It’sSmall Business Saturdayon the3rd of December, where this “nation of shopkeepers” celebrates local, small businesses with their shops, offices and factories in the areas that they trade and live; employing local craftsmen and women and contributing to the local economy.
What’s in this for you?
How about a50% off offer?
A voucher worth £100 for just £50.
You can use it as payment when you next need your curtains, blinds, shutters or cushions etc…A greatsaving for yourself, or a niceChristmas presentfor people moving home or redecorating!
The catch? You must purchase the voucher by close of business on Saturday 3rd December, andonly one voucher per household……
…….there’s nothing to stop youpre-orderingyour voucher.
Phone the team in Norwich on 01603 334035 or email[email protected].
Welcome to the NR Connected Business Breakfast Networking Event happening on Tuesday5th Nov 2024 at Barnham Broom Hotel . Start your day with a delicious breakfast while making valuable connections with fellow business professionals. This in-person event is a great opportunity to expand your network and grow your business. Don’t miss out on this chance to kickstart your day with meaningful conversations and collaborations. See you there!
Speakers:
Charli Kerr: Commercial Development Manager, Norfolk Museum’s Service – Hidden Heritage: Venue Hire opportunities across Norfolk.
Leon Wilde: Head of Engineering City College Norwich – CCN Engineering Vision
We’re delighted to grow our national Inspiring Women in Tech (IWIT) network by launching our first Norfolk event.
Endorsed by Norwich WomenInTech (organised by Leanna Lucas, Vickie Allen, and Ilona Utting), these regular events will provide opportunities for attendees to increase their contacts; build new relationships, be part of the Norwich IWIT community and to hear from inspirational speakers. The ultimate aim is to support and encourage women within the tech sector.
Please join us on Tuesday 20 June when Mills & Reeve’s Rebecca Cockerill and Lauren Taylor-Brown pose questions to an esteemed panel made up of people working within tech. Each of our panellists will talk about the skills required which enable women to progress a career in the sector and where they see future skills trends.
Thuria Wenbar isco-founder of e-Pharmacy, an embeddable pharmacy for the web. e-Pharmacy plugs into any third party website, mobile app or platform enabling brands to offer prescription medication directly to their customers. Thuria has made healthcare more accessible and has helped over 200,000 patients by changing perceptions of the “cyber drugstore”. When not managing e-Pharmacy, Thuria is working as an A&E doctor or listening to audiobooks.
Ana Perez is aDirector of UK Professional Services for Oracle, she is responsible for the delivery of projects, consulting services to customers and the day to day operational responsibilities for the group. She is also Chair for the Oracle Woman in Leadership network for Oracle UK which aims to empower and educate current and future generations of women.
Robin Milton isfounder of Fairer Games, is a Women in Games Ambassador and a passionate advocate for the growth of the local games development industry in Norfolk. She organises the community group Norfolk Game Developers, supporting and growing games development talent and studios in the area. Fairer Games is a studio with a core focus on diversity through the content created and the teams behind it.
David Crawford joined Naked Wines at the start of 2020 as Group CTO. With a background in leading scaled Product Development teams for Camelot, Sky and BT, David has also driven Inclusion and Diversity initiatives.
Don’t miss your opportunity to hear from our panel and ask any questions you might have. This event provides a wonderful opportunity for you to connect with other individuals working within this field.
If you have accessibility/dietary needs or require any adjustments to enable you to attend this event, please let us know here
The British Chambers of Commerce are launching a brand new series of events – six topical and interactive webinars, which will explore the new EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Businesses trading internationally need support during this time of change. These interactive events will guide businesses in the short term and over the coming months.
As part of our Year of Trade webinar series, we invite you to join us to look further into the understanding of what the new arrangements mean for service providers and businesses reliant on using data, both under the agreement and the potential for an adequacy agreement (with possible legal implications).
Chaired by James Martin, Director of Policy, British Chambers of Commerce our speakers include:
Sally Jones, Partner, EY LLP
Alex Altman, British Chamber of Commerce in Germany
Lyne Biewinga MBA, Executive Director Membership, The Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce
Jenny Hall, Deputy Director International Data Team, Cabinet Office
Additional speaker to be confirmed shortly.
Due to limited places and high demand for the previous event, we advise early booking to avoid disappointment.
How to book a place:
Please follow the book now link!
If you are a non-member and struggling please email [email protected] confirming how many places you require and a contact number. We will then call you to take payment.
Exclusively for company directors, business owners and entrepreneurs who want to reflect and plan with purpose.
Innovation is a cornerstone in building lasting business value. In The Sounding Board‘s second session of 2026 we’ll explore how curiosity unlocks opportunities which will strengthen your company’s future. After a scene-setting presentation on the role of innovation, we’ll move into small-group workshops where you can share experiences with peers and uncover practical ways to apply innovation within your business.
What we’ll cover
Cultivating a culture of curiosity – how it drives innovation and practical ways to encourage experimentation
Embedding innovation – creating space for new ideas and integrating them into organisational strategy
Sustaining innovation – how repurposing existing ideas can become a key source of long-term competitive advantage.
Led by Chadwicks
Richard Ross – With over 30 years’ advisory experience, helping business owners navigate succession, exit planning, and long‑term value creation.
James Bacon – A Chartered Financial Planner, helping clients align their money with their values to build and protect long‑term wealth.
Guest Speakers
Mark Garner – A business leader with expertise in strategy, M&A, investment, and growth. As CEO at SWG Capital, he helps organisations align leadership and capital structures to achieve sustainable success, supported by a trusted network of partners.
Chris Sargisson – An innovation strategist and transformation leader, currently driving Hethel Innovation’s five‑year growth strategy. He has advised organisations nationwide on how to innovate, pivot, and scale, while serving on advisory boards across business, education, and the arts.
What’s in it for you?
The real value lies in small, closed‑group discussions where you can test ideas and gain perspective in a trusted environment alongside other leaders. Each session blends professional insight with peer‑to‑peer exchange. From refining your focus to designing your exit, you’ll learn what successful owners do to create lasting value and enjoy the rewards of their work.
As a learning organisation, we’re passionate about sharing knowledge. We create an environment that feels energising, not overwhelming, nurturing curiosity and connection among like‑minded people.
What is The Sounding Board?
Five years ago, we created The Sounding Board to connect experienced business leaders with growing companies. Building on feedback, we’ve refreshed the concept, blending the best elements into a long‑running masterclass series.
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.
✅ Network with local employers ✅ Share your views in a roundtable discussion ✅ Help shape a smarter, more responsive skills system
Free to attend | Breakfast included
Hosted by LSIP in partnership with Norfolk Chambers of Commerce and the Department for Education
We have limited tables for our Purple Dinner and Dance taking place on Saturday 23rd March, at Brasted’s. Menu Rillettes of Salmon infused with Sweet Chilli & Coriander ** Cannon of English Lamb with Dauphin Gratin Potatoes, Freshly Wilted Spinach and a Rosemary & Redcurrant infused Jus ** Individual Fresh Berry Pavlova with Crème Chantilly & Strawberry Jelly ** Coffee , Tea & Chocolate Mints Tables of ten for £525, or individual price tickets £55 per head. Money raised through the sale of tickets and auction on the night, will support bereaved children here in Norfolk. To book, please contact [email protected] or call 01603 431 788.
Genix’s Coffee Means Business atScarborough Hill Country Inn
*No need to book, pay £2 on arrival*
‘Coffee Means Business – relaxed, informal business networking for all local businesses. No membership, no pressure, just great networking over coffee.
Programme: · 9:30 am – help yourself to coffees and teas, meet with other businesses · 10.00 am – a welcome from Genix · 10.05am – time for more conversation · 10.30 am – short presentations from local businesses · 10.40am – who will you meet? · 11:30 am – time to go…
Bring plenty of business cards!
“The most cost-effective networking I have ever done”.
Join Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce and their members for breakfast and the popular safari networking. You’ll have a unique opportunity to make plenty of new business contacts whilst promoting your company’s products and services to the business community.
The relaxed but structured format offers guests the opportunity to move around the room and form connections with new business contacts from a wide range of industry sectors.
After bacon rolls and pastries we’ll be hearing from James Hammond, Owner of Brand Doctor. Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards and look out for the delegate list in your email inbox the afternoon before the event so that you can identify key contacts you’d like to connect with on the day.
The Norwich Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place for the marketers of Norwich to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in ‘listen’ not ‘sell’ mode.
———— Speakers: Lenka Koppova, Social Media Consultant – Organic LinkedIn Lead Generation LinkedIn is such a popular platform, but at the same time still so misunderstood and underutilised. In this talk, Lenka will address LinkedIn Lead Generation, the organic way, with some simple step-by-step info and what results you can expect from it. — Gary Gumbleton, Capital Content – Video Content 101 Businesses know they need to make content but they tend not to know what to make and how to make it. Gary will cover off how to build a video content strategy before you press record and how to prioritise all of the content you want to go out and make. We all have a camera in our pocket nowadays so the presentation also includes tips on how to create your own video content and how to keep up the production quality without spending £1000’s on an agency. ———— Format of the Night: 18.30 – Doors Open – Light Snacks, Drinks, Networking, and smiles 19.00/19.05 – Introduction and Talks Begin 20:10 – Talks finish and networking begins with the world’s nicest marketing group 20:40 – End of the night – you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas ———— Sponsors: Brand Recruitment – The best marketing recruitment company I know and wonderful supporters of the meetup. (Thank you Steve, Sarah, Dominic and many more of you!) Further – A Norwich based digital marketing consultancy, run by incredible people (Thank you Steve!). Redgate – A well known company in Cambridge with an incredible culture now hiring marketers (Thank you Kate!). Cambridge Marketing College – The best place to get your marketing qualifications and more (Thank you Kiran and Charlotte!). Bravo Marketing – A creative agency focused on engagement, not just content for the sake on it (Thank you Barry!) ———— Please let your marketing friends and colleagues know about this group too, I hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you RSVP ‘Yes’ and then do not come, you will receive a strike. Three strikes and you’re outta here! This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, sponsors, and your fellow community members :). See you there!