The UK ’s first Interactive Online Business Directory for Offshore Wind
The portal, Kentwindenergy.co.uk has now gone live and if you’re interested in doing business in one of the UK ’s fasteet growing sectors you are invited to sign on NOW for Free !
This interactive online business directory is dedicated to supporting the growth of the offshore wind industry in the Thames Estuary and southern North Sea and has been developed through the Backing Kent Business campaign and its Chamber partners – including Channel Chamber.
£1 Million Plus Investment at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
News has reached us that Chamber member – Port Lympne Wild Life Animal Park is planning a massive investment in developing a new restaurant facility.
Open since the mid seventies this Park now attracts more than 220,000 visitors per annum. In addition to the rare and endangered species from around the world that visitors come to see, the Park has also developed a very successful wedding and banqueting business, built up at Port Lympne mansion with annual sales in excess of £500k.
The new restaurant facility will therefore add significant value to East Kent ’s foremost visitor attraction and Channel Chamber will be voicing its full support to Shepway’s planning team when the application is submitted later this month
New ‘Health for Work Adviceline’ for small businesses
For the UK ’s millions of small and medium-sized businesses, the impact of employee absence through illness can be huge. That’s why the free ‘Health for Work Adviceline’ has been created by the NHS. The adviceline provides small business owners and managers with the expert advice and support they need to help team members being affected by ill health.
f you’re losing working days because of employees with back pain and work-related mental health issues such as stress, anxiety and depression, this new NHS service could be invaluable.
Local Enterprise Partnerships
As SEEDA (the South East RDA) disappears it appears to be making way for more bottom-up economic development arrangements and your Chamber believes that business has a unique opportunity to set a stronger vision for local growth.
The timescale for these changes is short. and ahead of this summer’s Regional Growth White Paper, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is wasting no time making it clear to ministers and civil servants that LEPs must have a narrow focus on private-sector growth – and that the local business community AND the BCC Accredited Chambers must sit at the very heart of strategy-setting and decision-making.
If you’re interested in these developments and want to play an active part in the emrging LEP plans please contact Peter Hobbs on 01303 270022 or email: peter.hobbs@channel.co.uk
Cultural Journeys: The Arts, Higher Education an Great Expectations?
On Friday 10 September (9.30am - 4.00pm) University Centre Folkestone is hosting this free event for creative and performing arts practitioners, academics, tutors from schools and Further and Higher Education, and those interested in issues around regeneration, entrepreneurship and the arts. Topics for discussion and debate include why and how the arts can regenerate communities, how art changes lives, the X Factor Generation and expectation management and the arts practitioner as entrepreneur.
Speakers, all experts in their field, are drawn from the arts, business and academic community.
Places are limited so BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment. For more details and to book a place, please contact business.services@canterbury.ac.uk or ring 01227 782196.
Army Fun Day
An ‘Army Assault Course’ fund raising day in aid of Rifles Charities – Care for casualties is being held at the Folkestone Invicta Football Ground on Saturday 31st July 2010. Any members wishing to take part will need to report to the grounds at 9am sharp for an ‘army style’ warm up!
The grounds will then be open to the public, who will be welcome to come & cheer the teams on, participate in the excitement and help raise more money for this very worthy charity (only registered teams will be able to take part in the assault course).
There will also be….
· Laser clay pigeon shooting
· A penalty shoot out
· A raffle – with some fantastic prizes kindly donated from local businesses.
· Refreshments & much, much more!
In order to ensure your place in this event we will need to have final names & numbers ASAP. The teams need to consist of 10 people (individuals must be 18 or over for insurance reasons). For further details please contact Rebecca King – rebecca.king@saga.co.uk or bexlk@btinternet.com
Lydd Airport Prepares to Fight Public Inquiry
The airport’s senior management team is now busy preparing to fight the public inquiry which has been called by the Government Office for the South East without Jonathan Gordon, their Managing Director who announced his resignation last week . After an overwhelming vote from Shepway District Council in March in favour of the two planning applications, the airport team are determined to continue with their long-term airline development plans based at Lydd.
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Monday, 28 June 2010
The Insider
Our New Chamber President - Damian Collins, MP for Folkestone and Hythe
I’m sure all Channel Chamber members and readers of this Insider bulletin will welcome the news that Damian Collins has been appointed as Channel Chamber President at a short lunchtime ceremony on Friday.
For the past 26 years this post has been held by Michael Howard and his recent retirement brought to a close a key period in the history of our Chamber. Now, as the official BCC Accredited Chamber for East Kent we have members of all sizes and in all sectors located in Shepway, Dover and Thanet districts. The Chamber serves these members by providing practical advice, networking facilities, education, funding and business support.
Damian has also agreed to hold a regular business clinic from September onwards – the first of its kind in the UK ! This will be held at the Chamber Offices in Folkestone on the first Friday of every month. As part of his commitment to support local businesses, and with the help of Channel Chamber he intends to invite businesses to meet him on a one-to-one basis and discuss any issues they may have.
New Member of the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee
Laura Sandys MP for South Thanet and Sandwich tells us that she has been elected onto the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee last week. She has been involved with many aspects of energy policy not least promoting Thanet’s role in the renewable sector which is a key development opportunity for Kent .
If Chamber members have any local issues they want to raise with her such as the flooding problems relating to Sandwich please telephone 07936 340184 or email: laura@sandys.org.uk
Demise of SEEDA
As you will have seen from last weeks Emergency Budget (section 1.89) Regional Development Agencies will be replaced by Local Enterprise Partnerships. While there are differing views on this subject, Chambers of Commerce across the south east region will be seizing the opportunity to help define a vision for their areas and will ensure that business is at the heart of future LEPs. This will be critical as different areas bid for investment from a new Regional Growth Fund, which is due to be detailed along with the Government’s policy on LEPs in a White Paper this summer.
Community Ministry Coordinator Role
St Saviour’s Community Centre in Folkestone is seeking to fill a full-time position to lead on a new initiative, aimed at increasing employment and making life better for residents in East Folkestone . Working with local job seekers and in partnership with Job Centre Plus and Channel Chamber, a community cafe and a range of other activities.
Full details and application pack are available from:David Grimwood, tel : 07960 369681 or by email to d.grimwood@zedakah.co.uk Application deadline is 5.00 p.m. on 23rd July. Interview date: 2nd August.
Special Deals for Senior Citizens
Port Lympne: The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience, is inviting senior citizens to enjoy its mansion & gardens with an exclusive special offer for June & July. Come and enjoy wildlife, horticulture, history and art for half the standard price!
For just £7.50 senior citizens will get admission to the park and tea and cake. For more information about this offer and the park please visit: http://www.aspinallfoundation.org/portlympne/ and visit the events page
Calling all Creative Businesses
The Media Tree Team in Maidstone is conducting a survey across the Creative Industries in Kent and has asked for support from relevant Chamber members and readers of our Insider Bulletin. Please take 5 minutes to fill out their questionnaire, which seeks your views on Media Tree.
Every completed response that includes contact details will be entered into a FREE prize draw to win two bottles of Biddenden sparkling wine. The deadline for responses is Friday 2 July.
Visit the survey here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7B3NT3M
A date for your diary!
The Ramada Hotel, Dover are asking for Chamber members to support their Annual Charity Ball, which is scheduled to be held on Friday 24th September 2010 in the “Grand Marquee”.
The profit from this event will be going towards raising money for “Beyond The Moon”. This charity offers children suffering from a life-threatening disease and their families, the opportunity to spend valuable quality time together and enjoy a memorable, cost-free and carefree vacation in a child-friendly environment far from hospitals and daily treatment. Last year they raised just over £8,000 and are now aiming to raise £21,500, which would enable them to nominate Six local families.
For more information on Beyond The Moon please go to www.beyondthemoon.org
FREE BT Business Growth Club
This interactive business growth workshop will help you to drive new business, identify efficiencies and control your costs, through the effective use of IT & Communications.
Our partners at BT Business have many years experience of this and have been working with many local chambers across the UK, with 95% of all members attending events stating that it was a worthwhile use of their time.
We know, that for many, the integration of today's technologies is often seen as a mystic art. We hope to wipe away those myths, leaving you with a fresh clear understanding of new ideas that can help you to get the best out of your IT & Communication systems
Taking place on 7th July 10:30am - 1:30pm at the Courtstairs Country Club, Pegwell Road, Ramsgate CT11 OJE
This event is Free of Charge and spaces are limited, Lunch and refreshments included. To avoid dissapointment contact Tracy Reynolds on 01303 270022 or email info@channelchamber.co.uk
Welcome to New Chamber Members
We welcome our most recent members, for further details follow the link below http://www.shepwaybc.co.uk/search_directory.php
Cloudsys
Jagger Creative Communication LLP
Folkestone Harbour Company Ltd
Digicooldesigns
Folkestone Invicta F.C. Club
I’m sure all Channel Chamber members and readers of this Insider bulletin will welcome the news that Damian Collins has been appointed as Channel Chamber President at a short lunchtime ceremony on Friday.
For the past 26 years this post has been held by Michael Howard and his recent retirement brought to a close a key period in the history of our Chamber. Now, as the official BCC Accredited Chamber for East Kent we have members of all sizes and in all sectors located in Shepway, Dover and Thanet districts. The Chamber serves these members by providing practical advice, networking facilities, education, funding and business support.
Damian has also agreed to hold a regular business clinic from September onwards – the first of its kind in the UK ! This will be held at the Chamber Offices in Folkestone on the first Friday of every month. As part of his commitment to support local businesses, and with the help of Channel Chamber he intends to invite businesses to meet him on a one-to-one basis and discuss any issues they may have.
New Member of the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee
Laura Sandys MP for South Thanet and Sandwich tells us that she has been elected onto the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee last week. She has been involved with many aspects of energy policy not least promoting Thanet’s role in the renewable sector which is a key development opportunity for Kent .
If Chamber members have any local issues they want to raise with her such as the flooding problems relating to Sandwich please telephone 07936 340184 or email: laura@sandys.org.uk
Demise of SEEDA
As you will have seen from last weeks Emergency Budget (section 1.89) Regional Development Agencies will be replaced by Local Enterprise Partnerships. While there are differing views on this subject, Chambers of Commerce across the south east region will be seizing the opportunity to help define a vision for their areas and will ensure that business is at the heart of future LEPs. This will be critical as different areas bid for investment from a new Regional Growth Fund, which is due to be detailed along with the Government’s policy on LEPs in a White Paper this summer.
Community Ministry Coordinator Role
St Saviour’s Community Centre in Folkestone is seeking to fill a full-time position to lead on a new initiative, aimed at increasing employment and making life better for residents in East Folkestone . Working with local job seekers and in partnership with Job Centre Plus and Channel Chamber, a community cafe and a range of other activities.
Full details and application pack are available from:David Grimwood, tel : 07960 369681 or by email to d.grimwood@zedakah.co.uk Application deadline is 5.00 p.m. on 23rd July. Interview date: 2nd August.
Special Deals for Senior Citizens
Port Lympne: The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience, is inviting senior citizens to enjoy its mansion & gardens with an exclusive special offer for June & July. Come and enjoy wildlife, horticulture, history and art for half the standard price!
For just £7.50 senior citizens will get admission to the park and tea and cake. For more information about this offer and the park please visit: http://www.aspinallfoundation.org/portlympne/ and visit the events page
Calling all Creative Businesses
The Media Tree Team in Maidstone is conducting a survey across the Creative Industries in Kent and has asked for support from relevant Chamber members and readers of our Insider Bulletin. Please take 5 minutes to fill out their questionnaire, which seeks your views on Media Tree.
Every completed response that includes contact details will be entered into a FREE prize draw to win two bottles of Biddenden sparkling wine. The deadline for responses is Friday 2 July.
Visit the survey here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7B3NT3M
A date for your diary!
The Ramada Hotel, Dover are asking for Chamber members to support their Annual Charity Ball, which is scheduled to be held on Friday 24th September 2010 in the “Grand Marquee”.
The profit from this event will be going towards raising money for “Beyond The Moon”. This charity offers children suffering from a life-threatening disease and their families, the opportunity to spend valuable quality time together and enjoy a memorable, cost-free and carefree vacation in a child-friendly environment far from hospitals and daily treatment. Last year they raised just over £8,000 and are now aiming to raise £21,500, which would enable them to nominate Six local families.
For more information on Beyond The Moon please go to www.beyondthemoon.org
FREE BT Business Growth Club
This interactive business growth workshop will help you to drive new business, identify efficiencies and control your costs, through the effective use of IT & Communications.
Our partners at BT Business have many years experience of this and have been working with many local chambers across the UK, with 95% of all members attending events stating that it was a worthwhile use of their time.
We know, that for many, the integration of today's technologies is often seen as a mystic art. We hope to wipe away those myths, leaving you with a fresh clear understanding of new ideas that can help you to get the best out of your IT & Communication systems
Taking place on 7th July 10:30am - 1:30pm at the Courtstairs Country Club, Pegwell Road, Ramsgate CT11 OJE
This event is Free of Charge and spaces are limited, Lunch and refreshments included. To avoid dissapointment contact Tracy Reynolds on 01303 270022 or email info@channelchamber.co.uk
Welcome to New Chamber Members
We welcome our most recent members, for further details follow the link below http://www.shepwaybc.co.uk/search_directory.php
Cloudsys
Jagger Creative Communication LLP
Folkestone Harbour Company Ltd
Digicooldesigns
Folkestone Invicta F.C. Club
The Insider
Further Lydd Airport Delays
The Government Office for the South East (GOSE) have postponed their decision on whether to allow the £25 million development of the airport until 30 June. This is a frustrating further delay following Shepway councillors approval of the plans at a seven-hour long meeting on 3 March. Since then GOSE has been considering whether to allow the plans or to call them in for a public inquiry.
Kevin's Blog
Following our successful ‘Business Leaders’ Breakfast at the Burlington Hotel last month sponsored by Kent County Council, Chamber members will be interested in the link below to the Head of Regeneration - Kevin Lynes’ Blog.
http://kevinlynes.wordpress.com/
May we remind Chamber members that all three Accredited Chambers in Kent are key members of the Backing Kent Business initiative and we are looking forward to driving an effective business support agenda for the year ahead which will feature a number of new and exciting initiatives.
New Online Business Directory for Wind Energy
Within the next few days a new interactive online business directory for offshore wind will be launched. www.kentwindenergy.co.uk will make it simpler for developers and operators to search and source their supply chain requirements and simple for Kent businesses who can supply those requirements to register. Search by category or company for services covering the project development, equipment design and manufacture, construction and operation.
If you are a business wanting to register for FREE or a company looking to procure a service – you’ll find it online at www.kentwindenergy.co.uk
Promoting Kent Apprenticeships
Kent County Council have recently transformed a bus to help sell the benefits of the Govt’s Apprenticeship scheme and Channel Chamber is hoping to book this for a day at their Offices in Folkestone and Ramsgate this summer.
Local companies will be most welcome to learn more about taking on a young person and the Apprenticeship scheme. For more details contact; http://www.kentapprenticeships.com/
Ashford Business2Business Exhibition 2010
Kent Invicta Chamber is holding their 24th annual Business to Business Exhibition tomorrow - Tuesday 22nd June at the Ashford International Hotel and all Channel Chamber members are very welcome to attend.
This year there will again be an extremely diverse range of businesses, offering a vast variety of products and services. I am sure that you will personally find a visit of interest, on both a business and personal level.
When was the last time you went into a Job Centre?
Businesses and organizations who currently work with the local community in Folkestone are being invited to a tour and information session at Folkestone Job Centre Plus on Friday 25 June. The tour is being held between 10.00am and 11.30am and is designed to give everyone an insight into all the services currently being offered to local unemployed people.
If you are interested in attending please contact Jenny Burrows at jenny.burrows@shepway.gov.uk or tel 01303 853331
Folkestone Seafront Exhibition
Large numbers of residents have already attended the series of presentations at the Quarterhouse in Tontine Street to hear all about the new approach for the development of Folkestone Seafront.
If you have missed these don’t despair ! There is a final presentation at the Quarterhouse scheduled for Saturday 26 June at 11am when you will also have an opportunity to visit the exhibition and contribute with ideas for the proposed public spaces.
Full details of these proposals are also provided at www.folkestoneseafront.com
Meet the Chamber President
We are delighted to inform you that Damian Collins, the new MP for Folkestone and Hythe has accepted our invitation to become the President of the Channel Chamber of Commerce. This follows Michael Howard's reign as our Chamber President for the past 26 years.
To celebrate the occasion an informal buffet lunch is being held here at the Chamber's meeting rooms at the Shepway Business Centre starting at 12:30 on Friday 25th June when prominent local business leaders will have an opportunity to meet Damien and ask him about his plans to support our business community.
Due to space limitations bookings for this event are being taken on a first-come-first-served basis and there are only ten spaces left, so I would urge you to let me know if you can join us as soon as possible. Please contact Sezen.zeki@channelchamber.co.uk or call 01303 270022
The Government Office for the South East (GOSE) have postponed their decision on whether to allow the £25 million development of the airport until 30 June. This is a frustrating further delay following Shepway councillors approval of the plans at a seven-hour long meeting on 3 March. Since then GOSE has been considering whether to allow the plans or to call them in for a public inquiry.
Kevin's Blog
Following our successful ‘Business Leaders’ Breakfast at the Burlington Hotel last month sponsored by Kent County Council, Chamber members will be interested in the link below to the Head of Regeneration - Kevin Lynes’ Blog.
http://kevinlynes.wordpress.com/
May we remind Chamber members that all three Accredited Chambers in Kent are key members of the Backing Kent Business initiative and we are looking forward to driving an effective business support agenda for the year ahead which will feature a number of new and exciting initiatives.
New Online Business Directory for Wind Energy
Within the next few days a new interactive online business directory for offshore wind will be launched. www.kentwindenergy.co.uk will make it simpler for developers and operators to search and source their supply chain requirements and simple for Kent businesses who can supply those requirements to register. Search by category or company for services covering the project development, equipment design and manufacture, construction and operation.
If you are a business wanting to register for FREE or a company looking to procure a service – you’ll find it online at www.kentwindenergy.co.uk
Promoting Kent Apprenticeships
Kent County Council have recently transformed a bus to help sell the benefits of the Govt’s Apprenticeship scheme and Channel Chamber is hoping to book this for a day at their Offices in Folkestone and Ramsgate this summer.
Local companies will be most welcome to learn more about taking on a young person and the Apprenticeship scheme. For more details contact; http://www.kentapprenticeships.com/
Ashford Business2Business Exhibition 2010
Kent Invicta Chamber is holding their 24th annual Business to Business Exhibition tomorrow - Tuesday 22nd June at the Ashford International Hotel and all Channel Chamber members are very welcome to attend.
This year there will again be an extremely diverse range of businesses, offering a vast variety of products and services. I am sure that you will personally find a visit of interest, on both a business and personal level.
When was the last time you went into a Job Centre?
Businesses and organizations who currently work with the local community in Folkestone are being invited to a tour and information session at Folkestone Job Centre Plus on Friday 25 June. The tour is being held between 10.00am and 11.30am and is designed to give everyone an insight into all the services currently being offered to local unemployed people.
If you are interested in attending please contact Jenny Burrows at jenny.burrows@shepway.gov.uk or tel 01303 853331
Folkestone Seafront Exhibition
Large numbers of residents have already attended the series of presentations at the Quarterhouse in Tontine Street to hear all about the new approach for the development of Folkestone Seafront.
If you have missed these don’t despair ! There is a final presentation at the Quarterhouse scheduled for Saturday 26 June at 11am when you will also have an opportunity to visit the exhibition and contribute with ideas for the proposed public spaces.
Full details of these proposals are also provided at www.folkestoneseafront.com
Meet the Chamber President
We are delighted to inform you that Damian Collins, the new MP for Folkestone and Hythe has accepted our invitation to become the President of the Channel Chamber of Commerce. This follows Michael Howard's reign as our Chamber President for the past 26 years.
To celebrate the occasion an informal buffet lunch is being held here at the Chamber's meeting rooms at the Shepway Business Centre starting at 12:30 on Friday 25th June when prominent local business leaders will have an opportunity to meet Damien and ask him about his plans to support our business community.
Due to space limitations bookings for this event are being taken on a first-come-first-served basis and there are only ten spaces left, so I would urge you to let me know if you can join us as soon as possible. Please contact Sezen.zeki@channelchamber.co.uk or call 01303 270022
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
The Insider
Open for Business in Thanet
To better serve our members in Thanet we are delighted to announce the opening of our new office at 161-165 High Street , Ramsgate. This allows us to be closer to the local business community and to provide an even more relevant and responsive service.
Channel Chamber is the only officially accredited Chamber in East Kent, providing a wealth of benefits and services for businesses from Margate to Dungeness. As part of the British Chambers of Commerce, we are proud to offer a level of support unrivalled by any other business support organisations.
Come and See us on Thursday 13th May
We are busy organising the first of our regular Open Days at the Ramsgate office on Thursday 13th May and ALL local businesses are most welcome to come along from 10am to 4pm. Plentiful free parking is available onsite.
Further details will be provided shortly but we can reveal that representatives from Business Link, Backing Kent Business and other local business support partners will all be present to make this one of the best-connected events in Thanet this Spring.
We will kick-start proceedings at 7.30am with a FREE Networking Breakfast when you will have the opportunity to meet fellow and prospective members and learn more about our plans for supporting local businesses in the year ahead.
Interested in coming along ? To book your place for Breakfast on 01843 589606 or email info@channelchamber.co.uk
Are You Ready to Tender?
Tuesday 18th May, 2010 , Kent International Hotel, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent
Channel Chamber of Commerce is holding a series of workshops to help small businesses qualify for big money contracts. The workshop is being sponsored by the British Standards Institute (BSI) and will be delivered by David Hall, Managing Director of Business Flow UK Limited, and is an introduction to the essential ISO standards.
Kent County Council's Strategic Procurement Manager - John Tunnicliff will also be taking you through the schedule of tenders suitable for SME's during the year ahead.
Andy Wilson Business Development Manager from the British Standards Institute (BSI) will be showing you the way forward, how to certify and the benefits to your business and a Business Link executive will offer practical help and expert advice on how to take full advantage of these opportunities for public sector procurement.
For more information or to book on, please contact Tracy Reynolds on 01303 270022 or telephone our Ramsgate office TODAY on 01843 589606.
Member Price: £15+VAT
Non-Member Price: £20+VAT
National Chamber Awards 2010 - Now Open for Entries!
Businesses across the UK are being urged to enter this year’s Chamber Awards and the chance to win a cash prize from a total of £50,000. Enter now at: www.chamberawards.co.uk
Early Bird closing date for a chance to win £250 worth of vouchers is May 28th.
The official closing date is June 25th.
To access their Twitter account http://twitter.com/ChamberAwards or link to the Chamber Awards website http://www.chamberawards.co.uk/2010/
Business Masterclass opportunity
Kent Business School is inviting Chamber members to a business Masterclass which will help identify the opportunities that exist for your business in the next decade. You will be able to easily digest concepts and frameworks that can be quickly applied and hear of fellow delegates business experiences.
The event takes place from 8am until 2.30pm on Thursday 27 May 2010 at Kent Business School , Canterbury . For further information please email J.Turpin@kent.ac.uk or telephone on 01227 824 068
Calling All New and Home working Businesses
Basepoint in conjunction with the Channel Chamber Of Commerce are holding an open networking evening on Thursday 29th April from 6-8pm at the Shearway Business Park , where new and homeworking businesses will have the opportunity to find out what services are available to them.
We need your feedback...Your invitation to let us know what you need in your business. For more information or to book a place, contact Lorraine Grover on 01303 298298
To better serve our members in Thanet we are delighted to announce the opening of our new office at 161-165 High Street , Ramsgate. This allows us to be closer to the local business community and to provide an even more relevant and responsive service.
Channel Chamber is the only officially accredited Chamber in East Kent, providing a wealth of benefits and services for businesses from Margate to Dungeness. As part of the British Chambers of Commerce, we are proud to offer a level of support unrivalled by any other business support organisations.
Come and See us on Thursday 13th May
We are busy organising the first of our regular Open Days at the Ramsgate office on Thursday 13th May and ALL local businesses are most welcome to come along from 10am to 4pm. Plentiful free parking is available onsite.
Further details will be provided shortly but we can reveal that representatives from Business Link, Backing Kent Business and other local business support partners will all be present to make this one of the best-connected events in Thanet this Spring.
We will kick-start proceedings at 7.30am with a FREE Networking Breakfast when you will have the opportunity to meet fellow and prospective members and learn more about our plans for supporting local businesses in the year ahead.
Interested in coming along ? To book your place for Breakfast on 01843 589606 or email info@channelchamber.co.uk
Are You Ready to Tender?
Tuesday 18th May, 2010 , Kent International Hotel, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent
Channel Chamber of Commerce is holding a series of workshops to help small businesses qualify for big money contracts. The workshop is being sponsored by the British Standards Institute (BSI) and will be delivered by David Hall, Managing Director of Business Flow UK Limited, and is an introduction to the essential ISO standards.
Kent County Council's Strategic Procurement Manager - John Tunnicliff will also be taking you through the schedule of tenders suitable for SME's during the year ahead.
Andy Wilson Business Development Manager from the British Standards Institute (BSI) will be showing you the way forward, how to certify and the benefits to your business and a Business Link executive will offer practical help and expert advice on how to take full advantage of these opportunities for public sector procurement.
For more information or to book on, please contact Tracy Reynolds on 01303 270022 or telephone our Ramsgate office TODAY on 01843 589606.
Member Price: £15+VAT
Non-Member Price: £20+VAT
National Chamber Awards 2010 - Now Open for Entries!
Businesses across the UK are being urged to enter this year’s Chamber Awards and the chance to win a cash prize from a total of £50,000. Enter now at: www.chamberawards.co.uk
Early Bird closing date for a chance to win £250 worth of vouchers is May 28th.
The official closing date is June 25th.
To access their Twitter account http://twitter.com/ChamberAwards or link to the Chamber Awards website http://www.chamberawards.co.uk/2010/
Business Masterclass opportunity
Kent Business School is inviting Chamber members to a business Masterclass which will help identify the opportunities that exist for your business in the next decade. You will be able to easily digest concepts and frameworks that can be quickly applied and hear of fellow delegates business experiences.
The event takes place from 8am until 2.30pm on Thursday 27 May 2010 at Kent Business School , Canterbury . For further information please email J.Turpin@kent.ac.uk or telephone on 01227 824 068
Calling All New and Home working Businesses
Basepoint in conjunction with the Channel Chamber Of Commerce are holding an open networking evening on Thursday 29th April from 6-8pm at the Shearway Business Park , where new and homeworking businesses will have the opportunity to find out what services are available to them.
We need your feedback...Your invitation to let us know what you need in your business. For more information or to book a place, contact Lorraine Grover on 01303 298298
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
The Insider
Hustings Breakfast
Local businesses enjoyed a hearty breakfast in Folkestone last Thursday at the Burlington Hotel before cross examining each of the five prospective parliamentary candidates for the Folkestone and Hythe constituency. Hosted jointly by Channel Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Small Business, this ‘Hustings’ event was scheduled in advance of the ‘leaders’ TV debate that same evening but it proved no less interesting for the local businesses who represented a broad variety of different sectors. The Candidates – Lyn Beaumont (Lib Dem): Damian Collins(Conservative), Penny Kemp ( Green), Frank McKenna(UKIP) and Donald Worsley (Labour) answered a host of questions that were of concern to businesses - ranging from the problems surrounding bank lending to late payments and red tape. Local issues such as parking restrictions and railway station access also stimulated a heated debate but all the candidates unanimously agreed that the regeneration of the district would be one of their top priorities if they were elected.
BCC’s Monthly Business Survey – Have your say
The British Chambers of Commerce latest monthly Business Survey (MBS) will be open until the end of the Tuesday.. The survey will take only 2-3 minutes to complete and can be found here
Airport Decision delayed by Two Months
The general election means that we must wait another two months to find out whether the government will block the Lydd Airport extension. The council granted planning permission against officers' advice last month and this prompted communities secretary John Denham to intervene. Shepway's major applications and project manager Terry Ellames now tells us this deadline has now been extended until mid-June because the decision cannot be taken during the election period.
Local Student Discount
University Centre Folkestone are setting up a scheme whereby companies who can offer a discount to their students for their services/products are listed on the UCF website and actively promoted to students (currently around 250 and growing rapidly). The businesses can display a sticker in their window to indicate their participation in the scheme. So far 15 local businesses have already signed up, and more are welcome! http://www.ucf.ac.uk/student-discounts
See you at KENT 2020 VISION
The Channel Chamber Team looks forward to meeting you this Thursday at the Kent Showground for what promises to be the most popular networking evetn of the year. Don’ forget to call in to see us at stand number BS9 in the Business Support Zone during your Visit.
Luxury Serviced Accommodation in the heart of the Creative Quarter by our Chamber Sponsor
One of our Chamber members Quake provides self contained, fully furnished and serviced accommodation available to rent from £230 per week. There is a choice of a 3 bedroom cottage on the harbour with views across to France, or a newly renovated one-bedroom maisonette in the Old High Street with a secluded sunny roof terrace. Both properties are decorated and furnished to high standards. Discounts are available for longer lets depending on the level of service required. An additional discount of 10% is offered to all Chamber members. For more details and pictures go to www.stadecottagefolkestone.co.uk or email Rachel on stadecottage@btinternet.com
Are You Ready to Tender?
Tuesday 18th May, 2010 , Kent International Hotel, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate.
KentChannel Chamber of Commerce is holding a series of workshops to help small businesses qualify for big money contracts. The workshop is being sponsored by the British Standards Institute (BSI) and will be delivered by David Hall, Managing Director of Business Flow UK Limited, and is an introduction to the essential ISO standards. Kent County Council's Strategic Procurement Manager - John Tunnicliff will also be taking you through the schedule of tenders suitable for SME's during the year ahead. Andy Wilson Business Development Manager from the British Standards Institute (BSI) will be showing you the way forward, how to certify and the benefits to your business and a Business Link executive will offer practical help and expert advice on how to take full advantage of these opportunities for public sector procurement. For more information or to book on, please contact Tracy Reynolds on 01303 270022Member Price: £15+VATNon-Member Price: £20+VAT
Local businesses enjoyed a hearty breakfast in Folkestone last Thursday at the Burlington Hotel before cross examining each of the five prospective parliamentary candidates for the Folkestone and Hythe constituency. Hosted jointly by Channel Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Small Business, this ‘Hustings’ event was scheduled in advance of the ‘leaders’ TV debate that same evening but it proved no less interesting for the local businesses who represented a broad variety of different sectors. The Candidates – Lyn Beaumont (Lib Dem): Damian Collins(Conservative), Penny Kemp ( Green), Frank McKenna(UKIP) and Donald Worsley (Labour) answered a host of questions that were of concern to businesses - ranging from the problems surrounding bank lending to late payments and red tape. Local issues such as parking restrictions and railway station access also stimulated a heated debate but all the candidates unanimously agreed that the regeneration of the district would be one of their top priorities if they were elected.
BCC’s Monthly Business Survey – Have your say
The British Chambers of Commerce latest monthly Business Survey (MBS) will be open until the end of the Tuesday.. The survey will take only 2-3 minutes to complete and can be found here
Airport Decision delayed by Two Months
The general election means that we must wait another two months to find out whether the government will block the Lydd Airport extension. The council granted planning permission against officers' advice last month and this prompted communities secretary John Denham to intervene. Shepway's major applications and project manager Terry Ellames now tells us this deadline has now been extended until mid-June because the decision cannot be taken during the election period.
Local Student Discount
University Centre Folkestone are setting up a scheme whereby companies who can offer a discount to their students for their services/products are listed on the UCF website and actively promoted to students (currently around 250 and growing rapidly). The businesses can display a sticker in their window to indicate their participation in the scheme. So far 15 local businesses have already signed up, and more are welcome! http://www.ucf.ac.uk/student-discounts
See you at KENT 2020 VISION
The Channel Chamber Team looks forward to meeting you this Thursday at the Kent Showground for what promises to be the most popular networking evetn of the year. Don’ forget to call in to see us at stand number BS9 in the Business Support Zone during your Visit.
Luxury Serviced Accommodation in the heart of the Creative Quarter by our Chamber Sponsor
One of our Chamber members Quake provides self contained, fully furnished and serviced accommodation available to rent from £230 per week. There is a choice of a 3 bedroom cottage on the harbour with views across to France, or a newly renovated one-bedroom maisonette in the Old High Street with a secluded sunny roof terrace. Both properties are decorated and furnished to high standards. Discounts are available for longer lets depending on the level of service required. An additional discount of 10% is offered to all Chamber members. For more details and pictures go to www.stadecottagefolkestone.co.uk or email Rachel on stadecottage@btinternet.com
Are You Ready to Tender?
Tuesday 18th May, 2010 , Kent International Hotel, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate.
KentChannel Chamber of Commerce is holding a series of workshops to help small businesses qualify for big money contracts. The workshop is being sponsored by the British Standards Institute (BSI) and will be delivered by David Hall, Managing Director of Business Flow UK Limited, and is an introduction to the essential ISO standards. Kent County Council's Strategic Procurement Manager - John Tunnicliff will also be taking you through the schedule of tenders suitable for SME's during the year ahead. Andy Wilson Business Development Manager from the British Standards Institute (BSI) will be showing you the way forward, how to certify and the benefits to your business and a Business Link executive will offer practical help and expert advice on how to take full advantage of these opportunities for public sector procurement. For more information or to book on, please contact Tracy Reynolds on 01303 270022Member Price: £15+VATNon-Member Price: £20+VAT
Monday, 12 April 2010
The Insider
The General Election
Business and the British Chambers of Commerce, have been centre-stage in the early days of the Election campaign. The push to reverse the employer NICs rise has gained ground as a number of high-profile chief executives lent their voices to the debate
We still need the help of our Chamber members, however, so don't forget to sign the petition and encourage others to do the same.
The voice of Chamber members was also heard last week as the first quarter results of the BCC Quarterly Economic Survey were released. Over 5,500 businesses took part - and their responses suggest that a weak recovery is indeed underway, but that it will need to be nurtured by both Ministers and the Bank of England in the weeks and months ahead. Although confidence is strengthening, businesses' investment intentions and cash flow positions remain extremely weak, suggesting that there's some way to go yet to embed the recovery
Your Chance to Grill the Candidates
This Free Hustings Breakfast event at the Burlington Hotel in Folkestone takes place this Thursday 15th April, and is being hosted jointly by Channel Chamber and the FSB (Federation of Small Business).
Chaired by Clive Lawrence (journalist and ex BBC presenter) members will have a unique opportunity to question our local parliamentary candidates before finally deciding which way you vote in the General Election next month.
We have just a few places left, so if you are interested in joining us please email – sezen.zeki@channelchamber.co.uk
Plans for a new M20 junction at Ashford
Details of a key scheme to allow for major economic growth in the Ashford area by increasing capacity on the M20 through Kent have been published by Transport Minister Chris Mole.
The new junction on the M20 (10A – east of the existing Junction 10) will improve journey time reliability and safety for both long distance and local traffic on the M20, a key international route. It will also provide the increased capacity needed to unlock major development and investment in Ashford, including Government plans for 31,000 new homes and 28,000 new jobs in the area by 2031.
Following a public consultation by the Highways Agency, Transport Minister Chris Mole confirmed the planned improvements, to be one-third part funded by the Homes and Communities Agency, which include a roundabout over the M20, link roads and a new crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.
Subject to the completion of statutory processes and confirmation of value for money and funding, the new junction could be open for traffic in 2014/15.
Your help needed
The South East Chambers of Commerce is working with its partners to understand the level of activity and support given to your business in key areas of business support. This is to ensure that you have good access to this support and the services can be shaped to fit your business needs. Please help us by completing these snapshot surveys which will take less than a minute. Your reply will be treated in confidence, in accordance with the Market Research Society Code of Conduct.
To complete the surveys just click on the following links :
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6DH5TTP, for Export http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/622LVPS and for Business Advice
50 Difficult Questions
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has created a new publication designed especially for small businesses with no specialist equalities/employment law knowledge. This booklet entitled ’50 Difficult Questions’ will help you to answer simple questions, improve your equality practices and direct you to further help if necessary. Copies of this booklet will be available free at each of Channel Chamber’s forthcoming events.
Inspire Young People in Folkestone
Chamber members and businesses in Folkestone are being invited to support the next generation of entrepreneurs by coming along to the Quarterhouse (Tontine Street) on Wednesday 12th May (4 – 5pm).
Attendees will be invited to pass on their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm as ‘mentors with 11-14 year olds who are doing their very first ‘Business Project’.
To find out more about this scheme, and enjoy a coffee and a cake, please telephone tracy.reynolds@channelchamber.co.uk
Luxury Serviced Accommodation in the heart of the Creative Quarter by our Chamber Sponsor
One of our Chamber members Quake provides self contained, fully furnished and serviced accommodation available to rent from £230 per week. There is a choice of a 3 bedroom cottage on the harbour with views to France, or a newly renovated one-bedroom maisonette in the Old High Street with a secluded sunny roof terrace. Both properties are decorated and furnished to high standards. Discounts are available for longer lets depending on the level of service required. An additional discount of 10% is offered to all Chamber members. For more details and pictures go to www.stadecottagefolkestone.co.uk or email Rachel on stadecottage@btinternet.com
Organic Vegetable Cookery Demonstration
Chamber member - Number Eleven in Folkestone have teamed up with Riverford Organic vegetables to bring you an exciting cookery demonstration on Tuesday 27th April from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Riverford are award winning organic vegetable growers and they run a box scheme in our area. A Riverford Cook, Mark Bader, will be demonstrating easy vegetable based meals using the best of this season's vegetables.
The price is £7.50 per head which includes your first glass of wine, with any profits going to charity. The evening will include sampling the delicious dishes that Mark will be preparing as well as having the chance to chat and hopefully get some useful recipe tips. For tickets please contact Douglas or Frances on 01303 259535 or e-mail info@numberelevenfolkestone.co.uk. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
FAMILY FUN DAY – This Friday
Families across Folkestone are being invited to a fantastic day of thrills and entertainment at the Folkestone Academy (10am – 4pm) this Friday. The event is being hosted by the Shepway Inspiring Communities Programme and the Channel Chamber team will be signing people up to our exciting digital mentoring project.
All Chamber members and their families coming along are guaranteed a great day out with an amazing range of activities including Bungee jumping, trampolining, climbing wall, music, competitions and lots more fun and games.
Are You Ready to Tender?
Tuesday 18th May, 2010 , Kent International Hotel, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent
Channel Chamber of Commerce is holding a series of workshops to help small businesses qualify for big money contracts. The workshop is being sponsored by the British Standards Institute (BSI) and will be delivered by David Hall, Managing Director of Business Flow UK Limited, and is an introduction to the essential ISO standards.
Kent County Council's Strategic Procurement Manager - John Tunnicliff will also be taking you through the schedule of tenders suitable for SME's during the year ahead.
Andy Wilson Business Development Manager from the British Standards Institute (BSI) will be showing you the way forward, how to certify and the benefits to your business and a Business Link executive will offer practical help and expert advice on how to take full advantage of these opportunities for public sector procurement.
For more information or to book on, please contact Tracy Reynolds on 01303 270022
Member Price: £15+VAT
Non-Member Price: £20+VAT
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
The insider
Your Last Chance to Grill the Candidates
This Free Hustings Breakfast event at the Quality Burlington Hotel in Folkestone on Thursday 15th April, is being hosted jointly by Channel Chamber and the FSB (Federation of Small Business).
Chaired by Clive Lawrence (journalist and ex BBC presenter) this will give you a unique opportunity to question the four main local parliamentary candidates before finally deciding which way you vote in the forthcoming General Election.
Places are strictly limited, and on a first-come-first -served basis, so if you are interested in joining us please email – peter.hobbs@channelchamber.co.uk
Women’s Networking Lunch
G Casino, Westwood Cross are holding a women’s networking lunch on Thursday 15th April from 12.30pm-2.30pm in the Gallery restaurant. Come and enjoy a delicious 3 course set menu plus a glass of wine for only £12.50pp. The event will begin at 12.30pm for drinks followed by the sit down meal at 1.00pm. A glass of wine will be provided with dinner but there will be a bar serving soft drinks, teas/coffees, wine and spirits. (Tea/coffee & water will be complimentary pre-lunch).
Call Sherrill on 01843 579361 to book your place. You are welcome to bring guests just remember your photo ID for registration!
Luxury Serviced Accommodation in the heart of the Creative Quarter by our Chamber Sponsor
One of our Chamber members Quake provides self contained, fully furnished and serviced accommodation available to rent from £230 per week. There is a choice of a 3 bedroom cottage on the harbour with views across to France, or a newly renovated one-bedroom maisonette in the Old High Street with a secluded sunny roof terrace. Both properties are decorated and furnished to high standards. Discounts are available for longer lets depending on the level of service required. An additional discount of 10% is offered to all Chamber members. For more details and pictures go to www.stadecottagefolkestone.co.uk or email Rachel on stadecottage@btinternet.com
Snapshot Survey
Channel Chamber and other members of the British Chambers of Commerce in South East England are working with partners to understand the level of activity and support given to your business in key areas of Business Support. This is to ensure that you have good access to this support and the services can be shaped to fit your business needs.
Please help us by completing a snapshot survey which will take less than a minute. Your reply will be treated in confidence, in accordance with the Market Research Society Code of Conduct.
To complete the survey just click on the link below
Skills Snapshot Survey
Haven’t signed the NIC Petition yet?
Very disappointing that the previously-announced employer National Insurance rise remains in place after last week’s budget. However, there’s still time for you to sign the BCC petition against the NICs rise.
Free Family Fun Day
Another date for your diary - Friday 16th April, when families across Folkestone are being invited to a fantastic day of thrills and entertainment at the Folkestone Academy (10am – 4pm). This event is being hosted by the Shepway Inspiring Communities Programme and the Channel Chamber team will be signing people up to our exciting digital mentoring project.
All Chamber members and their families coming along are guaranteed a great day out with an amazing range of activities including Bungee jumping, trampolining, climbing wall, music, competitions and lots more fun and games.
New Chamber Finance Hotline
RBS and Natwest have launched a dedicated Chamber specific advice hotline, which is intended to provide impartial financial advice and is available to members regardless of who they bank with.
The phone number 0800 656 9634 is answered “Chamber Finance hotline” and has been solely created for the Accredited Chambers in the UK in order to assist their members in all matters relating to finance.
Chamber Business Choice Healthcare
All Channel Chamber members currently receive AXA PPP healthcare receive two free business services from AXA PPP Healthcare – Health at Hand and Personal Business Assistance. There are no catches or conditions to these services and they are enhancements to the standard Chamber package..
Health at Hand is an exclusive 24/7 service specially designed to provide expert information and peace of mind. The Health at Hand team includes healthcare professionals, such as nurses, midwives, pharmacists and counsellors, who are all experts in their field.
Personal Business Assistance enables members to maintain contact with customers, prospective clients or suppliers, if in hospital or suffering from health problems that prevent them from being accessible or able to communicate effectively.
With the ever increasing pressures of sickness absence on small companies, these two services provide a good level of health advice and support during those difficult times. If you want to find out more information on the Chamber Business Choice Healthcare then please contact Steve Hancock on 07964 502238 or stephen.hancock@axa-ppp.co.uk.
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Are Your Ready to Tender?
Tuesday 13th April, 2010 Ramada Hotel, Whitfield, Dover, Kent
Channel Chamber of Commerce is holding a series of workshops to help small businesses qualify for big money contracts. The workshop is being sponsored by the British Standards Institute (BSI) and will be delivered by David Hall, Managing Director of Business Flow UK Limited, and is an introduction to the essential ISO standards.
Kent County Council's Strategic Procurement Manager - John Tunnicliff will also be taking you through the schedule of tenders suitable for SME's during the year ahead.
Andy Wilson Business Development Manager from the British Standards Institute (BSI) will be showing you the way forward, how to certify and the benefits to your business and a Business Link executive will offer practical help and expert advice on how to take full advantage of these opportunities for public sector procurement.
For more information or to book on, please contact Tracy Reynolds on 01303 270022
Member Price: £15+VAT
Non-Member Price: £20+VAT
This Free Hustings Breakfast event at the Quality Burlington Hotel in Folkestone on Thursday 15th April, is being hosted jointly by Channel Chamber and the FSB (Federation of Small Business).
Chaired by Clive Lawrence (journalist and ex BBC presenter) this will give you a unique opportunity to question the four main local parliamentary candidates before finally deciding which way you vote in the forthcoming General Election.
Places are strictly limited, and on a first-come-first -served basis, so if you are interested in joining us please email – peter.hobbs@channelchamber.co.uk
Women’s Networking Lunch
G Casino, Westwood Cross are holding a women’s networking lunch on Thursday 15th April from 12.30pm-2.30pm in the Gallery restaurant. Come and enjoy a delicious 3 course set menu plus a glass of wine for only £12.50pp. The event will begin at 12.30pm for drinks followed by the sit down meal at 1.00pm. A glass of wine will be provided with dinner but there will be a bar serving soft drinks, teas/coffees, wine and spirits. (Tea/coffee & water will be complimentary pre-lunch).
Call Sherrill on 01843 579361 to book your place. You are welcome to bring guests just remember your photo ID for registration!
Luxury Serviced Accommodation in the heart of the Creative Quarter by our Chamber Sponsor
One of our Chamber members Quake provides self contained, fully furnished and serviced accommodation available to rent from £230 per week. There is a choice of a 3 bedroom cottage on the harbour with views across to France, or a newly renovated one-bedroom maisonette in the Old High Street with a secluded sunny roof terrace. Both properties are decorated and furnished to high standards. Discounts are available for longer lets depending on the level of service required. An additional discount of 10% is offered to all Chamber members. For more details and pictures go to www.stadecottagefolkestone.co.uk or email Rachel on stadecottage@btinternet.com
Snapshot Survey
Channel Chamber and other members of the British Chambers of Commerce in South East England are working with partners to understand the level of activity and support given to your business in key areas of Business Support. This is to ensure that you have good access to this support and the services can be shaped to fit your business needs.
Please help us by completing a snapshot survey which will take less than a minute. Your reply will be treated in confidence, in accordance with the Market Research Society Code of Conduct.
To complete the survey just click on the link below
Skills Snapshot Survey
Haven’t signed the NIC Petition yet?
Very disappointing that the previously-announced employer National Insurance rise remains in place after last week’s budget. However, there’s still time for you to sign the BCC petition against the NICs rise.
Free Family Fun Day
Another date for your diary - Friday 16th April, when families across Folkestone are being invited to a fantastic day of thrills and entertainment at the Folkestone Academy (10am – 4pm). This event is being hosted by the Shepway Inspiring Communities Programme and the Channel Chamber team will be signing people up to our exciting digital mentoring project.
All Chamber members and their families coming along are guaranteed a great day out with an amazing range of activities including Bungee jumping, trampolining, climbing wall, music, competitions and lots more fun and games.
New Chamber Finance Hotline
RBS and Natwest have launched a dedicated Chamber specific advice hotline, which is intended to provide impartial financial advice and is available to members regardless of who they bank with.
The phone number 0800 656 9634 is answered “Chamber Finance hotline” and has been solely created for the Accredited Chambers in the UK in order to assist their members in all matters relating to finance.
Chamber Business Choice Healthcare
All Channel Chamber members currently receive AXA PPP healthcare receive two free business services from AXA PPP Healthcare – Health at Hand and Personal Business Assistance. There are no catches or conditions to these services and they are enhancements to the standard Chamber package..
Health at Hand is an exclusive 24/7 service specially designed to provide expert information and peace of mind. The Health at Hand team includes healthcare professionals, such as nurses, midwives, pharmacists and counsellors, who are all experts in their field.
Personal Business Assistance enables members to maintain contact with customers, prospective clients or suppliers, if in hospital or suffering from health problems that prevent them from being accessible or able to communicate effectively.
With the ever increasing pressures of sickness absence on small companies, these two services provide a good level of health advice and support during those difficult times. If you want to find out more information on the Chamber Business Choice Healthcare then please contact Steve Hancock on 07964 502238 or stephen.hancock@axa-ppp.co.uk.
.
Are Your Ready to Tender?
Tuesday 13th April, 2010 Ramada Hotel, Whitfield, Dover, Kent
Channel Chamber of Commerce is holding a series of workshops to help small businesses qualify for big money contracts. The workshop is being sponsored by the British Standards Institute (BSI) and will be delivered by David Hall, Managing Director of Business Flow UK Limited, and is an introduction to the essential ISO standards.
Kent County Council's Strategic Procurement Manager - John Tunnicliff will also be taking you through the schedule of tenders suitable for SME's during the year ahead.
Andy Wilson Business Development Manager from the British Standards Institute (BSI) will be showing you the way forward, how to certify and the benefits to your business and a Business Link executive will offer practical help and expert advice on how to take full advantage of these opportunities for public sector procurement.
For more information or to book on, please contact Tracy Reynolds on 01303 270022
Member Price: £15+VAT
Non-Member Price: £20+VAT
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