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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 September 2015
07/09/2015 (1 event)
The 2015 Award Writing Workshop
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07/09/2015Entering the Annual Awards is a great way to promote your goods and services. It will give an opportunity for you to demonstrate your successes and should you be shortlisted you will attract some great publicity and press features.
A half a day course to prepare you for writing that ‘killer’ award submission.
08/09/2015 (1 event)
Manufacturing Links In The Black Country
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08/09/2015Manufacturing 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 2015.
09/09/2015 (2 events)
Social Media Workshops - How to manage your social networking strategy
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09/09/2015A series of six workshops designed to guide businesses through the confusing narratives of networking and social media. From face to face to cyberspace, businesses need to consider how everything they say, do and write should fit into their overall marketing strategy.
Incoterms® 2010 Workshop
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09/09/2015How can your business work efficiently and safely within the commercial terms (‘Incoterms ® 2010 ’) defined by the International Chamber of Commerce?This half day workshop is for anyone working in international trade – from industry newcomers to experienced importers or exporters.
It gives you:
A clear understanding of how Incoterms map out the tasks, costs and risks involved in the delivery of goods from sellers to buyers.
A practical guide to correctly applying Incoterms rules to your global sales and purchasing activities.
The chance to work on your own firm’s needs, in groups or individually.10/09/2015 (2 events)
Chamber Networking - Help us meet the neighbours
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10/09/2015As the “new kids on the block”, the Black Country Chamber of Commerce would like members to join them in getting to know their neighbours, and share the opportunity to meet new businesses. Offering an opportunity to network and find out how you can work together.
KTP@40 Event
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10/09/2015The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) team at the University of Wolverhampton invites you to an event celebrating 40 years of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships on Thursday 10th September - 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm at the Rosalind Franklin building (ex MB Building), Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY.
15/09/2015 (2 events)
Employment Law Workshop
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15/09/2015All employers need to know and comply with Employment Law Principles, from Disability to Discrimination.
This session will give an overview, including a hands on case study approach to how these principles may occur in everyday work situations, within your business.
At Birmingham City FC, Birmingham - Secure your free place today
Business Start-Up Seminar - Sandwell Library
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15/09/2015The 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.
17/09/2015 (3 events)
Digital Business Bootcamp
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17/09/2015The Business Growth Service and UKTI invite you to our Digital Business Bootcamp. Susan Hallam, Digital Marketing Expert will show you how to combine digital techonology and government support for serious business growth.
Andy Cox, Cox & Plant will explain how the support he received from MAS, Growth Accelerator and UKTI has helped his business grow, and the power of digital marketing.
At Worcester Warriors Rugby Club, Worcester - Secure your free place
The Annual Chamber Exhibition - Stand booking
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17/09/2015Following on from the success of our 2014 Annual Exhibition the 2014 will be bigger, better and will offer additional stand spaces. Black Country Chamber of Commerce will be using the Annual Exhibition as a major opportunity for businesses to come together and celebrate the positive role played by business in local communities, the region, the UK and worldwide.
To encourage business success they will give local companies the chance to showcase themselves by taking a shell scheme stand at the exhibition at £265 plus VAT.
The exhibition will feature 54 stands from a range of local businesses and attendance to network is free. This event regularly attracts over 500 delegates and is the one exhibition this year not to miss!The Annual Exhibition - Goodie Bag Insert
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17/09/2015This year Black Country Chambers of Commerce are introducing the ‘Goodie Bag’ for the Annual Exhibition. The event provides a major opportunity for businesses to come together and celebrate the positive role played by business in local communities, the region, the UK and worldwide.
This fantastic opportunity allows you to target your specific audience with flyers or you can include a ‘goodie’ in the ‘goodie bags’ .18/09/2015 (1 event)
Engineering A More Successful Manufacturing Business
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18/09/2015A fast paced workshop to help you improve your manufacturing business and become more profitable and run more efficiently.
Attendees will walk away with a wealth of new tools to put into action straight away, enabling them to better master time, delivery and finance, market more effectively, build a brilliant team, increase sales, lead generation and conversion rate, maximise profit and more.22/09/2015 (1 event)
Social Media Workshops - Who else knows where to find you?
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22/09/2015A series of six workshops designed to guide businesses through the confusing narratives of networking and social media. From face to face to cyberspace, businesses need to consider how everything they say, do and write should fit into their overall marketing strategy. This workshop will look at a few easy actions you can take to ensure that your website is found and will give you tips to help you to understand what drives your visitors to your website.
23/09/2015 (1 event)
Networking at the Rugby World Cup
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23/09/2015Black Country Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating the Rugby World Cup by ending the September networking with the chance to stay and watch Scotland v Japan in the refurbished surroundings of Walsall Rugby Football Club.
25/09/2015 (1 event)
Construction Connections
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25/09/2015Black Country Chamber of Commerce aim to engage more with the construction companies and suppliers within the local area to determine how we can be best positioned to provide assistance and growth to the sector.
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 supply chain.28/09/2015 (1 event)
Investing in Your Business: How to Access Finance
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28/09/2015
The Black Country Growth Hub is supporting Wolverhampton City Council's Business Week by hosting this free event on the morning of Monday 28 September, designed to help you grow your business.
Find out more about the Growing Priority Sectors programme which is providing up to £6m in funding over the next three years to businesses within the manufacturing, environmental services and business services sectors.
Find out about business support available to help your business achieve growth. The Access to Finance team and representatives from the business engagement team at Wolverhampton City Council will be available to talk to you after the question-and-answer session.
Attendance is free but pre-registration is required at: http://www.bcgrowthhub.com/events/investing-in-your-business-how-to-access-finance.
The Black Country Growth Hub is supporting Wolverhampton City Council's Business Week by hosting this free event on the morning of Monday 28 September, designed to help you grow your business.
Black Country Growth Hub at the Wolverhampton Business SolutGlaisher DriveWolverhampton, WV10 9RTUK
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