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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.
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Events in November 2015
03/11/2015 (1 event)
West Midlands Combined Authority: everything you need to know
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03/11/2015
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is holding a free event on Tuesday 3 November to allow local businesses to hear the story so far on the proposed West Midlands Combined Authority.
"Combined authorities are legal bodies with powers of decision making granted by parliament that are a new way for local authorities to work together on key strategic functions that cross geographic council boundaries and that could be more effectively delivered together rather than separately. Examples include transport, regeneration and skills." From the official West Midlands Combined Authority website (www.westmidlandscombinedauthority.org.uk).
In the West Midlands, seven councils (Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton) have an agreement in principle to form a combined authority.
At this morning event (7:30-10am) taking place at Wolverhampton Racecourse, you can contribute to the evolving journey of the West Midlands Combined Authority and ask questions on behalf of businesses in the Black Country.
You can also find out from Black Country leaders how the West Midlands Combined Authority may help your business grow.
Confirmed speakers are:
* Councillor Bob Sleigh, chair of the Shadow Board for the West Midlands Combined Authority
* Stewart Towe, chair of the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership
* Keith Ireland, managing director of Wolverhampton City Council
* Laura Shoaf, strategic director for transport at the West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority
* Mike Dell, Devolution 2023 lead at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce.You can register to attend at http://blackcountrychamber.co.uk/bcc-events?eventId=376&controller=event&task=individualRegister.
Wolverhampton RacecourseDunstall ParkWolverhampton, WV6 OPEUK04/11/2015 (1 event)
Manufacturing Links In The Black Country
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04/11/2015Manufacturing Links in the Black Country is a group which is designed to specifically meet the needs of member Small to Medium manufacturing companies. The events are held at SME manufacturer sites or at the venues of providers who support the sector. The format and agenda is decided by a steering group of manufacturers.
For Manufacturers Only – Limited places.
Cost: £10 + VAT per event per person – OR £30 + VAT for a place at all these events for 201509/11/2015 (1 event)
An Introduction to Importing and Exporting - Webinars
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09/11/2015This webinar is aimed at businesses who are or are about to be involved in International Trade.
It covers the basics including the important aspects of a declaration and how to calculate Customs Import Value.10/11/2015 (3 events)
Selling Education Equipment Overseas
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10/11/2015An opportunity during Export Week to hear from industry experts about selling into overseas education.
Opportunities in Indonesia and Vietnam
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10/11/2015The British Plastics Federation would like to invite UK firms to a seminar on Opportunities in South East Asia — Focus on Indonesia and Vietnam aimed at those in the plastics industry who are Interested in doing business in the region or are currently doing so but would like to meet the experts from the market.
Financing Exports - When the Computer says No
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10/11/2015Attendees will be provided with tools to finance their exports using a multitude of financial solutions.
The topics covered will include using alternative forms of finance to fund orders, financing against letters of credit and creating a toolbox of solutions.11/11/2015 (6 events)
IoD West Midlands - Winning Business Series: Focus on Exporting
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11/11/2015This event will take place during UK Trade & Investment Export Week. Mark Eaton, China-Britain Business Council and IoD West Midlands Director of the Year, Dean Kavanagh, Geotech Ltd, will give interactive presentations about exporting with a focus on China. This is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions to fellow members who have and are working with companies in China.
Doing Business in Canada
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11/11/2015Canada welcomes foreign business investments and offers many competitive advantages. Canada also provides many opportunities as a potential export market. To find out more, the British American Business Council (BABC) Midlands invite you to attend a seminar which will outline the benefits to exporters and investors, strengths of the Canadian market and sector opportunities.
Womens Event: Grow your Business, Think International
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11/11/2015A full day seminar focused on women led business and how to incorporate international sales into your plan.
An Introduction to Importing and Exporting - Webinars
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11/11/2015This webinar is aimed at businesses who are or are about to be involved in International Trade.
It covers the basics including the important aspects of a declaration and how to calculate Customs Import Value.Start Up Global!
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11/11/2015Join UKTI and Bseen for an afternoon of business inspiration aimed at students with business idea, recent graduates that have set up a business & small entrepreneur led businesses.
Business Start-Up Seminar - Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre
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11/11/2015The Black Country Growth Hub is pleased to invite you to a FREE new business start-up seminar. These events run each month across the Black Country to provide tailored help and support. They are specifically designed for individuals who want to set up and run their own successful new business. Each will cover a variety of aspects, including:
Is it right for you?
Business planning
Legal status and legalities
Taxation
Next stepsAimed at individuals thinking of, or just starting a potential business, the seminars offer a structured approach to identifying opportunities, planning for success and ensuring a better chance of survival.
12/11/2015 (1 event)
ExploreExport - Birmingham
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12/11/2015If your company should, could or does have customers anywhere outside of the UK’s sandy shores – a day at ExploreExport will be the best use of your time all year!
With four 1:1 market meetings booked in advance and many more available on the day – ExploreExport is the most powerful event in the calendar to increase your overseas sales.
Cost: £50 + VAT per delegate.13/11/2015 (4 events)
Exporting Innovation
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13/11/2015Explore the relationship between innovation and exporting, looking at how the UK can benefit from exporting innovation, learning from (for example) France, Germany, and Italy.
Digital Bootcamp - Grow your Sales
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13/11/2015A morning of digital knowledge, leaving you with a clear view of how you can improve or start a digital presence to expand your business. The session will cover; 'web goes mobile', video and infographics and email marketing strategy.
An Introduction to Importing and Exporting - Webinars
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13/11/2015This webinar is aimed at businesses who are or are about to be involved in International Trade.
It covers the basics including the important aspects of a declaration and how to calculate Customs Import Value.Asian Development Bank: Procurement & Business Opportunity Seminar
13/11/2015
On Friday 13 November, on behalf of UK Trade & Investment, British Expertise is hosting a two-hour seminar in Grosvenor Gardens, London explaining the procurement systems of Asian Development Bank (ADB), and sharing details of business opportunities for potential consultants and suppliers.
Established in 1966, ADB has embraced the vision of freeing the people of Asia and the Pacific from poverty. Major country recipients of ADB projects include India, China, Pakistan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Burma and Afghanistan.
The in-depth seminar (starting at 11am) will be led by Walter Poick, Director of Procurement Division 2 at the ADB HQ in Manila. He'll be available for one-to-one meetings after the networking lunch.
It costs £40 + VAT (including lunch) to attend.
You can learn more and sign up at http://www.britishexpertise.org/bx/pages/Event_view/1432.php
British Expertise10 Grosvenor GardensLondon, SW1W 0DH17/11/2015 (1 event)
Built Environment Hub's BIM and Technologies Forum
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17/11/2015
Built Environment Hub - a collaboration of Midlands regional businesses working to support and advance the construction sector - is holding a free BIM and Technologies Forum at the CAP Centre in Smethwick on Tuesday 17 November.
The morning event is open to anyone working in the construction industry who wishes to increase their knowledge of building information modelling (BIM).
You can read more about it and book your place at http://www.builtenvironmenthub.org/events/book?eventid=70.
CAP CentreWindmill LaneSmethwickB66 3LX18/11/2015 (1 event)
Advanced Guide to Letters of Credit & Trade Finance
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18/11/2015A one day interactive workshop aimed at larger exporting companies and freight forwarders who regularly receive or handle Letters of Credit.
The workshop assumes a basic working knowledge of L/Cs and will help you to gain a deeper understanding of current 'hot topics' from the world of trade finance and the application of the ICC rules UCP 600.19/11/2015 (1 event)
The Annual Black Country Chamber Awards Dinner - Book your seat
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19/11/2015The dinner is aimed at local businesses in the Black Country and is an occasion where formalities meet networking. Book an individual place and they will seat you on an interesting table where you can make valuable contacts - or why not bring a colleage, client or take a group of seats. Let them know who would like to sit with and they will do our best.
Cost: A seat is £60 plus VAT - including a three course meal, a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival and wine and water on your table.
Two of you can attend for under £150 including VAT.20/11/2015 (2 events)
Business with Birmingham 2015
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20/11/2015On Friday 20 November, the University of Birmingham is holding a free event to show you how, by working together, universities and industry can boost innovation and productivity to stimulate business growth.
At the all-day event (taking place in the university's Great Hall on the Edgbaston Campus), the University of Birmingham business engagement team and researchers will be on hand to discuss how you can access their expertise.
You can read the full programme and register to attend at http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/conferences-and-events/events-calendar/items/business-with-birmingham-2015.aspx.
Great Hall, Aston Webb Building, Edgbaston Campus, UniversitEdgbastonBirmingham, B15 2TTExporting is GREAT roadshow
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20/11/2015
The UK’s success is built on the hard work and ingenuity of small businesses like yours. It’s your leadership, your talent and your determination to make the most of every opportunity that create jobs and drives growth across our country.
As the world becomes ever more globalised and digital, the potential for you to reach out to new customers and lucrative new markets beyond the UK has never been greater.
Whatever your sector, there’s a market out there for your products or services. That goes for established markets, like the European Union (EU) and US, and high-growth markets such as Brazil, India, China, Colombia, Indonesia and others.
The UK’s success is built on the hard work and ingenuity of small businesses like yours. It’s your leadership, your talent and your determination to make the most of every opportunity that create jobs and drives growth across our country.
As the world becomes ever more globalised and digital, the potential for you to reach out to new customers and lucrative new markets beyond the UK has never been greater.
Whatever your sector, there’s a market out there for your products or services. That goes for established markets, like the European Union (EU) and US, and high-growth markets such as Brazil, India, China, Colombia, Indonesia and others.
26/11/2015 (1 event)
How to create a long term, sustainable & highly profitable manufacturing business.
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26/11/2015
Do you fully understand why and how it is vital for manufacturing companies to go beyond ‘getting better’ through continuous improvement to ‘become unique and different’ through continuous transformation?
Join the Business Growth Service's breakfast meeting to hear Dr David Keefe deliver an overview of the aims and design of the Sirius Business Transformation process. This process will enable Owners/Managing Directors of medium sized manufacturing companies to assess the potential benefits for their company, which has a proven and unprecedented track record of helping companies in creating a long term, sustainable and highly profitable future. Secure your free place now >>
The Business Growth Service will also provide an update on the support they can provide and open to questions on possible grant accessibility.
Do you fully understand why and how it is vital for manufacturing companies to go beyond ‘getting better’ through continuous improvement to ‘become unique and different’ through continuous transformation?
Join the Business Growth Service's breakfast meeting to hear Dr David Keefe deliver an overview of the aims and design of the Sirius Business Transformation process. This process will enable Owners/Managing Directors of medium sized manufacturing companies to assess the potential benefits for their company, which has a proven and unprecedented track record of helping companies in creating a long term, sustainable and highly profitable future. Secure your free place now >>
The Business Growth Service will also provide an update on the support they can provide and open to questions on possible grant accessibility.
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