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In conversation with Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer

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We are delighted to present world-renowned political leader Gordon Brown, former British Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the Labour Party, in conversation with Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce. This fascinating and unmissable debate, the latest in the BCC’s Leadership Programme, will address one of the biggest economic crises of our time – a global pandemic that has impacted the lives of all peoples, countries and economies across the world – and the importance of global cooperation to find solutions. They will explore lessons learnt from past recessions, in particular the differences and similarities with the last major economic crash of 2008. We will hear their thoughts on the immediate interventions and future strategic considerations which are needed to address a catastrophic fallout, including inevitable job cuts, which will lead to unprecedentedly high levels of unemployment. They will also discuss how to restart, rebuild and renew our economy, to ensure long-term sustainable growth and a more robust and resilient global economy that can better defend itself against future major world events. Finally, the former Prime Minister and Dr Marshall will also consider those big universal challenges: a new way to trade as we move into new future international trade relationships, future tech-driven industries and a need for relevant skills, climate change, diverse representative leaders, and UK’s continued competitiveness and its role as a global leader in these and other areas. There will also be an opportunity to put questions to Gordon Brown, in this unmissable virtual event.

In order to comply with GDPR, the British Chambers of Commerce will not share your personal details with anyone unless you inform us you are happy for us to do so.

How to book a place:

If you are a member please click here to book your free place 

If you are a non-member then please email [email protected] confirming how many places you require and a contact number. We will then call you to take payment.

Autumn Budget Review Webinar

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Our team of experts will summarise all the information you need to know in our Budget review webinar. Our team of tax & VAT specialists will share their insights and understanding of the key Budget changes in the context of other developments and how this could impact on you and you business.

You will also have the opportunity to ask our experts questions at the end of the webinar in our dedicated Q&A section 

How to Prepare Your Business for the Norfolk Business Growth Fund

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90-minute Webinar: Do you have projects identified to grow, innovate, or invest in new technology?

Event Description:
90-minute Webinar: How to apply for Norfolk Business Growth Fund – up to £50K

We are looking for the next high growth SMEs that need grant funding to make a step change in their business.

Sign up if your fast-growing company is based in the Great Yarmouth area, King’s Lynn & West Norfolk and North Norfolk and are looking for innovation investment now.

This is an essential webinar to help Norfolk SMEs understand the details of Norfolk County Council’s Business Growth Fund (BGF) and prepare a strong grant application.

This discretionary fund is prioritising projects that:

  • Drive business growth (at least 20% increase)
  • Can start in Q1 of 2026/27 financial year
  • Improve productivity
  • Introduce innovation
  • Create additional jobs in Norfolk
  • Strengthen the region’s economic growth.

What will we be covering?

During this session, we will walk you through: What types of projects the BGF will fund, how to strengthen your application, the outcomes you will need to demonstrate, how to evidence them and how to avoid common mistakes that lead to rejection.

Is this webinar for you?

Sign up if your business is planning to for example:

  • Invest in capital equipment to increase productivity
  • Develop new products, move into new markets, or diversify
  • Adopt new technology to improve competitiveness
  • Design, build or test prototypes
  • Bring in expert knowledge to enhance products, services, or processes.

About the grant

  • Grants up to £50,000
  • Up to 30% funding towards eligible project costs
  • Businesses that have received grant support in the last three years may not be eligible.

Why attend?

Applying for a grant can be daunting, but this webinar will give you the clarity, confidence and practical steps you need to submit a strong application that stands out.

FAQs
https://www.newangliagrowthhub.co.uk/business-support/funding-sources/

New Anglia Growth Hub can help your business access a range of business support services from hundreds of sources. The hub’s IMPARTIAL service is fully funded and provided at no cost to your business and can help you access grants, finance, international trade support, skills, training and a range of other specialist advice from single point of contact.

Our Business Growth Advisers can talk with you over the phone or via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, or you can request a free appointment at your business premises.

Our Business Support is available to all SMEs throughout Norfolk and Suffolk (UK).

To get the most out of the service, call our local business support helpline:

0300 333 6536

Email: [email protected]

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Lambing Weekend

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Come along to our Easton campus to welcome our new born lambs to the world. If you’re lucky you may even get to see one being born!

As well as meeting the lambs, there will be opportunities to meet our other farm animals, including our cheeky piglets, newly hatched chicks and our Highland cows.

There will be wool spinning, sheepdog demonstrations, tractor trailer rides and lots of other activities, not to mention some scrumptious food.

So come and join us this spring and have a great fun-filled family day out!

Open Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th 10 – 4pm £2.50 per person. Under 5’s go free.

Easton Campus, Easton, Norwich, NR9 5DX (satnav users follow postcode NR9 5GA)

Looking to recruit in Engineering or Construction?

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Are you an employer in Engineering or Construction?
Do you have upcoming vacancies or apprenticeship opportunities?
Join us at our Career Fair in the Construction Hub and connect with our talented, work‑ready students who are excited to take their first steps into the industry. 
Thursday 19th March 10am – 1pm

FAA Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work

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Course Venue: The Nest, Holt Road, Norwich, NR10 3AQ.

This Ofqual regulated, HSE compliant qualification will ensure all learners have the skills and knowledge to serve their organisation as an Emergency First Aider, able to provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Responsibilities and reporting
  • Assessment of the situation
  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
  • Basic hygiene in First Aid
  • Resuscitation and AED awareness
  • Minor injuries
  • Bleeding control
  • Burns
  • Choking
  • Epilepsy
  • Shock

The qualification is valid for three years and a certificate will be awarded on completion. As the HSE recommends that learners also undertake Annual Refresher training, this is included in the qualification. For no extra cost, online Annual Refresher training will be sent to learners on the first and second anniversary of their training date. A certificate will be awarded on completion.

MHA Larking Gowen Bitesize Insights with Spider

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In this series of insight webinars, local business leaders talk about how they’ve coped during the pandemic. The guests will be sharing their views and experiences on recent months and how they are looking forwards.

Aimed at other business leaders across all sectors, these FREE to join webinars will give you powerful and bite-sized information to take away to your own business.

Join us for our third chat in the series, hosted by Becky Ames who is joined by Michelle Pollard, Managing Director of Spider, an award-winning online job advertiser based in Ipswich. 

Find out more about Spider here.

FAA Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work

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Course Venue: The Nest, Holt Road, Norwich, NR10 3AQ.

This Ofqual regulated, HSE compliant qualification will ensure all learners have the skills and knowledge to serve their organisation as an Emergency First Aider, able to provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Responsibilities and reporting
  • Assessment of the situation
  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
  • Basic hygiene in First Aid
  • Resuscitation and AED awareness
  • Minor injuries
  • Bleeding control
  • Burns
  • Choking
  • Epilepsy
  • Shock

The qualification is valid for three years and a certificate will be awarded on completion. As the HSE recommends that learners also undertake Annual Refresher training, this is included in the qualification. For no extra cost, online Annual Refresher training will be sent to learners on the first and second anniversary of their training date. A certificate will be awarded on completion.

FAA Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work

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Course Venue: The Nest, Holt Road, Norwich, NR10 3AQ.

This Ofqual regulated, HSE compliant qualification will ensure all learners have the skills and knowledge to serve their organisation as an Emergency First Aider, able to provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Responsibilities and reporting
  • Assessment of the situation
  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
  • Basic hygiene in First Aid
  • Resuscitation and AED awareness
  • Minor injuries
  • Bleeding control
  • Burns
  • Choking
  • Epilepsy
  • Shock

The qualification is valid for three years and a certificate will be awarded on completion. As the HSE recommends that learners also undertake Annual Refresher training, this is included in the qualification. For no extra cost, online Annual Refresher training will be sent to learners on the first and second anniversary of their training date. A certificate will be awarded on completion.

HR Forum | AI in HR with Blue Heron Training and Guest Presenters

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HR Forum: With Blue Heron Training, guest presenters Ed Grimes & Ed Godwin on Facing the Future with AI in HR.

Join us for our latest online HR Forum where we’re diving into one of the hottest topics right now: AI in HR.

We’ll be joined by guest presenters Ed Grimes and Ed Godwin from Talent Unlimited, who’ll help us make sense of what AI really means for HR.

We’ll cover:

  • What AI actually is (and what it isn’t)
  • How you’re probably already using it, without even realising
  • How AI is being used in businesses right now
  • The real fears (and the myths we can leave behind)
  • How to become an AI champion in your own organisation.

Expect real talk, practical takeaways, breakout discussions and time to connect with other HR professionals who are navigating the same challenges.

This event is for HR professionals looking to stay updated on industry trends and best practices. Whether you’re already experimenting with AI or not sure where to start, this session is for you. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from experts and connect with peers in the field.

Free to attend. Book your spot and join the conversation.

FAA Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work

Written by on .

Course Venue: The Nest, Holt Road, Norwich, NR10 3AQ.

This Ofqual regulated, HSE compliant qualification will ensure all learners have the skills and knowledge to serve their organisation as an Emergency First Aider, able to provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Responsibilities and reporting
  • Assessment of the situation
  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
  • Basic hygiene in First Aid
  • Resuscitation and AED awareness
  • Minor injuries
  • Bleeding control
  • Burns
  • Choking
  • Epilepsy
  • Shock

 

The qualification is valid for three years and a certificate will be awarded on completion. As the HSE recommends that learners also undertake Annual Refresher training, this is included in the qualification. For no extra cost, online Annual Refresher training will be sent to learners on the first and second anniversary of their training date. A certificate will be awarded on completion.

Webinar: Resilience & Recovery – Getting Back to Business

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Hear from some of the team at the New Anglia Growth Hub about the support available to your business, helping you recover from Covid-19.

What is the Growth Hub?

Since 2014, the New Anglia Growth Hub has been providing free and impartial guidance and support to businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk. There are 10,500 individual accounts detailed on the organisations CRM.

From the start of the Covid-19 crisis, the work of the Growth Hub team has, like many organisations, had to change. The team, working remotely, became the front line in facing a constant flow of difficult discussions. However, within two months, the nature of those conversations has changed significantly. The harrowing situations have not gone away but words such as growth, recovery and diversification are now being heard more frequently again.

The Topics:

Nevertheless, there will be challenges and some of the key areas of concern being raised at present include:

  • Improving Digital Skills
  • Guaranteeing Supply Chains
  • Preparing for a Second Spike
  • Virtual Selling
  • Debtor Collection
  • Funding for Recovery and Growth

The New Anglia Growth Hub will not have all the answers, but it may possibly highlight ideas and aspects of support, which may be of help.

The Panellists:

The Manager, Richard Glinn, will give an overview of the Growth Hub’s history, structure and work, including the grant opportunities which are currently available.

Neil Mason is a Business Growth Adviser and one of the team covering Norfolk. Neil will describe a day in the life of a Growth Hub Adviser, mention some of the types of businesses he is currently working with and provide greater detail on the grant application process.

Dr Morgan Potter, manages the Scale Up New Anglia programme, which essentially is about helping businesses move ‘to the next level’. Morgan will explain the initiative in greater detail. Learn more about Scale Up New Anglia

The Hosts: Hethel Innovation

We Incubate: We provide incubation space for businesses of all sizes, across a variety of sectors.

We Accelerate: We provide bespoke and fully-funded advice and guidance to businesses.

We Innovate: We facilitate the creation of new ideas across a number of sectors to disrupt conventional markets.

Learn more at hethelinnovation.com