This is a 3-in-1 exclusive opportunity for BID Levy payers to;
1. pitch their services to other businesses in the BID,
2. gain new customers from King’s Lynn and the surrounding area
3. gather valuable information and advice for their business from organisations like the Dept. for Work and Pensions / Job Centre, The Borough & County Councils, New Anglia Local Enterprise Company and the College of West Anglia apprenticeship team just to name a few.
What’s provided
You will get a 6ft table (no table cloth / cover) set up by 4pm on Monday 15th
Access to a power socket depends on layout so if you need one, please let me know by 12/10
1 free hot drink plus a free reusable cup for said hot drink (you can’t take china cups into the auditorium & we’re keen to promote zero-waste)
Publicity – we have emailed, flyer-ed, sent out press releases and will be doing radio ads, anything else you can do to promote is most welcome.
The longest time in an abdominal plank position is 10 hours, 10 minutes & 10 seconds, and was achieved by 60-year-old veteran Marine Officer, George Hood in June 2018, but how long can your team hold the plank for?
Take on this epic challenge and see how long you can hold a plank for as part of a sponsored relay within your team. Compete against other teams and encourage others to sponsor your team and help us raise funds for OPEN Youth Trust’s work with harriet@opennorwich.org.uk
Join us this time at Hethel Engineering Centre on 27th November, for an exclusive look inside one of the East of England’s leading hubs for high-performance engineering and manufacturing.
Whether you’re a start-up, scale-up, or established business, this is your chance to:
🟠 Tour the facilities and see our community of game-changing businesses. 🟠 Explore our purpose-built offices and workshops ranging from 300 to 1,300 sqft. 🟠 Learn about virtual membership options for a professional presence. 🟠 Meet our team and understand the on-site business support to help you grow, connect, and innovate.
With private conversation slots and a welcoming team ready to support your growth, this is more than just a tour, it’s a gateway to the next chapter.
Are you fully prepared? We understand that harvest is a busy, stressful and tiring time of year.
Whatever role you play in this process, our free, interactive session will highlight some of the key health & safety risks you face, helping you keep your people, your assets, the public and your reputation safe this summer.
Presented by our in-house Risk Management team this webinar aims to:
Highlight the main dangers and outline why farming is one of the most hazardous industries in the UK
Focus on the key safety aspects of: – Machinery – Transport and vehicles – Public and child safety – People and Personal Protective Equipment
In partnership with Hooma Comedy, we’re delighted to be hosting our first-ever comedy night at The Nest.
Headlining the show is comedy ventriloquist Trish Dunn, and she’ll be ably supported by local acts MC Kahn Johnson and Martin Westgate (with more acts to be revealed).
Charities United: Unlocking Skills & Apprenticeships for the Sector
Emma and I are thrilled to invite you to our June Charities United gathering in partnership with City College Norwich, focused on training and apprenticeship opportunities for Norfolk’s charities.
This event is especially relevant for those in leadership roles, HR, or workforce planning – with a spotlight on how apprenticeships can support management and supervisory development in the voluntary sector.
What to expect:
10am – Arrival, refreshments & networking
10.30am – Hear from City College experts and charity staff currently undertaking apprenticeships – Discover how your organisation can access funded training opportunities – often at little or no cost – Learn how Apprenticeships Norfolk’s Levy Support Scheme is unlocking vital funding for smaller charities – Q&A plus a short tour of Norfolk House
11.30am – More networking & a chance to speak to college staff 1:1
Whether you’re new to apprenticeships or looking to develop your team, this is a warm, welcoming and informative space for charities to connect and learn.
Access: Norfolk House is a fully accessible venue just a short walk from Norwich city centre. Reserved parking available upon request.
The drop in session will provide an opportunity for businesses looking to start, diversify, grow or network with other businesses. Various organisations will be on hand during the morning to provide the latest information and advice for your business.
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s property team will inform you about properties and plots now available on the King’s Lynn Enterprise Park.
New Anglia Growth Hub can help your business access a range of support services from hundreds of sources. The hub’s service is free and impartial, and can help you access grants (including Go Digital), finance, international trade support and other specialist advice – all from a single point of contact.
College of West Anglia, BOOST, Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and FSB will be there to offer their services and support.
Occupational Health BreakfastSeminar -What does “Duty of Care” really mean? Management Responsibilities and the Definition of “Reasonably Practicable”and demystifying “Risk Assessment”.
Our experienced team would like to invite you to join us for a free Breakfast Seminar.
The seminars will be delivered byDr Lindsey Wrightand her team who will assist you in understanding how Occupational Health can help you to manage your staff’s wellbeing.
Breakfast is provided by our partnered charityAbout with Friendsand will be held at our GorlestonClinic where you can meet the rest of your team.
Join us on our brand-new ‘recovery programme’ virtual events which support businesses to restart, rebuild and renew.
This online entrepreneur seminar looks at how you can grow your business online. How can you sell to an online consumer? What challenges and legal risks are there in an online environment? How can you build brand awareness on a small budget so that your business is visible in a noisy digital space?
Content / Takeaway
Joining us for this seminar is Alistair Ponder, Company Commercial Solicitor for Steeles Law, Brian Bush, Business Growth Specialist for BBUSHONLINE, and Dan Bradfield, Director and James Hale, Head of Digital & Marketing from Naked Marketing.
As part of our recovery programme of virtual events, this seminar will look at:
How you can define your brand and focus your marketing to deliver results on a smaller budget.
The importance of sales in business.
Awareness of some of the legal developments and challenges for online businesses.
After attending the seminar you will go away knowing:
How you can build awareness and engagement by marketing your business/brand.
How to identify your ideal customer, how to present your product or service to them and keep them buying for life.
Find out how you can protect your business brand and IP.
When you register for your place, you will be sent a calendar invitation as confirmation of your place. The invite will include a unique link from Zoom for you to join the video call.
Alistair Ponder who has over 20 years’ experience is a leading commercial solicitor, has a keen focus on supporting business clients across a range of sectors. Alistair provides practical, no-nonsense advice, in honest, plain-English, focusing on delivering a cost-effective, value-adding service and regularly receives very high client-satisfaction feedback.
Brian is often introduced as the ´most connected person I know´ and has spent the last 20 years growing and refining his network to cover most sectors and countries. Having worked across the private, public and 3rd sector he has set up businesses, run existing companies and advised countless organisations in sales and business strategy. A business coach, connector and growth specialist Brian believes passionately that we are all born equipped to connect and sell.
Dan co-runs Naked as Creative Director and specialises in branding and design. A graduate of NUA with over 10-years of agency experience, Dan has worked on new brands, rebrands and brand design for businesses of all shapes and sizes.
James has a thorough understanding of digital and marketing – specialising in combining the two. He gained digital marketing experience from one of the UK’s largest self-catering cottage companies. James works very closely with clients, assisting in marketing and digital planning, production and reporting accordingly.
Having a Zero Waste business is becoming increasingly crucial. Over 200 million tonnes of waste is produced in the UK each year, a combination of household, commercial and construction waste.
This facilitated online workshop is an opportunity for businesses to share ideas and best practice on the best ways to engage customers, suppliers and fellow businesses in the journey towards Net-Zero Waste – for the benefit of all involved.
This Net Zero Waste project is part of Onwards Norfolk, a partnership between Norwich BID, King’s Lynn BID and Great Yarmouth Town Centre Partnership, to provide free training and upskilling for businesses.