Go behind the scenes at WhataHoot Gin Distillery and discover how their tasty gin is made while networking.

Join us as we visit WhataHoot Gin Distillery and have an expert guided tour. Discover WhataHoot’s wide variety of gins to sample. Opportunity to netwalk with local business community.

9.00am – Arrival to distillery to network over coffee, tea and bacon sandwiches.

Tour to start shortly after.

11.00am – Depart

Facing challenges like cash flow pressures, delayed payments, or the need for new equipment?

Join the Chambers and Credo Capital Finance for breakfast to discover practical financial solutions that can alleviate these stress points and help your business thrive.

Agenda
8am: Meet and Greet
8.30am: Bacon and sausage baps, pastries and networking
9.00am: Introduction from Andy from Black Swan Inn
9.10am: Introduction to Credo Capital Finance
9.25am: Q&A
9.35am – 10.00am: Final chance to network

Who is it for?

Anyone is welcome at this event, and it is open to both members and non-members.

Refreshments

Bacon/sausage baps, teas and coffees.

Dietary Requirements

Please let us know if you have any dietry requirements.

Cancellation policy

If you have booked tickets for this event and can no longer attend, please notify us at hello@norfolkchambers.co.uk.

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 across Norfolk.

Date: 30th September 2024.

Time: Hourly slots available between 12pm – 4pm

Virtual Mentor Session – A video link will be given to you the week leading up to your session directly from the mentor. (Can offer in person as well, please email hello@norfolkchambers.co.uk after booking to request).

Topics

Career development and planning/Personal and professional development

Understanding skill set and transferable skills

Overcoming barriers

About Nadine

Nadine Tapp is the Head of Group Academy at Flagship Group, the east of England’s largest social housing provider.

Nadine has been a pivotal part of Flagship since joining as the Learning and Development (L&D) Manager in February 2015.

Under Nadine’s leadership, the Group introduced its highly successful Apprenticeship Programme in 2015. She is also adept in coaching and mentoring, developing comprehensive L&D strategies, and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the organisation. Nadine started her career as a hospitality apprentice, and she is currently in the third year of the Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship.

FREE TO ATTEND workshop explaining the initial aspects of exporting for those who have never traded overseas before.

Format The workshop will run during the afternoon where a number of members from various service sectors in the region will provide a 10 minute overview of what should be considered when starting to export for the first time.

Content For this series, we feel it is important to focus on the following areas:

Overview by Henry Bellingham MP Export Documentation – Tracey Howard, Norfolk Chamber of Commerce Banking – Mike Roll, Nat West Overseas Market Assistance – Bradley Rowley, British Chambers of Commerce Law- Ryan Cracknell, Mills and Reeve Accountancy – Larking Gowen Shipping – Ben Moulton, Anglia Freight Ltd Intellectual Property Rights – Peter Wilson, Novagraaf

Who should attend? This event will help you understand the important initial sepects of exporting for small, medium and large companies who are able to export their products and services overseas.

If you have never exported before, or dabbled a little please come along.

If you are a service provider working with a selection of commercial clients, please invite them along.

Date: Tuesday 16th September 2014Venue: Yours Business Networks, 18 Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1JWTime: Refreshments at 12.30 – seminar commences at 1.30pm – 4.00pmCost:The seminar is FREE TO ATTEND, however you must book your attendance in advance

If you are unable to attend the above similar events will be taking place in Norwich and Great Yarmouth

Helping you Expand Overseas… #firststepsofexporting @norfolkexport

In Partnership with UKTI

Join us for incredible oompah bands, live music, two pint steins, huge bench seating and all the fun and frolics of Oktoberfest!

Top up your stein and prepare to be entertained – Bavarian style – at Norwich’s biggest and best indoor Oktoberfest!

Expect foot stomping, table bashing and hearty singing galore. Grab some traditional German Bratwurst (meat and vegan) as you raise your steins at Norwich Oktoberfest!

What’s included in your ticket?

VIP Entry to reserved Seating Area exclusive for Co.next on traditional Oktoberfest bench seating -all arranged so you can join in the atmosphere and make new friends. This year included in your ticket is your first two pint stein.

First Stein included in your ticket this year!

5.30pm arrival and event closes at 11pm.

Head to the bar for your bier, take a pew and soak up the Oktoberfest atmosphere.

Tickets are limited, first come first served basis.

‘Want to know more about the Norfolk Chamber and the benefits to membership?’

If you’re not a member and you’re interested in finding out who we are and what we can do for your business then, come along to our free informal ‘Meet the Chamber’ event which is a great way to meet the team, and some of our members, and learn about how the Chamber can help your business be even more successful.

You will be able to find out about how the Norfolk Chamber can help you grow and develop your business. Whether you are looking for new sales leads, networking opportunities or to raise your profile, this will give you a chance to learn about the benefits, meet the Membership team and find out how our services can save you money

Venue: Vodka Revolution, 6 Queen Street, Norwich, NR2 4TL

Parking: Elm Hill Car Park 32A Elm Hill, Norwich NR3 1HG OR Castle Mall Car Park

Free to attend!

However, if this date is inconvenient for you then I would welcome a chance to set up meeting for you and Chris Perry, at a convenient time and place to discuss how we can support your business.

To attend please email our Membership Assistant Katie Downes: Katie.Downes@norfolkchamber.co.uk

Simply email the names of the delegates you wish to come and your company name and we will book you on to attend. You will receive a confirmation email once your place has been booked

Join the Norfolk Chamber for an afternoon of accessing specialist knowledge essential for any HR Professional or business owner.

5 April 2015 will see a radical change to the way prospective parents can elect to take time off work following the birth of their baby, or the placement of an adoptive child. Employers will need to review their existing policies and procedures now to ensure they are fully prepared.

In this HR Forum we will examine in detail the new entitlement for parents to take shared parental leave, and consider some of the practical difficulties that may arise. We will also review existing entitlements to maternity and paternity leave and consider how the new arrangements for shared leave will fit with those existing rights.

Lorna Townsend, Principal Solicitor in the employment team, Steeles Law. Lorna is very experienced in dealing with complex and lengthy employment disputes, often involving elements of discrimination. Highly regarded for her pragmatic advice, clients also value Lorna’s supportive approach when dealing with complicated and often sensitive workplace issues. Lorna is also noted for her tenacity in dealing with difficult and long-running matters, and for her determination to ensure that the best possible outcome is achieved. Lorna is a popular speaker at the firm’s regular employment update seminars and also delivers in-house training to clients.

Sponsored and delivered by Steeles Law:

Member Rate: £25 + VAT

Non-Member Rate: £50 + VAT Venue: Dunston Hall, Ipswich Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8PQ 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.

Bookings for this event have now closed. For availablitly, please email details to events@norfolkchamber.co.uk

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 across Norfolk.

Date: 3rd June 2024.

Time: Hourly slots available between 10am – 2pm

Virtual Mentor Session – A video link will be given to you the week leading up to your session directly from the mentor.

Topics

Leadership

Sustainability

EDI

Construction

Coaching

About Kirsty

Kirsty has been working in construction for the past 20 years and is currently Head of Sustainability for a tier 1 Contractor.

She thrives on the work they do creating sustainable, diverse and inclusive environments in which they work.

In addition to her career in construction, she provides NLP coaching.

This event is now fully booked.

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Charities United meeting, bringing together employees, staff, and colleagues from charities across Norfolk. This is a valuable opportunity for us to gather, share insights, and collaborate on the important work we do.

This meetup shall take place at Waterloo Park Pavilion Cafe – The Feed, Norwich, who have kindly offered us the use of their venue.

Agenda

11.30am Arrival and networking

We ask that you purchase a tea, coffee or cold drink at the Cafe before heading to the meetup. The meeting room is on the 1^st floor above the cafe.

11.45am Welcome from Norfolk Chambers and Introductions

12.00pm Start conversations

1.30pm Event Close

These meet ups are a chance for those working and supporting charities across Norfolk to share and discuss issues that are most important to them, and their business and the Chamber network will support and influence on your behalf, using our dedicated team, our website, social media channels, and our digital platform.

A good marketing plan will create a clear roadmap for your marketing team and business. It helps businesses organise, execute, and track their marketing efforts over a specific period. Want to know how to build a marketing plan and explore different channels and tools and learn all the best tips and best practices, join us on Wednesday 25th September with our next Masterclass with Yawn Marketing.

Yawn Marketing will walk you through the basics and explore best practices when it comes to building a marketing plan.

Our friendly experts will be by your side every step of the way, sharing practical tips and tricks to ensure you feel confident about your marketing.

Agenda

Delegate’s arrive 11.45 & the event will close at 14:00, A light lunch and refreshments will be provided during masterclass.

About our Presenter, Jess Ford

Jess stumbled into marketing nearly two decades ago in an effort to avoid becoming a graphic designer after her degree.

Her diverse experience includes brand development, marketing research and strategy, and management of a wide range of multi-channel comms campaigns and projects within various industry sectors. After 15 years in in-house roles, Jess most recently moved agency-side, heading up marketing services for The Armoury and now Yawn Marketing, where she leads on marketing operations, managing the delivery team as well as consulting for clients.

Jess is also an advisory board member for Norfolk Women’s Marketing Network (NWMN).

What better way to boost your well-being than to spend time outside in the sea air and network with fellow business professionals?

Join us for a netwalk along Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile, starting from The Royal Assembly Rooms.

You will be required to pay for your own refreshments.

This event is free of charge for our members with a small admin fee for non-members.

Please find the nearest car parks here.