Turning strategy into action – What does your business need to grow? Join us to help shape the delivery plans for the new Economic Strategy for Norfolk and Suffolk. The strategy identifies the key themes and opportunities for the region’s businesses and now we need you to help us create the delivery plans. You’ll have a chance to tell us what activity is already under way in your business and what you have planned for the coming years.
Following two successful events in West Norfolk and Norwich this is the final consultation in the event series.
Come along to the free launch of Norfolk Skills and Careers Festival on Monday 8 January 2018, 8am-9am at The Ideas Factory, Norwich. Join us to learn more about the festival and network with business over a coffee and pastry.
Hear from the organisers of the region’s largest careers events, as well as students who have been involved and learn how you can help to inspire, motivate students.
Find out how your business can support this non-for-profit event by taking an exhibition stand, sponsoring or volunteering.
Be part of the largest skills and careers event in Norfolk, with 70 employers, 4,500 students, 100+ careers represented across the two days. The event takes place 7 & 8 March 2018 at Norfolk Showground. For more about the festival visit https://norfolkskills.co.uk
Join us for a morning of Christmas fun and networking!This event is designed to help you make the right contacts ready for the New Year. In a relaxed setting, you’ll be able to enjoy a delicious breakfast whilst enjoying some themed networking activities to help you break the ice.
You can also bring a present to place under the Christmas tree for Break Charity!
DON’T FORGET:We are also having a Christmas Jumper Competition! Wear your best and you could win an early Christmas gift from Norfolk Chamber!
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.
Unfortunately this event is now fully booked. To be added to a cancellation list, please email details to events@norfolkchamber.co.uk. Thank you.
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. This course is aimed at providing employees who have been nominated as fire marshals or fire wardens with the knowledge and skills to carry out their duties effectively. This course is delivered by qualified fire fighters. It is designed to provide delegates with an awareness of the requirements and implications of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, in addition to the general issues regarding fire safety. Delegates will learn the common causes of fires and how fires spread, in order that they may take this knowledge back to their workplace or area of responsibility to reduce the risk of fires starting or spreading, together with emergency procedures to be followed in case of fire. Duration: Half-day course (9:30am to 12:30pm approximately) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to this course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: If you are also attending the Fire Extinguisher Training course in the afternoon a sandwich lunch with crisps, cakes and fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course if only attending the morning. Course Content Upon completion of this half day course, delegates will have knowledge and awareness in the following areas: Responsibilities of fire marshals Relevant legal requirements Fire risk assessments, inspections and audits Fire detection and warning systems Emergency procedures, means of escape and evacuations Fire fighting equipment Maintenance and testing of fire precautions Course price: £45.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
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.”
This year’s Annual Conference will bring together senior decision-makers, business leaders, young entrepreneurs and opinion formers, to discuss a number of key themes, including the Future of the Workforce, The Future of UK Trade, Managing Business Risk in uncertain times, and Diversity in the Workforce. The event also falls on International Women’s Day and this will form a theme throughout the day.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to network with businesses across the U.K and hear from expert speakers, who last year included Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) George Osborne MP (former Chancellor of the Exchequer), Greg Clark MP (Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy), Andy Street CBE (Conservative Mayoral Candidate for the West Midlands), John Holland-Kaye (CEO, Heathrow) and Liz Nicholl (CEO, UK sport).
Join us for a free special networking lunch for your chance to connect with other businesses in West Norfolk. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to meet like-minded businesses, share bright ideas and expand your professional network. Also hear about Norfolk Chamber’s exciting new plans to enhance its involvement, presence and service offering in West Norfolk providing better member benefits for businesses in the region. We’ll be joined by guest speaker, Matt Sykes, an expert trainer with over 20 years of sales experience. Matt will guide you through the right way to approach networking events and equip you with top tips on promoting yourself and your organisation, generating more sales leads and effectively following up with your new found contacts. This event is open to businesses with a registered premises or those that operate in West Norfolk. Book your free place today
Book a stand
Interested in taking an exhibition stand at this event? The stand package is £75+VAT and includes your event ticket. Email us
Join Norfolk Chamber for our business breakfast in Norwich. In usual Chamber style, we will be providing:
A luxury Norwich venue
Lots of coffee and a full English breakfast
Our trademark networking activities
Hear from Laura Watling Memberships manager at Liftshare who will be speaking on the subject of the Norwich Sharing City campaign.
The rest is up to you! You will meet lots of other Chamber members at popular, and often sold out, Norwich Breakfast and hopefully leave having made new business connections.
Book a stand
So far, we have the following business taking a stand and allowing our delegates to find out a bit more about the work they do in Norfolk:
Interested in 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 logo in front of our 900+ members and more! Sole sponsorship is £550+VAT. More information here
The course (the revised and re-branded Basic / Foundation Course) is a must have qualification for all employees in the Food and Hospitality sector.
Now Booking for Friday 21st September
The course will enable delegates to: – Take personal responsibility for food safety procedures – Keep themselves clean and hygienic – Receive and store food safely – Prepare, cook and hold food safely – Assessing and evaluating the learning
The Subjects Covered Are… 1. Food safety hazards; what can harm the consumer? 2. Safe food storage; food handling & cross contamination 3. Temperature control; refrigeration and chilling 4. Cooking, hot holding and reheating 5. Cleaning and disinfection 6. Pest control 7. Food premises and equipment 8. Legislation
Prerequisites: None-just enthusiasm (but basic spoken English/literacy does help)
Duration: One day training programme (09:00-16:30)
Cost: £88+VAT includes examination fees and lunch
How to book: To book please call us on 01603 473732
Course Tutor: Mitchell Vale is a registered Food Safety and Health & Safety Trainer with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and Highfield Awarding Body of Compliance. Mitchell is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. The RedCat Partnership have been providing food safety training and consultancy in Norfolk, East Anglia and nationally for over 17 years.
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. This workshop is for complete beginners who want to learn how to stand up and speak in public, but feel anxious and apprehensive. It is also for people who want to improve their current public speaking and presenting skills. Public speaking is most people’s greatest fear, way ahead of spiders, heights, snakes and flying. Whatever your level of experience this stimulating and enjoyable course will make a huge difference to your performance. Duration: One-day course (9:30am – 4:00pm approximately) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: On full day training courses a sandwich lunch with crisps, cakes and fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Course Content: Controlling and manage fear and anxiety Overcoming nervousness Delivering a professional speech with real impact Improving your self esteem and build your confidence Presenting to any size of audience and command their attention Using visual aids where necessary and keeping the audience’s attention Course price: Between £74.00 – £96.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
Because you have a good product and efficient customer service doesn’t mean that prospective customers are going to beat a path to your door. This practical and interactive workshop will enable you to win more business by getting your sales message across positively by phone, face to face, by email or on paper. Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. Duration: One-day course (9:30am – 4:00pm approximately) Equipment: No equipment is necessary for you to bring to the course. Pens and note paper will be available. Lunch provided: On full day training courses a sandwich lunch with crisps, cakes and fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Course Content Turning Cold Calling Into Warm Calling Making Quality Appointments Networking Building Productive Referral Business. Course price: £74.00 – £96.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
This course is aimed at anyone who is working within Health and Safety on a day to day basis, any senior members of staff who deal with Health and Safety or anyone who is looking for an update on their current Health and Safety training.
In essence the course will enable delegates to: *Take a fresh look at what systems and procedures that are in place – are they fit for purpose? *Review and revise Health and Safety Management *Hear what’s current with H & S Enforcers – what are they focusing on? *Dispel the Myths about Health and Safety – do not believe all that you read in the papers!
The subjects covered are: *Mapping the maze of Health and Safety Legislation – including topics such as Manual Handling, COSHH, Ergonomics and work equipment – and how it relates to your business
*How to ensure that your Health and Safety policy is effective including communicating it
*Are your risk assessments ‘suitable and efficient’?
*We will look at current hot topics – what are the Enforcing Authorities looking for – a focus on up to the minute issues including recent changes/charging for visits
Duration: One day programme (9:00am-4:30pm)
Cost: £125+VAT – includes all course materials, lunch and refreshments
Course Tutors: Sarah Daniels is Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner and member of IOSH, having spent over 30 years in the profession. Registered consultant at www.OSHCR.org The RedCat Partnership Ltd have been providing Health and Safety training and consultancy in Norfolk, East Anglia and nationally for over 20 years.
For more information please email us on reception@redcatpartnership.co.uk or call us on 01603 473732