Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. What is the difference between supervising and managing a team? The role of the supervisor is changing and what this role is (or what people think it is) can be unclear at times. This workshop is for anyone who already supervisors a team or a team leader who wants to freshen up their skills. Aimed at supervisors and team leaders, this module aims to set you up for success and encourage you to take the actions you need to get better results. Duration: One-day course (9:30am – 4:00pm approximately) Equipment: None, pen and note paper are provided. Lunch provided: On full day training courses a sandwich lunch with crisps, cakes and fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Course Content Starting as you mean to go on – first steps on the success ladder Heroes and villains – making a good supervisor ‘great’ The shape of your role and the focus of your attention Developing teams – what to look out for Achieving a balance between nurturing vs. challenging Delegation as a means of developing staff When I insist – you resist – communication which works! The four supervisory styles – which one to use and when Mastering the art of delegation Forwarding the action – personal action planning Course price: Between £74.00 – £96.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email [email protected]
Join us for a morning of business networking over a delicious breakfast. Make new contacts and catch up with existing ones.
Hear from Cllr Martin Wilby and Tracy Jessop from Norfolk County Councilspeaking about the full dualling of the A47 which will help to boost the economic prosperity of a large part of the east of England, and make a significant contribution to the national economy.
Popular networking activities aimed at helping you meet new businesses
Breakfast – healthy options available upon request
Interesting presentation from a guest speaker
This breakfast event is perfect for businesses looking to broaden their network contacts.
Hear from our sponsors Norfolk County Councilspeaking about the A47 Alliance’s ultimate goal is full dualling of the A47 with appropriate grade separation.A fully dualled A47 will help to boost the economic prosperity of a large part of the east of England, and make a significant contribution to the national economy. The programme of staged investment will help turn the 115 miles of the A47 into a genuine strategic link.
Government has committed to investment of over £300m for improvements along the A47 for delivery in the early 2020’s. The A47 Alliance’s ultimate goal is full dualling with appropriate grade separation (bridges and flyovers), we will continue to push government to deliver this in the longer term. The estimated cost of a fully dualled A47 is £1.4bn. With a combination of selected improvements, within 20 years there will be 16,890 more jobs in the area, 10,585 new dwellings and an increase of £706m per annum in the economic output (GVA). Find out more here www.a47alliance.co.uk
Tracy Jessop
Assistant Director Planning and Economy, Norfolk County Council
Part of the County Council’s senior leadership group, Tracy leads the council’s strategic functions covering economy and growth, planning and environment, development and major projects. Tracy is part of the County Council’s senior leadership group and holds a key role in working with partners across a broad range of issues to support Norfolk and the Eastern region.
Book a stand Interested in taking an exhibition stand at a business breakfast? The stand package is £75+VAT and includes your event ticket. Email us
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA This course is designed for users to enable them to become competent database-developers. As a result of this course, users can expect to be able to design and create tables to store their data and to specify what data is appropriate, as well as choosing how each table should be linked to the others in the database. As well as the basics, it will look in more depth at relationships, and focus on more advanced queries, allowing the user to create a more complete business or personal database. Additionally, they will have learnt how to extract the required data using a combination of queries and filtering. We will also look at Access Forms and Reports to enable users to print, read and enter their data in a user-friendly format. Delegates should have sufficient Windows experience beforehand and by the end of the course you will be more comfortable in designing and implementing a finished relational database. Duration: One-day course (9:30am – 4:00pm approximately) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: For full day training courses a lunch with sandwich or salad, crisps and cake or fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Course Content Introduction to database concepts Tables Forms Querying data Relationships overviews Creating reports Course price: From £74.00 – £96.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email [email protected]
This event is now full. If you wish to join a waiting list, please email Naomi at [email protected].
Join Norfolk Chamber for our business breakfast in South Norfolk. Make new contacts and catch up with existing ones as you network over a delicious breakfast.
We will also be hearing from Lisa Collen, Director of People at Flagship Group who will be discussing how they have introduced various ways to enhance the employee experience. Come along to find out how you can increase productivity, employee engagement, customer service and profits for your business by placing greater focus on employee experience.
The morning event will include popular networking activities aimed at helping you meet new businesses.
Book a stand
Interested in taking an exhibition stand at a business breakfast? 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 logo in front of our 900+ members and more! Sole sponsorship is £550+ VAT. More information here.
Join Norfolk Chamber for our business breakfast in Norwich. Make new contacts and catch up with existing ones as you network over a delicious breakfast.
Hear from Mike Jones who will be speaking on behalf of our sponsors BT Local Business who will be talking about how rapid advancements in technology will dramatically change the way we do business.
The morning event will include popular networking activities aimed at helping you meet new businesses.
Book a stand
Interested in taking an exhibition stand at a business breakfast? The stand package is £75+ VAT and includes your event ticket. Email us.
About Mike:
Mike is the former UK General Manager of BT Business Specialist Sales. In 2001, Mike left BT to become a founding MD of the independent BT Local Business channel. A channel used to manage 1.2million UK business customers and in excess of £1billion of BT income through 42 contracted independent companies. Mike now has several business interests from technology, people and team development and event management (especially F1 hospitality) – as a result his business and his people need to remain connected wherever, whenever and however they choose. More recently Mike is bringing this expertise back home to Norfolk, its business and social community.
The ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management has been developed for middle managers who want to improve their leadership and management skillset and become more confident and effective in their role.
We recognise that managing people on a day to day basis is challenging and often the most difficult part of being a manager. This course is designed to share skills and knowledge which, if adopted, will make life in the management role an easier experience. The skills learnt are extremely practical, relevant and real, and therefore can be applied back in the team and workplace immediately. The programme takes place over 4 months to ensure that delegates are coached and supported with the practical application of their learning in their work roles.
The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) is the largest accreditation body for Leadership and Management qualifications in Europe, and the standard of qualification when achieved is recognised internationally.
Benefits for Individuals
Gain a range of key management skills
Improved communication skills
Know how to motivate and engage teams
Be able to manage relationships confidently
Develop your leadership skills using your own knowledge, values and motivations
Gain a nationally recognised qualification
Benefits for Employers
Effective, confident first-line manager
Improved ability to build relationships
Improved communication within teams
Improved efficiency and profitability
Ability to share learnt skills with others
Measurable results
Course Dates:
Day 1 – Induction & Communication: 24th March 9:00am – 5:00pm
Day 2 – Performance Management:21st April 9:30am – 5:00pm
It’s back and it’s the perfect way to kick off a year of networking.
Join us in the New Year for an evening of team building and networking among the local business community.
The Super Bowl Challenge continues to be one of our busiest events and this year will be no exception – we’re taking up all the lanes at Namco Norwich for our annual bowl off. Whether you want to strengthen the connections in a team of your colleagues, or join forces with other Chamber members, this evening event offers a fun, relaxed environment to get your businesses name out there and show off your skills on the lanes.
The evening will consist of bowling, a delicious buffet, drink voucher and a medal ceremony at the end to crown the best bowlers, with competitions and prizes to be won throughout.
There is the option for businesses to secure a full lane and form a team of 8, or individuals/teams of less than 8 can come along and be a part of mixed teams made up of Chamber members.
Turning strategy into action – What does your business need to grow? Join us to help shape the delivery plans for the new Economic Strategy for Norfolk and Suffolk. The strategy identifies the key themes and opportunities for the region’s businesses and now we need you to help us create the delivery plans. You’ll have a chance to tell us what activity is already under way in your business and what you have planned for the coming years.
Following two successful events in West Norfolk and Norwich this is the final consultation in the event series.
This event is now sold out. Please email [email protected] to be added to a waitlist.
The Big Debate returns in 2025, providing the perfect stage for local businesses to engage in BBC Question Time-style discussions on the most pressing challenges shaping our county’s economy and future. Featuring a panel of local business leaders, MPs, and policymakers, this is the ideal platform for you to share your perspectives and have your say on the decisions that matter.
This year’s we’ll be covering the following topics:
Norfolk’s Brand: Perception of Place – How can we enhance and communicate Norfolk’s identity to drive growth and investment?
Support for business growth – What initiatives can best empower businesses to thrive in 2025 and beyond?
Skills, recruitment, talent retention, Workplace Health, and Wellbeing – Strategies to build and sustain a dynamic, healthy workforce in Norfolk.
Impact of Tax and Public Finance on Business – Focusing on financial policies and their effects on our local economy.
Why Attend?
Engage in meaningful debate –Participate in thought-provoking discussions on the key issues impactingyou and other Norfolk businesses.
Network with key decision-makers and influencers – Use the breakout sessions to enjoy a warm beverage and connect with MPs, policymakers, and fellow business leaders.
Drive Change – Ensure your voice is heard in shaping policy and action in Norfolk.
What to Expect
Insightful panel discussions – Dive deep into today’s most urgent business challenges with experts and policymakers.
Interactive Q&A Sessions – Ask the questions that matter to your business directly to senior decision-makers.
Networking Opportunities – Elevate your brand, build relationships and collaborations that can help shape the future of your business.
13:30 – Sponsor Talk – Jonathan Denby, Greater Anglia
13:35 – Debate 1: Norfolk’s Brand: Perception of Place How can we enhance and communicate Norfolk’s identity to drive growth and investment?
Nick Steven-Jones (Jarrold Group)
Steffan Aquarone MP (North Norfolk, Liberal Democrat)
Mike Rigby (Eastern Promise CIC)
Mark Bousfield (Aviva)
14:05 – Debate 2: Support for Business Growth What initiatives can best empower businesses to thrive in 2025 and beyond?
Jamie Minors (Minors and Brady)
Chris Starkie (Norfolk County Council)
Samantha Graham (AIP LLP)
Neal Smith (Crown Commercial Services)
14:35 – Refreshment Break (Teas, Coffees, and Cakes by Bread Source)
15:10 – Debate 3: Impact of Tax and Public Finance on Business Focusing on financial policies and their effects on our local economy
Claire Mackintosh (Norfolk Community Foundation)
Jonathan Denby (Greater Anglia)
Neil Orford (Lovewell Blake)
David Chaplin (Chaplin Hotels)
15:40–Debate 4: Skills, Recruitment, Talent Retention, Workplace Health, and Wellbeing Strategies to build and sustain a dynamic, healthy workforce in Norfolk
Clive Lewis MP (Norwich South, Labour)
Chris Perry (Swarm Group)
Dean Pierpoint (Norfolk Chambers)
Have your say
This is your chance to actively participate in discussions that shape Norfolk’s business future. Ask questions, share insights, and engage directly with a panel of decision-makers and local leaders driving change in our region.If you need any further information, please reach out to us at:events@norfolkchambers.co.uk
Come along to the free launch of Norfolk Skills and Careers Festival on Monday 8 January 2018, 8am-9am at The Ideas Factory, 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 7 & 8 March 2018 at Norfolk Showground. For more about the festival visit https://norfolkskills.co.uk
Join us for a morning of Christmas fun and networking!This event is designed to help you make the right contacts ready for the New Year. In a relaxed setting, you’ll be able to enjoy a delicious breakfast whilst enjoying some themed networking activities to help you break the ice.
You can also bring a present to place under the Christmas tree for Break Charity!
DON’T FORGET:We are also having a Christmas Jumper Competition! Wear your best and you could win an early Christmas gift from Norfolk Chamber!
A delegate list and agenda will be emailed to you two days prior to this event, please ensure you register early to feature on the published delegate list.
Unfortunately this event is now fully booked. To be added to a cancellation list, please email details to [email protected]. Thank you.