New Anglia LEP is working with Government to develop a Local Industrial Strategy for Norfolk and Suffolk. The objective of this work is to identify the actions we need to take to support businesses to grow and make the most of the business opportunities, particularly in energy, ICT and Digital and Agri Food, which are real strengths of our region. We are holding a number of business and stakeholder engagement events over the next couple of months to help develop the actions and investments which are needed.
This is your opportunity to ensure we take the right actions to create the environment for your business to grow. This event is aimed at businesses and academia.
This event will be focused on our business opportunity: Future Mobility
Our overall goal is to transform our economy into one of the best places in the world to live, learn, work and do business. We have set out a clear vision, priorities and targets in the Norfolk and Suffolk Economic Strategy – our blueprint for inclusive growth and productivity. You can find further details about the Local Industrial Strategy on our website.
Location: Carrowbreck House, 300 Drayton High Road, Norwich, NR6 5BJ.
This workshop is for complete beginners who want to learn how to stand up and speak in public, but feel anxious and apprehensive. It is also for people who want to improve their current public speaking and presenting skills. Public speaking is most people’s greatest fear, way ahead of spiders, heights, snakes and flying. Whatever your level of experience this stimulating and enjoyable course will make a huge difference to your performance.
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: 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: Controlling and manage fear and anxiety Overcoming nervousness Delivering a professional speech with real impact Improving your self esteem and build your confidence Presenting to any size of audience and command their attention Using visual aids where necessary and keeping the audience’s attention
Course price: From £94.00
For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email [email protected]
Continuing our series of networking sessions in conjunction with the Federation of Small Businesses, we’re looking at ‘The 20-minute business plan’ with high-performance business coach Phil Budd at this networking event at the Millennium Library in Norwich.
Approximately two thirds of businesses do not have a plan – let’s change that in this session!
In 20 minutes, Phil will help you review your business across all areas – finance, marketing, sales and operations – helping you to identify what is holding your business back and gaining clarity on what you need to do to move your business forward – creating a plan!
As part of the session, you will receive a scorecard, allowing you to review your business, which you will keep private and won’t have to share with others.
It’s a great opportunity for someone external to your business to get you thinking about areas of your business you may not have thought of…and become a business owner that does have a plan.
In addition, there will be a prize draw for someone to win membership to Phil’s High Performers Academy worth £365 and a 90-day planning session worth £300!
And of course, there’ll be time for networking and a chance to speak to us about the free support we can offer your business through one-to-ones, workshops, access to market research databases and intellectual property guidance.
For more information about any of our events, please contact us at [email protected]
About Phil Budd
Phil Budd is a husband, father, business owner and high-performance business coach, mentor and speaker working with SMEs across East Anglia to help them deliver high performance and achieve their goals.
His role isn’t to tell you how to run your business, it is to help get you clarity and focus, to run your business the best it can be and take your team to the next level.
Our AMBA accredited MBA will challenge and change the way you think. At UEA you’ll enjoy an altogether different personalised programme that gives you more time to participate and share expertise with your peers, led by a team of internationally recognised research academics at the forefront of research in industry and commerce. Join us, and become an exceptional business leader who stands out from the crowd.
We currently offer two programmes of study. Our full time MBA (12 months) starts in January, with our part time executive programme (27 months) starting in September. The latter is designed to fit around your work schedule and is also offered as a Level 7 Senior Leaders Master’s Apprenticeship. On the evening, those interested in our executive MBA can find out how their company may be able to fund their executive MBA study through the apprenticeship levy.
At Norwich Business School we offer a unique, relevant and highly rewarding programme of study that will progress your career prospects, while giving you an exceptional life experience. In the recent Teaching Excellence Framework, UEA was awarded Gold, with the University also ranked at 15th for student experience (The Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017).
Our open evenings are informal events, an outline of the evening is below.
6.00pm – 6.30pm Welcome drinks 6.30pm – 7.00pm Introduction to the MBA programme by Julian Campbell, Executive Part-time MBA Course Leader or Andy Vassallo, Full-time MBA Course Leader 7.00pm – 8.00pm Informal Q&A session and networking – an opportunity to talk to our current students, tutors and alumni.
Accelerate offers a series of free seminars aiming to empower businesses to take control of customer experiences is set to take place across Norfolk and Suffolk.
In the eighth year of the popular Accelerate programme, 2019 looks to strip back to the essentials of multi-channel marketing to generate improved results.
Delivered by Archant, publisher of the Eastern Daily Press and East Anglian Daily Times, the seminars will focus on marketing buzzword “omnichannel” – a cross-channel marketing approach that helps builds brands and convert potential customers into actual customers.
Learn how to build your brand and grow your business through targeting a local audience using our specialised products and utlilising our expertise in an ever-changing marketplace. Attendees can then speak one-on-one with experts who will explain how they can take the same approach, utilising the services, products and audiences that Archant can offer.
It’s not rocket science, it’s just marketing.
Accelerate sessions will take place on Tuesday, March 12 at the Cliff Hotel in Gorleston; Wednesday, March 13 at Carrow Road, Norwich; Thursday, March 14 at West Suffolk College in Bury; and Friday, March 15 in Ipswich at Suffolk University. For more information and to book your space visit www.archanthub.co.uk/ACCELERATE
14:00 – 14:30 – Welcome to the event with sustainable drinks and networking
14:30 – 15:00 – Introduction to Layrd Design and Future Spaces
15:00 – 15:20 – Talk TBC
15:20 – 15:30 – Networking with plant based bites
15:30 – 16:15 – Collaborate and Create – an interactive workshop
16:15 – 16:30 – Presentation from Tarkett
16:30 – 17:15 – Presentations by Layrd Design
17:15 – 18:00 – Closing talk on sustainability by Orangebox
About the event
Future Spaces is a day event, showcasing sustainable materials and products, carefully selected by our design team, meeting key sustainability targets such as cradle to cradle certification and environmental product declarations.
There will be talks and an interactive workshop on creating sustainable workplaces and enhancing staff wellbeing.
Find out more from our speakers on recent Layrd Design project works, sustainability within furniture design, presentations from the Layrd Design team and talks from our sponsors.
Meet new individuals, make new connections and take home ideas for your workplace.
Plant based food will be provided, along with sustainable drinks.
A collection of performers from London’s West End, including former stars from the smash hit musical We Will Rock You, will come together to present an incredible celebration of one of the world’s greatest rock bands.
The live stadium event follows the huge success of BAFTA and Oscar winning Bohemian Rhapsody, a celebration of Queen, their music and iconic lead singer Freddie Mercury.
Tickets are priced at just £25 for general admission seating and there are a limited number of VIP packages available for £65, which includes a pre-event two-course meal and the best seats in the house (Please select tickets in the VIP Block). Please call 01603 721902 for disabled tickets.
If you are approaching retirement you may be aware that there is a vast array of options available to you, as a result of the government’s pension freedom legislation. These financial decisions, coupled with making the transition from employment to retirement, may be quite daunting. Lovewell Blake Financial Planning is committed to helping you plan for the financial and emotional impact of retirement on yourself and your family. We are running a series of informal workshops at our Norwich office, which will cover a range of topics to provide useful and informative guidance on how to effectively manage the impact of retirement. Timings:7.45 am arrival and light refreshments 8.00 am start 9.30 am finish We do hope you can join us.
Run Sandringham looks forward to welcoming thousands of runners of all abilities and ages to the Royal Estate, to run a Half Marathon, 5K or Community Mile on 18th June 2023, to run as far as you can in 24 Hours on 18-20 August 2023, or run a 10K on Sunday 24th September 2023 and will aim to raise many thousands of pounds for good causes.
Taking place on 18th June 2023, 18-20 August 2023 (24 Hour) and 24th September 2023 (10K) and organised by Good Running Events, Run Sandringham is a major event series in the East Anglian running calendar. With a start and finish within the Royal Estate, the event series boasts a super scenic route around the grounds of Sandringham Estate, The Royal Family’s winter retreat.
Don’t miss it! Entries are now open for 18th June 2023, 18-20 August 2023, and 24th September 2023.
Certified by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) — the world’s largest health and safety membership organisation — this course combines expert instruction with practical application, ensuring long-lasting impact.
Full workbook & IOSH certificate included.
Top 5 Benefits of Completing an IOSH Course
1. Improved Workplace Safety IOSH training empowers individuals to identify potential hazards and implement effective risk control measures. A trained team leads to fewer accidents, injuries, and near-misses—creating a safer and more productive workplace.
2. Legal Compliance Health and safety legislation is complex and constantly evolving. IOSH courses ensure that your team is aware of their legal responsibilities, helping your organisation stay compliant and avoid costly fines or legal issues.
3. Boosted Employee Confidence and Morale When employees know that their workplace prioritises safety—and that they are trained to handle risks—it significantly boosts morale. A confident, safety-conscious workforce is also more efficient and motivated.
4. Enhanced Reputation Organisations known for their commitment to health and safety gain a competitive edge. Clients, customers, and stakeholders are more likely to trust companies that demonstrate a proactive approach to employee wellbeing.
5. Cost Savings Workplace accidents can lead to significant costs—from lost productivity to compensation claims. By reducing incidents through effective training, organisations can see measurable financial benefits over time. Who Should Take an IOSH Course? IOSH courses are suitable for a wide audience: Managers and Supervisors – To effectively lead safe teams. Employees – To work responsibly and spot hazards early. New Starters – To instil a safety-first mindset from day one. Health and Safety Champions – To deepen their expertise and lead initiatives.
Conclusion: A Smarter, Safer Future Completing an IOSH course is more than just ticking a compliance box—it’s a proactive step towards a safer, more successful workplace. With the right training, your team can manage risks confidently, protect each other, and contribute to a positive safety culture that benefits everyone. Whether you’re an individual looking to boost your skills, or an employer aiming to raise safety standards, IOSH training is a smart investment in your people and your future.
New Anglia LEP is working with Government to develop a Local Industrial Strategy for Norfolk and Suffolk. The objective of this work is to identify the actions we need to take to support businesses to grow and make the most of the business opportunities, particularly in energy, ICT and Digital and Agri Food, which are real strengths of our region.
We are holding a number of business and stakeholder engagement events over the next couple of months to help develop the actions and investments which are needed.
This is your opportunity to ensure we take the right actions to create the environment for your business to grow. The event is aimed for businesses and academia.
This event will be focused on the Government’s Grand Challenge: Clean Growth
Our overall goal is to transform our economy into one of the best places in the world to live, learn, work and do business. We have set out a clear vision, priorities and targets in the Norfolk and Suffolk Economic Strategy – our blueprint for inclusive growth and productivity. You can find further details about the Local Industrial Strategy on our website.