BUSINESS WEST – CONNECTING BUSINESSES inspire BUSINESS WEST EVENTS


NETWORKING & SEMINARS Participate in a strong and lively business community where you can share ideas, identify new opportunities and generate new leads for your business.


IN FOCUS: NUCLEAR SOUTH WEST ANNUAL CONFERENCE


DATE: 21 September TIME:


08.30-16.30


VENUE: Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TA


COST:


£75 + VAT (members) use code ‘chambermember’ £150 + VAT (non-members)


With the construction of Hinkley Point C now under way and projects worth £50bn to our economy taking shape over the next two decades, there are many opportunities for businesses in the nuclear industry. Our 2017 annual conference is a great


chance to hear the latest news, network with potential partners and find out more about openings for your business.


Chamber Networking Breakfast Date: Time:


Get Fit for Business: Bath 21 September


07.30-09.00


Venue: Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel, Sydney Road, Bath BA2 6NS


Cost:


£10.50 + VAT (members) £15.50 + VAT (non-members)


Bath Chamber of Commerce, Bath Business Improvement District and the Bath Chronicle have invited Tim Bowles, West of England mayor, to join us and provide an update on his vision and strategy for the area. Join us for a buffet breakfast, networking and the opportunity to hear what the strategy could mean for Bath businesses.


Bristol Chamber Networking 5 October


Breakfast Date: Time:


Cost: 07.30-09.30


Venue: V Shed, Canons Way, Bristol, BS1 5UH


£11 + VAT (members) £20 + VAT (non-members)


We’ve structured our networking breakfast to give you the greatest chance of effective networking. Meet lots of like-minded business people and make smart connections for you


and your company. Gloucestershire Chamber


Networking Breakfast Date: Time:


29 September 07.30-09.30


Venue: Gloucestershire Science and Technology Park, Berkeley GL13 9PA


Cost:


£11.50 + VAT (members) £15 + VAT (non-members)


Hosted by former editor of The Gloucester Citizen, Ian Mean, the breakfast will bring together Gloucestershire businesses large and small. The breakfast will also feature a keynote speech by Dame Janet Trotter.


Leigh Court Autumn 8 October


Wedding Fayre Date: Time:


11.00-15.00


Venue: Leigh Court, Abbots Leigh, Bristol. BS8 3RA Free


Cost:


Take a tour of the mansion house, set in 25 acres of private parkland and meet the finest suppliers, offering the best wedding products and services. Whether you’re in the early stages of your exciting journey, or looking for finishing touches, you’ll find inspiration as well as all the wedding essentials at our exclusive Grade II* listed mansion.


To book, call 01275 370849 or visit www.businesswest.co.uk/events


TRAINING COURSES Gain skills, improve your existing ones or just learn something new


Achieve Business Growth Date: Time:


09.00-15.00


Venue: Wellington Barn, Manor Farm, Calstone, Calne SN11 8PY Free


Cost:


This briefing event will show you how you can harness innovation in your team and business in order to ensure future growth and longevity. On the day, we will be bringing together innovation experts to explore how businesses can build upon innovation capabilities and remain ahead of the game. These will include innovation specialists from our innovate2succeed programme, advisers from other business support programmes and someone from the LEP.


Commodity and Tariff Codes Date: Time:


09.15-13.00


Venue: Leigh Court, Abbots Leigh, Bristol BS8 3RA £175 + VAT


Cost:


The correct classification of goods using commodity and tariff codes is fundamental for customs compliance, establishing correct duty rates, origin of goods, intrastat, export control and many other customs procedures. This half day seminar will consider the terminology used and the structure of the harmonised system, commodity and tariff codes.


Finance Workshop Date: Time:


10.00 – 16.00


Venue: Leigh Court, Abbots Leigh, Bristol BS8 3RA £40 + VAT


Cost:


Designed to support potential and new entrepreneurs, this in-depth workshop will help you to create and develop a robust, investment- ready business plan and financial forecast.


IP 1-2-1 Clinic Date: Time:


Cost:


19 October 09.30-13.30


Venue: The Coach House, 2 Upper York Street, Bristol BS2 8QN Free


Do you have a question on intellectual property (IP) but don’t know where to turn? Business West are here to help. Our one to one clinics are designed to give you an hour of exclusive time with our IP expert, David Morgan. He can guide you on questions from “How is IP relevant to my business?” to “How can I trade worldwide by using intellectual assets effectively?”


SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 insight 19


Business Planning and 27 September


Classification of Goods – Using 26 September


Innovation Coaching to Help 19 September


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