Events and Networking

Events and Networking

Networking and events are a great way of meeting people and establishing business opportunities, share contacts and experiences.

For conference venues pelase visit www.visitpeakdistrict.com/conference

Business Link Events Finder|

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber offer a comprehensive programme of events, seminars and workshops |throughout the year. These range from networking and social events through to business seminars and management training

For every small business that knows they aren’t getting enough from the web AND WANTS MORE! Web Fuelled Business events |are full day seminars designed to help you, the small business, learn how to use the web to increase sales, save money and go global. You will come away at the end of the day with a plan of action and practical, no-nonsense tactics to improve your marketing, your sales, your conversion, and your productivity on the web.

StartUp Britain is pleased to present StartUp 2012: The Enterprise Calendar - a new, interactive calendar of enterprise events showcasing Britain’s vibrant and dynamic enterprise community. The calendar will be a vital tool for entrepreneurs, signposting them to key events and growth opportunities http://www.startupbritain.org/calendar/.

Local Business Support or Networking Organisations

Across Derbyshire there are a number of organisations that can help support you. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. The organisations listed below, operate across the whole of Derbyshire and are either open to all businesses or are sectoral based.

For more localised organisations please follow the links on the left hand side. These are listed by local authority district.
 

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce| The voice of business, the Chamber is a membership not-for-profit organisation that represents 3,300 members and specialises in business support and training.

Commerce Centre, Canal Wharf, Chesterfield S41 7NA
Geographical Location Covered – Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire; with more members elsewhere in neighbouring counties.

Federation of Small Busineses| The FSB is non-profit making and non-party political
The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has 200,000 members across 33 regions and 194 branches. The Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire region has 6,000 members.

Lobbying
Our lobbying arm - led by the Westminster Press and Parliamentary office - applies pressure on MPs, Government and Whitehall and puts the FSB viewpoint over to the media. The FSB also has Press and Parliamentary Offices in Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast to lobby the devolved assemblies. Development Managers work alongside members in our regions to further FSB influence at a regional level.

Member Benefits
Free business banking, free legal advice through Abbey Legal Services. In addition members have access to discounts on the following services; Card Payment Processing, Mobile Card Payment Terminals ,Telecom, Medical , Fuel Card ,Print & Mail , Data Services , Office Solutions , Finance for Business, Factors. See the full range of FSB benefits.

Geographical Location Covered
Nationwide organisation. Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire covers the whole region and has branches in; Bassetlaw, Chesterfield, Derby, Mansfield & Ashfield and Nottingham, Southwell & Newark

Natalie Gasson
Development Manager
E: natalie.gasson@fsb.org.uk
T: 0115 960 8997

Main: www.fsb.org.uk
Local: www.fsb.org.uk/notts-and-derby

EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation| is the representative voice for UK manufacturing. We are dedicated to the future growth and development of manufacturing which we deliver through our unique combination of business services, government representation, industry intelligence, events and networks.

Everyday, thousands of manufacturers apply our expertise and practical guidance to help them compete, innovate and grow. This includes
- HR & Employment Law Advice and Guidance
- Health & Safety, Climate & Environment Advice and Guidance
- Information & Research Services
- Business growth and business improvement services
- Training & Development programmes
- Apprentices and Skills
- Networking and events

Through our network and community of manufacturers, opinion formers, influential authorities, business leaders and best practice operators, we share best practice and innovative thinking for everyone’s benefit. From high-profile industry events to intimate briefings, to seminars and workshops, our programme of events across the UK keep business networks open, so that opportunity and new learning can flow.

EEF, Pera Innovation Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0PB, t: 01664 484 270
 

Creative Industries Network| CIN is here to support the development of the creative industries in Derbyshire and beyond.

Creative Greenhouse| The Creative Greenhouse makes it its business to keep up with the wealth of support available to creative people and businesses so we can tell you the best bits and put you in touch with the right people

Midlands Aerospace Alliance |supports and represents the aerospace industry
across the Midlands region.

Derby and Derbyshire Rail Forum|  Representing Rail Companies across the East Midlands.

Geldards LLP| Geldards is one of the country's leading regional law firms. Our clients, in both the private and public sector trust us to give them high quality legal advice that is practical, commercially-minded and value for money. We believe the best advice and solutions come from not just understanding the legal system, but also from having an in-depth knowledge of our client's business and the industries they operate within. Our core commercial legal services include: Corporate Law, Business Recovery & Insolvency, Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Property and Private Client. We also have dedicated teams of multi-disciplinary lawyers offering specialised legal solutions derived from their experience of your industry sector. These teams offer you an industry insight to benefit your business and focus on the following sectors: Automotive, Charity, Construction & Engineering, Food, Healthcare, Retail, Sport & Leisure, Transport and Utilities.
Geldards act for international, national and regional clients. We have three offices, deliberately based outside of London, in Cardiff, Nottingham and Derby to deliver real financial value to our clients.

 

Latest News & Events

Partners