INBUSINESS VIEWPOINT
Towards the end of last year your Chamber launched a new platform to support and nurture the young business leaders of the future. I am proud to announce that within a few short months Next
Generation Chamber has become a thriving network which already has more than 60 members. The level of engagement we have seen from Next Generation
members has been inspiring and it is a privilege to watch them developing their skills and strengthening their network of contacts. To date we have run exclusive Personal Development sessions on
Effective Networking and Leadership v Management which looked at the types of leadership behaviours that engage people to give their very best and the management skills that are necessary to make sure things get done. The next Personal Development session will be on Fine-Tuning Your Communication Skills
on 29 March and will provide Next Generation members with valuable insights into identifying their strengths and blind spots. We have also run three social networking events and will hold our next session on 26 April. These events are open to members and non-members of Next Generation Chamber and have already proved extremely popular. It welcomes people from all sectors seeking to share experiences, to learn from business leaders and to work with their peers to develop new skills, knowledge and best practice. It reflects the core belief that we learn and develop most effectively in the company of
friends and peers with obvious benefits for employers in the creation of more confident, knowledgeable and better networked staff. We are already very proud of our Next
Generation Chamber members and cannot wait to see all that they will achieve. If you would like to join Next Generation
Chamber, or if you have an employee who could benefit from the support it offers, call us on 01908 547820.
PAUL GRIFFITHS
Chief Executive Milton Keynes Chamber
paul.griffiths@
chambermk.co.uk
CONTENTS BUSINESS REPORT
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Launch of new data protection software Law firm offers Growth Corridor help Ashridge Group moves to Milton Keynes Telecoms firm expands to meet demand Age UK celebrates 40th birthday
10 IT support team enjoys growth spurt 13 Accountant achieves record exam score BAG PROFILE
14 University of Bedfordshire Milton Keynes GOING GLOBAL
16 HSBC chief attends Hong Kong event TALKING BUSINESS
18 Pete Farrow discusses the major refurbishment at Harben House Hotel
ISSUE SPOTLIGHTS
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ABOUT THIS MAGAZINE: inbusiness is a bi-monthly publication and digital magazine distributed to over 3,000 Chamber members and key businesses in Milton Keynes. The publication focuses on news and information about local companies and the initiatives and advice available to increase the prosperity of firms in the Milton Keynes area. Milton Keynes Chamber welcomes newsworthy articles of business interest, giving preference to Chamber members. As editorial space is limited, inclusion cannot be guaranteed and the editor may amend or reject articles submitted.
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20 Communications & Marketing Digital marketers helps 200th customer
22 Exhibitions & Conferences Prestigious listing for The Sculpture Gallery
TRAINING & EVENTS
24 The latest comprehensive list of training courses and Chamber events
MEMBER ZONE
26 Member Profile: Cotels Serviced Apartments 27 Domino’s shows passion for technology 29 Waste management firm joins pilot scheme
30 Find out which companies have joined the Chamber and what members are offering
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