To support business growth and success you need to be a great place to work, you need to engage with your people…But what does that even mean? In this short interactive session, Cassandra Andrews will:
Look at what employee engagement actually means
introduce you to the four enablers of employee engagement
demonstrate how engagement drives both sales and profit.
Share with you some ideas to help you engage your workforce
If you’re serious about increasing your businesses revenue and making your business a great place to work, sign up now!
The EEEGR Annual General Meeting 2018 will take place on the 11th October and we would like to invite all members to attend.
This event is free of charge and will provide members with an update on EEEGR activities over the past 12 months along with the announcement of the board election results and EEEGR accounts.
New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership will hold its 2018 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 19th September at The International Aviation Academy-Norwich, and whether you’re from business, education of the public sector, we’d love to see you there.
We’ll be reflecting upon a year of working with partners across the East to grow our economy, create jobs and improve skills, but also looking to the future, setting out ambitions and providing more detail of the plans to deliver the Economic Strategy for Norfolk and Suffolk.
A light lunch at 12.45pm will precede the meeting, beginning at 1.30pm.The Aviation Academy celebrates its 1st birthday in August. It is a unique collaboration between the LEP, public and private sectors and education partners – the first of its kind in the world – providing training for the next generation of aviation professionals. The AGM will also be an opportunity to hear more about this fascinating project. The aviation theme will continue with a presentation on a successful campaign for the Visitor Economy of the East.
In order to help with catering arrangements, please confirm your attendance and any dietary or access requirements by replying to [email protected] or calling 01603 510070, by 7th September.
Please note that parking is not available on site but spaces for LEP guests have been reserved at Bookers Wholesale, Liberator Road, Fifers Lane, Norwich NR6 6EU which is a short walk from the Academy.
The A47 Alliance invite you to put your questions to the panel on infrastructure and economic growth, in particular the recent A47 Alliance campaign to dual the A47.
The panel will be made up of:
-Shaun Lowthorpe Business Editor at the EDP
-Dr Sally Ann Forsyth Chief Executive of the Norwich Research Park
-Mark Pendlington Chairman of the New Anglia LEP
-George Freeman MP
-Tom McCabe Interim Director Environment, Transport and Development at Norfolk County Council
We would like to ask that you put your questions to us in advance. However there will be an opportunity to ask questions on the day.
This unique event is FREE for businesses to attend however spaces are limited. There will be light refreshments available.
For more information on the campaign for a dualled A47 go to our websitewww.a47alliance.co.ukor follow us on twitter @a47alliance.
Please email [email protected] to secure your place or for more information.
This event is taking place at OPEN, 20 Bank Plain, Norwich, NR2 4SF
We are pleased to confirm that through the kind invitation of Peter Aldous MP, EEEGR will be holding its annual House of Commons Reception on the 30th October 2018 in the Members’ Dining Room, once again providing a fantastic opportunity to fly the flag for the Energy Industry and it’s supply chain in the East!
EEEGR will bring more than 200 representatives from the East of England’s energy sector together with key politicians to reinforce the region’s key role in contributing to Britain’s economy.
EEEGR Platinum Sponsor ScottishPower Renewables are supporting the event, which will be held in the Members’ Dining Room between 16:00 – 18:00.
If you are interested in attending to join ministers and MPs to network in one of the most iconic and historic buildings in the world, you can book now!
This event is organised by the Adapt Low Carbon Group and Norwich Research Park and presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the in agri-technologies, food processing, biorenewables and biotechnology sectors to showcase their activities and experience the range of funding opportunities available from the InCrops project and its partners.
The agenda will feature the expertise and facilities available at the NRP for businesses interested in the park’s development. It will encourage businesses and academic experts to meet and learn how they could interact and benefit from each other.
The main part of the morning is split into three sessions, allowing attendees to choose the most relevent session for them. Businesses and partners are invited to bring a stand to showcase their activities
Free to attend for eligible SMEs in the east of England. A fee of £30 will apply for non SMEs. More information
Both new businesses and former InCrops clients will be welcome to present a stand at this event.
Make sure you book your Christmas Party now. The EEEGR Christmas Networking Dinner 2018 promises to be a night to remember, and the perfect opportunity to entertain staff and clients alike.
Come join the EEEGR team for a drinks reception to start at 18.30 followed by a three-course traditional Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings, there will be live music, with entertainment provided by the popular Ignite Band. For those who don’t want to stop dancing a disco will follow the live music. Carriages at 1am.
Are you an SME already working in international markets or working on your strategy to grow your business, but have concerns in the areas of customs and finance?
Join us at this free breakfast event to hear from our panel of expert speakers about international finance, customs and marketing. There will also be an opportunity to ask the panel any questions relating to these topics during the course of the morning.
What to expect from the day? • Networking Breakfast – a chance to meet with like-minded businesses and the experts • Presentations about customs, finance and marketing • Q & A with the expert panel • Further networking opportunities throughout the morning
Why attend this event? • Not only is exporting a way to grow your business, it can also make you more productive, innovative and resilient to economic downturn • Get expert 1-2-1 advice and support • Hear from like-minded business how they overcome barriers to doing business overseas
Who will be on the panel? Finance: Roger Glasel B2B – Cashflow Solutions Customs: Tracey Renshaw – Import Export Support Marketing: Leszek Wysocki – Department for International Trade
Closing date for registration: Friday 21st September 2018
For more information contact +44 (0) 1707 398 398 or email [email protected]
Course Title; Level 4 in Award in Managing Food Safety REFRESHER
Aim; To refresh delegates on how to put food safety management systems in to place, through detailed understanding of the hazards, legal requirements (including HACCP) and the issues surrounding the implementation of control measures.
Objectives;* Understand the meaning of ‘management of food safety’, and the elements of a management system, including HACCP.* Detailed understanding of the four main hazards; biological, allergens, chemical and physical.* Understand the format of UK and European food safety legislation.* Understanding operational procedures for cleaning and disinfection, pest control, design and construction of facilities etc.* Managing people; information, training, supervision etc.* Maintaining food safety management procedures; monitoring and verification.* Liaise with enforcement officers* Have sufficient technical knowledge to deliver level 1 and 2 food hygiene training (with appropriate training skills)
Organisation
Duration; 1 day programme
Exam/Assessment; A series of exercvise-based assessments throughout the day
Cost; £114 plus VAT includes notes, refreshments, lunch, the assessment & certification fees
Awarding Body; None
Tutor; Sarah Daniels
Differentiation; Level 4 in Food Safety is needed.
Audience; This course is for managers, supervisors and QA/QC/ senior hygiene personnel, who devise, implement and monitor/audit food safety systems, and trainers who want to refresh their current knowledge of Level 4 Food Safety