Coffee & Co.nnect is a fantastic opportunity to network with local businesses in the community. It is also our opportunity as Norfolk Chambers to connect, support, and give a voice to every business in Norfolk.
As well as having the chance to network with fellow businesses, you’ll also be able to discuss key topics and feedback to the Chambers network.
Our aim is to hold these sessions in the cities, towns, and villages across Norfolk, to connect, support, and give voice to every business in the county. These groups are accessible to all businesses, whether you are a Chambers member or a non-member.
As an accredited Chamber, it is key that we listen to the issues that are most important to you. As far as networking events go, we are in the unique position here to utilise the Chamber network to lobby and influence on your behalf, using our dedicated team, our website, social media channels, and our digital platform.
Refreshments
Complimentary Tea and Coffee provided
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend the event, please notify [email protected]
Co.Spark Round Table: Bright Sparks in Action Where Ideas Spark and Solutions Start
Got a business idea or a challenge you’re wrestling with? Join us for the very first Co.Spark Round Table: a relaxed, friendly session where you’ll get the chance to talk things through with our Bright Sparks.
These experienced business minds are here to listen, share their knowledge, and help you spot the opportunities that might be right in front of you. Whether you’re looking to take the next step with your idea, grow what you’ve already started, or just need a bit of clarity. This is your chance to tap into a wealth of real-world insight and guidance.
This isn’t a pitch. It’s a conversation. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your ambition.
Join us on our extended ‘recovery programme’ virtual events which support businesses to restart, rebuild and renew.
You might be the best at what you do, but if you’re not sharing your expertise by blogging about it, you’re missing out. Discover how to include the power of blogging in your marketing strategy and create a blog content calendar that will develop and share your expertise to build your reputation and increase your sales.
Content / Takeaway
In this Masterclass, Kathy and Emma will cover:
How blogs work as a marketing tool
How to discover who an audience is and what will they want to read about
What to write, when to write, how much to write and where to find inspiration to write
The importance of using images in a blog
How to create a blog content calendar
When you register for your place, you will be sent a calendar invitation as confirmation of your place. The invite will include a unique link from Zoom for you to join the video call.
Kathy Ennis is the founder of LittlePiggy. She is a Business Mentor and Trainer with over 20-years of business experience. She is an expert in helping micro and side-hustle businesses start-up and scale-up. Kathy is a trainer and an ambassador for the Facebook #SheMeansBusiness campaign, an Enterprise Nation Local Leader and co-founder of 24 Degrees.
Emma Goode is the founder and CEO of the award-winning digital marketing agency, 24 fingers. She works with business owners and third sector organisations to help them grow and develop through social media and online marketing. Emma is an active Local Leader for Enterprise Nation and co-founder of 24 Degrees.
LittlePiggy and 24 fingers (together we are 24 Degrees).
Unwind after your working day with a refreshing drink (or two), light nibbles and great company at our Hub Club Summer Social!
Taking place at the Norfolk Chambers’ Business Hub, this event is open to both members and non-members.
Whether you’re new to the Chambers, a familiar face, or simply curious about what we offer; our Hub Club events are an excellent opportunity to connect with local professionals and explore the Business Hub, which is now available to all Norfolk Chambers members at no additional cost.
Since the pandemic and with low unemployment rates in the eastern region, businesses of all types are having trouble hiring. In this candidate-driven market and with job seekers undertaking their own research into prospective employers as part of their diligence, the war on talent is at its most fierce for decades.
Companies are having to work much harder to attract and secure the talent they need. Where do you start?
During this workshop, we will be exploring ways in which you can make your business stand out from the rest, to secure the talent needed to take your business to the next level and ensure your ongoing success. We will reveal how your employer branding affects your business and will share practical tips for building your reputation as an employment destination.
Charlotte Bate:
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, BA Hons Business and Personnel.
With over 15 years’ experience as an HR Professional, Trainer and Coach, Charlotte has supported Chief Executives, Board of Directors, Entrepreneurs, Business Professionals from global businesses to small family run businesses across a variety of industries by drawing on her wealth of HR expertise and commercial acumen.
In 2016, Charlotte joined as a Director at MAD-HR. MAD-HR stands for Make A Difference HR, which was formed to bring a new brand of HR to East Anglia. With offices in Suffolk, Norfolk, and Essex, together with their team they have grown the company into a Future 50 Class of 2019, a finalist in the Suffolk Business Awards 2018, a finalist in the SME National Business Awards for High Growth Business of the Year and judges shortlist for Norfolk Business Award and most recently in 2021, receiving the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award.
MAD-HR
An award-winning HR Consultancy based supporting businesses across East Anglia with offices in Norwich, Ipswich, and Chelmsford. MAD-HR stands for ‘Make a Difference’ HR. Our philosophy is focused on providing premier, outsourced, flexible HR expertise to businesses regardless of their size, driven by great customer service. We can help your businesses thrive, succeed and flourish, keeping you fully in step with UK employment law. Plus, we’re really nice to work with.
July Co.next Lunch & Learn with Harry Harris, Business Coach and Mentor
Are you ready to level up on active listening, creative thinking, and collaboration? Join us this July for an energising Co.next workshop led by Action Spark’s Harry Harris – a proven expert in sparking connection and creativity at work.
What to expect:
Interactive, real-world exercises designed to sharpen communication skills and bring immediate impact
Practical tools & techniques to help you listen deeply, express clearly, and think outside the box
Engaging, collaborative challenges that forge stronger team bonds — ideal whether you’re flying solo or coming with a colleague
Boosted confidence and fresh insights you’ll be able to put into action the moment you’re back at your desk
Walk away with:
A toolkit of communication and creative skills you can apply straight away
Renewed confidence in your ability to connect and contribute
A more collaborative mindset — and new connections along the way!
We’re delighted to welcome you to our final Charities United event of 2025, taking place at the stunning Blickling Hall. This special event brings together local charities, community groups, and businesses to connect, share ideas, and celebrate the extraordinary impact of Norfolk’s voluntary sector.
Set against the backdrop of one of the county’s most historic estates, the day will offer:
Inspiring behind-the-scenes tours of Blickling’s house, gardens, and library.
Talks and insights on conservation, volunteering, and community engagement.
Opportunities to network with peers and forge new collaborations between charities and businesses.
Charities United is about recognising the people and organisations working tirelessly to support Norfolk’s communities — and creating the partnerships that will help them thrive in the future.
These meet ups are a chance for those working and supporting charities across Norfolk to share and discuss issues that are most important to them, and their business and the Chamber network will support and influence on your behalf, using our dedicated team, our website, social media channels, and our digital platform.
Agenda
10am Arrival and networking
10:00am – 10.15am Attendees to arrive at main carpark – staff will be on hand to take you to the Orangery
10.15am – 10.45am Networking and Introductions in the Orangery.
10.45am – 11.30am Walking tours with:
Garden Tour – Join Ed Atkinson (Head Gardener) for a tour , highlighting the role of volunteers and corporate volunteer groups in maintaining the gardens.
House Tour – Megan Dennis (Property Curator) will take up to 10 people on a behind-the-scenes tour of collection storage areas, focusing on House, Conservation, and Collections volunteers. The tour will be led by Megan or a Collections Assistant.
Library Tour – Rebecca Feakes (Property Librarian) can host up to 10 people, showcasing the NT’s most significant book collection and the work of library volunteers in conservation and pest monitoring.
Estate & Wildlife – TBC Our Countryside Manager’s tour will include talking about land, woodland, and wildlife conservation.
12.00pm Event Close
These meet ups are a chance for those working and supporting charities across Norfolk to share and discuss issues that are most important to them, and their business and the Chamber network will support and influence on your behalf, using our dedicated team, our website, social media channels, and our digital platform.
If you are interested in hosting one of our 2026 events, please contact: [email protected]
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is transforming the way UK businesses manage and report their finances, but with change often comes uncertainty.
Join Rebecca Duale, Founder of Number-wise, for a practical and down-to-earth session on adapting your business to meet digital tax requirements with confidence.
In this session, Rebecca will share:
What Making Tax Digital really means for small businesses
How going digital can simplify your financial processes and save time
Common challenges and how to overcome them
Why adapting to change doesn’t have to be overwhelming
Whether you’re already using digital accounting software or just getting started, you’ll leave with clear, actionable advice on how to stay compliant, efficient, and future-ready.
The seminar highlights the company’s and the individual’s legal responsibilities when declaring cargo to HM Revenue and Customs and explains complicated procedures, which may save companies time and money when exporting/importing cargo.
By the end of the course the delegates will be able to:
Have an understanding of the role of HMRC, rules of origin and Intra EC Trade
Have an understanding of customs procedures and the UK trade tariff
Have an understanding of the different duties payable and how to calculate them
Date: Thursday 11 September2014Venue: 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich NR4 6DJTime: 9.00am – 12.30pmPrice:Members £112+VAT, Non Members £140+VAT
One of the ‘core 10’ courses accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Candidates achieving Pass or Merit in the course will receive a certificate. Those who pass 6 individual courses will achieve a nationally recognised Foundation Award in International Trade
Please Note- members will receive an invoice in the usual way. Non Members must pay in advance and will receive a receipted invoice by return.
Cancellation Policy- 15% of fee payable if delegates cancel more than 7 days in advance, if less than 7 days full fee payable
Join us at Great Yarmouth for our popular Coastal Co.nnect.
Agenda
• Arrival & Networking
• Opening Welcome from Norfolk Chambers & Great Yarmouth Council
• Guest Speaker: Andrew Bracking from Sales Geek will be giving a talk about changing the way we look at sales and how to make the most of your sales team
• Networking
Who is it for?
Anyone is welcome at this event, and it is open to both members and non-members.
Refreshments
We will be providing a selection of coffee/tea/water and squash. Please inform us of any dietary requirements upon booking.
Cancellation policy
If you have booked tickets for this event and can no longer attend, please notify us at [email protected].
e-zCert is the way forward as far as export documentation is concerned and now that the system has been upgraded, it’s never been easier.
Rather than having to post your documents to us or physically visiting our office, you can apply for your documents online!
This half day workshop will physically show you how to apply for your documents. A laptop will be set up and the trainer will go through the process step by step.
All the main apsects will be covered including how to add and remove users.
Applications that will be looked at are:
E C Certificate of Origin
Arab Certificates of Origin
EUR1’s
ATr’s
Upload Documents
NEW for 2015 – ATA Carnets
Date:Thursday 5 March 2015Venue:9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich NR4 6DJTime:9.30am – 12.30amCost: Members £28+VAT, Non Members £35+VAT
Please Note – Members will receive an invoice in the usual way. Non Members must pay in advance and will receive a receipted invoice by return.
Cancellation Policy – 15% of fee payable if delegates cancel more than 7 days in advance, if less than 7 days full fee payable.
We’re delighted to welcome Phil Wilding, Head of Learning & Development at Mills & Reeve, to lead our March Co.next session on Building Relationships and Authenticity.
Phil brings a wealth of experience across a mix of industries and is passionate about helping people grow — whether that’s boosting leadership skills, improving job performance, or driving cultural change. At Mills & Reeve, he heads up a talented L&D team and works closely with senior leaders, delivering coaching and development that really sticks.
In this interactive session, Phil will share practical insights on how authenticity strengthens relationships at work, why trust matters more than ever, and the small actions you can take to build deeper connections in your career. Expect to walk away with ideas you can apply straight away – and plenty of food for thought.