This year’s International Trade Summit will take place at etc.venues, Bishopsgate in London on 18th October 2018.
The event will give delegates practical advice, invaluable resources and the contacts needed to grow their business and begin the next step of their export journey.
Whatever stage of the export journey you are at, the BCC’s International Trade Summit is the event that will help you take your business to the next level.
There will be a choice of informative workshops, lively panel discussions with businesses with export experience from a range of sectors, stimulating speeches from policy makers, successful exporters and household names. And, of course, plenty of time for networking.
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce has a number of complimentary tickets available for members who are interested in the export agenda. If you are a member, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible to be considered for a complimentary ticket.
Join a high-level audience of business decision-makers, policy makers and the Chamber network on Thursday 28th March at the QEII Centre in London, for the British Chambers of Commerce Annual Conference.
The Annual Conference explores the subjects most relevant to UK business. The Conference provides insights into these key topics through panel discussions, keynote speakers and by providing opportunities for discussion with other attendees. The Conference is a must-attend event for business leaders, corporate affairs and public policy professionals and is an exceptional opportunity to network with people from all sectors.
The key themes that featured at the 2018 Conference were the Future of Work, the Future of UK Trade and Diversity in Business, this year we have senior poilticians, business leaders, decision makers and opinion-formers from across the United Kingdom discussing the following key themes:
* Innovation
* People
* Infrastruture
Speakers confirmed for the 2019 Conference include:
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer, Shadow Brexit Secretary
Will Gardiner, CEO, Drax Group plc
Martin Griffiths, CEO, Stagecoach Group
Alison Rose, CEO, Commercial and Private Banking, Royal Bank of Scotland
Nigel Wilson: CEO, Legal & General
Pawel Adrjan: UK Economist, Indee
Further speakers will be announced in the coming weeks including high profile politicians and commentators from the world of business and media, see our website for more details of the event programme and speakers.
It’s Networking. Only better. And now sponsored by the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce.
This month, our free morning networking has the honour of having the fantastic and engaging Glenn Savill from Ashton Shaw – Glenn’s personality makes him the one person who can make “Making Tax Digital” engaging, easy to understand and possibly even fun. As someone who attended a networking session whilst rigidly sticking to his sponsored silence, you can expect entertainment and common sense advice in equal measure from Glenn.
The way financial performance is both recorded and reported is soon to be modernised, but is your business prepared for the upcoming changes being imposed by HMRC? Glenn will explain how an increasingly digital world is already affecting all businesses and what you can do to not only be prepared but to take advantage of the upcoming changes.
Set your alarm, bring your business cards, and join us bright and early for King’s Lynn’s friendliest, most rewarding and enjoyable networking – see you there!
Why do so many business people join us every month?
It’s informal, rewarding networking with local, friendly businesspeople. No pitches, no referrals, no fees, no pressure, no hard-sell. Always a great guest speaker, free drinks, pastries and fruit. Network and still have time for a day’s work.
Everyone’s welcome – all types and sizes of business – Join us!
What’s the format?
Arrive at Yours Business Networks around 07:30 and network for 20-25 minutes, after a fifteen-minute talk, back into the business lounge for another 20-25 minutes or so of networking. Many people choose to stay much longer and are more than welcome to continue chatting and developing new contacts.
What are the rules?
None – We don’t ask people to introduce themselves or deliver an elevator pitch and no-one has to provide referrals or ensure that they attend each week. No booking 1-2-1s either.
Who’s it for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. Newbies are always welcome, whether it’s to our group or to networking in general. Find Matt, the organiser, if you’re on your own or new to networking and he’ll look after you. Here are some great networking tips if that’s you…
Who’s behind it?
The networking events are sponsored by Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and held at Yours Business Networks. Swarm Apprenticeships created the event and often host. Norfolk Chamber facilitate the events to engage with local businesses and the wider community.
Can I find out more?
Of course, email Matt Cooper at [email protected] or call 07774 781695. If you’d like to talk at one of our events, get in touch, it’s a great opportunity to bring your message to our audience.
Come along for a fun, informal evening where you can:
network with local businesses
enjoy a buffet dinner from Mecca Bingo
get competitive with colleagues, clients and other Norfolk businesses
play a few games of Bingo
PLUS play the new Rock and Roll Bingo!
Don’t miss out on our first Bingo night, build your team or your business relationships in the best way! There may even be some prizes up for grabs!
For our first event Bingo night we’ve also opened the bookings up to non-Chamber member businesses. Come and find out more about how we do things after hours and meet your Chamber team in a relaxed setting.
As part of King’s Lynn Business Week organised by King’s Lynn BID on 15-18 October 2018, we are inviting businesses in West Norfolk to join us for an evening of cocktails, canapes and networking.
As well as sampling delicious cocktails made by the bar staff at Bank House Hotel, there will be demonstrations so you can learn how to make and enjoy these at home.
Join us at the beautiful Park Farm Hotel in Hethersett for a morning of networking over breakfast. We will have a fun networking activity, unlimited hot drinks, a full English breakfast, and a guest speaker. It is a great opportunity to find new, potential business, build relationships and find new products and services to benefit your business whilst meeting people from all corners of Norfolk.
Our speaker will be Mark Cook, Digital Marketing Director at Candour. Mark will be presenting on becoming the first choice with digital, covering the realistic options for digital marketing and automation for SMEs to become the first choice for their customers in 2019. He has been in marketing for over 10 years and recently presented at our Talking Tech conference. He has created successful search campaigns in some of the most competitive digital marketing sectors for global brands and has translated these techniques into strategies SMEs can apply at almost any level.
Book a stand
Our standholders at this event are East Coast College.
Interested in joining them and taking an exhibition stand at a business breakfast and showcasing the work your business is doing? The stand package is £75+VAT and includes your event ticket Email us
Sponsor this event
Want more exposure for your business? Sponsoring an event puts your business in front of our 900+ members and more! Sole sponsorship is £550+VAT. More information here
Start the new year off with our Great Yarmouth Business Breakfast.
A great way to catch up with existing connections and make new ones to bring in the new year. Join us at The Imperial Hotel in Great Yarmouth for a morning of networking over breakfast, we’ll also have a fun networking activity to get everyone talking.
In our usual style the breakfast will include:
Popular networking activities to help you connect with new businesses
Natalie Haydon from Affinity Agency will be presenting on how to utilise paid strategies to gain cut through in an ever increasingly competitive market place.Natalie joined Affinity a year ago and has worked in digital marketing for over 10 years with clients such as HSBC, Tesco, and M&S.
In her presentation she will be reviewing the various platforms and identifying which approaches work best for different business models, taking into account agency techniques and tools to ensure the best return on investment.
At Affinity she leads a team of experts in Paid Strategies, Conversion Optimisation, and SEO to name just a few and they take a holistic approach to develop an individual-focused digital marketing strategy that delivers targetted results against KPIs.
Our feature charity for this breakfast is Centre 81 who are based in Great Yarmouth and provide community transport and have a skills and activity centre for adults with a range of disabilities. Their motto is Ability Not Disability.
Bookings for this event have now closed Join us for the South Norfolk Business Breakfast in the newly refurbished Barford Suite at Barnham Broom with lavish and stylish décor making it one of the nicest event suites in the area! Enjoy a morning of networking over breakfast and hear from our guest speakers. Catch up with existing contacts and make new ones as you take part in our networking ice breakers, designed to help break down the barriers of networking and get to know local businesses in a different way. Not only will you enjoy the usual high standard of food and company, you will also be some of the first to enjoy a preview of the new-look Barford Suite before the grand opening date… Barnham Broom are also offering anyone attending this breakfast the chance to win Afternoon Tea for Two! Our speakers for the morning will be David Allfrey, Infrastructure Delivery Manager and Chris Fernandez, Norwich Western Link Project Manager. Find out more about Norfolk County Council’s priority infrastructure projects and how the council is working to attract national investment in Norfolk’s transport networks. While several ongoing and upcoming projects will be highlighted, the presentation will look in more depth at the Norwich Western Link, the council’s project to create a new or improved road link between the A47 and the western end of Broadland Northway (formerly the NDR). This event is sponsored by Norfolk County Council.
It’s Networking. Only better. And now sponsored by the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce.
Set your alarm, bring your business cards, and join us bright and early for one of King’s Lynn’s friendliest, most rewarding and enjoyable networking – see you there!
Why do so many business people join us every month?
It’s informal, rewarding networking with local, friendly businesspeople. Always a great guest speaker, free drinks, pastries and fruit. Network and still have time for a day’s work.
This month’s guest speaker is Pardip Choat, Elite Detective who will be talking ‘A day in the life of a private detective’ and fraud that businesses can protect themselves against.
Everyone’s welcome – all types and sizes of business – Join us!
What’s the format?
Arrive at the King’s Lynn Innovation Centre (new venue for December) around 07:30 and network for 20-25 minutes, after a fifteen-minute talk, back into the business lounge for another 20-25 minutes or so of networking. Many people choose to stay much longer and are more than welcome to continue chatting and developing new contacts.
Who’s it for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. Newbies are always welcome, whether it’s to our group or to networking in general.
Who’s behind it?
The networking events are sponsored by Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and held at the King’s Lynn Innovation Centre this month. Swarm Apprenticeships created the network and Harry Harris from Swarm Apprenticehships or Paul Ward, Solace Coaching normally host it. Norfolk Chamber facilitate the events to engage with local businesses and the wider community.
Can I find out more?
If you’d like to talk at one of our events, get in touch, it’s a great opportunity to bring your message to our audience.
Bookings have now closed for HarperWells Wine Tasting. See you tomorrow if you’re booked on! Come join us for an exlusive way to network and welcome the Spring of 2019. Fiz upon arrival! The evening will consist of wine tasting with at least one wine relevant to the season, a few cheese boards, bread, oils and olives. Enjoy the brilliant Harper Wells venue, located on Ber Street, where the staff have a passion for good wines.
Come along to the free launch of Norfolk Skills and Careers Festival on Friday 11 January 2019, 8am-9am at The International Aviation Academy Norwich. Join us to learn more about the festival and network with business over a coffee and pastry. Hear from the organisers of the region’s largest careers events, as well as students who have been involved and learn how you can help to inspire, motivate students. Find out how your business can support this non-for-profit event by taking an exhibition stand, sponsoring or volunteering. Be part of the largest skills and careers event in Norfolk, with 70 employers, 4,500 students, 100+ careers represented across the two days. The event takes place on Wednesday 6 & Thursday 7 March 2019, at Norfolk Showground. For more about the festival visit click here.
Get ready to celebrate the festive season at the Co.Solo Christmas Party on Friday December 13th from 7 pm until midnight at the St Giles Hotel, in the heart of beautiful Norwich.
Co.Solo’ers will enjoy Prosecco upon arrival, followed by a delicious three-course meal – the perfect way to toast to 2024 and your business!
Led by Co.Solo lead Katie Norwood, this event is part of the Co.Solo programme offering Norfolk Freelancers, Sole traders and Independent Professionals an opportunity to connect with fellow Co.Solo members in a festive atmosphere. Join the Co.Solo community and let’s celebrate together! Ticket sales will close on December 6th, with pricing set at £55 for members and £75 for non-members. A special thank you to our festive sponsor, Howes Percival.Howes Percival are a leading commercial law firm with clients ranging from individuals and families to global businesses and government departments. They offer a wide range of legal expertise and are constantly investing in new specialisms to ensuring they offer excellent advice to their clients across all aspects of their business. We look forward to celebrating the festive season with you!