This HR Forum will focus on unlocking the potential of modern and diverse workforces, covering key issues from managing an ageing workforce, to dealing with flexible and atypical working, including ‘zero-hour’ contracts. This comprehensive and practical HR Forum will also review forthcoming legal reforms and identify how these changes will impact on local businesses. The session includes an employment law surgery providing an opportunity for delegates to ask Howes Percival’s employment experts questions about topics that matter to their own organisations and to share their views and personal experiences. Nicola Butterworth –Associate, Howes Percival LLP Nicola advises clients on all aspects of employment law, including TUPE, redundancy and restructuring and the defence of complex employment tribunal claims. Since joining Howes Percival in 2011 she has built up an excellent rapport with clients, who describe her as “technically very strong, proactive and efficient” and “second to none for customer service”. Harriet Howes-Associate, Howes Percival LLP Harriet also advises on a wide spectrum of employment work, both day-to-day HR matters and representing clients in defending claims before the Employment Tribunal. Harriet’s clients value her “straightforward” advice, and describe her as “utterly professional and highly pragmatic”.
Paula Bailey -Head of the East Midlands Employment team, Howes Percival LLP Paula has extensive experience in all aspects of employment law, both contentious and non-contentious. She provides commercial and practical advice to a wide range of businesses and has developed particular expertise in outsourcing, TUPE and redundancies and restructuring programmes and undertakes her own advocacy in Employment Tribunals. Paula regularly presents seminars and provides in-house training on employment law issues.
Sponsored and delivered by Howes Percival LLP.
Member Rate: £25 + VAT Non-Member Rate: £50 + VAT
A delegate list and agenda will be emailed to you 2 days prior to this event, please ensure you register early to feature on the published delegate list.
CANCELLED – Please note this Chamber Session has been cancelled due to adverse weather. All delegates booked will be informed.
Whether it is a national conference, a training workshop, a public meeting, or a local fundraiser, events are the public face of your organisation. In this session you will look into the background work that goes into planning an event and how to make it successful and memorable. This session is run by Philippa Bindley, Event Manager at Norfolk Chamber of Commerce.
You will learn how to;
Plan and organise an event.
Promote your event successfully.
Meet deadlines and budget
Evaluate and learn from an event
About Philippa:
I’m responsible for overseeing Norfolk Chambers’ wide ranging business events programme which includes over 60 events per year. In my role as Events Manager I oversee the smooth delivery of the annual events programme from training, business breakfast, exhibitions to large conferences. I work with local businesses and members to secure sponsorship for these events and work with third parties to deliver a number of contracted events.
The sun came out and there was a great buzz as delegates arrived for Effective Networking: A Norwich Business Breakfast at the Norwich Football Club on Thursday 15 May. The event was hugely popular, with numbers approaching 100 delegates.
As sponsors of the breakfast, Jeremy Wiggin, Travel Development Team Manager of The Business Track Pack spoke about the new travel pack launched free to Norfolk’s businesses. With handy personalized information on live bus departures, roadwork alerts, personalised travel, discounts, cycle information, lift share and car club.
Breakfast then followed, delegates enjoyed a delicious English breakfast and networked around their table. After breakfast, we heard from our featured charity Love Norwich. Gemma Neill, Project Manager from Love Norwich engaged the audience in the community projects they are involved in including the Shine Course.
Chris Liles, Personal Skills Coach with Relationship Doctor followed, resourcing delegates with ‘The Elevator Pitch.’ A fantastic and easy guide to pitching your business in less than 30 seconds. Delegates were tasked with coming up with their own pitch and then sharing it with their table. A safari move meant all delegates moved tables and were able to practice their pitch and network with a whole new table. Gemma Pendleton from Steeles Law said: ‘A great breakfast with the inimitable Chris Liles talking networking. Now to refine our elevator pitch!’
Lindy Warmer, Breckland Council and Michelle Wastell from Relish Restaurant shared their elevator pitch with the audience and proved you can deliver an engaging, enthusiastic pitch which delegates will remember in under 30 seconds.
The focus of this breakfast was networking and making the most out of every networking opportunity, delegates left with a greater sense of the importance of networking and how they could do it even better and see results.
James Elvin, Price Bailey said: ‘Really enjoyable breakfast and networking event today, along with practising the elevator pitch!’ Joseph Long, Nicholsons Solicitors LLP said: ‘Good turnout here at the Football Club for the Chamber business breakfast this morning’
Our next Norwich Business Breakfast, International Connections will be held on the 2 July at Sprowston Manor. For full details click here.
The Business Travel Packshowed a video on the new FREE pack available to businesses. View by clicking here.
Over 70 members attended our sold out Great Yarmouth Business Breakfast on the 3 April. Our host Ian Hacon, Norfolk Chamber President started the breakfast off by introducing our featured charity Great Yarmouth &Waveney Mind. An ice breaker activity ‘guess my CV’ followed. Delegates had to write down their most interesting job and place it in a bowl. There was much laughter across the room as delegates then had to each take a piece of paper and guess whose job was whose.
The Comfort Hotel supplied a fantastic venue for the event and networking carried on over a delicious full English breakfast. Safari Networking allowed delegates to move around the room and network with a new group of people. Business cards were exchanged and delegates made new connections.
Mark Pendlington, Chairman Designate of New Anglia LEP was set to speak but at the last moment had the opportunity to meet with the Prime Minister, David Cameron and has taken the opportunity to reinforce at the highest level the business case New Anglia LEP are making for growth funding, and to share a number of the challenges and opportunities facing New Anglia. We were pleased to have Chris Starkie, Managing Director, New Anglia LEP deliver an engaging speech on ‘Going for Growth.’
Chris Starkie shared the successes New Anglia LEP have experienced locally in the past year and his aims for the next 12 months. Chris Starkie said: ‘Our main focus being on key sectors who have the ability for quick growth.’ Chris encouraged all businesses to find out about the growing business grants available to them. A great example of Pasta Foods, represented at the breakfast, having just won a £500k grant.
There was a great atmosphere across the event as the event closed and delegates stayed to network with the contacts they had just made. With local delegates commenting on how great the breakfast was as they departed. Norwich delegates commented on how pleased they were to make the journey for such a fantastic morning.
Robert Ashton, Barefoot Entrepreneur said: ‘A bullish post-brekkie talk by New Anglia today. We hear it first theNorfolk Chamber. As ever!’
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. This enjoyable and dynamic course is aimed at providing employees with practical familiarisation and experience of the fire fighting equipment that is provided at their workplace. This course is delivered by qualified fire fighters that have extensive fire fighting experience. As an employer it will assist you to fulfil your Health and Safety duties under The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Section 9 and The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. We will provide delegates with the opportunity to understand the uses and limitations of equipment like extinguishers and fire hoses, in addition to the general issues regarding fire safety. During the practical side of the course, delegates will have the opportunity to safely use a range of fire extinguishers on our live fire training rig. Duration: Half-day course (1:30pm to 4:30pm approximately) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to this course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: If you are also attending the Fire Marshalling Training course in the morning a sandwich lunch with crisps, cakes and fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course if only attending the afternoon. Course Content Upon completion of this half-day course, delegates will have a good knowledge and awareness in the following areas: Different types of fire extinguishers Common sources of ignition and fire Why and how fires spread Different classes of fire Emergency procedures and means of escape How to use extinguishers correctly Practical session using extinguishers on live fires Course price: £50.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email [email protected]
Are you ready for Hydrogen? With the global drive for clean energy for homes, transport and industry the balance of power is more important than ever before.
With sources and access to energy being separated in to smaller and more diverse fractions; Solar, Wind, Nuclear, Bio-Mass, Geo thermal at-al, as well as traditional; Oil, GAS, and Coal, what are the common denominators for an energy dense, distributed system? Can we keep our insatiable appetite for energy consumption and its production, joined up?
Join Proeon System’s Dr Dorian Hindmarsh and Randall Williams, as we explore Hydrogen as an Energy facilitator, from the basics through to generation, transport and consumption. Covering safety, the rainbow of colours, and why some think it is the wonder transition fuel of the future.
This event will be punchy, factual, and focused, and delegates will leave informed and enlightened in the potential future world of H2. Proeon Systems are a specialist control systems provider providing comprehensive robust systems for the energy sector and beyond. With key expertise in Gas safety, Hazardous area, and Process control Proeon’s sector knowledge is seen as market leading and they advise and provide services to a number of National Infrastructure Energy Facilities. Dr Dorian Hindmarsh, has been involved in the Cleantech and Clean Energy sectors for 20 years, and has operated businesses developing Hydrogen production technology both here in the UK and Scandinavia before supporting Proeon. Randall Williams (BSc, GIFireE) has been working in the fire safety industry since 1988 as a Fire Alarm Engineer and Fire Risk Assessor. Randall was a member of the BSI Committee which drafted BS 60080 and he leads the Fire & Gas Team at Proeon Systems Limited in Norwich, (UK). Randall Williams has been working in the fire safety industry since 1988 as a Senior Fire Alarm Engineer and Fire Risk Assessor.
He is an experienced Fire Risk Assessor specialising in Industrial Fire and Gas Risk Management. Randall leads the Fire & Gas Team at Proeon Systems in Norwich, UK. He is a Graduate Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (GIFireE) in 2013 and graduated with BSc Fire Protection Management & Technology from California State University, Los Angeles, California in 1986.
Share the festive spirit at the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce special Christmas Drinks Reception.
Held at theaward-winning Elgood & Son’s Ltd, this great venue is guaranteed to bring out your inner Christmas spirit. Join businesses from across the county and beyondfor an evening of informal networking over your choice from Elgood’s fantastic seasonal selection.
Please note this event is run by Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce. For any questions regarding the event please contact their Events and Training Co-ordinatorJenni Misseldine on01223 209810 or email [email protected].
Norfolk Chamber is delighted to be working in partnership with the Norfolk County Council to deliver the annual Business Ratepayers Consultation event
This event provides local business ratepayers with the opportunity to learn more about the County Council’s budget planning and prospects for 2017/18- and to discuss the impact of this on the County’s delivery of key services as well as the impact on the economy.
Come and join this forum for business and Council leaders to contribute to and shape the debate around the benefits and impact of these issues.
Wendy Thomson, Managing Director, as well as other senior leaders from the County Council will outline its budget planning and prospects for 2017; how it has been supporting business and its plans for next year; as well as information and discussion regarding the proposed localisation of business rates in 2020.
Business Ratepayers Consultation eventDate: Monday 23 January 2017, 5.30pm – 7.30pmVenue:Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road, Norwich, NR1 1JEAudience: Business leader and CEOs from businesses across Norfolk interested in hearing about the proposed changes to business rates FREE TO ATTEND
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. This course has been designed to ensure that supervisors, owners, team leaders and managers are aware of their health and safety responsibilities in improving the Health and Safety Culture or that of their organisations. It provides an opportunity to look more deeply into general health and safety from a supervisory perspective. At the end of this course, delegates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main concepts of health and safety, show awareness of the benefits of a positive health and safety culture, explain the roles and responsibilities of individuals, supervisors and management in health and safety and demonstrate an understanding of health and safety control and improvement strategies available to supervisors. Duration: Three-day course (9:00am – 5:00pm approximately each day) 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. Please note that it is a requirement of the HABC, the awarding body, that we need to see photographic proof of identity of each candidate before they can be entered into the exam, for example, passport, driving licence, student union card or work pass. Course Content Legislation (UK only) Concept of health and safety Accidents in the workplace Ill health in the workplace Health and safety organisation and management Supervising health and safety There will be a gap between days 2 and 3 of the course for delegates to revise from the book given during the course. Subject to passing a 60 question multiple choice exam paper delegates will be awarded the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace. Course price: From £290.00 – £325.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email [email protected]
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. Do you often wonder what you have achieved? Do you find yourself juggling between tasks? Do you view time as your enemy? This workshop is for anyone who wishes to make the maximum use of their time. The principles and practices of effective time management are covered and helps participants evaluate and improve their own personal effectiveness. 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 and cakes will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Course Content Identifying Working Styles Activity Logs/To Do Lists Urgent v Important Managing Your Diary Motivation Managing Daily Tasks Time Stealers Delegation Filing Setting Goals & Objectives Course price: Between £74.00 and £96.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email [email protected]
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and maybe this year more than most we need some Christmas cheer. So we’re opening our doors and inviting you along for a bit of festive fun, event marketing insights and a tour of our Norwich studios and production facilities.
We hope you’ll join us as we reflect on the year behind us and reconnect
with our clients, collaborative partners and meet some new faces ready for the year ahead!
When?
14th December 2022 Further details on session times below
What can you expect?
Whilst Christmas, Events and a Triathlon might not seem the most obvious combination, we’ve actually carved out a pretty eventful history bringing unique and sometimes odd creative ideas together within events. We’ll look forward to sharing a little of this experience with you, along with some insights into the world of event marketing, and a tour of our facilities.
Welcome with festive nibbles, warm drinks & networking
Guided tour of our studios & production facilities
Opportunity for Q&A to support your 2023 events
Our Themed Triathlon Challenges
Your Challenges Await?
Adding to the festive fun, we’ve themed three unique interactions around what we do best, event marketing! Our Triathlon will give you a live experience of the type of engagements and entertainment we help clients weave into their events. Taken as a trio of challenges, you’ll collect your score and be in for a chance to win a prize!
Our event marketing triathlon challenges include:
How to join us
So whether it’s the festive fun that tempts you, a bit of (healthy) competition or some interesting event insights and warm conversations, we hope you’ll join us on the 14th December.
If you’d like to attend, please RSVP by contacting either Alex or Iain via email on: [email protected] or [email protected] or please give us a call on 01603 408105
Drop in anytime for as long as you’d like – We’ll be running AM and PM open sessions between 09:00 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 17:00. Please let us know which suits you best and we’ll send you confirmation of your place…along with sending something you’ll need to keep ‘safe’ for a certain challenge.
Norfolk Chamber has created a new forum where senior business leaders have an opportunity to meet other key influencers to discuss and share experiences and opinions on a quarterly basis.
‘The 1896 Club’ named after the date of incorporation of Norfolk Chamber of Commerce which is celebrating its 120 year anniversary this year, is an exclusive gathering for Norfolk business leaders with over 50 employees.
The event will be hosted by our President Jonathan Cage, Managing Director, Create Consulting and our guest speaker will be Adam Marshall, Director General at British Chamber of Commerce.
There will be plenty of time to network with peers over breakfast and a lively debate on the challenges that large businesses face in Norfolk.
This event is invite only to managing director or CEO level above membership rate with 50+ employees. To check if your business qualifies or if you would like to upgrade your membership please contact Jason Williams, Business Manager on 01603 729704 or email [email protected]
