Join us for a netwalking event and make co.nnections whilst walking around the Lotus Track.
What better way to give your wellbeing a boost than by spending time outside in the fresh air, networking with fellow under 35s at the Lotus Track, whilst also getting those important steps in!
Address: Lotus Cars, Potash Lane, Hethel, NR14 8EZ. Please report to security where you will then be directed to park.
The Cafe shall be closed so no refreshments provided please bring a bottle of water with you for the walk.
Who’s it for?
Those 35 and under who live and work in Norfolk and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other like-minded individuals in the Norfolk area.
Following another successful year of paddleboarding in 2022, we are pleased to be bringing it back for 2023!
As we continue to juggle our hybrid working weeks, we can boost our wellbeing by getting time away from our desks, and what better way than by learning a new sport, networking with fellow business professionals, and having fun on the water!
The sessions are open to everyone whether you are an experienced paddleboarder or a novice it’s about having fun!
We will be donating part of the proceeds to the amazing charity Break.
Keeler Recruitment
Keeler Recruitment founder, Mark Keeler came up with the idea of Paddleboard networking after lockdown, and wanted to share his love of the sport and networking with more businesses.
Keeler are specialists in Accountancy and Finance Recruitment across East Anglia. Although newly established, they have decades of experience in recruitment, finance and business.
Alongside their experience and capability, they offer simplicity to their clients with their fixed-fee and staged payments innovations. They also offer onboarding services for board-level appointments, making their service truly unique as well as cost-effective.
Their aim, through developing value-adding and long-term relationships with our clients and supplying access to leading candidates, is to be one of the country’s leading accounting and finance recruiting businesses.
Mark Keeler, CEO of Keeler Recruitment.
“Now approaching the third year of ‘boards on the broads’ I look back to how this started and why I do this!
The first year was born out of necessity of ensuring business professionals were given the chance to network at a time when the country went into lockdown. Having raised £1,000 for EACH Charity, I made the decision to run this event for the second year. With over 100 people taking to the water at the same time as learning a new sport, this enabled people to network with each other in a fun way whilst raising money for worthy a charity. Now entering the third year with the same passion I had in year one, we very much look forward to sharing some fun times with Norfolk professionals on the boards in those summer evenings.”
Break Charity
At Break we give vulnerable children, young people and families the time, support, and care they need to achieve their full potential. Whatever a child’s start in life, we believe that with the right support there is no limit to what they can achieve. www.break-charity.org
Norfolk is full of talented business men and women and we’re delighted to have some of them giving up their time to provide free mentoring sessions for young professionals (under 35s) across Norfolk.
Date: Monday 3rd July 2023
Time: Hourly slots available between 10am-13pm
Virtual Call – Video Link shall be emailed beforehand.
Topic’s
Identifying Goals : Leadership : Breaking Old Habits : Communication Skills : Motivational Skills : Work Life Balance : Deciding what’s the best way forward!
About Julie
After gaining a Certificate in Sales & Marketing Management, Julie spent over 25 years working with a diverse range of business, helping them to develop and grow. This gave her an excellent understanding of the problems business face and the problems individuals struggle with. Business and people have changed greatly over that time.
Julie then went on to do a Diploma in Counselling. Julie is fascinated by people! When good communication and behaviour is a way of life, and used in business, barriers come down, stress is reduced, sickness and absence is reduced. Its a win, win for everyone. When people thrive, businesses thrive! Her mission is to help people and businesses achieve this.
The annual “Good Growth for Cities” report from PwC delves into the key factors that matter most to people living in cities across the UK. In 2023, the report shows that jobs, skills, work/life balance, and economic well-being are the highest priorities. Norwich in particular stands out, ranking 7th out of 50 cities in PwC’s “Good Growth” index.
Join us on this webinar to hear directly from the experts behind the report with valuable insights on how these findings can influence decision-makers on a range of solutions. From urban air quality to access to well-paid jobs and improving skills to improving transportation to employment areas.
In this engaging session you can interact with experts from PwC and gain insights into what matters to your people, and what the future of “good growth” could look like for your business here in Norfolk.
The webinar will be hosted by Jack Weaver, Chief Operating Officer at Norfolk Chambers of Commerce, and Simon De Young, Market Senior Partner at PwC.
Norfolk is full of talented business men and women and we’re delighted to have some of them giving up their time to provide free mentoring sessions for young professionals (under 35s) across Norfolk.
Date: 11th September 2023
Time: Hourly slots available between 10am – 1pm
Virtual Call – Video Link shall be emailed beforehand.
Topics
Nick can provide advice, guidance, hints and tips on: Life Coaching.
-Goal Setting
-Time management & productivity
-Dealing with procrastination
-Work/Life Balance
-Personal Value Setting
About Nick
Nick has enjoyed a successful twenty-three-year business career, working in the global corporate arena. Throughout his career, he has held various senior operational leadership roles and has effectively led, developed, and coached high-performing individuals and teams.
With extensive business experience and a professional certification in coaching, Nick currently operates his own Life Coaching practice based in Norfolk.
“I derive my energy and passion from assisting individuals in gaining clarity, overcoming challenges, and equipping them with the necessary tools for a successful journey towards achieving desired life changes in their personal or professional lives.”
We will be joined by Ascot Lloyd a dynamic and progressive company who focus on the importance of financial planning, not just financial advice. Join us at Tipsy Jar for our next Co.next event on are you making the best use of your financial opportunities and allowances?
Drink on arrival will be provided with the opportunity to network and connect with other under 35’s in Norfolk while gaining insightful knowledge.
Guest Speakers Ascot Lloyd
• Could your business or personal finances be more tax efficient?
• Are you making the best use of your pension opportunities and allowances?
• Are you protected? Master your Money.
Their highly experienced and qualified independent financial advisers are supported by subject specialists. Being independent means their advisers are unbiased and access the whole of the market to find the right solution tailored to your specific needs.
The team from Ascot Lloyd will give a brief introduction to the services they offer and then will take questions from the audience.
Opportunity for Q&A afterwards
What is Co.next?
Co.next was launched in early 2022 to empower, engage and encourage young professionals across Norfolk.
Co.next is a service curated by the Norfolk Chambers of Commerce designed to support working young professionals 35 and under in Norfolk. Co.next will offer engaging knowledge and networking programs supported and developed by a board of like-minded individuals, who want to empower budding professionals.
The Board is made up of experienced business professionals. They are ably supported by an Advisory Board of those young professionals who are the heart of this programme. They have their feet on the ground, sharing their ideas and raising awareness of what support and guidance they actually need.
This event is now sold out, if you would like to be added to the waitlist please fill in the booking form.
Are you ready for our final engagement event in your area as the Sizewell C project gets ready to commence…
‘Building the Sizewell C Supply Chain’ | Norfolk Roadshow
In partnership with Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Norfolk Chamber of Commerce
We are looking forward to meeting with local businesses to discuss the supply chain opportunities that Sizewell C will bring to your region.
You will have the chance to hear from a range of speakers:
Ashley Shorey-Mills | Head of Sizewell C Supply Chain Engagement Ashley will be chairing the event and discussing the supply chain opportunities.
Steve Carroll | Senior Supply Chain Lead at Sizewell C Steve will be giving an overview of Sizewell C and an update on the project.
Tom Beales | Owner/Director at Armultra Limited Tom will be discussing his experience working within nuclear, how he got involved with the project and what he is doing to adapt his business to work within the nuclear industry.
There will be dedicated time for networking and you will have the opportunity to partake in a Q&A session with our speakers.
Catering on the day will include tea and coffee followed by lunch.
Click here to register your attendance for this exclusive event.
We will be joined by 10+ exhibitors who will be announced shortly!
What percentage of UK small businesses fail within the first year?
In the UK, according to research by Fundsquire, a global start up funding network, 20% of small businesses fail in their first year. Around 60% of small businesses fail within the first three years.
Learning from your start-ups wins and losses is crucial for improving your business performance, adapting to changing markets, and growing your business. But how do you do it effectively and consistently?
Join us at Norwich GRIDSERVE on Wednesday 13th September and hear from Jason Carlton, Managing Director at Uptech, from his own experiences of losing and winning during his business life and gain valuable insights and actions. Informal open forum to listen, ask and learn while connecting with likeminded individuals.
The team from Norfolk Chambers will give a brief introduction followed by a talk from Jason then open for Q&A’s.
Tea and Coffee included.
Opportunity to network and connect with other under 35’s in Norfolk while gaining insightful knowledge.
Guest Speaker
Jason Carlton – Jason Carlton, left education with a degree in electrical engineering, and spent working on the high street working as a repair person. He then set up on his own and started Uptech. with Over 30 years of being self employed and running the business there is not much he has not seen. From sales, to Business development, to HR and Finance, Jason has done it all.
Uptech
Uptech is the leading IT support company in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk. Recognised as a multi award winning regional, national and global company. They are passionate about the support they offer businesses like yours. Offering Enterprise-level tools, Cyber Security Solutions, and IT hardware to businesses just like yours.
Established in 1994, Uptech offers High-end IT Services to Businesses with 5-200 staff, with multiple locations (including WFH), keeping them all Connected. They have helped clients grow and improve their IT, becoming more profitable and productive.
