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As if establishing a strong brand identity both on and offline wasn’t challenge enough! Today’s businesses now need to ensure that their trademarks and logos are protected across all the platforms, and in all the channels.Successful brands see marketing as an investment, not a cost! But what does it take to create a great brand? Ever more widely used, especially in the social media, the hashtag, for example, has become a cost effective digital marketing tool and and a great way to promote a brand. But, can you register a hashtag? Do they automatically turn an idea or a slogan into a trademark? Learn how you can protect your brand in the social media. Discover more about just where the boundaries of Intellectual Property now lie from Bill Jones, IP21.

Alex Tosh, Creative Sponge will take you through 7 key steps to creating a killer brand that will transform your business and the way clients see you.

Alex Tosh, Creative Sponge Alex graduated with an honours degree in Marketing from De Montfort University. Since that time, he has worked in various brand and marketing management roles with Nestlé, Johnson&Johnson and Campbell Soup Company both in the UK and abroad. Alex set up Creative Sponge in 2004, a strategic thinker, Alex has worked on a huge variety of projects.

Bill Jones, ip21 Bill founded ip21 with John Williams in 2000 after successfully starting and running his own practice. With over 35 years’ experience in the patent and trademark profession, he has lectured in Intellectual Property Law and is chairman of the CIPA textbook and publications committee. He is also a Fellow of the International Institute of Licensing Practitioners.

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#ChamberNetworking @norfolkchamber Thursday 10 September 2015 Venue: Great Yarmouth Masonic Lodge,The Royal Assembly Rooms, Albert Square, GreatYarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3JH Time: 7.30am-09.30am Price: £18.00 + VAT If you are a non-member and are interested in joining the Chamber or finding out more information please call 01603 625977 orlook here A delegate list and agenda will be emailed to you two 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 availability please email details toevents@norfolkchamber.co.ukor call 01603 625977. Thank you.

Let the Norfolk Chamber andHost Ian Hacon, Yellow Brick Road Solutions guide you through how to network successfullywith expert led tips and tricks, networking activities and plenty of opportunities to show off your skills or learn from the best!

Ian is the Founder and ‘Chief Happiness Officer’ at Yellow Brick Road, who’s Vision is “Creating Future History”. Theirfirst two programmes,Creating Leadership VitalityandCreating Purpose aregroundbreaking in both content and approach.

Withkey skills in strategic leadership, Ianfocuses on creating a shared vision that all stakeholders can unite behind and then ensuresthat strategies, business plans, structures, systems, reporting and communications support that vision at every juncture. He is described as a big thinker, visionary and engaging.

Book now for a morning of business networking, making new contacts and catching up with existingover a delicious breakfast. #ChamberNetworking @norfolkchamber Thursday 21 January 2016 Venue: Great Yarmouth Racecourse,Jellicoe Road,Great Yarmouth,NR30 4AU. Time: 07.30am-09.30am Price: £18.00 + VAT If you are a non-member and are interested in joining the Chamber or finding out more information please call 01603 625977 orclickhere Get the most out of your networking and sign up to our networking app!If you’ve already booked to attend this event, check your registered emailfor instructions. Bookings for this event are now closed. For availability please emailevents@norfolkchamber.co.uk

The Ultimate business fashion event is back for its fourth year! This year it’s back at Jarrold where you can learn how to keep warm and stylish through the cold wintermonths and maybe see if you can create the most on trend outfit on a budget!

This year we are going to make it even more interactive giving you plenty of chances to network with likeminded business people andnot only update yourwardrobe, but update yourbusiness connectionstoo!

Tailored for businessmen & women, Jarrold fashion and beauty experts will provide a skincare and make-up demonstration and will showcase business dress trends perfecting the office look,giving younew ideas to help you and your business look and think smart.

#AfterHours #ChamberNetworking @norfolkchamber Date:Thursday 20thAugust 2015 Venue:Jarrold, 1-11 London Street Norwich Norfolk NR2 1JF Time:6.00pm-9.00pm Doors Open 5:30pm Price:£18.00 + VAT This is a members only event, but exclusive to the After Hours series. If you are a non-member and are interested in joining the Chamber or finding out more information please call 01603 625977 or lookhere A delegate list and agenda will be emailed to you two 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 availability please email events@norfolkchamber.co.uk or call 01603 625977.

Where:Oliver Cromwell Hotel,High Street,March,Cambridgeshire,PE15 9LH

The Norfolk Chamber have joined withCambridgeshire Chambers of CommercetoDiscover how you could increase sales and enhance your company’s brand at our forthcoming safari networking lunch.

In addition to opportunities for building your business network, this month’s safari networking lunch offers you a chance to receive expert advice on practical ways you can boost your business’ sales from telemarketing expert Chris Walthew, Director of Prospect Research.

At thislunch Chris will be using 10 years of experience in telemarketing to explain how the method could dramatically improve your business’ sales figures and develop the prominence of your brand.You’ll also be provided with top tips on implementing a telemarketing system in your own businesses and become aware of the potential benefits for your company.

At our safari networking lunch you have the opportunity to meet new business connections through our popular method of networking. The relaxed but structured format sees delegates move around the room and form connections with new businesses from a wide range of industry sectors.

For the businesspeople you don’t get to meet on your safari circuit, there will be additional time for networking over lunch.

Perfect for anyone who wants to raise their profile across the business community and extend their network of business contacts.

Member Fee: £15.00 (plus VAT) Non-Member Fee: £22.50 (plus VAT)

Please note payment for the event is required at the time of booking.

Fees for all bookings are non-refundable for cancellations made within six working days of the event as per the Cambridgeshire Chamber’s T&C’s.

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

The trend for out-sourcing of services and functions in both the public and private sector looks to continue unabated. The tendering of large contracts for services means that the HR professional needs to have a good understanding of TUPE and where the potential liabilities might arise which would cause problems for an organisation.

The experts at Birketts will take you through a typical out-sourcing and change of contractor case study looking at the HR and legal ramifications arising along the way. In particular they will touch upon some of the latest case law in this tricky area highlighting when careful judgement calls need to be made and what plans might need to be made well ahead of any re-tendering exercise.

Your speakers:

Mat Newnham, Partner Mat joined Birketts in 2005. Mat has experience in all areas of employment law including advising public and private sector clients on large scale employment issues such as dealing with mass redundancy situations, advising on significant changes to employees terms and conditions, and helping with TUPE transfers. He provides day-to-day employment advice to clients on contentious and non-contentious issues such as hiring and firing senior level executives, long term disability related absence issues and employee performance management.

Tom Sharpe,Senior Associate Tom joined Birketts in October 2010. Tom advises both public and private sector clients on all aspects of employment law. He undertakes the whole spectrum of contentious work, ranging from day to day advice on disciplinary and grievance issues to a wide array of Tribunal claims. In the non-contentious arena, Tom advises on redundancy exercises both small and large, TUPE in its various guises and the employment aspects of insolvency.

Sam Greenhalgh,Solicitor Sam qualified as a solicitor in 2010 and since then has specialised exclusively in employment law. Sam advises on contentious and non-contentious matters having particular expertise in complex large scale employment litigation and family friendly rights. Sam also has experience of advising on TUPE and collective consultation exercises.

Open to all businesses.

Sponsored and delivered by Birketts

Member Rate:£25 + VAT

Non-Member Rate:£50 + VAT Venue:Holiday InnNorwich, Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR4 6EP 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 availability please email events@norfolkchamber.co.uk. Thank you.

A practical, informal and interactive session for HR practitioners dealing with some of the thornier aspects of dismissal that regularly pose problems for employers.

Topics covered will include: cumulative incidents and prior warnings, “bumping” and redundancy selection, maternity dismissals, PILON and protecting post employment restrictions, disability and dismissal, TUPE related dismissals, and removal of senior executives.We will also consider the new rules regarding pre-termination negotiations with employees, including advice on potential pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Your speakers:

Lorna Townsend, Principal Solicitor – Steeles Law Lorna Townsend joined Steeles Law in 2002 and is Principal Solicitor in the employment team. She has particular experience of employee relations issues, including advising on complex and lengthy employment disputes, often involving elements of discrimination. Highly regarded for her drafting skills, pragmatic advice and sound judgment, clients also value Lorna’s supportive approach when dealing with sensitive workplace issues.

Robert Hickford, Solicitor – Steeles Law Robert Hickford is a solicitor in the employment team at Steeles Law. He advises on all aspects of employment law, including defending employment tribunal claims on behalf on employers. He also assists employers with immigration matters, including the process for sponsoring migrants to work in the UK.

Oliver Brabbins, Director and Head of Employment – Steeles Law Following a successful career as an HR Manager, Oliver trained as a Barrister before converting to a Solicitor in 2001.Oliver excels in providing pragmatic, solution-based advice in an industrial relations context.Highly regarded for his advocacy skills, Oliver represents clients at employment tribunals across the UK and the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Oliver has a special interest in advising on large scale reorganisations and redundancies, industrial relations and the TUPE Regulations.

Sponsored and delivered by Steeles Law

Member Rate: £25 + VAT

Non-Member Rate: £50 + VAT Venue: Holiday InnNorwich, Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR4 6EP 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 availability please email details to events@norfolkchamber.co.uk or call 01603 625977. Thank you.

Join Norfolk Chamber along with our two guest speakers for a morning of knowledge, networking and of course breakfast.Our first Norwich Business Breakfast of the year covers the ever important topic of being cyber safe, both on your business computer and online. Our hostRachele Kelsall,Head of Community Development at Hugh J Boswell will take you through the morning.

We will have Stuart Sullivan, Managing Director of SGS Legalspeaking on the disruption companies of all sizes face to their operations from cyber attacks. He will also be covering the cost of such an attack and how much further it goes than financial loss, causing damage to reputation and trust. Using case studies the talk will highlight the risks and provide practical suggestions to protect your business.

Our second guest speaker, Lynsey Sweales, CEO of SocialB Ltdwill be talking about the importance of online social media safety for your business.While, social media can be a hugely powerful tool, businesses often tend to either naively be ‘gung ho’ about these channels or through the negative press, sometimesavoid using the channels all together and put their company in to social media lock down.Lynsey will share with you useful insight and tips on how to keep your business limited from the chances of a social media safety disaster.

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Featured Event Charity:The History of Advertising Trust

Exhibiting at this breakfast will be:Norfolk County CouncilFreeClix Ltd

Key DetailsDate:Thursday 25 February 2016Venue:The Lancaster Suite,Holiday Inn North, Cromer Road, Norwich,NR6 6JATime: 07.30am- 09.30amMember Rate: £18.00 + VATNon-Member Rate:This is amembers only event, if you are a non-member and are interested in joining the Chamber find details here.

Get the most out of your networking and sign up to our networking app! If you’ve already booked to attend this event, check your registered email for instructions.

Bookings for this event are now closed. For availability, please email events@norfolkchamber.co.uk. Thank you.