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An Evening With Apple

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We’ve teamed up with the Apple Store in Chapelfield Norwich to bring you an exclusive event to help you enhance how you use Apple technology in your business. The event will consist of a ‘Today at Apple’ learning programme designed for Mac and iOS users to do more with their Apple products used in the business. The team at Apple will be on hand to assist with any questions you have, and talk through their services including:
  • Apple Business Accounts
  • Mobile Device Management Solutions & Introductions
  • Today at Apple
  • Payment Options
  • Apple & Third Party Accessories
  • Back Up Solutions
This event is aimed at those who use Apple Technology in their business, or are looking to use it. Places are very limited.

Thrive Connect at the Business Library

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If you want to enjoy some fast-paced networking with a wide range of businesses, come along to Thrive Connect.

Each month, we gather for a lunchtime of meeting new faces and developing business friendships. A great introduction to the Thrive community.

There is usually a charge for anyone who isn’t a Thrive business network member, but this event will be held in the Business & IP Centre Norfolk and is therefore FREE to all library users.

For more information and to book your free ticket, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thrive-connect-at-the-business-library-tickets-57595224868

GDPR: What comes next?

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You are invited to attend GDPR: What comes next?

Since the GDPR came into force on 25 May 2018, individuals have been more aware of their right to access data held about them, making Subject Access Requests a top priority.

Join us for a short, practical guide so that your business is prepared to deal with SARs from your employees and clients. Followed by a post GDPR Q&A.

Date: Wednesday 1 May 2019 Times: 7.45am arrival for 8.00-9.00am seminar Venue: The Targetfollow Room, Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL

Speaker:James Hopgood, Solicitor, Business Law Team, Steeles Law

Hot drinks and pastries will be served from 7.45am

Please RSVP by Wednesday 17 April 2019 to Gemma Hoskins or Kathryn Webb ([email protected])

Fire Extinguisher training

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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 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. Course price: £50.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email [email protected]

QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) – 3 day

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All delegates will be awarded a Norvic certificate of attendance accredited by Qualsafe Awards who are recognised by Ofqual. It is valid for three years.

Open courses are held regularly at our training venues in Norwich, Norfolk and Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Alternatively, courses can be arranged at your own site anywhere in the UK (subject to suitability).

Syllabus

  • Role and responsibility of first aider
  • Introduction to first aid
  • The recovery position
  • Heart attack
  • Choking
  • Burns and scalds
  • Incident management and safety
  • Basic life support
  • Adult and paediatric resuscitation
  • Use of AED
  • Control of bleeding and shock
  • Simple record keeping and first aid equipment

“Information presented in a clear and concise way at a good pace. Enjoyable course, very informative”.

“Lots of hands on role play, was a very good way to learn.”

“The best first aid course (my 7th) I’ve done.”

Change: The Next Stage for King’s Lynn Town Centre

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An engaging conference session with respected national and regional experts discussing how to lead, create and encourage changes in our town centre in response to consumer and market changes.

We will also launch our new BID Business Award as part of the Mayor’s Business Awards 2019/20

Confirmed speakers;

  • Wayne Hemingway
  • Prof Chris Turner, Chair British BIDs and Exec Dir Winchester BID
  • Chris Sargisson, Norfolk Chambers

This event is Sponsored by Bank House and will include afternoon tea.

Please book via email:  [email protected]

Super Bowl Challenge 2020

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It’s back and it’s the perfect way to kick off a year of networking.

Join us in the New Year for an evening of team building and networking among the local business community.

The Super Bowl Challenge continues to be one of our busiest events and this year will be no exception – we’re taking up all the lanes at Hollywood Bowl Norwich for our annual bowl off. Whether you want to strengthen the connections in a team of your colleagues, or join forces with other Chamber members, this evening event offers a fun, relaxed environment to get your businesses name out there and show off your skills on the lanes. 

The evening will consist of bowling, lane snacks, drink voucher and a medal ceremony at the end to crown the best bowlers, with competitions and prizes to be won throughout. 

There is the option for businesses to secure a full lane and form a team of 8, or individuals/teams of less than 8 can come along and be a part of mixed teams made up of Chamber members. We also welcome people who would prefer to just spectate!

Be In Good Co.mpany with National Centre for Writing

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Norfolk Chambers of Commerce members are invited to a Be in Good Co.mpany event, where members throw open their doors to their business or premises for an evening of networking.

Join us in January as we shake off the post-Christmas blues with heritage tours of the fabulous Dragon Hall, home of the National Centre for Writing.

Dragon Hall is a beautiful medieval building in the heart of Norwich with a very contemporary use. It is home to the National Centre for Writing (NCW), who take care of the city’s UNESCO City of Literature status. NCW are opening their doors to welcome Chamber of Commerce members for an evening of heritage tours around the building – with a glass of bubbly in hand, our expert guide will tell you stories from the building’s rich past as well as the work NCW do within the community today. See if you can spot the witches’ marks! Do make sure you book in advance as there are very limited spaces on the tours.

Boost with Facebook

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Join British Chambers of Commerce at Boost with Facebook, October 22nd and 23rd across 4 half-day events:

  • Boost Your Business
  • Boost for the Armed Forces Community
  • Boost for Youngpreneurs
  • #SheMeansBusiness

Get free in-person training and advice from Facebook business experts about how to boost your business or career.

For more infomation and to book your FREE place visit: https://boostwithfacebook.com/london

Register for free today for your chance to connect with experts who will help you take your business, organisation or online community to the next level. From free workshops to talks and networking, you’ll discover handy tips and tricks to help you get ahead in today’s digital world.

East Anglia Business Growth Workshop: Driving Growth in Uncertain Times

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Join us for an exclusive workshop for leaders. Gain actionable insights, and practical advice and achieve higher growth for your business.

Join us for an exclusive workshop designed for business leaders seeking actionable insights and practical advice to achieve higher growth in these uncertain times. The workshop features four focused sessions on the 4 Key Drivers of Growth, each delivered by an expert from Liberti partners – the Global Number 1provider of high calibre part-time professionals.

View more details here: Business Growth Workshop Norwich July 24

LinkedIn training

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Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. Are you struggling with Linkedin? Not quite sure what the fuss is about? Wondering whether you should spend even more time on yet another networking platform? It’s ok, you’re one of many, you may even be one of the many who set up an account but then didn’t go back to it. Linkedin is a business tool which helps you to do even more business. Having just hit 200million users, 1 million groups, 40 million visits a week and a total of 5.3billion searches during 2012, you can’t ignore it. Did you know that half of the users on Linkedin are the main decision makers? Did you know that Linkedin drives the most customers for B2B organisations – even more than Blogs? Tapping properly into Linkedin will enable you to drive valuable customers to your website. Tapping properly into Linkedin will position yourself as a leader in your niche and gain you new clients. Stop missing out on opportunities now! This course is for you if you are a SME, Business Development Manager, Sales manager, Marketing Manager, whichever industry you’re in, and you are keen to utilise LinkedIn for your business to drive traffic and get results. Duration: Half-day course (9.30am – 12.30pm) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: Light refreshments will be provided. Lunch only provided on full-day courses. Course Content: How to achieve maximum exposure and connect with main decision makers The power of groups and company pages How LinkedIn works with or without a budget How LinkedIn is the perfect marketing tool & discover the ways to use it in your business Course price: From £37.00 – £48.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email [email protected]