As Britain’s heatwave continues across the county, businesses from across Norfolk, and even some from Cambridgeshire, came together for a networking breakfast at Knights Hill Hotel in King’s Lynn.
On Tuesday 3 July we talked tourism in West Norfolk with our guest speakers Elizabeth Nockolds, Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk and Kate Francis, King’s Lynn Festival.
Delegates arrived early to enjoy the early morning sun and to make new connections. Not only was the room filled with Norfolk business, but our friends at Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce brought some delegates along to meet businesses across the border.
Welcomed by our West Norfolk Chamber President Michael Baldwin of Bank House Hotel, attendees started the event by taking part in our networking activity, in which they had to identify global cities by their ‘Street Map’ view. One table came close to full marks with 8 out of a possible 10.
Following this was breakfast served by Knights Hill Hotel, where delegates were able to continue conversations whilst tucking in. Once the plates were cleared we mixed the room up in our classic ‘Safari Network’ where attendees move tables to meet more businesses.
Next came our guest speakers. Elizabeth kicked things off giving an overview of how successful tourism has been in West Norfolk in recent years. This is shown by the fact that 18% of employment in West Norfolk supports tourism, and this percentage rises during peak seasons. Elizabeth also gave an overview of the new mobile apps in West Norfolk, including the ‘Visit West Norfolk‘ app which she encouraged businesses to get involved in.
After Elizabeth’s talk was Kate who kindly gave us her time despite being so close to the King’s Lynn Festival. Kate highlighted how the King’s Lynn Festival is one of the longest running art festivals in the UK. The festival takes place in venues across King’s Lynn including St.George’s Guildhall, which is the largest and best preserved medieval guildhall’s in the UK.
After some great question and answer time with businesses focusing on how they could get involved with the King’s Lynn Festival and the Council’s apps, the event drew to a close with the networking continuing.
Find out more about the following:
Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce – Find out more
Make sure you check out their next event that Norfolk businesses can attend! – Find out more
Visit West Norfolk app – Find out more
King’s Lynn Festival – Find out more
