FULLY BOOKED Technology and how we use it is evolving rapidly, but is Norfolk’s digital infrastructure keeping pace? A special breakfast seminar hosted by AF Affinity exploring digital connectivity across our region, the current landscape and future ambitions. Join us for a morning with plenty of networking opportunities and a light breakfast. Jon Duffy, CEO of AF Group will be talking about the latest innovation in agriculture and food industry. Also learn about the newly launched Better Broadband Subsidy Scheme by Rural Broadband and how this may benefit your business. This event is FREE to attend at aimed at business leaders, tech/digital businesses and those interested in developments in connectivity across the region. Click here to download directions.
It’s Panto season, and we’re inviting you join us on our exclusive networking event and backstage tour of the traditional family pantomine, Cinderella! Oh yes we are!
We really hope you can join us – you’ll have to be quick as there are only 20 spaces.
You’ll have a Backstage Tour of the set of Cinderella, the timeless tale of a rag to riches servant girl who falls in love with Prince Charming. The star-studded cast includes Hollyoaks and Dengineers favourite Joe Tracini, Casualty’s Amanda Henderson, Wicked & EastEnders David Witts and Norwich’s pantomime favourite Richard Gauntlet. Joining them will be returning panto star David Gant, Alix Dunmore & Kara-Lianne Jones.
During the hour tour you can experience first-hand the set, stage, sights and sounds of live theatre. Network in the welcoming Kemp’s Resturant over breakfast comprising of a selection of local cheeses, local meats, artisan breads, granola, yoghurt, warm pastries, sliced fresh fruit, tea and filter coffee. We think its a great way to end your week! Norwich Theare Royal is one of the East of England’s largest and most successful theatres with over 250 years presenting theatre in Norwich….
Norwich Theatre Royal is the largest and most successful theatre in the East of England with over 400,000 people attending annually to watch 400 performances, ranging from shows for pre-school age children to grand opera, and everything in between. We feature the best of West End shows from big musicals to great dramas, alongside dance, comedy, family shows, opera and music – Click Here for the latest show information.
Culture as a Competitive Advantage Fountain Partnership, the University of East Anglia and the Norfolk Chambers of Commerce are excited to announce the next in our series of Culture Shock events. We are thrilled to host Stuart Webber, Sporting Director at Norwich City Football Club who will be in conversation on stage with Rebecca Lewis Smith, MD at Fountain. Stuart will be sharing insight into building culture at the football club, and how that translates into performance. A panel discussion will follow the keynote, with speakers including:
Fiona Ryder, TCD Media / Norfolk Chamber of Commerce
James Sessa, Naked Wines
Prof Sarah Barrow, University of East Anglia
+ more to be announced
The Culture Shock events series explores questions and topics surrounding workplace culture including organisational structure, equality in pay, diversity in the workplace, and agile working. Join the conversation to explore ways in which traditional workplace culture is being challenged, and gain insight from diverse viewpoints on how these issues and themes might be approached. The evening will include a networking reception with food and drinks. To find out more and to request to register, please email [email protected]
Join us for a relaxed morning of networking 0930 – 1130 in Great Yarmouth. We will be there along with Great Yarmouth Borough Council as well as having an expert speaker with us to help build your business toolkit by imparting their knowledge and answering your questions.
This is a super informal networking morning, you’ll have free networking time when you arrive followed by a quick round-table introduction so you can get to know your fellow business people in the room and understand what it is they do. After this our expert will “take the stage” to present on their area of expertise, when they’ve answered everyone’s questions the networking commences again.
This month we have Neil Foley on behalf of Norfolk Community Foundation talking about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), hear how to effectively embrace CSR not only as the right thing to do, but as a business differentiator too. A good, well thought through CSR policy can lead to greater employee engagement, and help with recruitment and retention by providing a sense of purpose. We can support our local communities, where many of our customers, staff and suppliers live, making a real difference by either gifting time, money or both!
Let’s look at the business argument with an informal discussion backed up with some hard hitting facts too
All are welcome so feel free to pop along to find out what it’s all about, grab a cuppa and get chatting!
Using content to drive business growth and engagement in B2B manufacturing
Empowering marketing teams in creating compelling thought leadership content
This presentation will show the power of thought leadership and how manufacturing brands can create lean and smart processes that allow marketing teams to create effective thought leadership that reaches and engages commercial audiences online.
Be part of a growing network of businesses from West and North Norfolk, whilst indulging in delicious canapes and drinks supplied by Bank House Hotel.
Make those all-important connections and get your business products/services known more locally.
This event is for businesses located in West Norfolk and North Norfolk. If your business is located out of these areas, please contact the events team before booking.
Join us for a relaxed morning of networking 0930 – 1130 in Great Yarmouth. We will be there with Great Yarmouth Borough Council and our expert speaker who will help build your business toolkit by imparting their knowledge and answering questions.
This is a super informal networking morning, you’ll have free networking time when you arrive followed by a quick round-table introduction so you can get to know your fellow business people in the room and understand what it is they do. After this our expert will “take the stage” to present on their area of expertise, when they’ve answered everyone’s questions the networking commences again.
We are very pleased to have the lovely Alison Alden with us from Fortunes by Alison, she has been trading for two years independently but has a firm business background having been a partner in a haulage firm and previously a director in her family business.
The talk is about how stories sell. There’s a lot of buzz about telling your story and being authentic, this is important but, if a product or a service can have a story this makes it more memorable and valuable. Alison does gin tea reading and has evidence and photographs of her great aunt reading tea leaves as well as her great great grandmother, so there is a real family history there! Each delegate will be given a piece of red string which will have no value until Alison shares its story, the perception of the string then changes showing how telling a story adds value to your business. Alison understand that a product or service with a story sells better and her red string talk will show delegates this.
All are welcome so feel free to pop along to find out what it’s all about, grab a cuppa and get chatting!
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2020 on Sunday 8th March, NatWest is joining forces with Norfolk Chambers of Commerce to bring you a unique and free annual event with inspiring guest speakers. This is your opportunity to discuss and celebrate the ground-breaking work that is taking place to truly drive the greatest change for women. Our guest speakers will take you on a short voyage into the world of Women in Business, finishing with a panel discussion for you to bring forward your voice. Hear from our guestspeakers;
Lauren Fuller, Customer Journey Developer & Young Banker of the Year Finalist, NatWest
Hannah Wooller, Managing Director & Head of Heritage and Culture, Hudson Architects
The event will be hosted by Andy Gray, Business Growth Enabler, NatWest. Speakers Panel Q&A will be facilitated by Fiona Ryder, TCD Media and President of Norfolk Chambers of Commerce Refreshments will be provided. Free parking for 100 cars is available at the aviation academy and airport short stay car park. You will receive a parking permit before the event with directions to your allocated area. We encourage car sharing or use of public transport where possible. This event is inclusive for both women and men to attend, to discuss and promote equality and diversity in the workplace around gender.
Join us for our last networking business breakfast of the year at the blissful Park Farm Hotel hosted by the Norfolk Chambers of Commerce.
This is an ideal opportunity for businesses of all sizes to connect, gain valuable insights, make new connections and catch-up with existing ones as you network over a delicious full english cooked breakfast.
Agenda:
8:00 AM: Arrival and Networking – Start your day with a warm welcome and an opportunity to mingle over tea and coffee.
Breakfast is served (Full English Breakfast)
Speakers – Nova Fairbank, Chief Executive at the Chambers, Age UK – ‘Discussing their Winter World Campaign, supporting the elderly’, Ginger Pickle introducing their services.
Q&A followed by networking
10:00 AM: Event Close
Ticket Sales Cut-off: Tickets are available until the Monday 1pm before the event. Be sure to secure your spot early!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Who is it for?
Anyone is welcome at this event, and it is open to both members and non-members.
Video is taking over, in fact by 2019 it is predicted 80% of all internet traffic will be video, so if you’re not already using it you’re in danger of getting left behind. In an age where everyone is capable of creating their own material, video content faces enormous competition to stand out from the crowd.
To shed some light on this powerful marketing tool, the Chamber is delighted to welcome Charlie Gauvain from Eye Film, to our Norwich Business Breakfast who will explain how to develop a bespoke and compelling video strategy that’s right for your business. Charlie will suggest how you can sharpen your own video production, or when the right time is to consult a professional, so that you can ensure your video content is engaging, exciting and generates a return on your investment.
More about Charlie:
Charlie is the MD at Eye Film, and has produced over 100 hours of television and online content. He was spotted by the founder of Eye film Frank Prendergast in 1998, having already established himself with production credentials on huge films such as Independence Day. Since then, Charlie has produced video content for C4, ITV, BBC and Animal Planet and has represented the East on The Producers Alliance of Cinema and Television’s Board (PACT). Since 2000, the company has been BAFTA nominated, won three creative industry awards and a Royal Television Society award and worked with the likes of David Attenborough.
Coming from the documentary industry, he knows how to produce the most beautifully shot, engaging content that can make the difference between having material that resonates with consumers and gets shared and talked about to being lost in the noisy world of digital media.
This breakfast event is perfect for businesses looking to broaden their network contacts. Come along to hear about how you can enhance your promotional video presence, whilst at the same time experience the ultimate networking experience at Caistor Hall. A full English breakfast will be provided (along with a continental option) and you can make those important connections with some of Norfolk’s biggest names in business.
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This popular monthly networking event will now take place online to allow businesses to network and create connections in a digital space.
Join Norfolk Chambers of Commerce for an online networking session to replace this the physical event of Two Hour Tuesday in King’s Lynn. We believe networking is key during difficult times to help with mental health, continuation of business and access to help and advice from peers. Enjoy from the comfort of your own home with no early starts or commute and make sure to make a coffee and bring a smile to this online video meeting.
What’s the format? We will be using Zoom to facilitate this virtual meeting of businesses. It will be introduced by Harry Harris from Swarm Apprenticeships, Paul Ward from Solace Coaching and Nicole Risby from Norfolk Chambers of Commerce. We will then ‘Go Round The Screen’ allowing a one minute for each business to highlight anything of importance.
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.
Can I find out more? If you’d like to talk at one of our events, please get in touch with Nicole Risby we are always looking for new speakers.
Caistor Hall is inviting local businesses to join the new management for an intimate evening of wine and canapes on March 5th between 6:30 to 8:30pm; providing the perfect chance to take a look at the newly refurbished facilities Caistor Hall has to offer.
Caistor Hall is an ideal venue for hosting meetings, training courses and awards celebrations for all size businesses, with a variety of room sizes, a capacity of up to 300 people and the option to hire the venue exclusively. Located south of Norwich City Centre with ample free parking on site, just 2 miles from the A47 and a short taxi ride from Norwich Airport and Norwich Train station, the venue also provides an ideal accommodation for those attending an event in Norwich or the surrounding area.
Following a brief name change in 2019 to The Boudicca, the hotel is proudly returning to its roots and reverting back to its original name of Caistor Hall; a decision influenced by the strength of the brand within the local community over the years.