Up to £8,000 towards a Research Project
Businesses from any sector, based in the South East region can benefit from either a £4,000 or £8,000 voucher to spend with any UK university or public sector research provider.
The deadlines for this scheme are very tight - applications must be submitted by 9th March, 2011, vouchers awarded by 31 March and projects completed by 31 July 2011 - so we are endeavouring to reach as many businesses as possible as quickly as possible to give them an opportunity to take advantage of this offer. I believe it is worth posting on the Channel Chamber's website or e-mailing this to members and if businesses are interested they can contact me.
For a scheme application form and guidance notes please contact Samia Ounzab (Project Manager - Business Engagement, Centre For Enterprise and Business Development) on 01227 782093 or e-mail: sam.abdiche@canterbury.ac.uk
Thanet Community Safety Open Forums
Thanet Community Safety Open Forums are taking place over the coming weeks, starting on Monday 21st February at the Birchington Centre, Alpha Road , Birchingotn.
These event's will run from 6.30pm-8.00pm and will be an opportunity for residents and businesses to find out about local crime statistics, help set priorities for the next 12 months and speak to Chief Inspector Fox from Kent Police and Community Safety and Enforcement Service Manager - Mark Richardson, Thanet District Council, about any local concerns they have.
For further details please contact Jessica Bailey (Community Safety Co-Ordinator, Thanet District Council) on 01843 577737
2011 Census is coming
The 2011 Census takes place on 27 March and the data it provides will be vital for planning the future of Kent businesses.
Employers are being asked to play their part in gathering this essential data by telling staff about the census, making sure staff know their workplace postcodes for the travel to work statistics, and by publicising the census on their websites, notice boards and in newsletters. Away from the office, census data is equally important for employers and staff because it is used to plan public services which are vital for them, their families and their communities. These services include; health, education, and local facilities.
Census takes place once every ten years and is the only national survey that counts everyone in the country. Every household must take part in the 2011 Census and for the first time this year, responses can also be submitted online. For more information, posters and leaflets www.census.gov.uk or call 01329 444972
Joining Hands – An Auction of Promises
Local businesses are invited to a Fund Raising Gala evening being organised by the Chamber charity of the year – Joining Hands at Hadlow Manor Hotel on Saturday 12th March 18:30 till Midnight.
Tickets cost £40 and include a stunning 3 course dinner, an auction with a veritable feast of treats, and a capricious cabaret show to conclude the evening. For more information please contact Betsy on 07837 896122 or by E-mail to info@joininghandskent.co.uk
Financing a Sustainable Future
Due to sponsorship by the East Kent Social Enterprise Network (EKSEN), places at the Financing a Sustainable Future event at the Pines Calyx on March 9th, are now available at £25. This applies to all those who have already expressed an interest or booked (there is no need to re-book – you will automatically get the £25 rate
This event is open to anyone with a desire to establish and grow a social business and who needs to know more about the financial routes open to them. It is also useful for those who provide advice and support to the social enterprise sector, and who wish to learn more about the sector. Speakers, including Nigel Kershaw, Chairman of 'Big Issue' Invest, and Charles Bicker from Kent and Medway Social Enterprise Network, will cover a range of topics including the different financing options available to Social Enterpries. To book your place, please contact marie@eastkentlsp.org.uk Places will be allocated on a 'first come first served' basis.
Raise Your Profile, Raise Your Income workshop
This is an interactive FREE workshop that explores the impact of marketing communications on all aspects of your organisation, but with a particular emphasis on how it can help create funding and income opportunities.
Attend this workshop and you will learn how to get funders and partners begin supporting your organisation - without needing to break the bank!
It is being run on Wednesday 23rd February at the Margate Media Centre at 10am - 3pm Lunch is provided and all of this is FREE. For bookings and further information please contact Cara at TVCSF on 01843 609686
Masterclass in Modern Business Ideas
Modern business can be a blur of jargon. With thousands of books all claiming to hold the key to relentless success, you could spend hundreds of hours reading them all. In his entertaining and authoritative masterclass, Kevin Duncan condenses and summarises current thinking on modern business and marketing (featured in his current books ’Business Greatest Hits’ and ‘Marketing Greatest Hits’), giving you broad knowledge of some of the top, up to date business ideas.
This Masterclass takes place on Wednesday 9th March (6pm of 6.30pm) at the Old Sessions House, Canterbury Christ Church University . The cost is £34.50 (which includes your buffet supper and a copy of Kevin’s book ‘Business Greatest Hits’). To book a place email Fonte Maria Totaro, fonte-maria.totaro@canterbury.ac.uk or call 01227 782666.
Kent Community Recycling
Our Latest Sponsor
Don’t throw it – give it!
Did you know that you can help people in need without it costing you a penny? Simply drop in all your empty drinks cans from home and work to Kent Community Recycling in Aerodrome Road, Hawkinge [next to the Kent Battle of Britain Museum] between 8.00am and 4.30pm weekdays with late night opening till 6.00pm on Thursdays.
You choose which worthy cause you wish to support. Your support will be greatly appreciated and it costs you nothing! Our recycling has raised over £½ million so far for charities and worthy causes in Kent. We look forward to seeing you. www.kentcommunityrecycling.org.uk
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Thursday 3 February 2011
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Folkestone Skills Fair – 9th February
Next Wednesday at the Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone. Channel Chamber and more than 80 employers will be meeting 1,000 local students at the Folkestone Skills Fair.
This event will be a day of interactive-information seeking; a day during which each student will be able to explore occupations and post-Secondary options, as well as career and life pathways, all while having lots of fun.
The Skills Fair will be open from 9.30am, to 3.00pm and if anyone is interested in joining us please contact : els.howard@gmail.com (07728681395) in advance.
Helping to make Margate a Success
As part of the work to get Margate ready for the opening of Turner Contemporary, work is now underway to create a marketing toolkit that will be used to help promote the new Margate.' brand’ This will include a new strapline , typography colours etc plus a photographic library incorporating historical and factual information about the town.
Channel Chamber is inviting local businesses to use their skills and expertise to help make the right decisions about this new brand and if you’re keen to make a contribution please visit:
http://www.thisismargate.co.uk/culture/this-is-margate-toolkit/public-vote-for-margate-typogr.aspx You can read more about the Margate toolkit by visiting: http://www.thisismargate.co.uk/culture/this-is-margate-toolkit.aspx
Breakfast at the Marquis at Alkham Thursday 17th Feb
This popular networking breakfast does "exactly what it says on the tin", giving members and non-members an opportunity to network, to meet other businesses in a relaxed, fun yet business environment.
We meet from 7.30am, onwards for open networking, with breakfast being served at 8.00am. Followed by a quick round the room introduction, there is never any pressure to give referrals or to speak in public if you don’t want to.
Spaces are limited to 30 for this event. To avoid disappointment please contact Tracy Reynolds on o1303 270022 or email tracy.reynolds@shepwaybc.co.uk
Leadership Fundamentals - Friday 11th February
Does one of your staff have leadership potential ? The Canterbury Innovation Centre, is offering a one day course that could cost you nothing through Train to Gain Leadership and Management funding, subject to availability and eligibility. For further details and how to book please visit: http://www.icekent.co.uk/training/ice_training_programme
Our Recycling Champions and Sponsors
Kent Community Recycling, based in Hawkinge near Folkestone, has a new roll of honour on its website, listing all the local businesses who deliver their materials for recycling.
As a result of their efforts these businesses also raise funds for their chosen charities or worthy causes - as KCR donates the proceeds from their materials.
Mark Wyatt, of KCR, and Channel Chamber congratulates all these businesses who are doing such a sterling job to clean up our environment. Details of these recycling Champions can be found on the KCR website at www.kentcommunityrecycling.org.uk
Are you into Electronics, Embedded Systems or High Value Manufacturing?
The BIG-Kent network, in partnership with key business support organisations is hosting a special focus group on the Medway Campus at Chatham Maritime on the 7th February in the Blake building, room B028. (10.00am to 2.00pm)
To register your interest for this event please contact Jason by email at wj77@gre.ac.uk or call on (01634) 883912
Next Wednesday at the Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone. Channel Chamber and more than 80 employers will be meeting 1,000 local students at the Folkestone Skills Fair.
This event will be a day of interactive-information seeking; a day during which each student will be able to explore occupations and post-Secondary options, as well as career and life pathways, all while having lots of fun.
The Skills Fair will be open from 9.30am, to 3.00pm and if anyone is interested in joining us please contact : els.howard@gmail.com (07728681395) in advance.
Helping to make Margate a Success
As part of the work to get Margate ready for the opening of Turner Contemporary, work is now underway to create a marketing toolkit that will be used to help promote the new Margate.' brand’ This will include a new strapline , typography colours etc plus a photographic library incorporating historical and factual information about the town.
Channel Chamber is inviting local businesses to use their skills and expertise to help make the right decisions about this new brand and if you’re keen to make a contribution please visit:
http://www.thisismargate.co.uk/culture/this-is-margate-toolkit/public-vote-for-margate-typogr.aspx You can read more about the Margate toolkit by visiting: http://www.thisismargate.co.uk/culture/this-is-margate-toolkit.aspx
Breakfast at the Marquis at Alkham Thursday 17th Feb
This popular networking breakfast does "exactly what it says on the tin", giving members and non-members an opportunity to network, to meet other businesses in a relaxed, fun yet business environment.
We meet from 7.30am, onwards for open networking, with breakfast being served at 8.00am. Followed by a quick round the room introduction, there is never any pressure to give referrals or to speak in public if you don’t want to.
Spaces are limited to 30 for this event. To avoid disappointment please contact Tracy Reynolds on o1303 270022 or email tracy.reynolds@shepwaybc.co.uk
Leadership Fundamentals - Friday 11th February
Does one of your staff have leadership potential ? The Canterbury Innovation Centre, is offering a one day course that could cost you nothing through Train to Gain Leadership and Management funding, subject to availability and eligibility. For further details and how to book please visit: http://www.icekent.co.uk/training/ice_training_programme
Our Recycling Champions and Sponsors
Kent Community Recycling, based in Hawkinge near Folkestone, has a new roll of honour on its website, listing all the local businesses who deliver their materials for recycling.
As a result of their efforts these businesses also raise funds for their chosen charities or worthy causes - as KCR donates the proceeds from their materials.
Mark Wyatt, of KCR, and Channel Chamber congratulates all these businesses who are doing such a sterling job to clean up our environment. Details of these recycling Champions can be found on the KCR website at www.kentcommunityrecycling.org.uk
Are you into Electronics, Embedded Systems or High Value Manufacturing?
The BIG-Kent network, in partnership with key business support organisations is hosting a special focus group on the Medway Campus at Chatham Maritime on the 7th February in the Blake building, room B028. (10.00am to 2.00pm)
To register your interest for this event please contact Jason by email at wj77@gre.ac.uk or call on (01634) 883912
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Help and Support for Thames Gateway Chamber Members
News reached us last Friday that Thames Gateway Chamber had stopped trading and we are now working with the BCC and neighbouring accredited Chambers in order to support all the members involved.
As the BCC accredited Chamber for East Kent , Channel Chamber has the resources and capacity to service all members needs and with a host of support services (local and national) at our disposal we are fully prepared to help whenever its needed.
Don’t forget - We're just a phone call away – 01303 2700022
Come Along – Tuesday 25th January – and find out more !
Local businesses and chamber members (networkers & non-networkers) are invited to the first Channel Chamber event of 2011 – an informal social evening (6pm – 8pm) at The Pullman Wine Bar, Church Street in Folkestone.
If you haven’t been into Folkestone Town for a while you’ll discover that the Pullman has undergone extensive reburbishment and offers a warm, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere in which to meet many new business contacts.
To book your place please phone Tracy at the Chamber today on 01303 270022 or email: tracy.reynolds@channelchamber.co.uk This event is free of charge – you just pay for your drinks !
The Future at Dungeness
The Department for Energy and Climate Change has agreed to hear local people’s views about the future of nuclear power at Dungeness and a public meeting is being held on Saturday 22 January (10.30am – 12.30pm) at the Assembly Rooms, Church Approach, New Romney.
If any Chamber members can’t make it and want to express their views please email Channel Chamber this week and we’ll ensure these are taken to this meeting.
Thanet District Council Budget
Thanet District Council are asking Channel Chamber members in the District for their input to help them shape their budget expenditure for the year ahead.
This is a real opportunity for many small businesses to have a say in what goes on locally in 2011 but any responses are needed by the deadline – Friday 21st January.
The survey is online - www.thanet.gov.uk/budget or can be collected from any Thanet library or TDC office, or can be requested by e-mailing consultation@thanet.gov.uk or calling 01843 577120.
Let’s Make East Kent Shine
Channel Chamber is throwing its weight behind the 2011 KEIBA Awards and we are urging local businesses, members and individual in East Kent to enter this prestigious competition. It’s the opportunity to gain recognition for the efforts some of our local businesses richly deserve.
For more in depth information, rules and guidelines please visit: www.keiba.co.uk
Kent Community Recycling
Our Latest Sponsor
Don’t throw it – give it!
Did you know that you can help people in need without it costing you a penny? Simply drop in all your empty drinks cans from home and work to Kent Community Recycling in Aerodrome Road, Hawkinge [next to the Kent Battle of Britain Museum] between 8.00am and 4.30pm weekdays with late night opening till 6.00pm on Thursdays.
You choose which worthy cause you wish to support. Your support will be greatly appreciated and it costs you nothing! Our recycling has raised over £½ million so far for charities and worthy causes in Kent. We look forward to seeing you.
News reached us last Friday that Thames Gateway Chamber had stopped trading and we are now working with the BCC and neighbouring accredited Chambers in order to support all the members involved.
As the BCC accredited Chamber for East Kent , Channel Chamber has the resources and capacity to service all members needs and with a host of support services (local and national) at our disposal we are fully prepared to help whenever its needed.
Don’t forget - We're just a phone call away – 01303 2700022
Come Along – Tuesday 25th January – and find out more !
Local businesses and chamber members (networkers & non-networkers) are invited to the first Channel Chamber event of 2011 – an informal social evening (6pm – 8pm) at The Pullman Wine Bar, Church Street in Folkestone.
If you haven’t been into Folkestone Town for a while you’ll discover that the Pullman has undergone extensive reburbishment and offers a warm, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere in which to meet many new business contacts.
To book your place please phone Tracy at the Chamber today on 01303 270022 or email: tracy.reynolds@channelchamber.co.uk This event is free of charge – you just pay for your drinks !
The Future at Dungeness
The Department for Energy and Climate Change has agreed to hear local people’s views about the future of nuclear power at Dungeness and a public meeting is being held on Saturday 22 January (10.30am – 12.30pm) at the Assembly Rooms, Church Approach, New Romney.
If any Chamber members can’t make it and want to express their views please email Channel Chamber this week and we’ll ensure these are taken to this meeting.
Thanet District Council Budget
Thanet District Council are asking Channel Chamber members in the District for their input to help them shape their budget expenditure for the year ahead.
This is a real opportunity for many small businesses to have a say in what goes on locally in 2011 but any responses are needed by the deadline – Friday 21st January.
The survey is online - www.thanet.gov.uk/budget or can be collected from any Thanet library or TDC office, or can be requested by e-mailing consultation@thanet.gov.uk or calling 01843 577120.
Let’s Make East Kent Shine
Channel Chamber is throwing its weight behind the 2011 KEIBA Awards and we are urging local businesses, members and individual in East Kent to enter this prestigious competition. It’s the opportunity to gain recognition for the efforts some of our local businesses richly deserve.
For more in depth information, rules and guidelines please visit: www.keiba.co.uk
Kent Community Recycling
Our Latest Sponsor
Don’t throw it – give it!
Did you know that you can help people in need without it costing you a penny? Simply drop in all your empty drinks cans from home and work to Kent Community Recycling in Aerodrome Road, Hawkinge [next to the Kent Battle of Britain Museum] between 8.00am and 4.30pm weekdays with late night opening till 6.00pm on Thursdays.
You choose which worthy cause you wish to support. Your support will be greatly appreciated and it costs you nothing! Our recycling has raised over £½ million so far for charities and worthy causes in Kent. We look forward to seeing you.
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