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Sandwell businesses are aiming for GOLD
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Over four years, a funding programme has helped 92 businesses in Sandwell with face-to-face support and, in many cases, grant funding.
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Events
Think Sandwell organises and participates in a number of events throughout the year.
The events range from breakfast seminars and trade masterclasses, and are held regularly in and around Sandwell.
View our events calendar below.
Events in November 2014
13/11/2014 (1 event)
Talent Match Black Country Launch
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13/11/2014Businesses are paramount in improving the prospects of young people in our local area. It is therefore with great pleasure that we invite you to the launch of this exciting project supporting 18 to 24 year olds who are facing additional employment barriers.
During this morning event that will include breakfast refreshments, you will get to hear about the Talent Match project and witness the quality and value of the untapped talent we have here in the Black Country, followed by a chance to offer your support and any opportunities you may have available.
Professionally hosted by ITV Central’s Sameena Ali-Khan, the event will include:
* An introduction by Professor Ian Oakes, Deputy Vice – Chancellor, University of Wolverhampton
* An ‘on the sofa’ session with guests to include young people on the Talent Match steering group who have benefited from the project and Stewart Towe CBE DL, Chair, Black Country LEP, MD, Hadley Group.
* Live and interactive voting – Have your say
* Real-time Graphic Recorder, Laura Brodrick of the THINK BIG PICTURE
* Networking & BreakfastPlenty to start your day positively so we hope to see you there!
Book on the Talent Match site - http://unlockingtalent.eventreference.net/
14/11/2014 (1 event)
Think Sandwell Breakfast Club with BAM Construction
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14/11/2014Come to Think Sandwell's Breakfast Club at Sandwell Council House on Friday 14 November 2014 and meet buyers from BAM Construction.
We'll be focusing on BAM Construction's latest project in the West Midlands: the development of the new University Technical College (UTC) on the former site of Sandwell College in West Bromwich High Street.
The £10m UTC [pictured: artist's impression] is being opened to address a shortage in skilled health workers. The building will feature a rooftop games area and gym, laboratories, simulation units, a mock hospital ward, IT suites and a visualisation centre.
During the breakfast meeting, you'll hear from Mark Ramessa, National Supply Chain Manager from BAM Construction. He'll bring his team of buyers to tell you about works packages being generated as a result of the development - and how your business may be able to supply them.
If you're interested in having a brief one-to-one meeting with a BAM Construction buyer during the morning, please let us know when you sign up.
As well as coffee, tea, complimentary breakfast baps and lots of networking opportunities (our Breakfast Clubs regularly attract over 200 attendees), there will be a welcome speech from Sandwell Council's CEO Jan Britton.
The event will take place on Friday 14 November from 6:45am (registration) to around 9am in the impressive chamber rooms of Sandwell Council House (Freeth Street, Oldbury B69 3DE). It is free to attend. You can park in the council car park: just make sure you collect a token from reception at the end of the event so you can get out again!
To sign up, email stephen_massey@sandwell.gov.uk with your details and be sure to tell him if you'd like to apply for a one-to-one meeting with the BAM Construction team.
17/11/2014 (1 event)
Global Entrepreneurship Week HMRC Workshop
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17/11/2014As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2014, SWEDA will be running a FREE, HMRC workshop on Monday 17th November 9:30-12:30.
The topics to be covered will include:
• The three main forms of trading
• Employing Staff
• Taxation
• National Insurance
• Value Added Tax (VAT)
and much more…To book your place or for further information please contact:
SWEDA
t: 0121 525 2558
e: sweda@sweda.org.uk
www.sweda.org.uk18/11/2014 (2 events)
FREE BUSINESS GROWTH WORKSHOPS - Strategy and Leadership for Growth Workshop
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18/11/2014This interactive event will cover the topics that are of paramount importance to the West Midlands businesses such as
- ACCESS TO FINANCE
- MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA
- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
- STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP FOR GROWTH
- PLANNING FOR GROWTH- PLANNING FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Come and learn from the experts of a leading business school on how to grow your organisation.
These workshops are free to you as delegates to attend.
It is fully funded for the West Midlands Businesses through Aston University as they have received the funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
to work with companies & help them in increasing their competitiveness through innovation.DATE: 18th Nov, 25th Nov, 27th Nov, 4th Dec, 9th Dec 2014
TIME: 09:30 am to 4:30 pm
VENUE: West Bromwich Albion Football Club, The Hawthorns, Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4LFBusinesses will receive "Managing Innovation In Business" Certificate of Attendance upon successfully attending the workshop for two days or more from Aston Business School.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided throughout each day.
This event will be of interest to owner managers, marketing and finance managers and SMEs based in the West Midlands.
To book your place at this event please click the Eventbrite link for the workshop you would like to attend and register online.
18th Nov 2014 - Strategy and Leadership for Growth Workshop
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/18th-nov-2014-strategy-and-leadership-for-growth-workshop-tickets-14140116469Access to Business is offering the following one-day Level 2 Accredited Courses
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18/11/2014• Food Safety: 16th December
• Health & Safety: 18th November
All courses are 1-day and run in Access to Business centre in Tempest Street, Wolverhampton.
Costs are £45 per person with £5 per person discount for bookings of 3 or more people.
We can also offer further discounts to run the courses at a venue of your choice with 6 or more people.Places are limited by number so please call soon if you would like to book a place.
Josie Kelly
Access to Business
01902 57239827/11/2014 (1 event)
FREE BUSINESS GROWTH WORKSHOPS - Planning for Growth Workshop
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27/11/2014This interactive event will cover the topics that are of paramount importance to the West Midlands businesses such as
- ACCESS TO FINANCE
- MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA
- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
- STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP FOR GROWTH
- PLANNING FOR GROWTH- PLANNING FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Come and learn from the experts of a leading business school on how to grow your organisation.
These workshops are free to you as delegates to attend.
It is fully funded for the West Midlands Businesses through Aston University as they have received the funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
to work with companies & help them in increasing their competitiveness through innovation.DATE: 18th Nov, 25th Nov, 27th Nov, 4th Dec, 9th Dec 2014
TIME: 09:30 am to 4:30 pm
VENUE: West Bromwich Albion Football Club, The Hawthorns, Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4LFBusinesses will receive "Managing Innovation In Business" Certificate of Attendance upon successfully attending the workshop for two days or more from Aston Business School.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided throughout each day.
This event will be of interest to owner managers, marketing and finance managers and SMEs based in the West Midlands.
To book your place at this event please click the Eventbrite link for the workshop you would like to attend and register online.
27th Nov 2014 - Planning for Growth Workshop
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/27th-nov-2014-planning-for-growth-workshop-tickets-14190340691
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