Join us for a free employer breakfast to explore how a Skills Brokerage System could help your business access the right training, courses, and workforce solutions.
Take a safari through the skills system in Norfolk and Suffolk and explore how a skills brokerage system could help you navigate the future of your workforce development.
Network with local employers
Share your views in a roundtable discussion
Help shape a smarter, more responsive skills system
Free to attend | Breakfast included
There will be a free tour of the zoo at the end of the event for attendees that wish to stay.
Hosted by LSIP in partnership with Norfolk Chambers of Commerce and the Department for Education
This course is an introductory overview to the process, key terminology and procedures for exporting. This will provide a basic understanding from your first enquiry and possible hurdles on the export journey.
Incoterms Rules are vital in determining who is responsible for the risks and costs of international trade at each step of the process. They may be used to frame contract discussions, negotiations or checklist for buys and sellers.
All parties should have a clear understanding of the rules to minimise disruption or disputes. This course is aimed at those with no prior knowledge, or looking for a refresh on Incoterms.
Learners will:
• The purpose and functions of Incoterms
• Features of Incoterms 2020
• The pros and cons of each, to help determine best use.
• Sources of help and information on Incoterms
This expert led course is part of the accredited BCC Foundation Award in International Trade. Each session will be followed by a short assessment to complete the training module, completing six modules earns the BCC Award in International Trade.
In the event you are no longer able to attend this training course, please note you must cancel or request a transfer of your place at least 7 working days before the course. The cancellation must be in writing and sent to [email protected] indicating the name of the course you are cancelling for and delegate(s) details.
If a booking is not cancelled and the delegate does not attend, full event costs will still apply.
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.
Join us in Great Yarmouth for our popular Coastal Co.nnect. Agenda 08:00 – Event Start and Networking 09:00 – Welcome by Norfolk Chambers of Commerce 09:30 – Networking 10:00 – Event Close Speaker TBC
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].
The Future of skills: is your business ready for the talent of tomorrow?
Join us at this this essential event to discover how to future-proof your workforce. Hosted on behalf of Norfolk and Suffolk Local Skills Improvement Partnership, this session brings together industry leaders, educators, and future employees to explore how organisations can attract, retain, and develop the next generation of talent.
The event will include a panel discussion sharing best practice from local employers how businesses can appeal to the next generation of employees, along with a roundtable discussion where you can share your views on how business and education providers can best prepare for future talent.
Whether you are a business leader shaping strategy or a future leader building your career, this event will equip you with the knowledge to thrive in a rapidly evolving talent landscape.
Join us on Friday 27th March as we welcome the spring season with our popular networking breakfast. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with Norfolk’s business community and start your Friday with purpose.
A Fresh Start to Your Friday Morning
Kick off your morning surrounded by fellow business professionals in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a delicious breakfast spread, freshly brewed bean-to-cup coffee, and great conversation – the perfect combination for productive networking in the heart of Norwich City Centre.
Whether you’re a loyal member or joining us for the first time, this is your chance to build meaningful connections, catch up with familiar faces, and expand your professional network in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Spring into New Opportunities
This is more than just breakfast – it’s about creating connections that matter. Meet like-minded professionals, discover new collaboration opportunities, and be part of Norfolk’s thriving business community as we move through 2026 together.
Thank You to Our Official Hub Club Sponsors
We’re incredibly grateful to the team at Naked Marketing for their continued support as the official sponsor of our Hub Club events. Without Naked in our corner, these successful networking gatherings simply wouldn’t happen. Their partnership enables us to bring the Norfolk business community together month after month, fostering the connections that make our local economy thrive.
What to Expect
Fresh breakfast treats and pastries
Bean-to-cup coffee (because great networking needs great coffee)
Meaningful conversations with Norfolk’s business community
A chance to explore the Norfolk Chambers Business Hub if you’ve never been before
Direct access to the Norfolk Chambers team to discuss membership, events, and local business issues
A warm, inclusive atmosphere where professionals come to connect, and stay for the bacon
Perfect for: Existing members reconnecting, non-members wanting to experience what we’re all about, business owners seeking new contacts, and anyone who believes that great business happens over great conversations, especially when there’s good coffee involved!
Extend Your Morning – Members, Co-Working Desks Are Included
Why rush off after breakfast? As a member, your desk access is included with your membership at no extra cost. Stick around and make a full morning of it – catch up on emails, take client calls, or continue those conversations you’ve just started.
This course will cover two modules, both Letters of Credit and Methods of Payment, counting two towards the BCC Foundation Award in International Trade.
Over 75% of first presentations to banks are rejected, resulting in cost and time delays for many businesses. This course aims to give business better understanding of getting paid for their goods.
Learners will:
Be able to understand the Letter of Credit procedure, and identify the relevant parties.
Be compliant to the requirements of a Letter of Credit and methods of payments
Be able to identify different Methods of Payment in International Trade.
Identify & understand the necessary process for payment documentation.
In the event you are no longer able to attend this training course, please note you must cancel or request a transfer of your place at least 7 working days before the course. The cancellation must be in writing and sent to [email protected] indicating the name of the course you are cancelling for and delegate(s) details.
If a booking is not cancelled and the delegate does not attend, full event costs will still apply.
Join us at Merchants Place in Cromer for a session of networking. Agenda 08:00 – Event Start and Networking 09:00 – Welcome by Norfolk Chambers of Commerce 09:30 – Networking 10:00 – Event Close Speaker TBC
“Merchants’ Place Ltd is a non-profit making company, generating all of its income through room hire, including office space and hot desks, and business service provision. All revenue is invested back into the Centre to provide services for the community. Our community services include free legal advice, the North Norfolk Family Network supporting parents with babies under 2.5 years, the North Norfolk Volunteer Hub, Cromer Community Fridge and a wide range of Adult Learning courses from IT to Creative Writing. We have a range of rooms including an IT suite with 12Pc’s, meeting and interview rooms with amazing sea views… all can he hired by the hour and we have a range of facilities to suit all needs”
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].
Do you want to drive international growth and boost your sales? Our “Agents and Distributors” course makes it simple. Tailored for sales teams, administrators, and managers, this course provides the essential knowledge you need to expand your business overseas.
Price Member: £200 Non-Member: £250
All prices excluding VAT
To book onto this course please send an email with your requirements to [email protected].
In the event you are no longer able to attend this training course, please note you must cancel or request a transfer of your place at least 7 working days before the course. The cancellation must be in writing and sent to [email protected] indicating the name of the course you are cancelling for and delegate(s) details.
If a booking is not cancelled and the delegate does not attend, full event costs will still apply.
This British Chambers of Commerce nationally accredited course looks at the advantages of claiming inward and outward processing relief, how commodity codes help, and the documentation required.
Inward and outward processing are methods of claiming relief from customs duties and VAT when importing into the UK, allowing companies to be more competitive by reducing costs.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for anyone involved in international trade, especially those involved in understanding cost savings, such as:
Finance and Accounts
Freight Forwarders
Procurement
Shipping
The following topics will be covered in this training course:
Understand the advantages of claiming IPR and OPR
Documentation required for IPR and OPR
Commodity and Procedure codes
Know how to work out customs duties
A short assessment will be provided at the end of the course.
In the event you are no longer able to attend this training course, please note you must cancel or request a transfer of your place at least 7 working days before the course. The cancellation must be in writing and sent to [email protected] indicating the name of the course you are cancelling for and delegate(s) details.
If a booking is not cancelled and the delegate does not attend, full event costs will still apply.
Join us in Great Yarmouth for our popular Coastal Co.nnect. Agenda 08:00 – Event Start and Networking 09:00 – Welcome by Norfolk Chambers of Commerce 09:30 – Networking 10:00 – Event Close Speaker TBC
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].
This course is an introductory overview to the process, key terminology and procedures for exporting. This will provide a basic understanding from your first enquiry and possible hurdles on the export journey.
Learners will understand:
What is an export
Tariff codes – how to classify your goods
Sales contract
Export packing and regulations including: embargoes, sanctions and export licenses
Export documentation
Free Trade Agreements
Incoterms brief
This expert led course is part of the accredited BCC Foundation Award in International Trade. Each session will be followed by a short assessment to complete the training module, completing six modules earns the BCC Award in International Trade.
In the event you are no longer able to attend this training course, please note you must cancel or request a transfer of your place at least 7 working days before the course. The cancellation must be in writing and sent to [email protected] indicating the name of the course you are cancelling for and delegate(s) details.
If a booking is not cancelled and the delegate does not attend, full event costs will still apply.