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Events in January 2017
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03/01/2017(1 event)
10:00 am: loop Networking - Free, friendly business networking for the Black Country10:00 am: loop Networking - Free, friendly business networking for the Black Country – WHAT THEY ARE ABOUT...
They are a collective of local Black Country businesses who want to network in a friendly, relaxed environment. They want you to be free to meet people, talk business and make connections, it is as simple as that. So why not go along, join in and see what they are about. Everyone is welcome to attend, doesn't matter if your business is currently just an idea or you run a global powerhouse, just come along. They meet on the first Tuesday of every month between 10am and 12pm. You can find them at the Dudley Arms and there is no charge for their events. If you would link to attend or find out about loop Networking please click here Tuesday 3 January 10.00am-12.00pm The Dudley Arms The Dudley Arms Wolverhampton Road Himley DY3 4LB |
04/01/2017(1 event)
9:30 am: Envisioning for growth through innovation9:30 am: Envisioning for growth through innovation –
Businesses are exposed to lots of uncertainties in their environment. As well as the everyday internal challenges businesses face, external factors such as the state of the economy, rapid changes in technology or a turbulent political landscape can make it difficult for businesses to prepare a robust growth strategy for the future. This workshop will give SMEs hands on tools to understand how to grow their business within the context of the environment around them; whether they’re looking to grow regionally, nationally or even internationally. Owners and employees of eligible SMEs are invited to attend FREE business innovation workshops as part of the Innovation Voucher programme which is part funded by ERDF. These workshops will allow SMEs to:
The Business Innovation Workshops are delivered in three parts:
Lunch and refreshments will be provided on the day. Venue: Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands FREE to attend You can register to attend here Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre Glaisher Drive University of Wolverhampton Science Park Wolverhampton, WV10 9RT England |
05/01/2017(1 event)
4:30 pm: Networking at 1000 Trades4:30 pm: Networking at 1000 Trades –
Come along to our informal networking event at 1000 Trades Neighbourhood Bar & Kitchen and chat with ambitious businesses like yours. Guest speakers every month. We look forward to you joining us for a catch-up. In conjunction with GetSet for Growth and Arkade Property. First Thursday in every month. Save the date. Parking outside & nearby. If you would require special assistance in the event of an emergency for any reason, please let us know so we can make any necessary arrangements. Venue: Bar & Kitchen, 16 Frederick Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B1 3HE FREE to attend You can register to attend here Bar & Kitchen 16 Frederick Street Jewellery Quarter Birmingham, B1 3HE |
06/01/2017(1 event)
10:00 am: Kick ass women in business - free networking event10:00 am: Kick ass women in business - free networking event –
As women in business we sometimes suffer from the following:
Kick Ass Talks presents to you Kick Ass Women in Business: Kick Ass Women in Business Networking event is a Free event created to help women like you build your connection and grow your business. Each Month We Will have: A 10 Minute talk that will help you move forward with your business Lots of Networking Raffle prizes 60 Second pitch Venue: The Drop Forge, 6-10 Hockley Street , B18 6BL Birmingham FREE to attend You can register to attend here The Drop Forge 6-10 Hockley Street Birmingham, |
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11/01/2017(1 event)
9:30 am: Strategy and leadership for innovation9:30 am: Strategy and leadership for innovation –
This workshop is designed to help SMEs build their strategic leadership capacity and enhance the cultural and structural effectiveness of their organisation for innovation. The workshop is designed around 3 pillars:
Owners and employees of eligible SMEs are invited to attend FREE business innovation workshops as part of the Innovation Voucher programme which is part funded by ERDF. These workshops will allow SMEs to:
The Business Innovation Workshops are delivered in three parts:
Lunch and refreshments will be provided on the day. Venue: Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands FREE to attend You can register to attend here Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre Glaisher Drive University of Wolverhampton Science Park Wolverhampton, WV10 9RT England |
12/01/2017(1 event)
9:30 am: Building up to brexit – A guide for start ups and small businesses9:30 am: Building up to brexit – A guide for start ups and small businesses –
It’s been about 100 days since the referendum but what impact has it had on business and the economy so far? Join Walking Among Giants for a fun fuelled, information packed and activity driven workshop designed to help you focus and make sense of the new and exciting business landscape that is unfolding post Brexit.
There are varying viewpoints about the impact of the Brexit vote so far: Positive Trends:
Negative Indicators:
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*Please note lunch will not be provided as part of the workshop but catering facilities are available on the Science Park site. Venue: Visualisation Centre, Glaisher Dr, Wolverhampton, West Midlands FREE to attend You can register to attend here Visualisation Centre Glaisher Drive Wolverhampton, |
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14/01/2017(1 event)
9:30 am: StartUp 2017: The perfect event for early stage entrepreneurs9:30 am: StartUp 2017: The perfect event for early stage entrepreneurs –
StartUp 2017 is the UK’s biggest start-up event of the New Year! Returning for the third year in three locations, Birmingham, Bristol and London, it’s the place to be if you're starting or running a business in 2017. Attend the Birmingham event co-hosted by BCU Advantage at Birmingham City University to meet top entrepreneurs and to receive help with essential activities such as finding and applying for a business loan, forming a company and building a successful brand. You will also get access to all-day practical advice on topics from getting your business online to managing the accounts. StartUp 2017 is powered by: Agenda:09.30am: Registration and refreshments 10.00am: Welcome from Debbie Assinder, Enterprise Nation West Midlands Champion followed by opening keynote speaker 10.30 - 11.00am: Build a home for your business on the web with Matt Fowell Launching a website and hoping it will help you find new business simply isn’t enough. Matt Fowell, digital lead at FiveRivers, will uncover marketing industry insights on how you can convert more of your web traffic into customers, to help build your business online. 11.10 - 11.40am: How to build your brand on a budget Learn the secret power of branding and how you can start building your brand on a budget from Gavin Auty, an expert with 10 years of experience helping big brands like Turkish Airways and Edgbaston Stadium, right through to start-ups and individuals. 11.40am: Coffee break and networking 12.00 - 12.30am: Show me the money Mike Bandar, co-founder of Real Tribe and Hopper HQ and founding partner of Turn Partners; Cliff Dennett, business angel funded entrepreneur and start-up mentor plus experts from HSBC, KPMG, Responsible Finance, Crowdcube and Start Up Loans will discuss how to raise funding for your business. 12.40pm - 1.10pm: Insights into starting and growing a business Robbie Beak will talk about the lessons learned from the four companies that, Ammba Digital, has started over five years, how they generate 50% of their income from overseas work, the grants they have accessed and the places they to go to find free and paid for support. 1.10 - 2.00pm: Lunch 2.00 - 2.30pm: How to unleash the power of Instagram to start and grow your brand A live stream from the StartUp 2017 event in London. 2.30pm - 2.45pm: Q&A on how to grow your business on Facebook and Instagram Laura Hogan, Birmingham City University alumna and head of search at Birmingham-based Ricemedia, will discuss how Facebook and Instagram can drive your business through organic and paid activity, with real life case studies from clients in a range of sectors including Vax, Paul McKenna and Diamond Heaven. 2.45 - 3.20pm: How to pitch Having worked with over a thousand business owners who have secured millions in investment, the experts at Entrepreneurial Spark are masters at helping businesses create and refine the essential skill of pitching. Joe Trodden, enabler at Entrepreneurial Spark, will cover exactly what should be in a great pitch and how to deliver it for maximum impact. 3.20 - 3.40pm: Tea break and networking 3.40 - 4.10pm: An introduction to PR and how to manage your business' reputation on and offline PR consultant Chris Brown of Barques PR, whose clients have included London 2012 Olympic Games, Southside Business Improvement District and Advantage West Midlands, will offer an introduction into how to get your business in the press. 4.10 - 4.40pm: The amazing story of This Mum Runs Launching from a single, unpaid post on Facebook, This Mum Runs has grown quickly with thousands of women now running with the business each week. Mel Bound, founder, Birmingham University alumna and Enterprise Nation's Female Start-up of the Year 2016, will explain how she has trained an army of mums as 'Runmakers' to deliver hundreds of free runs each month as well as a programme of successful courses and classes and her own clothing range.. 4.40 - 5.00pm Closing remarks Venue: Birmingham City University, Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan street, B4 7BD Tickets cost just £10 or £7.50 for Enterprise Nation members. You can register to attend here
Birmingham City University Curzon Building 4 Cardigan street Birmingham, B4 7BD |
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18/01/2017(4 events)
Export Documentation WorkshopExport Documentation Workshop18/01/2017
This practical programme is designed to cover all of the necessary requirements that exporters need to follow to ensure that goods are shipped cost-effectively and meet all of the necessary legal requirements. The emphasis of the programme is not just about on how to complete documents and what to do with them – it also features WHY specific documents are required. Content includes:- An in-depth study of commodity codes and Incoterms 2010, exporter’s commercial and official documents. Getting the goods into UK Ports with Customs clearance procedures and proof of export documentation. Payment documentation (Insurance and bills of exchange). The day is designed to give candidates the understanding they need for preparing and processing export documents in the shortest possible time whilst ensuring the requirements of HMRC are met. The emphasis is not just about on how to complete documents and what to do with them – it also features WHY specific documents are required. Members of Black Country Chamber of Commerce can attend the workshops at a reduced rate. Venue: Black Country Chamber Of Commerce, Creative Industries Centre, Wolverhampton Science Park, Wolverhampton, WV10 9TG Cost: £200 + VAT for Chamber members and £250 + VAT non-members You can register to attend here Black Country Chamber Of Commerce Wolverhampton Science Park Wolverhampton, WV10 9TG 7:30 am: Grow your own graduates: degree apprenticeships7:30 am: Grow your own graduates: degree apprenticeships –
Aston University invite business owners, HR and L&D managers to discuss work-based learning programmes - Grow your own graduates: degree apprenticeships On 6th April 2017 the Apprenticeship Levy will come into effect – are you ready to turn this tax into talent? Aston University invite you to join their discussion, insight and experience in how to get the most value from your levy contribution through degree apprenticeships. Sasha Morgan-Manley, Degree Apprenticeship Coordinator, will illustrate how degree apprenticeship programmes are a successful and cost effective way to increase skills within your organisation across all grades. Sasha, joined by programme managers and partners, will answer your questions about the design and delivery of programmes to grow your own graduates. Aston, the first university in the UK to provide Degree Apprenticeships, have experience of using apprenticeships to fill skills gaps in businesses and build a talented future workforce. Their Degree Apprenticeships combine teaching of theoretical knowledge with practical application to give students the skills to apply their knowledge directly to the work that they do. Degree Apprentices graduate with a full BSc degree as well as an industry recognised apprenticeship qualification. They currently offer Degree Apprenticeships in Chartered Manager and Digital Technology Solutions but are adding more to our portfolio ever year, based on employer needs. 7.30 Registrations/Breakfast/ Networking 8.30 Welcome to Aston University 8.45 Understanding the Apprenticeship Levy and its implications for your business 9.00 Grow your own Graduates with Aston University Degree Apprenticeships 9.15 Case Study Partnership 9.30 Questions We look forward to welcoming you there! Venue: Aston University, Conference Aston, The Aston Triangle, B4 7EJ FREE to attend You can register to attend here Aston University Conference Aston The Aston Triangle B4 7EJ 10:00 am: Business starts here - How to get a business idea off the ground10:00 am: Business starts here - How to get a business idea off the ground –
Learn how to develop a business strategy, finance your business, and how to take the first steps towards becoming your own boss. Interactive and productive 2 hours led by a local business leader who runs some successful companies of his own. Venue: Dudley Library, St James's Road, Dudley, DY1 1HR FREE to attend You can register to attend here Dudley Library St James's Road Dudley, DY1 1HR 4:00 pm: Employment law update4:00 pm: Employment law update –
2017 will be a very important year for companies as UK Employment Law is currently tangled with EU directives and we all need to keep up to date with any legislative changes that may come about due to us leaving the EU. At this event the employment team at George Green LLP will be presenting a review of employment law highlights from 2016 and those to be aware of for 2017. Items covered will include: - This event is a very effective way to keep up to date with employment law changes Venue: Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Rd, Wolverhampton WV1 4QR Cost: £20.00 per person You can register to attend here Molineux Stadium Waterloo Road Wolverhampton, WV1 4QR |
19/01/2017(2 events)
9:30 am: The local innovation landscape; Innovate UK in the West Midlands9:30 am: The local innovation landscape; Innovate UK in the West Midlands –
By working even more closely with regional landscape partners Innovate UK feel that there is a great opportunity to support economic growth, and increase productivity through innovation. This is why Innovate UK has invested in regional managers and want to make the regional and national support more visible than ever. The local innovation landscape; Innovate UK in the West Midlands event will enable regional business throughout the West Midlands to obtain a thorough understanding of the funding and support that is available to them from the Innovate UK family including; the Knowledge Transfer Network, Enterprise Europe Network, the Catapults and also from other regional landscape partners, such as the Local Enterprise Partnerships, regional growth hubs and other trade organisations. As part of this event, the morning session will focus on round 2 of Innovate UK’s infrastructure systems competition (running in the morning session), featuring an introduction to the competition, relevant case studies and 2 minute elevator pitches from organisation’s showcasing their offerings and what they are seeking from potential partners. Free to attend You can register to attend here
The Studio Birmingham 7 Cannon Street Birmingham, B2 5EP |
20/01/2017(1 event)
7:45 am: Black Country Chamber: Baggies Breakfast7:45 am: Black Country Chamber: Baggies Breakfast –
Hosted by West Bromwich Albion Football Club, this early morning event on Friday 20 January is a return to the winning formula of the Baggies Breakfast meeting with an interesting speaker and chance to network. Attendance at the event includes a breakfast roll and plenty of time to talk to likeminded people from local companies. The guest speaker for January is Dr Mark Gilman who is Professor of SME Growth and Development at Birmingham City Business School and Head of CEIG. He joined BCU in 2015, moving from his post as director of the Centre for Employment, Competitiveness & Growth at Kent Business School. Mark has published in the area of SME performance and growth and HR management alongside working directly with business in the creation of a range of support products. These products include The BIG Journey, The BIG Network, The BIG Toolkit, The BIG Diagnostic, and tailored coaching and consultancy assignments. He has worked in industry and academia for the last 40 years engaging with businesses of all sizes including Boots plc, Barclays Bank, British Airways and a number of public sector organisations. More recently he has been assisting the growth of over 500 SMEs through research and coaching interventions for ambitious business owners. Venue: West Bromwich Albion FC, The Hawthorns, West Bromwich B71 4LF Free to attend for Chamber members & for non members - pre booking is essential You can register to attend here. West Bromwich Albion FC The Hawthorns West Bromwich, B71 4LF |
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24/01/2017(1 event)
9:30 am: New Year, New Plan9:30 am: New Year, New Plan –
New Year New Plan for Financial Freedom workshop with NatWest Bank and Beckford James Chartered financial planners Financial Freedom is one of the main goals in life. But when do you know if you have enough? Put simply, financial independence requires financial planning. Financial planning starts by working out what's important to you in life. Whether it's helping your children to buy a house or go to university, moving house yourself, planning early retirement or setting up and growing a business, you'll need to do some financial planning if you're going to achieve them. By working out what the costs will be and when you will need the money, you can start to plan your finances to work out how to get where you want to be. Financial planning for business is often lower down the priority list especially when the day to day operations are frequently time consuming. However, lack of planning can have a significant impact upon the business if it is overlooked. Ensuring that the company can continue in the absence of key individuals for example, or that the ownership of the company remains in appropriate hands on death of a shareholder, can make sure that the business is not disrupted at an already difficult time. NatWest Bank is part of the RBS group which has a wide array of market leading customer and financial brands. NatWest provides a full portfolio of products and services that were developed with a focus on businesses, helping them achieve their ambitions and save time and money. Beckford James are independent chartered financial planners. Being independent means that they work across the whole market to find the best solutions for your needs. As a client focused organisation, they believe in a financial planning approach, rather than a product focused approach, and they believe that a large part of their role is to help their clients to crystallise their financial objectives, structure a realistic plan to achieve these goals and monitor and review these actions on a regular basis. Their chartered status is a reflection of their commitment to professionalism, ethics and learning, all of which translate into high quality financial planning. Agenda - 9:30 - Registration, refreshments and pastries 10:00 - Welcome & Introduction 10:15 - Michael Shepherd - The importance of planning, knowing your numbers and can you afford it? 10:50 - NatWest - What support is there for my plan? 11:10 - Questions and answer session 11:30 - Close & Networking Venue: RBS, 6th Floor, 2 St Philips Place, Birmingham, B3 2RB FREE to attend You can register to attend here RBS 6th Floor 2 St Philips Place Birmingham, B3 2RB |
25/01/2017(4 events)
7:45 am: Black Country Chamber baggies breakfast7:45 am: Black Country Chamber baggies breakfast –
Hosted by West Bromwich Albion Football Club this is a return to the winning formula of the Baggies Breakfast meeting with an interesting speaker and chance to network. This includes a breakfast roll and plenty of time to network with local companies. The guest speaker is Dr Mark Gilman who is Professor of SME Growth and Development at Birmingham City Business School and Head of CEIG. He joined BCU in 2015, moving from his post as Director of The Centre for Employment, Competitiveness & Growth at Kent Business School. Mark has published in the area of SME performance and growth, and HR management, alongside working directly with business in the creation of a range of support products. These products include The BIG Journey, The BIG Network, The BIG Toolkit, The BIG Diagnostic, and tailored coaching and consultancy assignments. He has worked in industry and academia for the last 40 years engaging with businesses of all sizes including Boots plc, Barclays Bank, British Airways and a number of public sector organisation. More recently he has been impacting the growth of over 500 SMEs through research and coaching interventions for ambitious business owners. Venue: West Bromwich Albion FC, The Hawthorns, West Bromwich B71 4LF FREE to attend You can register to attend here West Bromwich Albion FC The Hawthorns West Bromwich , B71 4LF 9:00 am: 123insight evaluation workshop9:00 am: 123insight evaluation workshop –
123insight offer a unique award-winning MRP/ERP system for any type or size of manufacturing. Attend a free evaluation workshop which tells you everything you need to know about the software and the unique way that 123insight do business. The event is designed to help you understand whether the award-winning software is a good fit for your business. Whether you are new to MRP and want to understand more about it, or if you are looking to replace an existing system, the 123insight Evaluation Workshop will give you all the information you need in an informal environment. Venue: Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton FREE to attend You can register to attend here Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre Glaisher Drive Wolverhampton, 9:00 am: Business support drop in sessions9:00 am: Business support drop in sessions –
The Black Country Growth Hub are offering Small to Medium size businesses (SMEs) the opportunity to participate in one-to-one reviews with a business solutions advisor to discuss the support and funding available to help your business develop and grow. The drop in sessions will last approximately 45 mins each. Venue: The Black Country Growth Hub, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV10 9RU FREE to attend You can register to attend here
The Black Country Growth Hub Wolverhampton, WV10 9RU 9:30 am: Marketing and finance for innovation9:30 am: Marketing and finance for innovation –
This workshop focuses on the importance of matching marketing strategy with opportunities in order to maximise chances of success; a method of ‘connecting’ what the SME can do to successfully win new business. The workshop will also present the latest research on availability of business finance including traditional forms, innovation in funding including peer to peer and crowd funding, social lending and so forth. Owners and employees of eligible SMEs are invited to attend FREE business innovation workshops as part of the Innovation Voucher programme which is part funded by ERDF. These workshops will allow SMEs to:
The Business Innovation Workshops are delivered in three parts:
Lunch and refreshments will be provided on the day. Venue: Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, West Midlands FREE to attend You can register to attend here Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre Glaisher Drive University of Wolverhampton Science Park Wolverhampton, WV10 9RT England |
26/01/2017(2 events)
7:30 am: Employers breakfast at Sandwell Academy7:30 am: Employers breakfast at Sandwell Academy – SANDWELL ACADEMY
Invites you to an Employers Breakfast meeting, hosted by the Careers and Industry Links Department and their Careers and Enterprise Adviser – David Woakes The event is being held at Sandwell Academy on Thursday 26 January 2017. 7.30am Registration & Breakfast Presentations by:
If you would like to attend you need to register by Monday 13th January 2017 by emailing stimms@sandwellacadmey.com Sandwell Academy Halfords Lane West Bromwich , B71 4LG 8:00 am: Improving productivity for manufacturing SMEs8:00 am: Improving productivity for manufacturing SMEs – At the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry, they are always keen to find new ways to help businesses grow. As one way of making this happen, they are holding a monthly event tailored to manufacturing SMEs.
The Manufacturing Operational Efficiency team can offer direct and practical support to SMEs who want to:
You will also have the opportunity to learn more about the support you can access through the Manufacturing Technology Centre, and take a tour of the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and virtual reality suite. Agenda
To find out more and to register click here.
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) Pilot Way Ansty Park Coventry , CV7 9JU |
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30/01/2017(1 event)
10:00 am: Natwest #Boost startup surgery10:00 am: Natwest #Boost startup surgery –
Natwest, West Bromwich Branch 309 High Street West Bromwich Birmingham, B70 8LX |
31/01/2017(1 event)
6:00 pm: Birmingham clean air zone networking drinks reception6:00 pm: Birmingham clean air zone networking drinks reception –
Part of their commitment to support the public and private sector to be better prepared to face the challenges clean air zones pose to UK freight, fleet and logistics operations, Cenex will be hosting a networking drinks reception in Birmingham. The event is targeted at anyone from the public or private sector who operates vehicles in and around Birmingham City and will provide opportunities to network with fellow fleet and vehicle operators, as well as representatives from local government, to discuss the various issues and opportunities that air quality management zones pose for local businesses and logistics operators. This event will provide support and advice on how best to prepare for changes, and offer opportunities to share best practice and learning. A business card and knowledge exchange will also take place throughout the event in order to facilitate future conversations as to how local business can be better prepared to face challenges. Agenda 6:00pm Registration and arrival 6:30pm Opening address from
6:40pm Keynote Address: “Our Clean Air Zone: An update on our plans and policies”
6:55pm Technical address: “Real-world emissions; Are vehicles becoming cleaner?”
7:05pm Closing remarks 7:10pm Networking 8:00pm Close They are requesting for people who express an interest to attend to register by January 21 2017. Confirmation of attendance will be sent to delegates as soon as possible after this date. Where possible please avoid registering more than two people from your organisation. Free to attend You can register to attend here iCentrum, Innovation Birmingham Campus Holt Street Birmingham, B7 4BP |
01/02/2017(1 event)
10:00 am: Defence and security expo 2017 - Herefordshire10:00 am: Defence and security expo 2017 - Herefordshire – Official registration is now open for Herefordshire’s first ever Defence & Security Expo.
On Wednesday, 1st February Herefordshire are hosting an for military, security agencies and suppliers to identify common interests, solutions and opportunities. It is a must attend event for business owners and managers, procurement contractors and defence and security experts. The event is sponsored and organised by Harrison Clark Rickerbys solicitors, Hereford Enterprise Zone, and the University of Wolverhampton. Together the organisers are providing a forum for the industries to showcase their capabilities to a wide audience of those with an interest in their products and services, with the aim of stimulating new business and growth. Cost: Early bird tickets are available until 4/01/17 and start from £35 (ex VAT – normally £50 ex VAT). Group discounts apply. Find out more or book at: www.hdse.co.uk
The Courtyard Edgar St Hereford, HR4 9JR, |
02/02/2017(6 events)
6:45 am: Breakfast meeting: Birmingham innovation special6:45 am: Breakfast meeting: Birmingham innovation special –
Are you an SME with an innovative product or service designed to spearhead transformation and cost efficiencies within the NHS and other large organisations? This event is aimed at giving innovative SMEs the chance to meet the key partners behind the city’s pioneering Innovation Engine programme.
Businesses with products or services that are designed to help the NHS and other large public and private sector bodies drive change and generate cost efficiencies, will be able to meet the teams from:
• Innovation Birmingham (Birmingham Science Park Aston)
• Amey Plc
• West Midlands Combined Authority: Transport for West Midlands (Centro)
• Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• University of Birmingham
• Birmingham City University
As well as being able to talk to the Innovation Engine’s key project partners and network with like-minded business owners, attendees will also be able to take part in an interactive Q&A session run by Hugo Russell, Project Manager at Innovation Birmingham.
Guarantee a slot with the key project partners
To avoid missing out the chance to spend valuable time with the Innovation Engine’s project partners, you can pre-book a one-to-one meeting with them. Appointments last for ten minutes and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
What is the Innovation Engine?
Part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Innovation Engine stimulates demand for new or improved services, processes and products from local SME businesses.
The project increases SME investment in research and innovation by enabling SMEs to take part in solving the challenges of large organisations. This two-fold approach of lowering the risk of innovation and increasing market demand, results in a more effective and sustainable method of bringing new products, processes and services to market.
Free to attend
You can register to attend here
ICentrum Innovation Birmingham Campus Holt Street Birmingham, B7 4BP 7:30 am: Construction & manufacturing in the Black Country7:30 am: Construction & manufacturing in the Black Country –
This event is for construction and manufacturing companies. The group has been designed to specifically meet the needs of small to medium sized businesses. The breakfasts will explore opportunities and discuss a wide range of topics, as well as examining future trends and potential within the Black Country and West Midlands area for those involved with the construction & manufacturing industry. This event is for construction and manufacturing companies only. Free to construction & manufacturing passport holders chamber members= £10+VAT - non members= £20+VAT You can register to attend here TBC 8:00 am: Military in the Midlands business breakfast8:00 am: Military in the Midlands business breakfast –
Local networking opportunity to come and join your local military team along with other businesses for breakfast with partners at Aston University Engineering academy. As well as the chance to network with other businesses, there will be the opportunity to hear how the military is supporting industry on the Midlands, receive a presentation by The Deputy Commander XI Signal ,West Midland Brigade and Major Gary Feek REME on military engineering challenges, as well as witness Aston University Engineering Academy's prestigious signing of the Armed Forces covenant. Free to attend You can register to attend here Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street Birmingham, B7 4AG 10:00 am: Entrepreneurship in cultural heritage workshop10:00 am: Entrepreneurship in cultural heritage workshop –
Over recent years, the heritage sector has been hit by cut-backs in public sector funding, with reductions in visitor spend and increasing competition for visitors. At the same time, a multitude of new opportunities continue to emerge relating to technological innovation; namely new audiences, communication networks and new management approaches. In the context of this developing landscape for the heritage sector, this workshop explores the increasing need for museums and heritage organisations to become ever more entrepreneurial in their approach. By doing this, it will enable them to increase resilience to the changing environment and better identify ways and means to build profile, audiences, income and opportunities to communicate the heritage at their heart. With presentations from speakers who are involved with innovative approaches to the heritage and museums sector and through discussion, this workshop aims to identify some of the more entrepreneurial management practices of the heritage sector and explore challenges and opportunities for future entrepreneurial actions. Key themes:
Confirmed speakers include:
Pre-booking is essential. Cost: Early-bird rate of £45 (by 13 January 2017) Full delegate rate of £55 (by 27 January 2017) You can register to attend here The Old Ikon Gallery Fazeley Studios Birmingham, B5 5SE 10:00 am: Linkedin for business10:00 am: Linkedin for business –
Are you making the most of LinkedIn? As one of the world’s most popular social networks it provides a fantastic opportunity for your business. This detailed seminar takes an in-depth look at the platform, including how to build a first class personal profile and company page, how best to reach your target audience and measuring the return on investment of your efforts. This insightful session will cover: ▪ The role LinkedIn could play for your business ▪ Your target audience and how to reach them ▪ Your personal profile, company page and showcase pages ▪ LinkedIn advertising and LinkedIn premium Free to attend You can register to attend here West Midlands House Gipsy Lane Willenhall West Midlands, WV13 2HA 4:30 pm: Networking at 1000 Trades4:30 pm: Networking at 1000 Trades –
On Thursday 2 February,come along to an informal networking event at 1000 Trades Neighbourhood Bar & Kitchen and chat with ambitious businesses like yours. Guest speakers every month. They look forward to you joining in for a catch-up. In conjunction with GetSet for Growth and Arkade Property. First Thursday in every month. Save the date. Parking outside & nearby. If you require special assistance in the event of an emergency for any reason, please let them know so they can make any necessary arrangements. Free to attend You can register to attend here Bar & Kitchen 16 Frederick Street Jewellery Quarter Birmingham, B1 3HE |
03/02/2017(2 events)
8:00 am: Apprenticeship Levy Breakfast Event (Midlands)8:00 am: Apprenticeship Levy Breakfast Event (Midlands) –
On Friday 3 February, this event is an opportunity to learn more about the Apprenticeship Levy and how it will impact you and your business. There will be the opportunity to hear from a local employer about how they are approaching the new levy. Representatives from Progress to Excellence will also be on hand to discuss the ways that as an organisation, we can support you moving forward around the levy. Free to attend You can regsiter to attend here Nuthurst Grange Nuthurst Grange Lane Hockley Heath Solihull, B94 5NL 8:00 am: Black Country Chamber breakfast with Trade Minister Mark Garnier MP8:00 am: Black Country Chamber breakfast with Trade Minister Mark Garnier MP –
At their July Brexit event one of the names that members wanted to hear from was Mark Garnier MP. Mark Garnier was appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for International Trade on 17 July 2016. Commenting on his appointment Mark said he was “thrilled” by the responsibilities. “This is all about seeking opportunities for the UK in the wider world as well as securing the best relationship with the EU after Brexit.” As a neighbouring MP to the Black Country Mark is also conscious of the importance of the Midlands as an Engine for the UK economy. “Indeed, the policy and strategy we have created centres on the Midlands Engine – the ability of the local economy to drive its own fortunes and the move towards more local democracy”. Book now to come and hear from Mark Garnier MP at a key time for the UK and the Midlands in this post Brexit new world. This is the new format for our Economic breakfasts – They will still spend a short time delivering the results of their Quarterly economic forum but there will be more time to hear from our guest speakers. Free to Passport holders £10+VAT for Chamber members - £20+VAT for Non Members You can register to attend here TBC |
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