BUSINESS REPORT


BUSINESS REPORT


On 22 November 2018, Lord John Bird is hosting the UK’s first conference on social trading at Northampton’s historic Guildhall. How to Create a Social Echo


will be the first of a series of events which bring together representatives of local businesses, charities, social enterprises and public sector bodies to forge new ways of thinking, connecting and trading. The purpose is to create a social trading ecosystem which puts the needs


‘THE TEST IS


HOW WE CAN GROW THE


LEARNINGS AND


CONNECTIONS OF THE DAY INTO AN ECOSYSTEM’


NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHAMBER keeps its members up to date with all the latest business news. Whether it’s through the pages of this magazine, via our website or by regular email updates, we will always endeavour to keep you in the picture and informed


HOW TO CREATE A SOCIAL ECHO STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH TRADE


of Northampton first. In a day of highly practical workshops, networking, panels, speeches plus an evening reception, we aim to demonstrate the power of social trading – and its potential to help Northampton prosper. Lord John Bird said: “We need to change the way


communities connect and my work with The Big Issue has


convinced me that trade is the key. “I am delighted that the Big Issue


Group is partnering with the University of


Silverstone is celebrating the past but looking to the future


Northampton, the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce, the Hope Centre and Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire to create this unique event. “The conference is just the beginning – the


test is how we can grow the learnings and connections of the day into an ecosystem. What we are trying to do here is truly unique and I will be taking every opportunity to bring the lessons learnt into Parliament.”


To find out more about the How to Create a Social Echo conference, and how you and your organisation can be involved, go to: www.bigissue.com/socialtradingnorthampton


SEEKING SPONSORS FOR 2019 AWARDS


Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce is now looking for sponsors for the 2019 Northamptonshire Business Awards. This year’s inaugural awards were a huge


success and planning is already under way for the 2019 event. The awards will feature a range of sponsorship opportunities, including category sponsors and headline sponsor. Northamptonshire Chamber chief


SILVERSTONE RACES TO 70


The beginning of October marked 70 years since an estimated 100,000 people flocked to see Luigi Villoresi win the first motor race held at Silverstone Circuits Ltd. Following the end of the Second World War


and the redundancy of many airfields, The Royal Automobile Club (RAC) arranged a one-year lease at Silverstone and appointed James Wilson Brown, an ex-farmer, to turn the airfield and farm into a race track in just two months. On 2 October 1948, the first RAC International Grand Prix took place, with hay bales and ropes used to protect the piggery and crops in the middle of the circuit and canvas barriers stopping drivers from being distracted by cars coming the other way. Today, the site is most famous for hosting the


Formula 1 Grand Prix as well as other major events such as MotoGP and Silverstone Classic,


and more than 349 private events in 2018 which saw 46,096 delegates pass through the doors. The Silverstone Wing, the venue’s purpose-built


meetings and events venue, comprises a series of flexible spaces, including four halls covering over 4520 sqm; an International Media Centre; seven flexible meeting rooms; an Auditorium used by the F1 teams for press conferences; 40 Pit Garages; and The President’s Suite – all of which are available to hire for meetings or events. Angela Colley, head of MICE Sales at


Silverstone, commented: “We’re incredibly proud of what the venue has achieved in the past 70 years and we’re excited for what the future holds – we have lots of exciting developments coming up, from the launch of our new Experience Centre to the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone in 2019.”


executive Paul Griffiths said: “Sponsoring an award is a fantastic way to raise your business’ profile and the feedback we received from our first set of sponsors was incredibly positive. “Sponsors of the 2019 awards will receive


promotion from the moment we announce our sponsors, through the build up to the awards and on the awards night itself. This promotion will extend through to the 2020 awards as photographs featuring their branding from the 2019 awards night will feature in promotional material for the 2020 event too. “This year our sponsors had significant


coverage in the months leading up to the awards on the Chamber’s website and social media, in our printed and electronic promotional materials for the awards and in the media’s coverage of the event.” Further information for businesses


wishing to enter the 2019 awards will be released in the New Year


To discuss sponsorship opportunities call 01604 490490.


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