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NETWORKING & EVENTS DIARY DATES: NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2011


BIRMINGHAM CHAMBER Chamber Networking Date:


Time: Cost:


11 November 11:30 - 14:30


Location: Jurys Inn, 245 Broad Street Birmingham B1 2HQ Members: Free


This event is ideal for any member looking to connect and share information with new and existing business contacts. You can showcase your


services/products by taking exhibition space at just £245+VAT. Company leaflets can be handed out to all delegates for £75+VAT. A maximum of two delegates per organisation applies. However, if you take exhibition space, up to four delegate places may be booked. A light buffet lunch is included.


Annual IAB dinner and awards Date: Time:


26 November 18:00 - 00:00


Location: Hilton Metropole Hotel Birmingham


National Exhibition Centre Birmingham B40 1PP


Cost:


Members: £75.00 (+VAT) Non-members: £75.00 (+VAT)


Nasir Awan, president of the IAB, would be delighted to have the pleasure of your company at the IAB Annual Dinner & Awards The event includes high-profile


guest speaker, entertainment and awards ceremony. A charity prize draw will also take place.


Chamber Speed Networking Date: Time:


30 November 12:00 - 14:30


Location: Ramada Encore Birmingham City Centre Ernest Street Holloway Head Birmingham B1 1NS


Sponsored by: Jury’s Inn Hotel


Auto-enrolment and the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Date: 15 November Time: 09.00 – 12.00 Location: Birmingham Chamber of Commerce 75 Harborne Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3DH Free


Cost:


From 2012 the Government will be introducing workplace pension reforms, requiring employers to automatically enrol eligible jobholders into a workplace pension scheme unless the employees actively choose to opt out. The employee benefits team at Jobson James will provide you with all the information you require as an employer.


Cost:


Member: £17.00 (+VAT) Non-member: £34.00 (+VAT)


Join us at “Chamber Speed Networking” for a chance to network with like-minded business people at a fast paced networking event. A light buffet lunch is included.


Chamber Business Breakfast with Jerry Blackett Date: Time:


7 December 07.30 – 09.30


Location: Birmingham Chamber of Commerce 75 Harborne Road Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3DH


Cost:


Members: £15.00 (+VAT) Non-members: £25.00 (+VAT)


Chamber Maximise Your Membership Date: Time:


8 December 09:45 - 11:30


Location: Birmingham Chamber of Commerce 75 Harborne Road Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3DH


Cost: Members: Free


This free monthly event is designed to give members an insight into the benefits of membership and the services available from the Chamber. Learn how to access the Chamber’s


services, have a chance to meet other members and gain tips on how to make the most of your membership.


Early Bird Breakfast Date: Time:


Cost:


29 November 07.00 – 09.00


Location: Corus Hotel Solihull, Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4EB


Members: £11.92 + VAT Non Members: £24.00 + VAT


At this event you will make new


contacts and develop existing relationships with other likeminded business professionals in a relaxed and social environment. You will also be given the opportunity to make a 1 minute presentation, share referrals and business knowledge. A representative from Sydney


Mitchel will speak on a business related topic. A Full English & Continental Breakfast is included.


President’s Drinks Reception Date: Time


1 December 17.30 – 20.00


Location: Jaguar Land Rover Social Club, Billsmore Green, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 9LN


Cost: Members: Free of Charge Members Only


Sponsored by: ISO Quality Services


Sponsored by: Ramada Encore Birmingham City Centre


Export Today for Tomorrow’s Growth Date: Time:


1 December 09.00 – 16.00


Location: 1874 Suite, Trinity Road Stand, Aston Villa FC


Cost: Members: Free Non-Members: Free


Sponsored by: Jobson James


Chamber Business Spotlight Breakfast Date: 17 November Time: 07:15 - 10:00 Location: Birmingham Chamber of Commerce 75 Harborne Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3DH


Cost: Members: £16.50 (+VAT)


Put your business in the spotlight and highlight your products/services. There will be a maximum of two minutes for one delegate from each company to speak. Delegates do not have to speak if they do not wish to. Props are welcome. Parking available (fees apply).


Sponsored by: Cure Leukaemia 26 CHAMBERLINK NOVEMBER 2011


An opportunity to find out about doing business in Europe and what help and support is available. Meet trade experts from countries across Europe, including Cyprus, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Turkey.


For further information on Birmingham Chamber Events, email events@birmingham-chamber.com


SOLIHULL CHAMBER


Leading Ladies Lunch Date: Time:


18 November 12.00 – 14.30


Location: Holiday Inn Solihull, 61 Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3QD


Cost:


Members: £25.00 + VAT Non Members: £40.00 + VAT


Make new business contacts and develop existing relationships at our Leading Ladies Lunch. Lunch will include two courses, a


glass of wine and coffee. A guest speaker is be confirmed. Sponsorship opportunities are available.


Sponsored by: UK Trade & Investment and Enterprise Europe Network


Chamber Women Who… Date: Tuesday 06 December Time:


11.30 – 14.30


Location: Fazeley Studios 191 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5SE


Cost: Members: £ 16.00 (+VAT) Non-members: £ 32.00 (+VAT)


New Members Lunch Date: 25 November Time:


12.00 – 14.30


Location: Premier Inn, Northway, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40 1QA


Cost:


Members:Free of Charge – New Members Only


At this lunch you will learn more about: • The Team • Membership • Executive Committee • Chamber Support Services •Events


Sponsor: Jaguar Land Rover


Professional Ladder Date: Time:


Cost:


7 December 17.30 – 19.30


Location: Village Hotel, The Green Business Park, Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 4GW


Members: £12.00 + VAT Non Members: £12.00 + VAT


Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Solihull Council would like to invite all young professionals to the Solihull Professional Ladder. This business network for professional service companies within the Borough, is for young business leaders of the future – allowing them to build up a network of contacts in associated industries. Encompassing legal, financial,


recruitment, engineering and property sectors, the network will allow young people to meet like- minded people as well as the opportunity to present and discuss topics of interest, relevant to their sector. Guest speaker Paul Thandi, chief


executive of The NEC Group, will give a speech entitled ‘Managing bricks and mortar in a digital age’


Sponsored by: Fazeley Events Sponsor: Premier Inn


For further information on Solihull Chamber Events, email events@solihullchamber.com


The president of the Solihull Chamber of Commerce invites you to a drinks reception. This event will provide an excellent opportunity for members to meet and network with other businesses based in and around Solihull as well as local leaders over drinks and a buffet.


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