15 MARCH 2012, 10.00 - 17.00 NORWICH CITY FOOTBALL CLUB, TOP OF THE TERRACE & NORFOLK LOUNGE FOUR EVENTS IN ONE TO HELP YOU GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Meet the Buyer
Suppliers Marketplace
TO FR EE
Topical Workshops
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Buyers Expo
OPPORTUNITIES 2012
Page index PAGE 2 Welcome from Caroline Williams, CEO Norfolk Chamber of Commerce PAGE 3 Open4business
PAGE 7-9 Suppliers Marketplace PAGE 10-11 Buyers Expo
PAGE 12 Topical Workshops PAGE 13 New Chamber website
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HELPING YOU TO ‘UNLOCK GROWTH’ IN 2012 We are very excited about ‘Opportunities 2012’. It’s a brand new event designed to help you as a Norfolk business to ‘unlock growth’ and maximise every opportunity to make new contacts, tap into supply chains and learn a new business skill. What makes ‘Opportunities 2012’ so different is that it’s four events in one; there is Open4business, a meet the buyer event, delivered in conjunction with Norfolk County Council, where you can pitch your products and services to key private and public sector buyers at one-to-one meetings. Appointments for up to 4 buyers should be made in advance through our on line dedicated booking system. The Buyers Expo is an exhibition of the region’s key buyers and developers and your chance to be part of their supply chains and other opportunities. There is also a Suppliers Marketplace at the event, divided into five business sectors. Here, we have pulled together the very best suppliers in Norfolk to showcase the broad range of services available to help businesses start and develop. And if you want to boost your business knowledge, we have lined up nine fascinating Topical Workshops, where you can learn more on subjects such as PR, social media, export, health and wellbeing and much more. So, with all this on offer, ‘Opportunities 2012’really is a must attend for all Norfolk businesses. It’s free to attend, so come along and find out how you can ‘unlock growth’ and make 2012 a year to remember. For more information go to www.opportunities2012.co.uk
About the Chamber PAGE 15 Diary Dates
Caroline Williams Chief Executive Norfolk Chamber of Commerce
OPEN4BUSINESS
Open
business
Open4business, delivered in conjunction with Norfolk County Council, is a meet the buyer event which enables businesses to pitch their products and services to key private and public sector buyers at pre-booked, 10-minute, one-to-one meetings. With 25 confirmed buyers taking part, Open4business provides a fantastic opportunity for businesses to spend invaluable time with a number of key decision makers and procurements officers – all in one place!
For the first time, a live on-line bookings diary was launched at 00.01 on 15 February, with the first appointment snapped up by 00.03! If you haven’t been able to pre-book your appointment, don’t worry, a waiting list will be in operation allowing any cancelled appointments to be reallocated. You will also have the opportunity to speak with a number of the region’s key buyers in the Buyers Expo, an area dedicated to buyers looking to source new suppliers and make some new local business contacts. For a full listing of exhibitors in the Buyers Expo please turn to pages 10 and 11.
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“The secret to sustaining commercial success is to have an efficient, integrated, reliable communications strategy flowing throughout your company, regardless of locations�
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Find us in the Technology Sector [T] +44(0)844 800 5531 [W] www.kellbun.com [E] talk@kellbun.com
We are a Convergence Integrator specializing in Voice & Data Communications but with the benefit of a CRM and Finance Division. CRM
We deliver comprehensive communications strategies and solutions that enable our customers to maximise their investment in technology, time and people. Our consultative approach, an enhanced blend of business strategy, process analysis, application viability and infrastructure consulting, allows our customers the opportunity to fully exploit their communications technology.
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We work hand in hand with our clients, providing valued expertise and technological capability, to ensure that critical business issues and challenges are overcome. We get right to the heart of their business, providing tailor made communication solutions and services that reduce costs and significantly improve their bottom line.
offers strategic consultancy. Our primary focus is to ensure that our clients get the greatest possible return on their investment. We understand the real business issues behind our clients communication needs and develop customised solutions to exploit every opportunity and keep them one step ahead of the competition.
l On-going support
Our Communications Division is an accredited Converged Business Partner for Alcatel-Lucent Voice and Data Solutions as well as an accredited Voice Partner for Siemens Enterprise Communications. However through our network of Accredited Business Partners we are also able to support most other main stream Voice and Data products.
Based in East Anglia, but with National coverage, our services include:
l Software
Our CRM Division is an accredited Consulting Partner of Salesforce.com and a Business Partner of Microsoft Dynamics.
Maintaining their commitment to all sectors of the UK economy, BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions provides a comprehensive range of funding options for companies. We offer bespoke financing structures and programmes to support our clients.
COMMUNICATIONS l Voice and Data equipment supply
l Strategy consultation l Supply l Implementation, l Training (Administrator and User) l Managed Administrator Services option
CAPITAL We are able to offer funding solutions for: l Telecoms/Network Equipment l IT Equipment l Hardware
l Mobile Devices (Tablets) l Services and intangibles l Photocopiers
l Installation, integration and commissioning
l Printers
l Maintenance and on-going support
l Vending
l User training (on and off site) via our in-house training division l On-going Support
, we’re not interested in technology for technology’s sake, we will At always concentrate on maximising your existing communications infrastructure before recommending an alternative or additional solution.
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Advertise your business services to others by calling (01603) 660101. or Visit our stand at OPPORTUNITIES 2012 on March 15th.
Suppliers Marketplace Opportunities 2012 Suppliers Marketplace – Sector Sponsors We are delighted that some of the region’s leading organisations have chosen to support ‘Opportunities 2012’ by sponsoring the show’s five business sectors in the Suppliers Marketplace.
ENTERPRISE
Peter Hawes, Managing Director at Norse
Norse Commercial Services is delighted to sponsor the Enterprise Sector at the Opportunities 2012 event. Norse, as one of the country’s leading commercial services providers and a major employer, constantly devising new ways of working, delivering greater value and raising quality standards. Norfolk-based Norse Group brings together FM specialist Norse Commercial Services, property consultancy NPS Group and care homes provider Norse Care. With a combined turnover in excess of £190 million, Norse Group now employs more than 8,100 people. Sourcing services, materials and goods locally is central to the group’s commitment to working with the local business community. With an annual purchasing power in excess of £25 million, Norse provides trading opportunities for numerous Norfolk businesses, suppliers and sub-contractors.
FINANCE & ADVICE
Norman Wilson & Don Paterson, Directors at WLP
SPONSOR: WLP
In 2011 WLP celebrated 20 years of supporting business and grew in the year. This year we will be focusing on sharing our knowledge and continuing to give valuable support and advice to companies in the region – enabling them to prosper and grow for the future. With offices throughout the East of England, our multi-disciplinary team of 12 provides business advice such as mentoring, business planning, HR, marketing, health and safety, management development, bespoke training programmes and ISO9000, 14001 and 18001 system creation and implementation support. We are also working with New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership, exploring a project to enable professional service companies across the region to play a role in supporting business growth. See our website www.w-l-p.co.uk or call 0845 338 0228.
INTERNATIONAL
John Tingle, Regional Team Manager for the East of the region (Norfolk, Suffolk & Essex) at UKTI
SPONSOR: NORSE
SPONSOR: UKTI
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the Government department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. We also help overseas companies bring their high quality investment to the UK’s economy – acknowledged as Europe’s best place from which to succeed in global business. UKTI offers expertise and contacts through its extensive network of specialists in the UK, and in British embassies and other diplomatic offices around the world. We provide companies with the tools they require to be competitive on the world stage. For more information on UKTI, visit www.ukti.gov.uk or telephone 0845 641 9955.
PEOPLE
SPONSOR: NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY
April 2012 sees the launch of “Norfolk’s Living Well” – a new integrated set of services aimed at helping people stay healthy and well. The new dedicated ‘Working Well’ section is designed to make it easy for both employers and employees to get the right information and guidance about and local services to improve staff health and wellbeing. Andrew Morgan, Chief Executive of NHS Norfolk & Waveney
The programme is funded as part of the Public Health commitment of NHS Norfolk and Waveney. The Trust is responsible for commissioning the health care services for a population of nearly 1 million people with a budget in excess of £1.64 billion. www.norfolkslivingwell.org.uk
TECHNOLOGY
Ann Steward, Cabinet member for Economic Development at Norfolk County Council
SPONSOR: ‘SAY YES TO BETTER BROADBAND IN NORFOLK’ CAMPAIGN
Norfolk County Council has secured Government funding to help provide improved broadband speeds and access across Norfolk. Currently more than 50,000 private and commercial properties across the county are in broadband ‘not spots’, which means no broadband or very slow internet speeds of less than 2Mb/s. The County Council and the Eastern Daily Press have since launched a campaign to ask residents and businesspeople to register their interest in receiving better broadband. This is important as in order to attract competitive bids from a number of telecoms partners, as we need to show them what the actual demand in Norfolk is – not just where broadband services are currently lacking. Please help us get better broadband for Norfolk by visiting www.norfolk.gov.uk/sayyesnorfolk and signing up before 31 March.
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EXHIBITORS SPONSORED BY NORSE
Enterprise
101 Smart Ltd Website design and email marketing www.101Ltd.com 01603 858250
Archant Norfolk – Local Search 24 Online business directory www.localsearch24.co.uk 01603 772208
Bernard Matthews Poultry supplier www.bernardmatthews.com 01603 873674
Canary Catering Meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, weddings, restaurants, gala dinners www.deliascanarycatering.com 01603 218704
EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS, CITY COLLEGE NORWICH A dedicated workforce development team, providing training to businesses www.ccn.ac.uk 01603 773284
ESE Direct 20,000 products for businesses online or mail order www.esedirect.co.uk 01603 629956
HEATRAE SADIA HEATING UK’s largest manufacturer of electric water heating products www.heatraesadia.com 01603 420220 8
Norfolk County Council Major Projects Local authority – presentation of NDR & Postwick Hub www.norfolk.gov.uk 01603 638042
Norfolk County Council Trading Standards Promoting ‘Trusted Business’ scheme and providing business advice www.norfolk.gov.uk/businessadvice 0344 800 8013
Norse Commercial Services Ltd Norfolk based innovative services provider with national reputation www.ncsgrp.co.uk 01603 894100
NVCS Ltd Coffee, beverage, snack, can, food vending machine supplier www.nvcs.co.uk 01603 720004
OPENCONTACT DIRECT MARKETING LTD Outsourcing your customer encounters for optimum profitability www.opencontact.co.uk 01603 895406
Plastic Building Supplies LTD Specialist builders merchant for PVCu building materials www.pbs-limited.co.uk 01603 484589
South Green Park Purpose built conferencing, events and training centre www.southgreenpark.co.uk 01362 857100
The I Way Fresh raw ‘ingredient only meals’ www.theiway.co.uk 01603 744410
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Vodka Revolution Vodka bar www.revolution-bars.co.uk/norwich 01603 858483 SPONSORED BY WLP
Finance & Advice
Anglian Wealth Management Financial services –investments www.anglianwealthmanagement.co.uk 01603 752500
Cost Centre Services Energy cost reduction solutions www.costcentreservices.com 0845 450 1446
Cranfield University Business support programme in sustainable innovation development www.centrefordesign.com/SDI 01234 750111
IP21 Ltd Intellectual property services www.ip21.co.uk 01603 457008
Lloyds TSB Commercial Commercial banking www.lloydstsbbusiness.com 0800 056 0056
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce Membership organisation, business support and networking opportunities www.norfolkchamber.co.uk 01603 625977
PricewaterhouseCoopers Professional services firm www.pwc.co.uk 01603 883344
Stacey & Partners Chartered accountants, business advisors and registered auditor www.staceys.co.uk 01842 826100
WLP Offering help and advice to growing businesses www.w-l-p.co.uk 01953 882141 SPONSORED BY UKTI
International
UK Trade & Investment Business support and advice for UK exporters www.ukti.gov.uk 01707 398310
International Trade, Norfolk Chamber of Commerce Certification of export documents and help to trade overseas www.norfolkchamber.co.uk 01603 625977 SPONSORED BY NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY
College of West Anglia Training
Delivering training for employees at work or college www.cwatraining.co.uk 01553 815600
Great Yarmouth College Education and training provider www.gyc.ac.uk 01493 655261
Ikon Ambulance Services Ltd Private ambulance service and first aid training company www.ikonambulance.co.uk 0845 86 26 911
NHS Norfolk and Waveney
NHS Norfolk and Waveney commissions health care for the population of Norfolk and Waveney www.norfolkslivingwell.org.uk 01603 257000
Supplies Team Solutions
Office products and solutions supplier www.supplies-team.co.uk 0843 538 3311 SPONSORED BY SAY YES NORFOLK
Technology
APR Telecoms Ltd
Solutions to create an active and healthy workplace www.activenorfolk.org 01603 732333
Bramley Lakes Team and leadership development centre www.bramleylakes.com 01603 893200
Britannia Safety and Training Training provider; health and safety, socialcare, HR and more www.britanniaits.com 01953 606100
IT solution providers; website and softwarewww.empresa.co.uk 01603 623030
GML CONSULTing LTD Creative design and bespoke internet development w www.gmlconsulting.co.uk 01603 508066
Kellbun LTD Telecommunications – supply, install and maintenance. And capital finance. www.kellbun.com 0844 8005531
Neopost Ltd Document handling and mailing solutions www.neopost.co.uk 01708 746000
OneStream Business communication and IT solutions provider www.onestream.co.uk 0845 000 6000
PC World BUSINESS Multichannel IT supplier www.pcworldbusiness.co.uk 01603 268202
REACT COMPUTER PARTNERSHIP
People
Active Norfolk
empresa IT Solutions Ltd
Supplying systems, cabling, VoIP, lines and calls. Communicating made easy www.aprtelecoms.co.uk 01953 713333
CLEAN ENERGY CONSULTANCY LTD
Independent and impartial renewable energy and green build consultants www.cleanenergyconsultancy.co.uk 01953 798112
Comm-Tech Voice & Data
Business communication specialists www.comm-tech.co.uk 01603 218600
Deltamech Services Ltd
Energy reduction consultancy to industry and commerce www.deltamech.uk.com 01379 668870
IT consultancy specialising in the SME sector www.reactcp.co.uk 01394 387337
RenEnergy Ltd Design, supply and installation of renewable technology systems www.renenergy.co.uk 0845 225 2727
Rev Active Saving businesses money and cutting their carbon footprint www.revactive.co.uk 01362 656808
‘Say Yes’ to Better Broadband in Norfolk Campaign A campaign to ask Norfolk residents and businesses to register their interest in receiving better broadband to attract competitive bids from a number of telecoms partners. www.norfolk.gov.uk/sayyesnorfolk 0344 800 8023
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Buyers Expo - Sponsor CompeteFor was developed by the Regional Development Agencies and Devolved Authorities, in partnership with the Olympic Delivery Authority and LOCOG, to provide businesses, especially SMEs, with an opportunity to bid for London 2012 related contracts. Businesses have grasped that opportunity and over 10,000 contracts have been available via the site. Since its initial development, other major national and local projects and buyers have started to use CompeteFor, including TFL for the Crossrail project, the largest engineering project in Europe. There are still a significant number of Games opportunities on the site, plus a growing number from alternative projects. Norfolk County Council strongly endorses CompeteFor as a great way for Norfolk businesses to access London 2012 contracting opportunities. However, CompeteFor will be used by many other organisations seeking to place business and we would strongly urge Norfolk businesses to make the most of it.
Ann Steward, Cabinet Member for Economic Development at Norfolk County Council
Buyers Expo - EXHIBITORS
Abermed Limited
AMEY
Abermed provides occupational health services across the UK
Local public services provider
www.amey.co.uk
www.abermed.com
01508 557869
01493 660700
EDF
Heatrae Sadia Heating
Energy provider
UK’s largest manufacturer of electric water heating products
www.sizewellcsupplychain.co.uk 0203 2196681
www.heatraesadia.com 01603 420220
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Buyers Expo - EXHIBITORS Kinnerton Confectionery Co Ltd Manufacturer of chocolate, novelty and licensed confectionary
www.kinnerton.com
Norwich Research Park Providers of laboratory and office accommodation for sci/tech businesses
www.nrp.org.uk
01328 862632
01603 456664
Redcap Associates Limited
Seajacks
Profit growth through effective procurement and business development
Self propelled jack up vessels
www.redcapassociates.co.uk
01493 418070
www.seajacks.com
01603 401363
Seatrax UK Limited Internationally recognised designer and manufacturer of offshore pedestal cranes
www.seatrax.co.uk 01493 651311
Willows Power & Recycling Centre Proposed energy from waste facility in King’s Lynn
www.willowsprc.co.uk 0845 6000 168
OPEN4BUSINESS If you want to be involved in the open4business meet the buyer event, turn to page 3 for more details
Topical Workshops As part of Opportunities 2012 there will be a series of 20-minute informative and topical workshops to help you boost your business skills and give you a real competitive advantage.
10:30am
11:00am
11:30am
Engaging with Local Supply Chains – Al Collier, Norfolk County Council
Business Planning for Growth – David Shaw, WLP
Making a Splash – Shaun Lowthorpe, EDP
David Shaw will cover what planning for growth entails, what a growth plan shows, the key reasons for having a plan for growth and classic excuses for not having a plan for growth. There will also be a short Q&A session.
Shaun Lowthorpe, Business Editor of the Eastern Daily Press, will tell you all you need to know about how to make your mark in the media and raise your business profile.
12:00pm
12:30pm
13:00pm
Working Well – Justine Hottinger, NHS Norfolk & Waveney, and Debbi Christophers, Business in the Community
Social Engine Optimisation: The Modern Approach to Digital Marketing – Duncan Johnson, Yodelay
Using Sustainable Product and Service Design to Support Business Growth – Dr Fiona Charnley
The seminar will address the business case for health and wellbeing and provide information about local services to support you in developing a programme to suit your workplace, your staff and your budget.
Learn the essential fundamentals and symbiotic relationship between Search Engines and Social Media that underpin any Digital Marketing Strategy. With this future-proof understanding, you will be able to assess the value of any form of online marketing activity and determine its commercial suitability to your Business Strategy.
This workshop will provide practical examples of how design and sustainable innovation can be used to enhance business strategy and growth. Includes quick and easy ways to develop business more sustainably; minimise overheads and maximise profit.
13:30pm
14:00pm
14:30pm
10 Effective Ways to Use Social Media in your Business – Sean Clark, Soak Social
Maximise your Chances of Export Success – John Tingle, UKTI
It’s not just about Followers, Likes and Viral Videos; when used effectively Social Media can deliver real value for your business. In this workshop Sean Clark, Strategy Director at Soak Social, demonstrates 10 ways you can effectively integrate Social Media into your business.
John Tingle will talk about how UK Trade and Investment can help you maximise your chances of success in overseas markets and the surprising amount of assistance available from the Government, much of it free! Includes examples of how businesses in Offshore Wind, Oil & Gas, Agri-Food and Life Sciences, have benefitted directly from UKTI Services.
How Better Broadband Can Help Your Business – Karen O’Kane, Norfolk County Council
Al Collier will explain how the tendering process has been simplified and give tips and advice on how to be more successful in getting public sector business.
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The workshop delivered by Norfolk County Council’s ‘Say Yes’ to Better Broadband Campaign will highlight current broadband coverage in Norfolk and examine the reasons why Norfolk County Council and the Government are each prepared to invest £15 million to enable the delivery of the Better Broadband for Norfolk project.
New Chamber website
www.norfolkchamber.co.uk
Unlock growth with our new community website The Norfolk Chamber of Commerce is launching a brand new website to give Norfolk businesses an extra tool to help them unlock growth in their organisations. The new site has been developed with the business community in mind to give Chamber members even greater opportunities to raise their profile, make new connections and access business training, knowledge and services. The Norfolk Chamber’s membership manager Chris Perry answers some of the key questions about the new site, and how it will benefit Norfolk businesses.
Q A
What new features can the business community look forward to seeing?
The whole site has been re-designed to be far more visual, interactive and community based.
We have enhanced the feature which allows members to upload their own stories and news articles, so that they can now be rated and discussed by the business community. This tool will allow a business to really increase their profile by encouraging discussions and allowing professionals to offer top tips and industry news to assist the other members .The top rated articles will be given increased profile, so it will encourage members to be innovative about the content. This opens up a whole new possibility of linking supply chains and keeping our members up to date on new projects and developments around Norfolk. I must point out, however, that this is not for free advertising, so please keep the articles topical and interesting. The need for advice and knowledge is growing, so we will also be making the access to knowledge easier by breaking it down to areas such as access to skills and training seminars, HR and legal knowledge and services. One other key feature is the members’ directory, which we have upgraded so it’s easier to use
Q A
Will this be a members only website?
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What prompted the Norfolk Chamber to create a new website?
As with all businesses in the current economical climate, we needed to look at new ways to diversify and serve the needs of our customers and the wider business community. As the business community is evolving, so must the Chamber evolve and keep up to date with new technologies, such as all social media channels, so we set about designing a site which directly meets the needs of our members.
Q A
Which areas did you identify that Norfolk business needed from the Chamber site?
Norfolk businesses join the Chamber for many reasons, but we tried to focus on the six main areas to assist our members:
l New ways of building connections and increasing business profile l Easy access to business knowledge and training l Saving money by accessing our business services and benefits l Keeping businesses up to date on our events and conferences l Easy access to our international and export services. l A conduit for members wanting information on business policy, local
business knowledge and supporting the community.
For the benefit of our members’ profiles and the wider business community, we will be allowing non members to register on the site so they can join in discussions and access helpful information. But this is restricted. Only members have a business profile, can upload articles and access our members’ services and benefits.
Q A
What’s next on the horizon for the Norfolk Chamber?
As I said before, the Chamber is evolving and we hope the new site will enable our members to take one extra step to unlocking growth. It’s important that we create a site that can evolve with us. We can adapt the site and make additions that would benefit our members, but is important that we receive feedback from our members so we can continue to support them.
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Where can members get more information on how to best use the site?
The site is designed to be very user friendly, but I am always on hand to go over the features and benefits and how it can be used to suit individual business needs. If anyone wants more information, just call me or one of my team on 01603 625977, or email membership@norfolkchamber.co.uk
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ABOUT THE CHAMBER Being a member of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce is a lucrative and cost effective way to generate more business, while raising your profile too. We are renowned for hosting high quality networking and business events that meet the needs of people from all industry sectors. To become a member or discuss the benefits visit www.norfolkchamber.co.uk
Some information about the Chamber of Commerce... We have the resources to provide businesses with practical support at key stages of their growth We represent businesses of all sizes – from micro to large corporations across all sectors We hold national purchasing power for products and services Ours is the largest business network in the world for customers and contacts We’re independent – our members hold us to account We are not-for-profit but we understand that businesses are! We’ve got over 200 years’ business and knowledge-sharing experience We’re an international brand We are passionate about what we do
To become a member or discuss the benefits visit www.norfolkchamber.co.uk or call 01603 625977
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To book on events go to www.norfolkchamber.co.uk or call 01603 625977
26 April – Chill Time!
Vodka Revolution, Norwich – 17:30-20:00
How would you like to take time out after work to meet up with other interesting business professionals for a glass of something cool in a relaxing atmosphere? Then you need Chill Time! – a brand new series of informal after-hours networking events from the Norfolk Chamber.
May 3 – Business Breakfast Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth College - 07:45-9:30
Join the Chamber for a morning of great networking over breakfast and learn from Gary Williams, Director of the E-tech Group, the importance of skills and training with practical examples of how this has helped to boost business. Great Yarmouth College will also be providing details of local training opportunities and their new Alchemy Business Centre.
May 10 – Sustainability 2012 Conference
John Innes Centre, Norwich – 08:30-15:00
Now in its third year, the Sustainability 2012 conference will focus on Low Carbon Technologies and Built Environment Innovation. The aim of the event is to highlight the clear distinction between how small and large companies need to react and plan for a range of new initiatives. Delegates will be offered a global insight into the need for sustainable development, the UK and regional perspectives as well as county-based opportunities. Exhibitions spaces available. www.sustainability2012.com
May 18 – High Five Lunch West Norfolk : Presenting John Hayes MP
Town Hall, King’s Lynn – 12:00-14:30
For this High Five event we are pleased to announce that the Minister of State for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning , John Hayes MP, will be our speaker. This is a must– attend event for local businesses looking to engage in networking and build connections over lunch.
May 30 – Business Breakfast Norwich : Presenting Charles Bean
Norwich City Football Club – 07:45-9:30
The Norfolk Chamber of Commerce invites you to a networking breakfast at Norwich City Football Club where Charles Bean, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, will be our speaker.
B2B AUTUMN 2012 18 OCTOBER 2012, 11AM-5PM - NORWICH CITY FOOTBALL CLUB Move your business in the right direction in 2012 and make sure B2B Autumn is a date in your business calendar. What better time to find new solutions and new opportunities for your business in one place. With themed zones, on-stand promotions, topical workshops and naturally excellent networking opportunities, you need to be there!