CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY NETWORKING LUNCH

Thursday 23 March, 12.00-2.00pm

Newmarket Racecourse

Our guest speaker is Ashley Shorey-Mills, Head of Sizewell C Supply Chain Engagement at Suffolk Chamber of Commerce. Ashley will provide an update on Sizewell C, a new nuclear power station, and how companies can get involved.

Cost: £25.00 (plus VAT) per person

In collaboration with Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, Sizewell C Supply Chain

Save The Date

International Women’s Day

Wednesday 8 March, 9.30am-1.00pm

Peterborough Cathedral

Peterborough Cathedral will again provide the setting for a morning of inspirational speakers, networking and debates to celebrate International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity and a panel of speakers will debate this subject and engage with the audience. Book now to avoid disappointment!

Cost: £25.00 (plus VAT) Chamber members, £35.00 (plus VAT) non-Chamber members

Sponsored by Upp

Huntingdonshire

Wednesday 26 April, 10.00am-4.00pm

Burgess Hall, Westwood Road, St Ives, PE27 6WU

Take part by exhibiting to showcase your organisation, join in with free speed networking sessions, listen to free and inspiring seminars or browse the range of stands we’ll have exhibiting.

Stand price: £150.00 (plus VAT) Chamber members, £200.00 (plus VAT) non-Chamber members.

To book a stand please email Zoe at z.mccabebrennan@cambscci.co.uk

Chamber members can register for events via the Chamber website www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk or please contact Zoe McCabe Brennan, Events Co-ordinator on 01223 237414 or email z.mccabebrennan@cambscci.co.uk

SPEED NETWORKING, CAMBRIDGE

Friday 10 February, 9.30-11.30am

Novotel Cambridge North, 2 Cambridge Square, Cambridge, CB4 0AE

This unique networking event allows delegates to take part in speed networking whilst supporting Maggie’s, the Chamber Charity of the Year.

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.

Delegates will hear from Hayley Webb, Centre Fundraising Manager at Maggie’s Cambridge. Hayley will talk 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 MacDonald, 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.

Cost: £10.00 (plus VAT) Chamber members, £15.00 (plus VAT) non-Chamber members.

National Apprenticeship Week Networking Breakfast

Thursday 9 February, 7.30-9.30am

The Park at Cambridge Regional College, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2QT

National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity for education and skills providers and employers to celebrate the achievement of apprentices and come together to share experiences.

This event will include breakfast, drinks and pastries to enjoy whilst hearing from other businesses about their journey with apprenticeships and meeting like-minded professionals. There will be ample time to network with those attending.

Whether your business is already on an apprenticeship journey or you would like to begin that journey come along and join us.

Cost: £15.00 (plus VAT)

In collaboration with Cambridge Regional College