Free informal networking, what more could you want as a business in West or North Norfolk?
Whether established or growing from scratch, we invite all businesses based in West Norfolk, North Norfolk and as far East as Fakenham to join us for an evening of what we do best, networking!
Hosted at Whatahoot the event opens at 6pm, with a short welcome at 6.15 pm.
Who is it for?
Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in the Norfolk area.
Make sure you book your place now to make those all important connections local to you.
The Power of LinkedIn: Enhancing your personal brand event. Join us for drinks and pizza while learning how to master LinkedIn.
Transform your LinkedIn profile and enhance your personal brand at our Co.next event where we shall be hearing from our very own Norfolk LinkedIn experts, Sam Edwards from Yawn Marketing, Bex Headden from R13 Recruitment and professional photographer, Rob Dodsworth.
Join us at Fuel Studios for drinks and pizza and hear from our experts while enhancing your personal brand on LinkedIn.
Please arrive for 5.30pm, event kick starts at 6pm.
Beer and Pizza shall be provided and kindly sponsored by Fuel Studios, please let us know if you have any dietary requirements on booking.
The team from Norfolk Chambers will give a brief introduction to the evening followed by a talk from Sam Edwards, Founder and Managing Director of Yawn Marketing. We shall then break out and provide insightful workshops to work on your LinkedIn profiles on the night.
Opportunity to network and connect with other under 35’s in Norfolk while gaining insightful knowledge.
Guest Speakers
• Sam Edwards – Sam is founder and Managing Director of Yawn Marketing. Sam has a wealth of experience devising strategy and managing marketing campaigns across a wide variety of industries, with a particular focus on stand-out, creative campaigning. His work champions thoughtful and engaging content at every step.
• Bex Headden – Bex is Co-Director of award-winning R13 Recruitment Ltd. Having set up the business 9.5 years ago, it now incorporates a formidable team of 15, a 7-figure turnover, and an instantly recognisable brand synonymous with delivering exceptional service and standards in recruitment in the Norfolk area. Bex is a solution finder, an ideas generator, a collaborator and a supporter of young people in business (having been one back in the day!).
• Rob Dodsworth – Rob is founder of Brand Story Studio. A professional, award-winning, photographer in Norfolk, with over 12 years experience working with B2C and B2B clients. Rob will be on hand on the night to share tips and best practices for that perfect LinkedIn headshot.
Opportunity for Q&A
What is Co.next?
Co.next was launched in early 2022 to empower, engage and encourage young professionals across Norfolk.
Co.next is a service curated by the Norfolk Chambers of Commerce designed to support working young professionals 35 and under in Norfolk. Co.next will offer engaging knowledge and networking programs supported and developed by a board of like-minded individuals, who want to empower budding professionals.
The Board is made up of experienced business professionals. They are ably supported by an Advisory Board of those young professionals who are the heart of this programme. They have their feet on the ground, sharing their ideas and raising awareness of what support and guidance they actually need.
We are delighted to bring you a business networking experience at The Nook where you’ll get the chance to hear all about EACH’s new initiative The Business Circle and have a tour of The Nook facilities.
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices – Business Circle Launch
• Arrival, Tea, Coffee, Pastries and Fruit Platter: 8.30 – 9am
• Welcome presentation: 9 – 9.15am
• Talk by a member of the Care Team: 9.15 – 9.30am
• Hospice Tours and Networking: 9.30 – 10.30am
A bit of information from EACH about this new exciting offering
We are incredibly excited to have launched the Business Circle this year and are inviting you to join us. This is a unique opportunity to build valuable connections with businesses across East Anglia, whilst at the same time support children and young people with life-threatening conditions.
Join us at our launch event at The Nook on 13th October for coffee and pastries, a tour of the hospice a chance to ask questions on the Business Circle and network with others.
Norfolk is full of talented business men and women and we’re delighted to have some of them giving up their time to provide mentoring sessions for young professionals (under 35s) across Norfolk. Free mentor session with Simon Wingfield.
Date: 2nd October 2023
Time: Hourly slots available between 1pm-4pm
Virtual Call – Video Link shall be emailed beforehand.
Topics
Route-to-Market Strategies
Using Category Management to grow brands
Effective business planning
About Simon
Simon is a globally recognised multi-category executive across several business sectors, with extensive business management experience.
In a career spanning over 30 years, he has held senior positions in trading, procurement, category management, brand marketing, shopper marketing, and supply chain. He has extensive experience and expertise across Europe, Africa, South-East Asia, and North/Central America leading teams and projects in product assortment, price mechanics, global and regional branding, promotional campaigns, format development, operational process, and training.
Simon has led several sustainable and profitable growth programs across the multiple grocer, wholesale, and convenience sectors, working (and leading) cross-functional projects with strategy, M&A, procurement, finance, data, research, and human resource teams. He has managed many complex projects with key stakeholders in large organizations (including BP and Royal Dutch Shell).
He started his own management consultancy practice in 2022 under the name Wingfield Consultants and has been working on several client projects, most recently for 3 local SME spirit suppliers and a large UK bakery supplier. Under the headline ‘Helping businesses drive growth and profitability’ the consultancy has designed (and delivered) the successful execution of projects including strategic category plans, digital branding, and training to clients.
Throughout his career Simon has been a driven, personable, and highly motivated individual with strong leadership, project management, business development and communication skills. A self-starter he has a proven track record in strategically leading teams, projects, and categories to successful growth, increased share, and profitability.
Born in Norwich in the U.K., Simon obtained his Classics degree at the University of Kent and has accreditations for Leadership and Marketing from Cornell and Northwestern University.
Simon is an Associate Tutor at the University of Anglia’s Business School.
Simon is a Mentor on HM Government’s ‘Help to Grow: Management Course’ supporting SMEs in the U.K.
He is based in the U.K. after international travel and experience for several years.
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 (under 35s) across Norfolk.
Date: 3rd June 2024.
Time: Hourly slots available between 10am – 4pm
Location: In person at Byra Digital Marketing LTD. The Studio, Paperhouses, West Harling, Norfolk, NR16 2SF
(Can offer virtual session as well, please email caroline.ellis@norfolkchambers.co.uk after booking to request).
Topics
Branding
Personal Branding
Marketing Strategy
Digital Marketing
Paid advertising
Social Media
Business operations / Running a business
Starting out in business
Mistakes I’ve made in business and how to avoid them
About Charlotte
Charlotte is a dynamic entrepreneur and the visionary founder of Byra Marketing, a leading Norfolk marketing agency at the heart of creativity and strategy. With a background in graphic design and a keen eye for aesthetic appeal, Charlotte brings a unique blend of artistic flair and business acumen to her role.
After graduating with a degree in Graphic Communication, Charlotte honed her craft working within Design Agencies for brand such as Unilever, Pepsi, Burger King etc, where she mastered the intricacies of visual communication and brand identity. Her passion for design naturally evolved into a broader interest in marketing, leading her to pursue additional qualifications in this field.
Armed with her dual expertise in design and marketing, Charlotte embarked on her entrepreneurial journey, establishing Byra Marketing with the vision of offering holistic solutions to clients seeking to elevate their brands. Under her leadership, the agency has garnered acclaim, winning two awards in 2023, for its innovative approach, seamlessly blending creativity with data-driven strategies to deliver tangible results for clients across diverse industries.
Charlotte’s leadership style is characterised by her commitment to excellence, creativity, and client satisfaction. She fosters a collaborative work environment, empowering her team to push boundaries and explore new possibilities in every project they undertake.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Charlotte is a proud mother to Eva and is deeply driven to help others. She takes time out regularly to mentor aspiring business owners in a similar craft.
Join us for a backstage tour of Delta Fire and find out how they are making the future of fire safety equipment. You’ll have the chance to see behind the scenes at the Factory and try out some of their award winning equipment. Learn about the logistics of offshore working, as well as how they are working on their green credentials.
There is limited capacity on this event so book quickly to avoid disappointment!
Agenda
4pm – Meet at Delta Fire, tea/coffee and cake on arrival.
4.15pm – Welcome by Jordan King, Head of Business Development at Delta Fire.
4.30pm – Tour of Delta Fire Factory and opportunity to try out the equipment they produce.
5.45pm – After the tour NR Medical Training shall provide a quick workshop on Emergency First Aid dealing with Fire.
Opportunity to network and the event shall close.
Delta Fire
Delta Fire manufacture and supply Fire Fighting Equipment to over 50 countries around the world with many prestigious global customers such as Shell, BP, Conoco Phillips, Total, AMEC, Chevron, Bectel, Reliance Industries, ADNOC(Abu Dhabi National Oil Company), Maersk, UK Ministry Of Defence and BAA to name a few.
Delta Fire are a key supplier to UK Fire & Rescue Services, Major Airports, Petro chemical Installations, On-Shore & Off-Shore Marine Industries, Major Water / Utility Companies and many more Major Industrial Sectors.
NR Medical Training
NR Medical Training began as a first aid training company serving Norfolk, Suffolk and the East of England. They are committed to providing the very highest quality training.
The Festival of Knowledge: A New Event for Skills, Careers, Jobs, and Knowledge
What is The Festival of Knowledge?
The Festival of Knowledge is the updated and enhanced two-day event which is replacing the Norfolk Skills & Careers Festival, held at the Royal Norfolk Showground on 6 & 7th March 2024.
The original Skills & Careers Festival was aimed purely at students, helping to raise their aspirations and answering their questions about possible career opportunities.
The new Festival of Knowledge will have a much broader appeal, that will be more inclusive of employers and Norfolk’s key growth sectors, whilst remaining true to the needs of our young people. The event will bring together businesses, schools, education and training providers to deliver skills, careers and jobs inspiration to students, as well as showcasing opportunities for job seekers of all ages and those looking to pivot their careers.
The Festival of Knowledge will also offer a range of free-to-access knowledge workshops on topics such as apprenticeships, job readiness, and sector-specific topics.
Who should attend?
The Festival of Knowledge is open to everyone and is free to access for all visitors, but it is particularly well-suited for:
Students of all ages
Job seekers
Those looking to pivot their careers
Businesses and employers
Training providers and educational stakeholders
What to expect at the festival
The Festival Of Knowledge will feature a variety of elements, including:
A skills festival with an exhibition showcasing training providers and trade bodies, particularly in key sectors such as clean energy and Agri-Tech
A careers festival with an exhibition aimed at both younger students and those seeking work or looking to pivot their careers
A jobs fair where employers can showcase who they are and what they can offer and job seekers can have a specific opportunity to talk directly with employers
A series of short knowledge workshops on a range of relevant topics
Networking opportunities
The Festival of Knowledge will deliver several networking opportunities, including a launch event for stakeholders on Day 1 and a business networking breakfast on Day 2.
Benefits of attending
There are many benefits to attending The Festival of Knowledge, including:
Free to attend for all visitors
Learning about the latest skills and careers opportunities in Norfolk
Networking with potential employers and training providers
Knowledge sharing amongst colleagues and peers
Gaining access to free knowledge workshops on a range of relevant topics
Discovering new career pathways and opportunities to upskill or retrain
Exhibitor stands are available from £250, and we have sponsorship opportunities starting from from £1,500. View the floor plan here.
Join us for our for a netwalk and make co.nnections whilst enjoying the beautiful views at Whitlingham Country Park.
What better way to give your well-being a boost than by spending time outside in the fresh air, networking with fellow business professionals at the beautiful Whitlingham Country Park (whilst also getting those important steps in) and enjoying a rewarding drink and slice of cake at the end!
This outside event will start at Whitlingham Café, where we will meet for our walk around the broad. For those that would like to continue networking at the end of the walk, we will stop at the café for a well needed coffee and slice of cake (you will be required to pay for your own refreshments)
Week 5 is another Norfolk Broad Insparation. This ‘behind the scene’ of the Occasional Table tells a great story, and it’s the perfect piece for anyone looking for unqieness.
This 3 day course takes place on the 12th, 13th and 19th November in the Town Close Room of the Theatre Royal- it is suitable for all persons who need to make training an effective part of their work!
Course Title; Level 3 Award in Training Skills and PracticeAim; This is the benchmark trainer skills qualification for all trainers, it is ideal for first-time trainers who need to understand the basics of training skills and practice or those looking to refine their techniques.It is not just for those wishes to teach Health and Safety Objectives; *Identify training needs and set appropriate aims and objectives. *Understand and deploy appropriate training and learning approaches *Be able to comprehensively plan your training *Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions that engage, motivate and inspire learners *Understand the use of different assessment methods and the need for record keeping OrganisationDuration; 3 day programmeExam/Assessment; Delegates are required to deliver a 30 minute “micro-teaching” session (which must be part of a wider programme) to the rest of the group, provide feedback to four other delegates and complete a self evaluation.Cost; £435 plus VAT includes notes, refreshments, lunch, the assessment & certification fees Awarding Body; Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)Tutor; Richard Mills and Sarah Daniels- ethusiastic & dynamic owners of the RedCat Partnership LtdDifferentiation; At least level 2 or equivalent in English, ICT skills would be advantageous.Audience; Anyone who wants to deliver training professionally Feedback; “I just wanted to say thanks for the course, I’ve spent 37 years trying to overcome my abject fear of standing up in front of people, and I’ve been on countless courses which have helped, but not cured the problem, yet in 3 days you managed to solve it completely!” Rachel Jarman, Hautbois
A booking form is attached- or contact us to discuss www.redcat.gb.com
The course can be upgrade to the PTLLS course by attending the conversion course on 29th/ 30th November