Coffee Means Business – relaxed, informal business networking for all local businesses. Meet over 20 business people – no pressure, no membership fees, just great networking over coffee and biscuits. Hear from our invited guest speaker who will share their thoughts and top tips for business success. Free business card raffle.
Coffee Means Business – relaxed, informal networking for all businesses.
Meet over 20 people over coffee and biscuits.
Our invited speaker will share their business story and give their top tips for success.
Bring plenty of business cards – there will be a free raffle.
Norfolk County Councilinvites youto attend a consultation event on the Rural Development Strategy for Norfolk 2013-2020.
With new EU funding programmes starting in 2014, constraints on public spending and rapid changes in the rural economy and communities, the strategy will be used to focus growth programmes so they benefit rural businesses and communities whilst delivering a healthy environment. As part of the strategy development process, threeevents are planned to consult businesses, community groups and other stakeholders on the priorities for rural development and how funding programmes could be used to deliver positive change for rural areas.
Each event includes:
You will also be told how you can feed into the development of the strategy after the event.
The three events will be held on:
Each event will be structured as follows:
8.00-8.15 Arrival, coffee and light breakfast
8.15-10.30 Consultation on the Norfolk Rural Development Strategy
10.30-11.00 Coffee and networking
11.00-12.30 OPTIONAL – opportunity to stay to discuss the proposed boundaries for Local Action Groups for the 2014-2020 period with County Council staff
To reserve a place at one of the events please contact: eds@norfolk.gov.uk confirming which event you would like to attend.
You will be sent a copy of the draft strategy and questions to be discussed in advance of the event to allow you to consult colleagues and think about the issues you wish to discuss.
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. If demand exceeds the spaces available the Council reserves the right to limit organisations to one place at each event.
Growth is at the heart of every business – whether that’s achieved through innovation in products and services, exploiting merger or acquisition opportunities, developing people to be the leaders of tomorrow or optimising operations to increase efficiency and profitability.
Experience shows that one of the essential ingredients for achieving success is having an engaged workforce and strong leadership.
We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with Grant Thornton for the next series of Directors Clubs (formerly known as FD Clubs).
Topic
At these sessions we will discuss :
· GT Growth 365 team: How you can prepare for the future through embedding a positive culture and adopting a leadership style that encourages the continuous development of people, building loyalty and engagement to help deliver real sustainable growth.
· Pure Executive: Developing our leaders of the future, best practice within the region and Board Ready Scheme.
· The session will also include advice on utilising the Apprenticeship Levy to develop your people, peer group discussions and the opportunity to network with other local business leaders, GT’s experienced Growth Advisers and the Pure Executive team.
Agenda
8.00am Registration
8.30am Presentations
9.30am Q&A and networking
10.00am Close
Book your place by emailing directorsclub@uk.gt.com
Join us on 27 February 2018 at the Best Employers Eastern Region launch event and explore how your organisation can gain unique, real-time data on employee engagement levels.
This year the Best Employers free employee engagement survey is simpler to use, easier to customise and provides greater opportunities to showcase the most inspiring employers across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. Take this opportunity to benchmark your business against others in the region, and be in with the chance of being crowned one of the region’s best employers.
At the launch event discover new and enhanced features of the 2018 survey, take part in discussions, network and share experiences on how to create inspiring, innovative and engaging places to work.
Plus hear from founding partner eras on the improvements to the survey.
From 09:00 – arrive, registration and refreshments 09.30 – Welcome 09.40 – Ian White, CEO, Beckett Investment Management Group 10.05 – Introduction to Best Employers 2018 10.30 – Tracey Locke, Jones Lang LaSalle 11.00 – Break 11.30 – Ian Watson, CEO of Start-rite Shoes Ltd 12.00 – Panel Discussion 12.40 – Closing remarks 12.50 – Lunch
*agenda is subject to change.
About the Founders and Sponsors
Best Employers was founded in 2012 by Pure and eras limited, with programmes running in 2012, 2014 and 2016. The 2016 programme saw 5,478 employees provide feedback for 80 organisations across the region.
Best Employers Eastern Region 2018 is sponsored by Archant and Birketts.
For more information visit www.best-employers.co.uk
Join us for our Annual Pure Norwich Charity Quiz 2018, for an evening of playful rivalry and great prizes, all in support of Alzheimer’s Society.
The Pure Norwich Annual Charity Quiz brings together local businesses and colleagues, providing you with the opportunity to compete for the coveted prize of ‘Quiz Champion 2018″.
You can enter a team of 4 players and up to 3 teams per organisation. The cost is £40 per team which includes a jacket potato with a choice of toppings. A fully licensed bar is also available. The doors will open at 6.00pm with the quiz starting at 6.30pm
Proceeds from the quiz including the annual raffle will go to Alzheimers Society
This year we are supporting Alzheimers Society, a dementia charity. Alzheimers Society offers a range of services and money raised from the quiz will go towards providing dementia cafes, research and side by side volunteers. On the night, we will have volunteers available to discuss the many ways in which funds raised can help the local community.
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Steeles Law and Jo Rayner, a relationship and business coach, have teamed up to run a full day drop in clinic for those that may have questions abou their relationship. Can you relate to any of the following?
The clinic sets out to deliver a full service to those with relationship issues whether they would like to discuss the more formal legal and financial elements or they would like to talk about their worries about managing the emotional and day to day parts of the process.
It will run from 10am on 23rd February with the chance to book a FREE 30 minute appointment with either Jo or Amanda or to drop in between 12-2pm.
Make sure you book your Christmas Party now. The EEEGR Christmas Ball 2017 promises to be a night to remember, and the perfect opportunity to entertain staff and clients alike.
Come join the EEEGR team for a drinks reception to start at 18.30 followed by a three-course traditional Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings, there will be live music, with entertainment provided by the popular Ignite Band. For those who don’t want to stop dancing a disco will follow the live music. Carriages at 1am.
Dress code Black Tie.
Matthew Downing, a Partner in our Corporate and Commercial Team, is hosting a presentation on the new General Data Protection Regulations coming into force on 25th May 2018. This is the chance for businesses to find out what the regulations actually mean to your business and what steps you should be taking to be compliant. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and to book a free 1 hour follow up slot with Matthew to discuss the area in more detail.
Date: 28/03/2018 Time: 08:00 – 10:00 Location: Spire Solicitors LLP, Norwich
About the presenter:
Matthew Downing is a Partner in our Company and Commercial Team and advises clients (across a range of sectors) on their contractual arrangements, including in relation to how clients collect, use and protect personal data. Matthew also acts for clients buying and selling businesses where issues around personal data transfers and previous data protection compliance is becoming more of a concern.
Spaces are limited and if you’re interested in attending, please follow this link to confirm your place.
In this third masterclass in our series for business owners and managers looking to develop their skills we will turn our attention to the importance and value of your brand with Mark Harvey from MH Consulting. Your brand is your most valuable business asset. Find out why brand is not your ‘logo’ and how modern businesses grow by using their brands. This is not a creative presentation, but a commercial session for businesses looking to maximise their growth potential. We’ll explore what brand is, how modern brands work and what practical things you can do to ensure your brands health and help you to drive growth in your business.
Mark Harvey Mark Harvey is a marketing turnaround specialist who operates as board adviser, mentor and presenter. Mark is a career marketer. He spent 16 years in Plc marketing culminating in the role of Head of Brand and Communication for Norwich Union’s first ever eCommerce business at the height of the dot com boom. This lit an entrepreneurial fire and he moved into the world of agency where he acquired and grew his own business. The agency enjoyed a stellar client list, multi award wins and was successfully sold at the end of 2015. Mark now works with businesses in an advisory capacity leveraging his experience in both marketing and developing a successful business.
Genix provides free, impartial one-to-one advice and support for start-up, emerging and existing businesses as well as those considering self-employment.
Our business advisor, Gary Parker, is available for free, impartial and confidential one-to-one advice sessions. These take place at the offices of Larking Gowen Chartered Accountants in Fakenham and last for an hour and a half. Appointment times are as follows – 9.30am to 11am, or 11am to 12.30pm.
Booking through Eventbrite is essential. If you are no longer able to attend the advice session, please cancel online or call 0800 096 3013so that the session can be offered to another individual.
Photo credits – EACH – The Duke and Duchess meeting Chloe Bowes and mum Nadia
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) at Milton on Thursday, 23rd June 2022.
The Duchess is Royal Patron of the charity, and this year marks the ten-year anniversary of her patronage. This was The Duchess’s first public visit to the hospice in Milton and it was the first time The Duke had accompanied her to see the work of EACH.
The Duke and Duchess toured the hospice, which was opened by Diana Princess of Wales on 1st August 1989, and met with children, young people and families who use services through EACH. They were invited to take part in art activities with families, in addition to touring the hospice grounds and meeting long-term staff members and volunteers.
EACH Chief Executive Phil Gormley said: “We very much enjoyed welcoming Their Royal Highnesses to Milton. It was The Duchess’s first public visit to Milton and the very first time we had the pleasure of welcoming The Duke to one of our hospices so it was a very special, memorable and momentous day for everyone connected with EACH.
“The Duchess met our fantastic staff and volunteers at Milton, who work tirelessly with children and their families needing our services. They had the chance to explain the difficulties they have faced in recent years, particularly in light of the pandemic and the isolation they have felt through shielding.
“The visit was the perfect opportunity to celebrate ten years since Her Royal Highness became our Royal Patron. Throughout the decade, The Duchess has been immensely supportive by championing our cause. Her continued support comes with warmth, empathy and understanding, including beyond public view, and her Patronage is enjoyed and appreciated by everyone at EACH.
“We are extremely thankful and consider ourselves honoured and very lucky to benefit from her hard work, generosity and support.”
Since becoming Royal Patron in 2012, The Duchess of Cambridge has played a vital role in raising awareness and understanding of children’s hospice services across East Anglia and the rest of the UK. From hospice and shop openings to meeting children and families, The Duchess’s profile has projected EACH and the importance of children’s hospice services onto a
national and international stage.
The visit took place during Children’s Hospice Week, a national week to raise awareness of the vital work of children’s hospices across the country. This year’s Children’s Hospice Week started on Monday and finishes on Sunday (20th to 26th June).
The theme for the week is #ForTheChildren- showing how important each individual child is to the expert care children’s hospices provide.
EACH currently provides care and support for more than 580 children, young people and family members across the region, with 211 currently using services through Milton.
To find out more about EACH visit www.each.org.uk.