Skills Funding...........Its Back!!

Many of you will remember the Director Development Programme (DDP) funded by Business Link WM, which provided funding for Management Development training and came to an end in 2010. The Chamber are pleased to tell you that there is now a NEW funding scheme available through EMB Ltd.
Grants of up to £1,000 are available to help leaders of eligible organisations pay for training and development to help their businesses grow. Funded by the Skills Funding Agency, the Leadership and Management Advisory Service is delivered in Central England by EMB Ltd.
Please note that this scheme, although similar to the DDP scheme, has some significant differences and very specific eligibility criteria and guidelines on who is able to access this funding. Please click here to view the full criteria and how to apply.

If you would like more information about any of the public training opportunities listed below or would be interested in running bespoke training for your company please contact the Training Department on 0845 641 1641. We do our very best to provide a solution for every training enquiry we receive.
 
Unless otherwise stated, all training takes place at Severn House, Prescott Drive, Worcester, WR4 9NE and costs £150+VAT Members / £188+VAT Non members.

Tuesday 5th July
Presentation Skills
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Friday 15 July
Intermediate Microsoft Excel (2003)
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Tuesday 19 July
Professional Telephone Techniques
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Tuesday 9 August
Sales and Account Management 
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Thursday 8 September
VAT on International Transactions
This course has been designed to help new and/or experienced importers and exporters to comply with all the requirements imposed by HM & Revenue and Customs regarding VAT transactions.
Cost: £225+VAT Members / £250+VAT Non members (lunch included)
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For a full list of courses available please click here or email training@hwchamber.co.uk

Worcester Business Breakfast
Thursday 30th June
The Orchard Cafe, Worcester Countryside Centre, Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2LG
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Hereford Business Breakfast
Wednesday 6th July
Burghill Valley Golf Club, Tillington Road, Burghill, Hereford, HR4 7RW
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Malvern Business Breakfast
Thursday 14th July
Abbey Hotel, Abbey Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3ET
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Leominster Business Breakfast
Tuesday 19th July
The Grove Golf & Bowl, Fordbridge, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0LE
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Redditch Business Breakfast
Wednesday 20th July
The Southcrest Manor Hotel, Pool Bank, Southcrest, Redditch, B97 4JS
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Ledbury Business Breakfast
Wednesday 31st August
H Westons & Sons, Little Marcle, Ledbury, HR8 2NQ
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All Business Breakfasts cost £15.00+VAT for Members / £30.00+VAT for Non members and take place from 7.30 - 9.30am
For a full list of Chamber events click here

Planning Event
Tuesday 5th July
Abbey Hotel, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3ET
8.00am -11.30am
FREE to Members

The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and Savills UK PLC invite you to attend an event where you can find out more about the coalition government’s ‘Big Society’ localisation agenda which has promised big changes in planning regulations and processes, seeing decision making powers handed to local level communities. Find out about the new planning system and understand how it works.

To book click here or for more information contact Adam Napier on 0845 641 1641 or email adamn@hwchamber.co.uk

Worcestershire Business BBQ
Thursday 7th July
Fusion Brasserie, Bird In Hand, Hawbridge, Stoulton, Worcester, WR7 4RJ
4.30 – 8.00pm
£25.00+VAT Members / £50.00+VAT Non members
To book click here or for more information please contact the Events Team on 0845 641 1641 or email events@hwchamber.co.uk

Manufacturing Forum
Tuesday 12th July
Worcester Bosch, Cotswold Way, Worcester, WR4 9SW
8.00 - 10.00am
FREE to attend
To include presentations from Andrew Bentley - Worcester Bosch, Mike Keen - Cooper Bussmann, EMEAI, James Geary - Rabjohns LLP

This Forum will focus on Supply Chain Management and Environmental Impacts and will be hosted by leading manufacturer Worcester Bosch whose environmental credentials include a zero landfill policy for all of their products. Following the presentations there will be an optional tour of the world class facilities.

This Forum is exclusive to Chamber members who are manufacturing businesses. There is no charge to be part of the Manufacturing Forum or to attend future meetings. Complimentary breakfast rolls and refreshments will be served.

Book here or contact Kim Clifford on 0845 641 1641

HR Forum
Tuesday 26th July
Worcester Warriors, Sixways Stadium, Warriors Way, Worcester, WR3 8ZE
11.30am-2pm
£22.50+VAT for Members / £30.00+VAT for Non members
HR Managers and Professionals are invited to share best practice and network over a delicious lunch at our HR Forum.
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Women's Business Forum - New venue announced!
Wednesday 27th July
Wharton Park Golf & Country Club, Longbank, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2QW
9.30am - 12noon
£17.50+VAT Members / £35+VAT Non members
Stands: £10+VAT (Limited availability - book early to avoid disappointment!)

Learn how to get your business in the papers, giving practical advice on how every business can make PR work for them as part of their overall business communication strategy. The speaker is regular Women's Business Forum attendee Kathryn Watts who has worked in media and public relations since the 1980's. The Forum will be in the usual format, however instead of a second speaker there will be a chance to see the stands, network and perhaps indulge in a game of croquet.

This month there is a special offer with 6 stands available for just £10+VAT for any attendees who have products they wish to showcase and sell.

To book please email events@hwchamber.co.uk or call 0845 641 1641

Worcestershire Business Expo

SEE. MEET. TRADE.
Thursday 6th October
Worcester Warriors, Sixways Stadium, Warriors Way, Worcester, WR3 8ZE
9am - 3.00pm

An unmissable opportunity to trade and generate business for the year ahead and beyond. Book your stand now to avoid disappointment!

Bookings are now being taken for Stands, Networking Breakfast and Lunch.
Stand Hire: £200+VAT Members / £300+VAT Non members (stand hire includes one free breakfast)
Networking Breakfast: £17.50+VAT Members / £35.00+VAT Non members
Networking Lunch: £25.00+VAT Members / £45.00+VAT Non members

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For more information or to book your stand for this MUST ATTEND business event contact the Events Team on 0845 641 1641 or email events@hwchamber.co.uk

Business For Women Lunch
The Southcrest Manor Hotel, Redditch 
Tuesday 19th July
12.00noon - 2.30pm

Your Bromgrove and Redditch Pages are hosting their next Business For Women Lunch. Around 50 local female business owners are able to make NEW business connections over a fine dining two course lunch, including refreshments on arrival and a glass of wine with dinner.
There is a structured, yet informal 'one to one' hour networking session prior to lunch. The guest speaker is Jane Brook, Colour Analysis and Image Consultant,  from House of Colour.
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