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SUMMARY:Networking at Essex County Cricket Club
DESCRIPTION:🏏 Business Connections at the Home of Essex Cricket 🏏 \nJoin us for an exclusive twilight networking event at Essex County Cricket Club\, one of England’s most historic and celebrated cricket venues. With world-class facilities and a rich sporting heritage\, Essex CCC provides the perfect setting to connect with fellow professionals. \nThe event features special guest\, Director of Cricket at Essex and former England coach Chris Silverwood\, affectionately known as ‘Spoons’. Chris enjoyed a successful international playing career with England before moving into coaching\, where he led the national team and helped shape some of the country’s top talent. As Director of Cricket at Essex\, he brings a wealth of experience in leadership\, performance\, and team building\, combining sporting excellence with strategic thinking. Attendees will have the chance to hear his insights on leadership\, resilience\, and achieving high performance\, offering lessons that extend far beyond the cricket field. \nThis is an ideal opportunity to network with business leaders and professionals in a relaxed yet professional environment\, forging new connections\, sharing ideas\, and growing your network. Spaces are limited\, so book now to secure your place at this special evening. \nDate:   Thursday 12 February  4.30pm – 6.30pm \nVenue:  Ambassador Cruise Line Ground\, New Writtle Street\, Chelmsford\, Essex CM2 0PG\nCost:  Members Early-Bird  £25.00 + VAT   |   Members Standard  £30.00 + VAT   |   Non-Members  £50 + VAT\nOnly TWO attendees per company \nAgenda \n4.30pm – Registration\, Networking & Refreshments \n5.15pm – Welcome from Essex Chambers \n5.20pm – Interview with Chris Silverwood \n5.40pm – Audience Q&A with Chris Silverwood \n5.50pm – Networking \n6.30pm – Event ends
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/networking-at-essex-county-cricket-club/
LOCATION:Ambassador Cruise Line Ground\,\, New Writtle Street\, Chelmsford\, Essex\, CM2 0PG
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Disabled Entrepreneurs Networking
DESCRIPTION:A friendly\, supportive and productive regular virtual networking meeting for entrepreneurs with any form of disability or health issues. \nThis is a regular opportunity for business owners with any form of physical or mental health issues to network together\, advise each other and build up contacts across the whole of the UK. \nThe online networking session will feature a short 10 minute talk by a speaker with a health issue – or someone who is an advocate for those with a disability – before we go into breakout rooms so attendees can network with one another in a friendly and supportive environment. \nThese virtual networking meetings are part of the FSB’s ongoing Business Without Barriers campaign which aims to encourage inclusive\, supportive workplaces and offer advice for the country’s army of disabled entrepreneurs. \nThis free #FSBConnectOnline networking is open to all businesses – both FSB members and non-members are welcome to attend\, so please feel free to share with your networks. \nPlease note that subtitles will automatically be enabled for this virtual networking event. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nOur events and activities\, including those focused on a specific issue or equality characteristic\, are open to all. We encourage shared learning\, wider conversations\, and a collective responsibility to inclusivity through allyship\, where marginalised groups are supported by others.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/disabled-entrepreneurs-networking-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online Event
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SUMMARY:Networking with USP College at XTEND Digital Campus
DESCRIPTION:Business Networking at USP College’s XTEND Digital Campus \n  \nJoin us for an insight of USP College’s XTEND Digital Campus\, where innovation\, industry and education come together under one roof. This business networking event invites you to step inside one of the region’s most advanced digital environments and experience first-hand how the college is preparing the workforce of tomorrow. \n  \nYou will hear directly from USP College about their vision for digital skills\, employer partnerships and the growing importance of extended reality within industry. Their team will share how local businesses can connect with the college through talent development\, collaborative projects and future-focused training opportunities. This insight will give attendees a clearer understanding of how the college works alongside employers to shape regional innovation and workforce capability. \n  \nAlongside the college’s perspective\, attendees will also hear from SEATS\, who will share their role in supporting skills development\, strengthening employer engagement and promoting high-quality training across the region. Their contribution will highlight how collaborative partnerships between training providers\, colleges\, universities\, and businesses help drive the growth of a skilled\, future-ready workforce. \n  \nThis will be followed by a guided tour of the campus through the spaces that define XTEND Digital’s reputation for cutting-edge capability. As you walk through the motion capture studio\, the recording and editing suites\, the discovery lab and the expansive infinity cove\, you will see how the college uses immersive technology to support real-world application\, creativity and technical development. Each part of the tour offers an opportunity to engage with staff\, ask questions and explore how these facilities can align with business needs. \n  \nJoin us to network with fellow professionals\, exchange ideas and explore new connections. This setting provides a relaxed yet inspiring environment for conversation\, making it an ideal opportunity to strengthen your network while discovering how an educational institution and the business community can work together to drive progress. \nDate:   Thursday 26 February  5.00pm – 7.00pm \nVenue:  USP College – XTEND Digital Campus. Meppel Ave\, Canvey Island SS8 9RZ\nCost:  Members Early-Bird  £25.00 + VAT   |   Members Standard  £30.00 + VAT   |   Non-Members  £50 + VAT\nOnly TWO attendees per company  \n \n  \nMember Early Bird bookings close on Monday 19 January\, any tickets booked after this time will be at full price.  \nAgenda: Subject to change\n5.00pm – Registration and Networking\n5.30pm – Welcome from Essex Chambers\n5.35pm – Presentation from USP College\n5.55pm – Presentation from SEATS\n6.05pm – Tours Commence\, Networking & Refreshments\n7.00pm – Event ends
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/networking-with-usp-college-at-xtend-digital-campus/
LOCATION:USP College\, XTEND Digital Campus. Meppel Ave\,\, Canvey Island\, Essex\, SS8 9RZ
CATEGORIES:Networking
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