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Events in December 2017

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27/11/2017
28/11/2017
29/11/2017(3 events)

7:30 am: Breakfast briefing: Manufacturing future healthcare technologies


29/11/2017

Birmingham University

On Wednesday 29 November, the University of Birmingham invites you to attend a breakfast briefing at the BizzInn, Birmingham.

Led by medical device experts, the briefing will address some of these challenges and highlight the support the university can provide in this area.

Venue: BizzInn, Birmingham Research Park, Birmingham, B15 2SQ

Free to attend

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register

BizzInn
Birmingham Research Park
Birmingham, B15 2SQ

12:00 pm: An introduction to intellectual property


29/11/2017

Birmingham University

On Wednesday 29 November the University of Birmingham are hosting a seminar to explain how to identify what IP is protectable and to outline the processes relating to these forms to obtain IP rights. This will be held at the University of Birmingham Research Park, Birmingham .

Optional one to one's with the University of Birmingham IP team

There will also be an opportunity from 2-3pm for 1 to 1 meetings with the University of Birmingham IP team to talk through any ideas and innovations you may have.  To book a 1.1 meeting with a member of the IP team email: s.hansrod@bham.ac.uk.

About the speaker:

Dr Chris Moore - HGF, Intellectual Property Specialists

Dr Chris Moore, Partner at HGF, will be delivering the Introduction to Intellectual Property.  HGF provides bespoke advice and support on developing, registering, protecting and exploiting IPR through patenting, trade-marks, design registrations, copyright and know-how.

Venue: University of Birmingham Research Park, 97 Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2SQ

Free to attend

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register

University of Birmingham Research Park
97 Vincent Drive
Birmingham, B15 2SQ

2:00 pm: The techwork- Free seminar and networking Nov 2017


29/11/2017

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On Wednesday 29 November  Marketing the Midlands will be hosting a free seminar and networking event at  St Paul's Club, Birmingham.

The purpose of the technology network is to use technology to create new, lucrative business opportunities for local businesses. They want to connect you to new and ongoing technology projects across the region, such as the Big Data Corridor- a £3m project aimed at helping SMEs make the most of big data.

During this event, there will be talks from the:

  • Big Data Corridor
  • Aston University
  • John Loveday- Will be sharing his powerful story and explaning how he has used technology to build his business
  • Richard Fallon- Discover how to rapidly build trust with prospective clients
  • Simon McNidder- How to harness the power of Customer Relationship Management.
  • Don Smith- Bitcoins have gone from being worth £200 to over £3,000 in just a few years- What are they and how do you get involved?

The event is aimed at helping you to meet new clients while giving you the opportunity to be involved in major projects that will create new business opportunities for your company as well as detailing how to add value to your technology, IT, engineering and manufacturing clients.

Venue: St Paul's Club, 34 Saint Paul's Square, Birmingham, B3 1QZ

Free to attend

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register

St Paul's Club
34 Saint Paul's Square
Birmingham, B3 1QZ
30/11/2017(3 events)

7:30 am: Fresh perspectives - The power of collaboration


30/11/2017

Aston BS

On Thursday 30 November Aston Business School will be hosting a breakfast brainstorm event.

This will be an opportunity to find out more about the project and have an interactive discussion about how SMEs can work with universities to find solutions to their skills shortages.

SMEs will be ask to think about the skills they need and how the project can help will be showcased.

Venue: Aston Business School, Aston University, Birmingham, B4 7ET

Free

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register

Aston Business School
Aston University
Birmingham, B4 7ET

9:30 am: Do you want to supply to the rail sector?


30/11/2017

Wolverhanpton Business Solutions Centre

On Thursday 23 and 30 and November the Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre are hosting a rail tender supplier readiness programme,‘Get On Track’ starting in November delivered by West Midlands Manufacturing Club. This will also take place on Thursday 7, 14 and 15 December.

The programme will help your business capitalise on the bid and tender opportunities from HS2 and other public procurement.

The workshops cover:

  • Finding opportunities
  • Winning themes
  • Barriers to success
  • Cyber essentials accreditation
  • Bid planning
  • Working towards BIM Level 2 workshop.

Plus receive access to tender readiness webinars, one-to-one telephone support for the first tender application,12-month access to HR support and documentation and much more.

Venue :Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton WV10 9RT

Cost: £3,000 + VAT per company (includes two places)

To express an interest please email: wmmc@businesssolutionscentres.co.uk

 

Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre
Glaisher Drive
University of Wolverhampton Science Park
Wolverhampton, WV10 9RT
England

10:00 am: ESF Masterclass: Procurement, finance and publicity


30/11/2017

On Thursday 30 November Steps to Work will be hosting a masterclass at  Jhoots Pharmacy, Walsall.

This masterclass will cover Procurement, Finance and Publicity for ESF funded projects and programmes so is best suited for those who will be dealing with claims and finance and those responsible for marketing and publicity. It will give you an overview of ESF requirements and compliance and give you the knowledge needed to successfully manage an ESF funded project.

The session will run from 10am until 3pm with a buffet lunch provided.

Venue: Jhoots Pharmacy, 20 Hatherton Street, Walsall, WS4 2LA

Cost: £95.54

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register 

Jhoots Pharmacy
20 Hatherton Street
Walsall, WS4 2LA
01/12/2017
02/12/2017
03/12/2017
04/12/2017(1 event)

Recruitment and egislation

04/12/2017

05/12/2017(4 events)

9:00 am: Leadership & management: Driving productivity through people


05/12/2017

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Aimed at: SME Business owners, leaders and people managers. Suitable for new leaders, managers or those in need of a fresh approach. Ideal for those wanting to evaluate the usefulness of more in-depth leadership and management programmes.

Workshop objective: Inspire leaders and managers to have more awareness of managing different types of people and gain knowledge of some of the techniques to improve their people management skills.

AIM for the Black Country is a service being offered to Small & Medium sized Enterprises (SME’s) to enhance your growth and competitiveness. Through a partnership arrangement between the Black Country Chamber of Commerce, Black Country Growth Hub, Local Authorities, Black Country Consortium and the University of Wolverhampton you will be able to access a coordinated approach to a range of business support, advice and workshops. You can enter the programme through any of the aforementioned partners who will then manage the process from start to finish.

This workshop is funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and there is no cost to eligible SME’s taking part in this programme. There is a small amount of paperwork required to assess eligibility and evidence actions and outcomes.

Please see the eligibility criteria below and check if your business is eligible to access support through the AIM Programme:

Your business:

  • must be based within the Black Country
  • must be in operation for over 12 months

Your business must not have:

  • more than £180,000 worth of State Aid over the past 3 years
  • an annual turnover of more than £42m
  • have an annual balance sheet total of more than £36m
  • more than 250 employees (including owners/ directors)
  • ownership by another company (or combination of companies) of more than 25% of your business.

Venue:  Holiday Inn M6 J10, 20 Wolverhampton Road West, Walsall, WS2 0BS

Free to attend

To express your interest please give us a call to discuss 0121 569 2121

To find out more about the programme click here

Holiday Inn M6 J10
20 Wolverhampton Road West
Walsall, WS2 0BS

9:30 am: Ivolve business networking event - Wolverhampton


05/12/2017

Ivolve

On Tuesday 5 December Ivolve will be hosting a business networking event at Mercure Goldthorn Hotel, Wolverhampton.

The aim is to create engagement, expand ideas for growth and diversity.  You will have the opportunity to promote your new or current business in a relaxed environment, through building relationships with likeminded individuals.

Venue: Mercure Goldthorn Hotel, 126 Penn Rd, Wolverhampton, WV3 0ER

Free to attend

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register 

Mercure Goldthorn Hotel
126 Penn Rd
Wolverhampton, WV3 0ER

10:00 am: Business startup seminar


05/12/2017

On Tuesday 5 December we will be hosting a business start-up seminar so if you are thinking of starting or just started a new business this event is for you.

Come along to this FREE business start-up seminar where you will be provided with tailored help and support to help you to set up and run your own successful new business.

The event will cover a variety of topics including:

  • Is it right for you?
  • Business Planning
  • Legal status and legalities
  • Taxation
  • Next steps

Aimed at individuals thinking of, or just starting a potential business, the seminar offers a structured approach to identifying opportunities, planning for success and ensuring a better chance of survival.

There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required.

Register here.

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Sandwell Business Solutions Centre
Sandwell College
1 Spon Lane
West Bromwich , B70 6AW
06/12/2017(5 events)

8:15 am: PLANit Global- Linking business to education


06/12/2017

PLANit Global

On Wednesday 6 December Q3 Academy  will be hosting a business breakfast in partnership with PLANit Global.

The morning will include a presentation from guest speaker PLANit Global. Q3 Academy continues to successfully work with PLANit Global to raise students’ aspirations, and confidence. You will find the Breakfast an excellent networking opportunity which will help close the gap between business and education creating many opportunities for the future.

Agenda

8.15am: Breakfast

8.45am: Welcome from Q3 Academy Great Barr’s Chief Executive Dr Caroline Badyal & Head of School Mr Mark Arnull

9.00am: Guest speaker: PLANit Global

9.30am: Mentee’s 1-to-1’s/networking

10.00am: Event close

Venue: Q3 Academy, Wilderness Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 7SD

Free to attend

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register

Q3 Academy
Wilderness Lane
Great Barr, B43 7SD

8:30 am: SPEED business networking club


06/12/2017

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On Wednesday 6 December University of Wolverhampton invite you to attend a free networking event in partnership with SPEED.

Registration is from 8.30am, giving you an opportunity to do some informal networking and have some breakfast before  a short presentation from either a guest speaker or one of the breakfast club members. They aim to give everyone the opportunity to speak to as many different people in the room as possible.

Make sure you bring plenty of business cards as you are sure to make some new business connections.

Venue: Grand Station, University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Sun Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BF

Free to attend

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register 

Grand Station
University of Wolverhampton Science Park
Sun Street
Wolverhampton, WV10 0BF

9:30 am: NucoTraining level 2 health & safety in the workplace


06/12/2017

Nuco Training Level 2 H&S event

On Wednesday 6 December Business Office Solutions CIC invite you to attend a  level 2 health & safety in the workplace one day course.

his is an excellent introduction to health and safety in the workplace and will benefit all employees, particularly those who may be accepting a health and safety role, such as a safety representative within their organisation.

Successful candidates will be awarded a national Level 2 (Level 5 in Scotland) qualification which will provide an ideal platform to higher level training or career development.

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • The roles and responsibilities for health, safety and welfare in the workplace
  • The value and process of risk assessments
  • The identification and control of workplace hazards
  • How to respond to workplace incidents and accidents

Certification

Assessment is on-going by the instructor, culminating with a multiple choice question paper. This qualification does not expire, but refresher training and keeping up to date with changes to policies and procedures is vital to keep the qualification current.

Venue: Business Office Solutions CIC, 71 Tempest Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 1AA

Cost: £70

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register 

Business Office Solutions CIC
71 Tempest Street
Wolverhampton, WV2 1AA

10:00 am: Business development seminar: Branding & marketing


06/12/2017

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On Wednesday 6 December Enterprise Action invite you to attend a workshop at SP/ACE for Enterprise, PA105, Technology Centre, Wolverhampton.

Delivered by Mischevious Marketing, specialists in branding and marketing, this workshop aims to cover key aspects of how to successfully create a brand for business and develop a strong rapport with your customer base.

Venue: SP/ACE for Enterprise, PA105, Technology Centre, Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 9RU

Free to attend

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register 

SP/ACE for Enterprise, PA105, Technology Centre
Wolverhampton Science Park
Glaisher Drive
Wolverhampton, WV10 9RU

6:30 pm: Brexit and Birmingham


06/12/2017

birmingham city university

On Wednesday 6 December Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Julian Beer  will be hosting  a city talks event  at Birmingam City University will feature a panel of experts from the arts, business and education sectors.

Speakers

Paul Faulkner
A history graduate from Cambridge University, Paul began his career at MBNA Bank, completing the Bank’s Graduate Management Scheme and working in a variety of roles across the organisation in both the UK and the US. Paul took over as CEO of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce in June 2015, having previously been CEO of Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa.

Gary Topp
Gary Topp is a CEO with both UK and international experience. He is currently CEO of Culture Central, a collaborative development agency for culture in the Birmingham city region. He has previously been CEO of Yorkshire Culture, Curzon Community Cinema and Greening Australia. His experience across many UK cities, Melbourne Australia and at regional level have given him a strong insight into the complex role that culture and sustainability play in the future of cities and their necessary interplay with evolving leadership and policy considerations.

Beverly Nielsen
Beverley Nielsen, is a campaigner, business person and entrepreneur, who has worked at Birmingham City University for the past decade as a Visiting Tutor, MA Design Management, Director of Employer Engagement, and most recently as founding Director, Institute of Design and Economic Acceleration (IDEA) where she works as Associate Professor. She has consistently promoted the West Midlands for its ingenuity, design and manufacturing expertise, founding the think tank, Idea Birmingham, and Birmingham Made Me.

Venue:  C192, The Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7BD

Free to attend

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register 

C192, The Curzon Building
4 Cardigan Street
Birmingham, B4 7BD
07/12/2017(3 events)

9:00 am: AIM for the Black Country masterclass supply chain: Improve your chances of tender success


07/12/2017

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Aimed at: SME Business owners or the person responsible for business tendering. Suitable for SME’s in industries where tendering is a crucial part of business growth.

AIM for the Black Country is a service being offered to Small & Medium sized Enterprises (SME’s) to enhance your growth and competitiveness. Through a partnership arrangement between the Black Country Chamber of Commerce, Black Country Growth Hub, Local Authorities, Black Country Consortium and the University of Wolverhampton you will be able to access a coordinated approach to a range of business support, advice and workshops. You can enter the programme through any of the aforementioned partners who will then manage the process from start to finish.

This workshop is funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and there is no cost to eligible SME’s taking part in this programme. There is a small amount of paperwork required to assess eligibility and evidence actions and outcomes.

Workshop objective: Learn practical ways to increase your chances of having success when tendering for business.

Workshop trainer: Andrea Childs - Klick Business Solutions Ltd

Venue: Ramada Park Hall Hotel & Spa, Park Drive, Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton, WV4 5AJ

Free to attend

To express your interest please phone 0121 569 2121

Find out more about the AIM project here

Ramada Park Hall Hotel & Spa
Park Drive
Goldthorn Park
Wolverhampton, WV4 5AJ

9:30 am: Do you want to supply to the rail sector?


07/12/2017

Wolverhanpton Business Solutions Centre

On Thursday 23 and 3o and November  the Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre are hosting a rail tender supplier readiness programme,‘Get On Track’ starting in November delivered by West Midlands Manufacturing Club. This will also take place on Thursday 7 , 14 and 15 December.

The programme will help your business capitalise on the bid and tender opportunities from HS2 and other public procurement.

The workshops cover:

  • Finding opportunities
  • Winning themes
  • Barriers to success
  • Cyber essentials accreditation
  • Bid planning
  • Working towards BIM Level 2 workshop.

Plus receive access to tender readiness webinars, one-to-one telephone support for the first tender application,12-month access to HR support and documentation and much more.

Venue :Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton WV10 9RT

Cost: £3,000 + VAT per company (includes two places)

To express an interest please email: wmmc@businesssolutionscentres.co.uk

 

Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre
Glaisher Drive
University of Wolverhampton Science Park
Wolverhampton, WV10 9RT
England

10:30 am: Business Forward Wolverhampton


07/12/2017

Business ForwardWolverhanpton Business Solutions Centre

On Thursday 7 December Business Forward will be hosting a networking meeting at the Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre. It is open to any business and there are no membership fees. This is followed by a structured meeting which invites attendees to promote their business in a relaxed but business-focused way.

Venue: Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 9RT

Free to attend

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register

Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre
Glaisher Drive
University of Wolverhampton Science Park
Wolverhampton, WV10 9RT
England
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11/12/2017(1 event)

3:00 pm: Digital railway – Delivering differently conference


11/12/2017

Digital Railway

On Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 December the University of Birmingham  in partnership with Digital Railway and the Railway Industry Association (RIA) invite you to attend a conference. This will be held at the Gisbert Kapp Building, Birmingham.

The two day conference will bring together suppliers, rail operators and other industry organisations in the rail sector to share knowledge from the Digital Railway Programme and the UK Rail Research Innovation Network (UKRRIN).

Day one

15:00 – 16:30   Registration

17:00   Introductory presentations

18:00  Unlocking innovation networking opportunities and the opportunity to visit demonstrations facilitated by University of Birmingham

(Evening session includes meal/refreshments)

Day  two

07:45   Registration

09:45   Welcome from David Waboso, Managing Director, Group Digital Railway

10:05   Opening address from Senior Transport Minister

10:45 – 17:30   The day will consist of:

  • Presentations and Sessions exploring the detailed findings from the Early Contractor Involvement- Phase 2
  • A chance to hear about Digital Railway and Network Rail Route Challenges
  • Ask your questions to an panel of experts
  • Opportunity to find your perfect working partners as part of the Unlocking Innovation Scheme
  • Explore demonstrations and exhibitions from the UKRRIN and other rail industry organisations.

Venue: Gisbert Kapp Building, 52 Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston Campus, University of Birmingham,Birmingham, B15 2TT

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register 

 

Gisbert Kapp Building
52 Pritchatts Road
Edgbaston Campus, University of Birmingham
Birmingham, B15 2TT
12/12/2017(3 events)

7:45 am: Digital railway – Delivering differently conference


12/12/2017

Digital Railway

On Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 December the University of Birmingham  in partnership with Digital Railway and the Railway Industry Association (RIA) invite you to attend a conference. This will be held at the Gisbert Kapp Building, Birmingham.

The two day conference will bring together suppliers, rail operators and other industry organisations in the rail sector to share knowledge from the Digital Railway Programme and the UK Rail Research Innovation Network (UKRRIN).

Day one

15:00 – 16:30   Registration

17:00   Introductory presentations

18:00  Unlocking innovation networking opportunities and the opportunity to visit demonstrations facilitated by University of Birmingham

(Evening session includes meal/refreshments)

Day  two

07:45   Registration

09:45   Welcome from David Waboso, Managing Director, Group Digital Railway

10:05   Opening address from Senior Transport Minister

10:45 – 17:30  The day will consist of:

  • Presentations and Sessions exploring the detailed findings from the Early Contractor Involvement- Phase 2
  • A chance to hear about Digital Railway and Network Rail Route Challenges
  • Ask your questions to an panel of experts
  • Opportunity to find your perfect working partners as part of the Unlocking Innovation Scheme
  • Explore demonstrations and exhibitions from the UKRRIN and other rail industry organisations.

Venue: Gisbert Kapp Building, 52 Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston Campus, University of Birmingham,Birmingham, B15 2TT

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register 

 

Gisbert Kapp Building
52 Pritchatts Road
Edgbaston Campus, University of Birmingham
Birmingham, B15 2TT

8:00 am: Fresh perspectives: “Living” the brand - an unachievable, outdated and irrelevant distraction?


12/12/2017

Aston BS

On Tuesday 12 December Aston Business School and SimKissGuy will be hosting a workshop at The Colmore Building in Birmingham led by Dr Keith Glanfield. Keith will ask your views on living the brand, arriving at what it means and trying to achieve. We will then explore how to get employees to do this, what the difficulties and challenges are and how achievable this all is. Keith will share the latest thinking on the “identity perspective” to branding and we will finish with a short discussion.

Fresh perspective

Applying organisational psychology to branding uncovers an alternative way of “creating an environment” for brand experience to evolve and develop. In a workshop style we’ll unpick the conventional “living the brand” approaches to arrive at an alternative perspective on developing brand experience.

Benefits of attending

  • Walk away with a new set of questions and a different approach to evolving and developing “brand experience”.
  • Think behind the conventional models and terminology to see if they work in your organisation.
  • Debate and develop this important topic with other senior managers, marketers and entrepreneurs.

Key speaker

Dr Keith Glanfield is a Lecturer and Senior FME Fellow, joining the Marketing Group at Aston Business School in 2010 having secured a prestigious Foundation for Management Education / ESRC Fellowship awarded to fund Keith’s transition into academia from a 20 year commercial career in industry.

Awarded a Phd in identity and strategic brand management in 2013, Keith’s research interests focus on how to transform and optimise an organisation’s brands to improve organisational performance, sustainability and stakeholder satisfaction. Researching with organisations such as John Lewis and Waitrose, Keith’s research also investigates the influence of co-operative and mutual business models on stakeholder cohesion, brand community development, front-line employee performance and the co-creation of services between customers and service employees.

Keith integrates his research, teaching and engagement with practice as a regular contributor to the Times and Sunday Times, delivering executive education programs, consulting with industry and presenting new research and emerging marketing thinking to members of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Venue: The Colmore Building, 20 Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6AT

Free to attend

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register 

 

The Colmore Building
20 Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham, B4 6AT

9:00 am: Pakistan - UK Trade Conference


12/12/2017

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On Tuesday 12 December, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce are hosting a conference for those businesses looking to trade with Pakistan.

The event will include documentary videos, a briefing on investment opportunities and guest speakers.

The Chamber is expecting around 40-50 businesses from Pakistan to be in attendance.

If you would like further information or would like to book please click here

Want to find out more about growing your business? Visit our Business Services pages now.

 

Hyatt Regency Birmingham
2 Bridge Street
Birmingham , B1 2JZ
13/12/2017(1 event)

10:00 am: Annual general meeting 2017


13/12/2017

Black Country Chamber logo

On Wednesday 13 December the Black Country Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Annual general meeting at Casino 36, Wolverhampton. This will be followed by mince pies and refreshments to celebrate the festive season.

The event is open to both members and non-members of the Chamber, but please be aware that only Chamber members will be able to vote.

Venue: Casino 36, 56 - 58 Temple Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4AQ

Free to attend

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register 

Casino 36
56 - 58 Temple Street
Wolverhampton, WV2 4AQ
14/12/2017(1 event)

9:30 am: Do you want to supply to the rail sector?


14/12/2017

Wolverhanpton Business Solutions Centre

On Thursday 23 and 30 and November, The Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre are hosting a rail tender supplier readiness programme,‘Get On Track’ starting in November delivered by West Midlands Manufacturing Club. This will also take place on Thursday 7, 14 and 15 December.

The programme will help your business capitalise on the bid and tender opportunities from HS2 and other public procurement.

The workshops cover:

  • Finding opportunities
  • Winning themes
  • Barriers to success
  • Cyber essentials accreditation
  • Bid planning
  • Working towards BIM Level 2 workshop

Plus receive access to tender readiness webinars, one-to-one telephone support for the first tender application,12-month access to HR support and documentation and much more.

Venue :Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton WV10 9RT

Cost: £3,000 + VAT per company (includes two places)

To express an interest please email: wmmc@businesssolutionscentres.co.uk

 

Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre
Glaisher Drive
University of Wolverhampton Science Park
Wolverhampton, WV10 9RT
England
15/12/2017(2 events)

9:30 am: Do you want to supply to the rail sector?


15/12/2017

Wolverhanpton Business Solutions Centre

On Thursday 23 and 30 and November, the Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre are hosting a rail tender supplier readiness programme,‘Get On Track’ starting in November delivered by West Midlands Manufacturing Club. This will also take place on Thursday 7, 14 and 15 December.

The programme will help your business capitalise on the bid and tender opportunities from HS2 and other public procurement.

The workshops cover:

  • Finding opportunities
  • Winning themes
  • Barriers to success
  • Cyber essentials accreditation
  • Bid planning
  • Working towards BIM Level 2 workshop

Plus receive access to tender readiness webinars, one-to-one telephone support for the first tender application,12-month access to HR support and documentation and much more.

Venue :Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre, University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton WV10 9RT

Cost: £3,000 + VAT per company (includes two places)

To express an interest please email: wmmc@businesssolutionscentres.co.uk

 

Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre
Glaisher Drive
University of Wolverhampton Science Park
Wolverhampton, WV10 9RT
England

10:00 am: Small business Birmingham Christmas meet-up


15/12/2017

Enterprise Nation Logo

On Friday 15 December Enterprise Nation will be hosting a networking event Grosvenor St Pauls Ltd, Birmingham.

What you can look forward to:

  • Drinks and mince pies
  • You'll get a mini-tour of the facilities in this stunning co-working space
  • Hear from #ENmembers PJ Ellis and Tim Andrews of LoveBrum, who will be sharing their story of how they used social media to better their brand.

Venue: Grosvenor St Pauls Ltd, 11 St Paul’s Square, Birmingham, B3 1RB

Cost:  Small business meet-up - £5.00        Birmingham: Small business meet-up + 1 Year Enterprise Nation Membership - £36.00

If you would like to attend, you can follow this link to register 

Grosvenor St Pauls Ltd
11 St Paul’s Square
Birmingham, B3 1RB
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