The Big Debate 2023 is being held at The Space, Norwich. Sponsored by Greater Anglia

Our welcome area is kindly sponsored by Norse Group.

Stand 1 – Sizewell C Supply Chain

The Sizewell C Supply Chain Engagement team are here to support and guide local businesses, helping them to be ready for Sizewell C and to play their role in delivering the UK’s secure, low carbon, energy future.

Stand 2 – Ascot Lloyd

Ascot Lloyd are one of the UK’s leading national firms of independent financial advisers, committed to providing a personal and professional service to both individual and corporate clients. Ascot Lloyd have over 130 financial advisers, providing highly trusted and knowledgeable financial advice to their valued clients across the UK.

Stand 3 – A County Deal for Norfolk, Norfolk County Council

The Government and Norfolk County Council are proposing to work together on a devolution deal to allow Norfolk to unlock long-term funding and gain greater freedom to decide how best to meet the local needs and create opportunities for the people who live and work in the county. Put simply, ‘A County Deal for Norfolk’ means some decisions and funding previously controlled in Westminster could, in the future, be decided by Norfolk. You’re invited to have your say on plans to unlock Norfolk’s potential. Find out more and share your feedback: www.norfolk.gov.uk/norfolkcountydeal

Stand 4 – Supply Chain Skills Development Fund

The Supply Chain Skills Development Fund (SCSDF) is responsible for providing funds to help businesses develop and upskill their workforce. The SCSDF can fund up to 50% of the training costs for each employee, up to £1,000 per employee and £10,000 per business*. It is funded by the European Social Fund and managed by Suffolk County Council in partnership with Norfolk County Council.

Stand 5 – Huxley Events

Huxley Events offer expert event management and organisation from large-scale parties, to team activities, away days to exhibitions and conferences. Your go-to company for all things events.

Whether you are looking to celebrate a company milestone, organise a 1000-person conference, or want to engage your team in immersive Team Building Activities, improve communication in a fun way with team events, Huxley offers memorable, exciting and unique events. Working with Norfolk-based companies such as the East of England Energy Group, Dipple & Conway, East Coast College & Norfolk Chambers of Commerce.

Stand 6 – Building Konections and Sustainable Travel

Stand 7 – New Anglia Growth Hub

The New Anglia Growth Hub provides access to a range of advice and services for businesses both new and well-established. 

New Anglia Growth Hub can help your business access a range of business support services from hundreds of sources. The hub’s service is FREE and IMPARTIAL and can help you access grants, finance, start-up support, international trade support and other specialist advice from single point of contact. Our Business Growth Advisers can talk with you over the phone or you can request a free appointment at your business premises.

The New Anglia Growth Hub is managed by Suffolk Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership and is supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the European Regional Development Fund.

Stand 8 – Norfolk County Council Adult Learning Services

Norfolk County Councils Adult Learning Services offer support for learners with additional needs. They are committed to supporting all learners. If you require additional assistance in order to complete your chosen course, let them know when you are enrolling, or you can talk to them at any stage of your programme. Their aim is to provide encouragement and support, and to promote independent learning and learner progression.

Please find the Norfolk Chambers of Commerce stand inside the auditorium

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