This session will inspire & provoke discussion in the room amongst delegates. Learning from my previous chamber sessions, we will look at a few key digital elements that will help delegates to create or improve their digital strategies as we move into 2018. This session is run by Michael Townsend, Wolf Digital Marketing.
3 top tips you’ll walk away with:
Have ideas about which digital channels they should focus on in 2018.
How & where online ad spend should be invested.
What does your strategy need to include & what does it look like in real terms.
About Michael:
I started my marketing journey back in 2006 where I worked in the energy sector helping to promote and coordinate events. Ever since then I have been working for and with some fantastic clients here in the UK & across Europe. My passion lies in data & conversions. Working with a client and improving the performance of their paid advertising campaigns or generating high-quality traffic that converts is what keeps me excited by this industry. Experience and certifications are crucial in the digital sector. I’m a Google Certified Specialist and have passed all of the Google Paid Advertising Certifications, the Bing Ads Certification and I’m also a Hootsuite Qualified Professional.
In conjunction with the Norfolk Show Ground, the Norfolk Chamber have a number of tickets for the event to give away to members of the Norfolk Chamber.
We have 2 sets of prizes to give away:
4 x Corporate Package – inc entry on either 1 or 2 July, car parking pass, entry to corporate hospitality on Thursday 2 July
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 session will be delivered by Huw Sayer, Business Writers Ltd.
Do you find business writing a challenge? Are you struggling to pick the right words for your ideas? Would you like your copy to be more engaging and persuasive? Then this workshop is for you.
Aims
Our aim is to help you how to make your words work harder. This isn’t a grammar or spelling lesson – or an SEO class. Instead, we’ll focus on your audiences, how to write for them and what to say.
Learning Objectives
How to write so your audience will read and understand.
How to build your brand’s credibility and authority.
How to generate ideas and develop an authentic writing style.
Who should attend:
You should attend this session if you have to write brochures, press releases, newsletters, articles and blogs. It will also help you manage external writers. You’ll also get a FREE copy of the Business Writer’s guide: ‘Discover the 19 secrets of successful business writing.’
About Huw:
Huw is a director and co-owner of Business Writers Ltd, a communications consultancy with clients in the UK and Europe. He has spent over 25 years in marketing and corporate communications. He uses this experience to help clients create engaging conversations with buyers, suppliers, employees and investors.
Founded by Norfolk-based filmmaker Jack Sauverin, best known for his work on Labour’s 2024 General Election, Party Political Broadcasts and on feature films such as Rogue One, Camarilla brings a fresh blend of cinematic storytelling and strategic communications to the region (and beyond).
The boutique video production company works with public figures, councils, philanthropists, and purpose-led organisations, delivering emotionally resonant video content designed to influence, persuade, and build trust. Services range from high-end branded documentary to rapid-response digital content, strategic consultation, as well as iPhone video training for comms teams.
“We’re excited to put down roots in Norfolk and help local leaders, businesses and institutions tell their stories with clarity and confidence. Whether it’s a housing initiative, a cultural campaign or a founder’s legacy film, we approach it with the same strategic care and cinematic quality.”
Jack has already delivered European Digital Impact award-winning work for the DWP, had fiction work shown at Picture House Cinemas across the UK, with a growing footprint across life sciences, philanthropy, and public engagement we’re ready to deploy a decade of experience.
To find out more about Camarilla or explore collaboration opportunities, visitwww.camarilla.co.uk
This popular monthly networking event ‘ will now take place online to allow businesses to network and create connections in a digital space.
Join Norfolk Chambers of Commerce for an online networking session to replace this the physical event of ‘Coastal Connect’ in Great Yarmouth. We believe networking is key during difficult times to help with mental health, continuation of business and access to help and advice from peers. Enjoy from the comfort of your own home with no early starts or commute and make sure to make a coffee and bring a smile to this online video meeting.
What’s the format? We will be using Zoom to facilitate this virtual meeting of businesses. It will be introduced by Haze Carver from Norfolk Chambers of Commerce. We will then ‘Go Round The Screen’ allowing a one minute for each business to highlight anything of importance.
Who’s it for? Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, young businesses and anyone who wants to connect and engage with other businesses in the Great Yarmouth area. Newbies are always welcome, whether it’s to our group or to networking in general.
Can I find out more? If you’d like to talk at one of our events, please get in touch with here as we are always looking for new speakers.
Early morning networking means hot coffee, pastries and an exciting way to start the day. Norfolk Chambers of Commerce, Swarm Apprenticeships and Solace Coaching are working together to deliver King’s Lynn’s friendliest, most rewarding and enjoyable networking.
Set your alarm and bring your business cards, we welcome all business types and sizes!
What’s the format?
Arrive at the King’s Lynn Town Hall foraround 07:30 and network with some coffee for 20-25 minutes, we will then listen to fifteen-minute talk and have some Q+A’s. We welcome everyone to stay for more coffee and conversations to develope new contacts.
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.
Who’s behind it?
Harry Harris from Swarm Apprenticeships, Paul Ward from Solace Coaching and Nicole Risby from Norfolk Chambers of Commerce work collaboratively to bring this event to King’s Lynn.
Can I find out more?
If you’d like to talk at one of our events, please get in touch with Nicole Risby we are always looking for new speakers.
Manufacturing growth slowed in the East of England
Norfolk saw strong growth in employment and investment in last year
West Norfolk agricultural seed company expands into NRP in Norwich
Ikea to invest in an experimental store in Norwich
The latest economic report, has been published by Norwich City Council and highlighted that the Bank of England held interest rates at 0.5% and the UK’s inflation rate rose out of negative territory to 0.1% (from -0.1% in April).
Manufacturing growth in the East of England slowed in the second quarter according to a report by the industry body EEF. The results of the last British Chambers of Commerce, Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) published on 9 April, did show a slow down in manufacturing, which has been borne out in the latest EEF findings. The next QES report is due to be issued on 7 July 2015.
A recent study by Grant Thornton showed that in the last year Norfolk had seen strong growth in both employment and investment. The combined turnover of the top 100 Norfolk companies grew by 10.7%. Employment levels rose by 5.7% with the majority of news jobs being created in the services sector.
Chamber Gold Patrons, Germains Seed Technology has now opened a new laboratory in the Centrum building on the Norwich Research Park. Germains will use the lap for its global research and development programme to boost crop resilience.
June also saw an announcement from Ikea that they will be basing a new experimental store format at the Sweetbriar Retail Park in Norwich.
Location: Carrowbreck House, 7 Carrowbreck Road, Norwich, NR6 5FA. The course is designed for users familiar with Microsoft Word. It will provide trainees with the confidence to use more of Word’s features, and speed up their use of the application. It will give delegates the knowledge and practical experience to use Word to create, format and print professional-looking documents. 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: For full day training courses a lunch with sandwich or salad, crisps and cake or fruit will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout the duration of this course. Course Content Recap A recap of general Word principles Font formatting Paragraph formatting Navigating around the document Selecting text More Bullets and Numbering Creating a customised list Changing bullet points for each paragraph Formatting numbers Adjusting the position on the page Distributing the text and bullet/number An Introduction to Styles Using styles Applying styles to an existing document Creating a table of contents Introduction to Tables Bringing a table into a document Entering text, tabs and line-breaks Selecting rows, columns and cells within a table Formatting in a table An Explanation of different versions Good Working Practice How to find familiar commands in the 2003 & 2007/10 interface AutoCorrect How AutoCorrect works Adding AutoCorrect entries Removing AutoCorrect entries Copy and Paste Using the Windows clipboard to move or duplicate text and pictures Sharing text/pictures with other documents Bringing in pictures from other applications Getting pictures from the internet Document Layout Page breaks Line breaks Headers and Footers Using headers and footers Page numbering Inserting fields The Drawing Tools Auto shapes Clip Art Word Art Adjusting fills & lines The drawing canvas Course price: From £74.00 – £96.00 For more details or any enquiries, please do contact us on 01603 788950, or email carrowbreck@broadland.gov.uk
Norfolk Chamber added its voice to that of our regional MPs in stating that a 5 year delay on the start to the A47 improvement works is way too long.
Caroline Williams, Chief Executive of Norfolk Chamber said: “It is the business community that will deliver jobs and economic prosperity in Norfolk and delays in delivering the vital infrastructure improvements will be to the detriment of Norfolk’s economic wellbeing.”
“Greater accessibility is key to ensuring that the Norfolk business community can compete on a national level and infrastructure improvements in Norfolk will open up opportunities for local businesses to deliver more economic growth, housing and jobs for our County.”
The A47 Alliance has been advised that construction on some of the upgrading work (announced in December 2014the Autumn Statement) may not commence for 60 months, with delays expected whilst land is acquired and plans are drawn up.
Peter Aldous (MP for Waveney) co-ordinated a letter signed by Conservative MPs along the A47 route, to the A47 Alliance expressing their concerns and stating that the work is needed to address congestion and accident black spots and should be completed “as soon as practically possible”. The MPs’ letter also warned that delays could prejudice a future funding bid for funding to see the whole route become a dual carriageway.
The A47 Alliance has a meeting scheduled with Highways England – the new body responsible for building roads and it is expected that they will be advising Highways England that the timeline is too long and faster action is needed.
The MPs’ letter also urged the A47 Alliance chairman Roger Foulger to speed up the process. Mr Foulger advised that the A47 Alliance would be pushing Highways bosses for more action on the route. He said “Clearly one of the items on the agenda is the timeline. Now we have had the funding for Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, we want to see an earlier start on it.”
“What we are looking at is an earlier start on is for example the Burlingham to Blofield stretch. The message we got in the Autumn Statement was here is the money, now get on with it. But basically it is the procedures which the Highways Agency say they have to go through, such a land acquisition and all the rest of it, takes a really lengthy period of time. What I, and other members of the alliance, want to see is this period of time come down and an earlier start made.”
A DfT spokesperson said: “The Department announced a package of A47 improvements worth over £300 million in December 2014. Highways England will be working with stakeholders including the council to deliver the schemes as quickly as possible.”