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September 2010

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Climb Charity Event - A Kick Up the 80

August 2010

Business Hub Event 11th August

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July 2010

Pre Show Reception
Make a Date for the Pre Show Business Reception Tues 27th July 5.30pm Dorfold Park, Nantwich Showground Last year's wash-out summer failed to dampen the spirits of visitors to the Nantwich Show - Pre Show Business Reception at Dorfold Park. July 27 is the date for this year's event which will once again be hosted by Cheshire East Council and the South Cheshire Chamber in association with the Nantwich Show organising committee. The get-together is free, includes drinks and canapes, and is staged in the light and airy surroundings of the Cheshire East Pavilion. To book your free place call Madeleine at the Chamber on 01270 504700

Social Media for Business Workshop

Becoming a Wellness Club Coach/Leader?Arriba Wellness Clubs (in partnership with Herbalife International)17th July

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, The Offside Rule!

Flash Technology Camp MMU Business School Manchester 8th July

Masterclass at MMU Business School Manchester Friday 2nd July

June 2010

Cheshire East Council Apprentice & Employer Event 30th June

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Becoming a Wellness Club Coach/Leader - Arriba Wellness Clubs ( in partnership with Herbalife International)27th June

Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace Seminar 25th June

Franchise Seminar: The FIVE DANGERS you need to know BEFORE buying a franchise and how to overcome them

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, The Offside Rule!

Celebration of Local Writers 14-18th June Parveen Smith 15th June

Joint Networking Lunch -South Cheshire Chamber & North Staffs Chamber 11th June

High Growth Market Event 9th June 9-12

Cheshire Women with Vision Event 7th June

Mercedes Benz of Stoke Showroom Summer Event 5th & 6th June

May 2010

The Annual Chamber Golf Tournament 28th September at Crewe Golf Club

Marketing Workshop 26th May

Becoming a Wellness Club Coach /Leader - Arriba Wellness Clubs (in partnership with Herbalife International)22nd May

MMU Lead Programme Masterclass Invitation Crewe Campus 20th May

MMU Lead Programme Masterclass Invitation Manchester 20th May

The Survival Guide to Change Lecture 19th May

Skills Pledge Plus Breakfast Event 18th May

Free Retailers Seminar by Mercer & Co18th May

Childrens Hospice Week 15-22nd May The Donna Louise Childrens HospiceTrust

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All about W8 Open Evening 13th May

Open Evening, Diet & Wellbeing Thurs 6th May

Employment Law & Health & Safety Update 2010 -Weds 5th May

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April 2010

Jobsfair and Careers fair
at MMU Exhibit foc Call MMU Cheshire 0161 247 5729

The Nordic & Baltic States Roadshow

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, The Offside Rule 28th April

China ICT Clinic 23rd April

MMU Cheshire MizBiz Marketing Event 22nd April

Skills Pledge Plus Event 21st April

Morning Marketing Forum 21st April

The Welding World Exhibition
The Welding World Exhibition Friday 16th April 11-17.00 Crewe Hall The Welding World Exhibition is being held on Friday 16th April, 2010 at Crewe Hall, Weston Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6UZ from 11.00 ? 17.00 and admission to visitors is free of charge. Please direct enquiries to AWD Secretariat Tel: 01952 290036 Email: info@awd.org.uk

Joint Networking Event with Shropshire Chamber
15th April 5.30-7.30pm At Combermere Abbey (Pavilion in Walled Gardens) Network with members from both Chambers in this beautiful venue outside of Nantwich on the Shropshire border. Price ?15 inc vat includes drink & canapes Members only call 01270 504700 to book Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Charity Sportsman's Dinner

Joseph Ribkoff Promotion Day at Taras' Couture 13th April

Fresh - Networking at Bears Paw in Warmingham

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March 2010

Howard Worth Budget Breakfast Seminar 31st March 2010

Workshop on Sustainable Commuting & Business Travel - The Cycle to Work Guarantee

Are you Ready to Grow? An event for Next Generation Food Businesses

Howard Worth Budget Breakfast Seminar 30th March 2010

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International Markets Development- Brazil/Mexico

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Free Indian Infrastructure Seminar- UKTI NW & NWDA

South Korea - Export Event 24th March

Increasing Revenue from Customers - one day programme for Restaurant & Food Service Sector

Lets Talk Shop - Session of retailer therapy

Survive and Thrive Events
Survive and Thrive Events 17th March 10.30-12.30 2010 Scope House, Crewe Free Local Event at which you can learn more about the range of publicly funded business support avaailable , hear about the range of services and solutions on offer to meet real business needs. Access the knowledge and skills needed to tackle issues you are facing Highlighting the support availble through the governments Solutions For Business Business Link Northwest Advisers will be on hand to guide you through the range of products and services , accessing finance, innovation, research and development, training and skills, exporting and overseas trade, sector development. Information from jobcentre plus will also be available at these events , providing information around government schemes to help businesses recruit, retain and retrain staff. For more information or to book call 01244 972627 or email jacqueline.wilson@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Inside Cheshire Industry with Environmental Best Practice

360 Export Networking Lunch

Start Up Your Own Business Awareness Sessions
10th March 10.00-12.00pm Hosted by Cheshire East Council At Scope House, Crewe These awareness sessions are aimed at anyone thinking of starting their own business or anyone who has recently started their own business. Enterprise Coach Fay Briscoe, who works with individuals to support their ambitions, business ideas and help overcome any barriers to success, will be at each event along with Business Advisers from Blue Orchid and the local Chamber of Commerce. The Business advisers have a proven successful history of getting people started and helping them develop and grow their businesses. To find out more or to book a place telephone 01244 972627or email jacqueline.wilson@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Cheshire East Business Support Events
Cheshire East Business Support Events 10th March 2-4pm Scope House, Crewe The Business Support events will give businesses an opportunity to find out more about the new Cheshire East Council and the work they are doing to provide support to the local business community. Advisers from Business Link and Jobcentre Plus will also be available at each event to talk about the support they can provide for businesses and the work they do to help businesses grow and develop. Call 01244 972627 or email jacqueline.wilson@cheshireeast.gov.uk

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"Finer Things" Showroom Event at Mercedes Benz of Stoke

"Finer Things" Showroom Event at Mercedes-Benz of Stoke

MMU Business School Annual Dean's Lecture - How 5 million people are starting businesses in their spare time
Presented by Emma Jones Founder, Enterprise Nation www.enterprisenation.com Weds 3rd March 2010 Drinks reception from 5.30pm Lecture 6-7 pm Michael E Porter Lecture Theatre MMU Business School Book Your Place online mmudeanslecture.eventbrite.com

Inside Cheshire Industry with Environmental Best Practice Visit
Inside Cheshire Industry with Environmental Best Practice 3rd March 2010 8.30am-10.30am ( breakfast from 8.30-9am) 20:20 Mobile Group Ltd- Crewe CW1 6BU FREE to SMEs based in Cheshire. 20:20 Mobile Group has teamed up with Groundwork Cheshire to run an environmental best practice visit to its premises for local business owner-managers. The event will show firms how 20:20 Mobile Group has made significant cost reductions eg 42 % reduction in annual water consumption & potential savings of over ?20,000 by working with Groundwork Cheshire. For further information or to book Please contact Melanie McLachlan on 01606 723175 Melanie.McLachlan@groundwork.org.uk http://www.e-3.org.uk/Events/inside_cheshire_industry_programme.php

Fresh - Networking at GOOMET Tepanyaki Restaurant , Crewe

Joint Networking breakfast with Halton Chamber
Joint Networking Event with Halton Chamber Tuesday 2nd March At Virgin Talent Academy in Crewe A unique Free networking breakfast event will be taking place at the Virgin Talent Academy on Tuesday 2nd March. Take the opportunity to network with local businesses and members of Halton Chamber. The Virgin Trains Talent Academy is an inspiring and stimulating training environment, used for in-house training and now available for external companies. Come for a behind the scenes tour and visit their facilities, offering fresh, innovative customer service & leadership training and team building events. Meet the Virgin Management team from the region and understand more about Virgin Trains vision for the future. There are a limited number of places available at this event. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Madeleine at the Chamber on 01270 504700 or email madeleine.abbey@sccci.co.uk to reserve a space or for information. The event is FOC to members includes a light breakfast.

February 2010

Employment law and Health and Safety support Seminar by Afford Bond Charted Accountants & Abbey

Rookery Hall Health Club & Spa Open Weekend
Rookery Hall Hotel Health Club & Spa Open Weekend 20th & 21st February Rookery Hall Hotel would like to invite Chamber Members to the Open Weekend taking place here at Rookery Hall Health Club & Spa on the 20th and 21st February. Throughout the weekend there will be a Champagne reception, accompanied with a tour of the Club, followed by complimentary use of the facilities. Our facilities include: Exquisite 18m glass roofed swimming Pool Relaxing Hydrotherapy Pool Crystal Sauna & Steam rooms poolside State-of-the-art gymnasium Sprung floor aerobic studio (35 classes weekly) 4 Bubble Spa Club Caf? Bar You can experience the benefits of membership at a corporate rate if 5 or more of you and your colleagues decide to purchase membership and in addition to this, you can then add on your friend or family member to your corporate rate, leaving you to enjoy your savings. As you add more and more people, the rate decreases incrementally. (Terms and Conditions Apply) All you need to do to book yourself in for the day is call our reception team on 01270 615642,

International Trade - Market Research
International Trade- Market Research supported by International Capabilities Transfer Programme, European Regional Development Fund, NWDA, UKTi Northwest, & South Cheshire Chamber 10-3pm Ramada Encore Crewe Contact Jon Barnes for more information on 01270 504700

Chamber Networking Lunch
Friday 12th February 12-2pm Hunters Lodge Hotel Network with other Chamber members, make new business contacts ( includes light buffet lunch) ?15 Chamber Members Call the Chamber 01270 504700 to book

4Networking Business Breakfast launch Event
11th February Thursday 8am at the Ramada Encore Hotel in Crewe A 4Networking business breakfast is the most effective way to promote your business and services through networking... our dynamic format allows you to quickly build contacts, leads and win new business. To book contact Sean Clarke 0845 00 94 933 web@clarkedesign.co.uk This event is organised by a Chamber Member.

International Markets Development - China
10th February 8-1pm Ramada Encore supported by International Capabilities Transfer Programme, European Regional Development Fund, NWDA, UKTi Northwest, & South Cheshire Chamber For more information call Jon Barnes at the Chamber 01270 504700

Free Starting Your Own Business Training Enterprise House, Wistaston Rd Crewe Week Commencing 8th February Mon-Fri 10am-12 Includes the following session Mon -Business Plan & Cash Tues-Sales & Marketing Weds- Finance Thursday-People Skills Friday-Suppliers, Contractors & Regulations For further details please call Vete Jacey at South Cheshire Chamber on 01270 504700

January 2010

Preparing to Export Seminar - supported by International Capabilities Transfer Programme, European Regional Development Fund, NWDA, UKTi Northwest, & South Cheshire Chamber
Ramada Encore, Crewe 27th Jan times 10.30-3pm Includes the following topics: Planning for exports Incoterms Building up export prices Terms, conditions and exclusions Negotiating Seller and buyer techniques The selling sequence Contact Jon Barnes at the Chamber for more details on 01270 504700

Business Breakfast Meeting
Business Breakfast Meeting Update on London 2012 business opportunities The Northwest Regional Development Agency, Cheshire & Warrington Economic Alliance and the Northwest Business Network would like to invite you to a FREE Business Breakfast meeting taking place at Nantwich Town Football Club, Nantwich on Friday 22 January 2010. This event is aimed at all private sector businesses in the Cheshire region and will update Cheshire and Warrington businesses on progress with contracting opportunities for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. With under 3 years to go, construction work on the Olympic Park is well underway and procurement is now shifting into the supply chain and fitting out of the Olympic venues. More than 1,000 UK businesses have won contracts worth over ?5 billion which includes 93 Northwest businesses winning work from 124 London 2012 contracts. It is anticipated that the procurement of goods and services from both supply chains and from LOCOG (The London Organising Committee) will increase in early 2010. London 2012 expects to have around 7,000 direct contracts which, together with it?s suppliers, will form supply chains of around 75,000 opportunities in sectors ranging from construction, engineering and manufacturing to creative, merchandising and retail. The seminar will be followed by the opportunity to pre-select a 10 minute, one to one business clinics with representatives who can provide you with help in preparing for London 2012 and will include Business Link and Access to Finance. Following the seminar8-10.30am, business support organisations will be available to offer advice on areas such as developing new products and services, saving money by cutting waste, marketing, applying LEAN techniq. Businesses requesting a one to one business clinic will be allocated time slots. Contact 0161 448 2424 www.businesseventsfor2012.co.uk

Visit Chester & Cheshire Offices
Thursday 21st January 2010 - 6pm - 8pm Visit Chester & Cheshire Offices Chester Railway Station 1st Floor, West Wing Offices Station Road Chester CH1 3NT Visit Chester & Cheshire would like to thank you for your continued support and invite you into our offices for an informal social gathering with opportunities to network and get an insight into our activities in 2010. The evening will allow you to catch up with the team, ask any questions you may have and give you a taste of what we have planned. To register for this event please visit www.eventsforce.net/vccevents2010

Survive and Thrive Events
20th January 2010 10.30-12.30 Scope House, Crewe Free Local Event at which you can learn more about the range of publicly funded business support avaailable , hear about the range of services and solutions on offer to meet real business needs. Access the knowledge and skills needed to tackle issues you are facing Highlighting the support availble through the governments Solutions For Business Business Link Northwest Advisers will be on hand to guide you through the range of products and services , accessing finance, innovation, research and development, training and skills, exporting and overseas trade, sector development. Information from jobcentre plus will also be available at these events , providing information around government schemes to help businesses recruit, retain and retrain staff. For more information or to book call 01244 972627 or email jacqueline.wilson@cheshireeast.gov.uk

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NWDA Energy Sector Mission: World Future Energy Summit
18-21 january, 2010 The Northwest Development Agency (NWDA) in conjunction with Envirolink Northwest & UK Trade & investment Northwest (UKTINW) will be exhibiting at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi for the second successive year. Envirolink Northwest will have a 60sqm stand on the UK Pavilion speciifically for showcasing Northwest low carbon technology and service providers . We would like to invite regional suppliers interested in the UAE and Middle Eastern markets to participate on our stand. Space is limited to six stands, and will be offered on a first come basis. For more information including benefits of exhibiting and travel costs and accomodation please contact Karl Susol Envirolink Northwest 01925 813200 k.susol@environlinknorthwest.co.uk UK Trade & Investment North West (UKTINW) 0845 603 7053 info@uktinorthwest.co.uk

Start Up Your Own Business Awareness Sessions
10.00-12.00pm Hosted by Cheshire East Council At Scope House, Crewe These awareness sessions are aimed at anyone thinking of starting their own business or anyone who has recently started their own business. Enterprise Coach Fay Briscoe, who works with individuals to support their ambitions, business ideas and help overcome any barriers to success, will be at each event along with Business Advisers from Blue Orchid and the local Chamber of Commerce. The Business advisers have a proven successful history of getting people started and helping them develop and grow their businesses. To find out more or to book a place telephone 01244 972627or email jacqueline.wilson@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Cheshire East Business Support Events
13th January 2-4pm Scope House, Crewe The Business Support events will give businesses an opportunity to find out more about the new Cheshire East Council and the work they are doing to provide support to the local business community. Advisers from Business Link and Jobcentre Plus will also be available at each event to talk about the support they can provide for businesses and the work they do to help businesses grow and develop. Call 01244 972627 or email jacqueline.wilson@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Cheshire East Business Breakfast
7.30am - 10.30am Wychwood Park, Weston, Cheshire, CW2 5GP Join in the shaping of Cheshire East services at their Business Breakfast Breakfast will be provided from 7.30am - 8.20am

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