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.
Norfolk Chamber has recently recruited additional members to its Board of Directors. Seven new Board members have been appointed, which takes the Board to a total of 16 members.
“We were pleased to receive such a large number of applicants for the Board. All of an extremely high calibre, with great all round business skills and experience. This made it very difficult to select a shortlist of candidates for interview and made the decision even tougher for the interview panel to make their final selections.”
“Our new Board members will help give Norfolk Chamber stronger representation geographically, by size of company and by sector and will allow us to truly be the voice of our membership. I am looking forward to working with them all to support and promote issues affecting the business community in Norfolk.”
Simon Watson Partner – Corporate Services, Lovewell Blake
The Norfolk Chamber Board is made up of Chamber members from across the County to ensure that members’ interests are represented at local, county and regional levels.
Aims to update and requalify existing first aiders to the required level of skill and knowledge in first aid, in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Successful delegates will be awarded a certificate of competence accredited by Qualsafe Awards who are recognised by Ofqual. It is valid for three years.
Course Venue
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
Introduction to first aid
Incident management and safety
The unconscious patient
Major illness: diabetes, heart attack, stroke
Fractures and dislocations
Head Injuries
Eye Injuries
Simple record keeping & first aid equipment
The legal framework for first and in the workplace
Basic life support
Use of AED
Control of bleeding and shock
Major Illness: epilepsy, allergic reactions
Burns and scolds
Poisons and harmful substances
Basic casualty handling
Knowledge and skills assessments
“2nd course with Norvic and still very good training – excellent”
“Would definitely recommend Norvic Training”
“I have been doing First Aid for 33 years and it was the best course I have been on.”
Following yesterday’s budget, in which the Chancellor outlined many areas that will impact on Norfolk businesses from Corporation Tax reductions to lower National Insurance contributions; changes to the Annual Investment Allowance, to a new National Living Wage; pension reforms; and commitments to childcare. Attached is a summary table which shows all the key announcements.
In collaboration with our Junior Canaries partner Avant, we will be giving away 8 spaces in our Junior Squad experience in celebration of our takeover day!
If you are selected as one of our winners, you will win a full Junior Squad experience which includes 2 tickets (for junior and accompanying adult), a stadium tour, a NCFC goodie bag, as well being an official flag bearer as the first team walk out.
For your chance of winning, fill in the form below and we will contact the winner. The deadline to fill in all this information is 8pm Friday, August 19.
This competition is exclusively available for junior members, if you’re not a member you can purchase your membership HERE.
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. Andrea Hardiman, of All About The Message will talk to us on Adjusting to any crisis is tough – it’s a bit like being on a rollercoaster!
We all react differently and sometimes it’s difficult to know what to do for the best. I’ll be sharing some of my ‘mindset top tips’ that have helped me adapt during the lockdown.
I’ll also reveal the ‘marketing checklist’ I’ve been using for both for my marketing and my clients. From a ‘Start-Stop-Continue’ process to adopting a softer tone to marketing communications and connecting with existing customers, these are small steps to help you be ‘marketing ready’ for the future.
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.
Welcome to 2020!!! The first Two Hour Tuesday same format just a brand new year!
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.
The Speaker:
Our guest speaker is Abigial Reynolds. As a business owner, you need to ensure that your business is protected. The way in which we work is constantly changing so, whether you have one or 1,000 employees, it is essential that everything you do follows the law.
Abigail Reynolds, a Chartered Legal Executive at Hayes & Storr Solicitors, will be giving a short talk focusing on the following areas:
Balancing being caring and flexible vs the business’ needs;
The importance of tackling employment issues when they first arise;
The importance of having up to date documents and handbooks; and
Chamber highlights its concerns over delays to A47 improvements to Highways England
Jonathan Cage, the Vice President of Norfolk Chamber and Managing Director of Create Consulting Engineers, represented the Norfolk Chamber at the recent meeting of the A47 Alliance. The meeting included a presentation from the Highways England team of AMEY/AECOM, on the feasibility work that has been undertaken to date and the anticipated timeframes for delivery of the improvements to the A47.
Highways England are responsible for the delivery of the improvements to the A47 and they outlined that the three main schemes, which are centred around Norwich, including Burlingham, North Tuddenham and Thickthorn, were all effectively programmed to start work in 2020, with an approximate cost of £300m.
Commenting on the Highways England presentation, Jonathan Cage said:
“Highways England advised that they had assessed each of the schemes to determine whether a Development Consent Order would be required. They acknowledged that a lot of work had been previously undertaken on Burlingham, and that a scheme had been close to being started in the past.”
“However they stated that they needed to review the details and determine whether or not the route was still the ‘preferred route’. It was also essential that a full detailed evidence base was available to back up any future scheme submissions, to ensure that they would stand up to detailed scrutiny at future Inquiry.”
“Highways England believed that this exercise would be completed by October 2015, at which stage they would be able to advise which, if any of the schemes, could be brought forward earlier for implementation. The same criteria would also apply to the Vauxhall roundabout and Gapton Hall roundabout improvements in Great Yarmouth.”
On the length of delay in commencing the improvement works along the A47, Jonathan said:
“I raised the Chamber’s concerns about the delays, especially with respect to Burlingham, and asked why did Highways England need to review the proposals again?” He noted that “it was very unlikely that the traffic flows had changed and the only major thing that had changed since 2006 was that more people had lost their lives.”
With regard to possible severe disruptions whilst the improvement works were being undertaken, Jonathan said:
“I also raised a concern about the potential for all three Norwich schemes to be progressed at the same time, which would effectively result in access to Norwich from all directions being severely disrupted for about 18 months – something that would not be acceptable to the business community. I was informed that it was unlikely that all three would be progressed simultaneously, which would then potentially lead to a further delay on one of the schemes.”
Roger Foulger, the Chair of the A47 Alliance, also highlighted to Highways England, the occasions that both the local MPs and the Norfolk Chamber had written to express their concern at possible delays. Jonathan Cage said: “It was clear that both the MPs and the Chamber correspondence had had an impact on Highways England – however the Norfolk business community, together with the A47 Alliance needs to continue to lobby hard for the improvements to the A47 to be delivered as soon as possible.”
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.
Following the successful recruitment of an Events Co-ordinator Norfolk Chamber, due to expansion of the team,currently have an exciting opportunity for a 2nd experiencedprofessional to deliver high quality business events in a fast-paced environment.
You will be part of a busy team delivering over 70 events annually across Norfolk, ranging from large scale conferences and exhibitions, to business breakfasts and training. We regularly feature high profile speakers, including George Osborne, Vince Cable and CEOs of leading international businesses. You will be involved in strategic thinking to take our calendar to the next level.
With a proven track record, and three or more years relevant experience, you will be hardworking, innovative and have an understanding of how to market events using with the use of social media and technology.”
The salary will be £16,000 – £20,000 depending on experience.
Other benefits include 26 days holiday per annum, healthcare plan and contributory pension after successful completion of probation.
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.
The Speaker:
Our guest speaker this month is Stokely Howard from Trendy Grandad.
He will be speaking on ‘The Trendy Grandad startup story: The power of video’
Stokely’s Bio:
Trendy Grandad are a video & social agency based in Norwich. Stokely, the Creative Director & Co-Owner has had a varied career leading to the journey he is on today. You’ll be leaving the talk with free knowledge on how to change your video game to have an edge over your competition.
Drivers have been warned to expect overnight closures of the A47 at Postwick, at the eastern end of Norwich Southern Bypass, over the next two weeksstarting on Monday 13 July.
The closures, which are to allow furtherbridge work to be carried out, as part of thePostwick junctionimprovement,will be from 8pm to 6am at the latest.There will be shortdiversions via the slip roads and new link roads.