Join us for what promises to be an interesting talk in which the Bank of England will say a few words about the economy and then invite questions from the audience. The event will be off-the-record and press will not be invited.
Our guest speaker from the Bank of England will be providing an ‘off-the-record’ look at the UK economy, drawing on the most recent Bank of England Inflation Report, published in early November.
There will also be opportunities to network with business leaders from across the county before and after the talk.
This one day HABC course is aimed to refresh and update your knowledge on food safety through a series of focused activities. It will enable you to comply with the recommendation that certificated training is refreshed every 3 years, will maintain your due diligence defence and most importantly re-energise your interest in your food safety management systems, which also must be periodically reviewed (by law!) This course is specially designed by the RedCat Team (even though they recommend it, the HABC don’t have a refresher qualification). Topics covered in the course; *Food safety; latest hazards and trends, new pathogens, etc. *Latest legislation & technology *Food Safety Management/HACCP; the steps, with practical examples, *Monitoring HACCP procedures *Verification, review, documentation The course is taught over a one-day class room session, based on a series of syndicate exercises, activities and case studies (regular customers will know we don’t just lecture you!) We won’t make you sit the exam again, but we’ll give you one or two “past paper” style Date; Friday 23rd November 2018 Time; 9am – 4:30pm Cost; £114 per delegate, plus VAT. This includes all course material, refreshments/lunch; in other words, fully inclusive. Course Tutor; Sarah Daniels is a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner, having spent over 25 years in the profession. She has been trained in HACCP by the Food Standards Agency. The RedCat partnership have been providing food safety training and consultancy in Norfolk, East Anglia and nationally for over 19 years. For more information or to book please contact Mitchell on Mitchell@redcatpartnership.co.uk or 01603 473732.
Join a high-level audience of business decision-makers, policy makers and the Chamber network on Thursday 28th March at the QEII Centre in London, for the British Chambers of Commerce Annual Conference.
The Annual Conference explores the subjects most relevant to UK business. The Conference provides insights into these key topics through panel discussions, keynote speakers and by providing opportunities for discussion with other attendees. The Conference is a must-attend event for business leaders, corporate affairs and public policy professionals and is an exceptional opportunity to network with people from all sectors.
The key themes that featured at the 2018 Conference were the Future of Work, the Future of UK Trade and Diversity in Business, this year we have senior poilticians, business leaders, decision makers and opinion-formers from across the United Kingdom discussing the following key themes:
* Innovation
* People
* Infrastruture
Speakers confirmed for the 2019 Conference include:
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer, Shadow Brexit Secretary
Will Gardiner, CEO, Drax Group plc
Martin Griffiths, CEO, Stagecoach Group
Alison Rose, CEO, Commercial and Private Banking, Royal Bank of Scotland
Nigel Wilson: CEO, Legal & General
Pawel Adrjan: UK Economist, Indee
Further speakers will be announced in the coming weeks including high profile politicians and commentators from the world of business and media, see our website for more details of the event programme and speakers.
This year’s International Trade Summit will take place at etc.venues, Bishopsgate in London on 18th October 2018.
The event will give delegates practical advice, invaluable resources and the contacts needed to grow their business and begin the next step of their export journey.
Whatever stage of the export journey you are at, the BCC’s International Trade Summit is the event that will help you take your business to the next level.
There will be a choice of informative workshops, lively panel discussions with businesses with export experience from a range of sectors, stimulating speeches from policy makers, successful exporters and household names. And, of course, plenty of time for networking.
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce has a number of complimentary tickets available for members who are interested in the export agenda. If you are a member, please contact export@norfolkchamber.co.uk as soon as possible to be considered for a complimentary ticket.
Come along for a fun, informal evening where you can:
network with local businesses
enjoy a buffet dinner from Mecca Bingo
get competitive with colleagues, clients and other Norfolk businesses
play a few games of Bingo
PLUS play the new Rock and Roll Bingo!
Don’t miss out on our first Bingo night, build your team or your business relationships in the best way! There may even be some prizes up for grabs!
For our first event Bingo night we’ve also opened the bookings up to non-Chamber member businesses. Come and find out more about how we do things after hours and meet your Chamber team in a relaxed setting.
It’s Networking. Only better. And now sponsored by the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce.
This month, our free morning networking has the honour of having the fantastic and engaging Glenn Savill from Ashton Shaw – Glenn’s personality makes him the one person who can make “Making Tax Digital” engaging, easy to understand and possibly even fun. As someone who attended a networking session whilst rigidly sticking to his sponsored silence, you can expect entertainment and common sense advice in equal measure from Glenn.
The way financial performance is both recorded and reported is soon to be modernised, but is your business prepared for the upcoming changes being imposed by HMRC? Glenn will explain how an increasingly digital world is already affecting all businesses and what you can do to not only be prepared but to take advantage of the upcoming changes.
Set your alarm, bring your business cards, and join us bright and early for King’s Lynn’s friendliest, most rewarding and enjoyable networking – see you there!
Why do so many business people join us every month?
It’s informal, rewarding networking with local, friendly businesspeople. No pitches, no referrals, no fees, no pressure, no hard-sell. Always a great guest speaker, free drinks, pastries and fruit. Network and still have time for a day’s work.
Everyone’s welcome – all types and sizes of business – Join us!
What’s the format?
Arrive at Yours Business Networks around 07:30 and network for 20-25 minutes, after a fifteen-minute talk, back into the business lounge for another 20-25 minutes or so of networking. Many people choose to stay much longer and are more than welcome to continue chatting and developing new contacts.
What are the rules?
None – We don’t ask people to introduce themselves or deliver an elevator pitch and no-one has to provide referrals or ensure that they attend each week. No booking 1-2-1s either.
Who’s it for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. Newbies are always welcome, whether it’s to our group or to networking in general. Find Matt, the organiser, if you’re on your own or new to networking and he’ll look after you. Here are some great networking tips if that’s you…
Who’s behind it?
The networking events are sponsored by Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and held at Yours Business Networks. Swarm Apprenticeships created the event and often host. Norfolk Chamber facilitate the events to engage with local businesses and the wider community.
Can I find out more?
Of course, email Matt Cooper at hello@ybnoffices.co.uk or call 07774 781695. If you’d like to talk at one of our events, get in touch, it’s a great opportunity to bring your message to our audience.
This qualification is designed for people working in food businesses at a supervisory level. It would also benefit those responsible for quality assurance, raw materials buying, customer complaints investigations or on-the-job training. Candidates who complete this training successfully will be able to supervise and train in food hygiene, and monitor and audit hygiene standards. It is particularly relevant for those that have to develop or monitor HACCP based food safety management procedures and systems. This is the updated Intermediate food safety certificate. Learning outcomes: *Ability to implement and supervise a food safety system *Understand food safety procedures *Understand the concept of food hazards and the risks associated with them *Understand the terminology with respect to supervising food safety *Understand the techniques involved in controlling and monitoring food safety *Appreciate the risks linked with cross contamination *Understand the role temperature has to play in the control of food safety *Appreciate the importance of supervising high standards of cleanliness in food premises Prerequisites: A recent level 2 certificate would be a benefit Course dates: 18th, 19th & 26th September 2018 Duration: Three day programme (9am-4:30pm) Cost: £457+VAT including lunch and all course materials Course Tutor: Sarah Daniels and Richard Mills are both Chartered Environmental Health Practitioners, having spent over 25 years each in the profession. The RedCat Partnership have been providing food safety training and consultancy in Norfolk, East Anglia and Nationally for over 19 years. RedCat are also members of the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology. For more information or to book please email Mitchell on mitchell@redcatpartnership.co.uk or called 01603 473732
As part of King’s Lynn Business Week organised by King’s Lynn BID on 15-18 October 2018, we are inviting businesses in West Norfolk to join us for an evening of cocktails, canapes and networking.
As well as sampling delicious cocktails made by the bar staff at Bank House Hotel, there will be demonstrations so you can learn how to make and enjoy these at home.
Join us at the beautiful Park Farm Hotel in Hethersett for a morning of networking over breakfast. We will have a fun networking activity, unlimited hot drinks, a full English breakfast, and a guest speaker. It is a great opportunity to find new, potential business, build relationships and find new products and services to benefit your business whilst meeting people from all corners of Norfolk.
Our speaker will be Mark Cook, Digital Marketing Director at Candour. Mark will be presenting on becoming the first choice with digital, covering the realistic options for digital marketing and automation for SMEs to become the first choice for their customers in 2019. He has been in marketing for over 10 years and recently presented at our Talking Tech conference. He has created successful search campaigns in some of the most competitive digital marketing sectors for global brands and has translated these techniques into strategies SMEs can apply at almost any level.
Book a stand
Our standholders at this event are East Coast College.
Interested in joining them and taking an exhibition stand at a business breakfast and showcasing the work your business is doing? The stand package is £75+VAT and includes your event ticket Email us
Sponsor this event
Want more exposure for your business? Sponsoring an event puts your business in front of our 900+ members and more! Sole sponsorship is £550+VAT. More information here
The theme of this breakfast is all things ‘bike’ – whether you’re passionate about bikes, both petrol and road, or if you are just looking to network with fellow Norfolk businesses, this will be for you. We will be hearing from Matthew Thomas-Keeping, Operations Manager at OFO who will be presenting the story behind their exciting sustainable travel solution, in the form of the yellow bikes you may have seen around Norwich. OFO bikes aim to ‘solve the last mile problem of urban transportation, helping commuters and travellers get to exactly where they need to go by making bikes accessible to everyone. Click here to find out more.
Join us for a morning of business networking over a delicious breakfast. Make new contacts and catch up with existing ones.
Our featured charity for the event will be Norfolk Community Sports Foundation, who we are pleased to have join us. They will have a stand at the breakfast so you will have the opportunity to find out more about the work they do for disadvantaged children in Norfolk. They help over 38,000 people every year achieve their goals by delivering quality, innovative services through football and sport.
Interested in taking an exhibition stand at a business breakfast? The stand package is £75+VAT and includes your event ticket. Email us
Sponsor this event
Want more exposure for your business? Sponsoring an event puts your logo in front of our 900+ members and more! Sole sponsorship is £550+VAT. More information here
Are you thinking about starting up a business, or in the process of setting one up – or even at ‘test trading’ stage? If so, then Menta has a limited number of spaces on a programme of support funded by the EU (take this opportunity whilst it lasts!).
This is the first of 3 workshops covering Starting your Business – you can also book yourself now onto the Business Start Right Workshop 2: ‘Marketing’ and the Business Start Right Workshop 3: ‘Book Keeping & Self Assessment’. These take place in Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich on a range of dates and booking is availble through the Menta website (same place you found this workshop).
Overview of Business Start Right Workshop
We cover:
What is it like to be self employed – pros and cons
Legal status – which to choose
Working from home
Understanding the reality of your business
Defining your REAL customers
Marketing
Financing your start-up
Legal aspects
Bullet point Business Plan (templates will be emailed after the workshop)
Free further support options
The next stage
Remember that once booked on this workshop – you are eligible to book yourself on the Start Right Marketing and Book Keeping workshops as well!
Teas, coffees and biscuits are provided, but please bring snacks. Workshops finish at 1:30pm. You are welcome to bring your lunch!
All delegates will be awarded a Norvic certificate of attendance accredited by Qualsafe Awards who are recognised by Ofqual. It is valid for three years.
Open courses are held regularly at our training venues in Norwich, Norfolk and Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Alternatively, courses can be arranged at your own site anywhere in the UK (subject to suitability).
Syllabus
Role and responsibility of first aider
Introduction to first aid
The recovery position
Heart attack
Choking
Burns and scalds
Incident management and safety
Basic life support
Adult and paediatric resuscitation
Use of AED
Control of bleeding and shock
Simple record keeping and first aid equipment
“Information presented in a clear and concise way at a good pace. Enjoyable course, very informative”.
“Lots of hands on role play, was a very good way to learn.”