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SUMMARY:The Scrum Down Networking event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for The Scrum Down\, a quarterly networking event designed for local businesses to connect\, collaborate\, and grow together. Inspired by the core values of rugby—teamwork\, integrity\, passion\, and perseverance—this event is all about building a stronger business community. \nWhether you’re a small business owner\, entrepreneur\, or professional\, this is your chance to expand your network\, share ideas\, and discover new opportunities in a relaxed\, welcoming environment. You don’t need to be there at the start—drop in anytime between 6 PM and 9 PM to make the most of this event. \nWhy Attend? \n\nNetwork with local professionals who share your passion for growth and community.\nDiscover opportunities and potential collaborations to help your business thrive.\nBe part of a business community inspired by the teamwork and camaraderie of rugby.\nEnjoy a casual evening—the bar will be open\, and there’s easy parking available on-site.\n\nTickets are limited\, so book your free spot today and be part of a growing community where businesses thrive together! \nJoin our Facebook Group \nBe sure to join our Scrum Down Facebook group\, where the networking continues! \nShare your business\, connect with other attendees\, and stay updated on future events. Together\, we’re building a community that supports and grows with each other—on and off the field.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/the-scrum-down-networking-event/
LOCATION:Westcliff Rugby Club\, Cherry Orchard Way\, Rochford\, Essex\, SS4 1YG
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Southend Business Partnership Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The morning will have on offer a free light breakfast\, networking opportunities and a round of updates from local providers. \nThe theme will be around wellbeing in the workplace. \nDWP will inform businesses of their employer support package. Learn how you can use Job Centre Plus to meet recruitment needs at no cost and the services they offer to employers\, for example managing vacancies\, sifting for the correct candidates\, and matching to roles. \nSouthend-on-Sea City Council Health Improvement Practitioner will inform businesses of their free workplace health offer. \nOther keynote speakers to be confirmed. \n\n7.30am – Registration will begin.\n7.30am to 8.30am Networking\, light breakfast\, and marketplace.\n8.30am – The business briefing keynote speakers will start.\n10.00am Continue networking and visiting the marketplace.\n10.30am Close
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/southend-business-partnership-briefing-3/
LOCATION:Maritime Room\, Cliffs Pavilion\, Station Road\, Westcliff-on-Sea\, Essex\, SS0 7RA
CATEGORIES:Networking,Wellbeing Event
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SUMMARY:Discover the Power of Apprenticeships for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join Southend-on-Sea City Council\, SEATS and The Greater Essex Careers Hub during National Apprenticeship Week (10 to 16 February 2025) to explore how apprenticeships can transform your workforce. \nOur free event is designed for business owners and HR decision-makers\, providing actionable insights into: \n✅ Upskilling your current team with training from entry-level to Master’s degree\n✅ Unlocking funding opportunities to cover training costs\n✅ Boosting staff retention and engagement\n✅ Strengthening your succession planning strategy \nWhether you’re looking to introduce apprenticeships or maximise their impact\, this is your opportunity to gain expert advice\, hear real success stories\, and debunk common myths. \nDon’t miss out – future-proof your business today! \n📅 Save the Date – Friday 14th February 2025 0800 to1200 \nFor more information:- mailto:economicd@southend.gov.uk or admin@seatshub.org
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/discover-the-power-of-apprenticeships-for-your-business-2/
LOCATION:Maritime Room\, Cliffs Pavilion\, Station Road\, Westcliff-on-Sea\, Essex\, SS0 7RA
CATEGORIES:Apprenticeships,Learning and development,Recruitment and Retention
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250219T100000
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SUMMARY:Rochford and Southend Networking Breakfast in Collaboration with The Launchpad 202502
DESCRIPTION:Essex Business Partnerships and Launchpad are working in collaboration to launch this new networking breakfast in the Rochford/Southend area for those businesses who like to network. Networking is a great marketing tool and if undertaken properly can build long lasting relationships for businesses to work together and grow\, if you have never tried it before come along to see first hand how beneficial it can be. \nEssex Business Partnerships is an organisation that works countywide in Essex. It brings all types of businesses together with the aim of working together as a community\, to enable our member businesses to grow and develop through communication\, connection\, and collaboration. Our vision is to be a dynamic\, innovative\, and transparent organisation providing valuable tools and information to enable businesses to thrive whatever stage of their development. We will be holding business networking events at different venues and areas in Essex as well as Business Show\, virtual events\, workshops\, and educational events that will help businesses succeed and grow. We are a friendly community\, with sole traders to the large corporate businesses\, everyone is welcome with no lock outs. \nLaunchpad is where you will find innovative\, entrepreneurial businesses and start ups in and around Southend-On-Sea. It provides purpose built workspace from offices\, workshops to meeting and conference spaces. They are passionate about creating a sustainable and healthy environment for business. The building is designed for the highest level of sustainability to support Council’s climate change agenda\, achieving an ‘Outstanding’ grade of BREEAM environmental standard. \nThey offer business support and expert guidance connecting one to the right people\, reviewing business strategy or directing one towards available investment opportunities. \nFor more information contact info@essexbusinesspartnerships.org.uk or call Sally Sykes on 07940 459703. \nWhen registering your place please be aware: \n1. Cancellation Policy – If you cancel your booking 48hrs\, or more\, prior to the event\, then you can claim a refund of your ticket cost less any fees that may be assigned to your booking.\n2. At the time of booking – Please confirm that as an attendee you would like/would not like your contact details shared with attendees following the event.\nPlease note; the attendee lists shared following our events are for the use of attendees only & cannot be shared with anyone else. As with any organisation we have a legal responsibility to protect the information (in particular people’s personal information) entrusted to us by our members.\n3. Photography – Please note that photographs will be taken at events and used on our website and social media platforms. Please confirm that as an attendee you would like/would not like\, yourself shown in these pictures\n4. Dietary Requirements – At the time of booking please confirm any dietary requirements.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/rochford-and-southend-networking-breakfast-in-collaboration-with-the-launchpad-202502/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Rochford and Southend Networking Breakfast in Collaboration with The Launchpad 202502
DESCRIPTION:Our next Southend/Rochford’s Business Breakfast Networking event will be on Wednesday 19th February 2025\, in collaboration with the Launchpad\, Airport Business Park\, Cherry Orchard Way\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH Essex. \n  \nIf you fancy meeting like-minded businesspeople\, grow your connections that could lead to collaborations and growth for your business then come along to the Breakfast networking from 8.00-10.00am \n  \nCome and meet fellow Essex business owners from all sectors of industry and network in a friendly environment. With the added benefit of a sausage or bacon roll with bottomless coffee or tea. \n  \nMembers and non-members are welcome\, we are neither a lock out\, all businesses are welcome or a group where referrals are required\, just bring your business cards. \n#business #networking #essexbusinesses #businessowners #smallbusinesses #essexnetworking #businessnetworking #networkingevent #networkingopportunitiy #networkinggroups #networkinginessex #Rochford #Southendonsea #southendbusiness #workinginsouthend #businessopportunities \n 
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/1090/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Launchpad Catapult programme
DESCRIPTION:Learn. Share. Grow. at Launchpad \nLaunchpad Catapult \nCatapult your business growth with Launchpad’s peer support programme  \nFeeling isolated as an entrepreneur?  \nImagine having your own board of directors – a network of like-minded business owners helping you shape a thriving future. The Launchpad Catapult Peer Programme brings entrepreneurs together to build momentum\, drive results\, and make an impact for 2025 and beyond.  \nWhy join Catapult?  \n\nLearn from Your Peers\nTap into the knowledge and experience of other local business leaders\n\n\nShare and Discuss\nGain insights by sharing and discussing ideas in a trusted environment\n \nGrow Your Business\nTackle your challenges and seize new opportunities with group support \n\nJoin structured\, face-to-face\, fortnightly 2-hour sessions led by Jacqui Stimpson\, our Business Growth Manager\, who has structured the programme based on the success of the National Peer Networks programme which has supported over 1\,000 businesses. Each session is followed by an optional hour of networking and a complimentary lunch to help you build deeper connections  \n\nLimited Offer: Free to the first groups on a first-come\, first-served basis.  Normally this programme would be valued at £1500 per participant. \nLaunch session: Wednesday 19th February\, from 10am – 11am.\nCohort 1: Wednesday 26th February\, from 10am until 12pm (plus one hour lunch and networking)\, then every fortnight.\nCohort 2: Thursday 27th February\, from 10am until 12pm (plus one hour lunch and networking)\, then every fortnight.\n\nSign up today!
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/launchpad-catapult-programme/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Learning and development,Networking
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SUMMARY:Health\, Safety and CPR Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Health\, Safety\, and Life-Saving Skills – Boost Productivity and Save Lives\nJoin us and David Hewitt\, owner of our Members East Saxon Training\, for an engaging and practical workshop that combines critical health and safety insights with essential life-saving skills. \nSplit into two sessions\, this in person workshop will explore: \nPart 1: Health and Safety: Hindrance or Help? \nDiscover how meeting your legal obligations (and avoiding penalties like up to 2 years in prison and unlimited fines) can actually drive productivity\, attract top talent\, and make your business stand out from the competition. \nPart 2: How to Save a Life – CPR Demonstration \nLearn life-saving CPR techniques in a step-by-step demonstration. Each year over 30\,000 people have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the UK\, with less than one in ten surviving – giving CPR and using a defibrillator can more than double someone’s chance of survival. There will be time afterwards for everyone to give it a try before you go. \nEquip yourself with knowledge to protect your team\, enhance workplace productivity\, and potentially save a life. Don’t miss this informative and important workshop! \n£25.00 + VAT Members and Non-Members £45.00 + VAT \nAgenda: \n10.00am – Registration & Refreshments\n10.10am – Part 1: Health & Safety: Hindrance or Help?\n10.55am – Break\n11.10am – Part2: How to Save a Life – CPR Demonstration\n12.00pm – Workshop Ends \nDavid Hewitt is the owner of East Saxon Training. David been responsible for health and safety in the construction and healthcare industries for the last 30 years\, his training courses have been awarded over 300 five-star reviews.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/health-safety-and-cpr-workshop/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Health & Safety,Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Introduction to public sector tendering with BIZphit
DESCRIPTION:Preparing tenders can help you to win big contracts but it can be time-consuming\, cost money and tie up valuable resources. Understanding the best way to find opportunities can often appear daunting\, we can demystify the process and help you find your way to a suitable tender for your business. \nThe workshop will cover the following: \n· Finding opportunities to supply to the public sector \n· Managing existing and new contract demands \n· What is the Standard Supplier Questionnaire? \n· How to obtain tender documents \n· Are you ready to supply\, how tender fit is your business? \n· New public sector procurement regulations for 2025 \nThe knowledge you will gain is a better understanding of the public sector procurement process and how to obtain the Standard Questionnaire and tender documents suitable for your business.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/introduction-to-public-sector-tendering-with-bizphit/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Penguin Random House Networking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Exclusive Members Only Networking Event & Site Tour at Penguin Random House Distribution  \nAre you looking to expand your professional network and gain insider access to one of the world’s leading publishing houses? Join us for an exclusive event at Penguin Random House Distribution in Colchester! \nPenguin Random House Distribution (PRHD)\, one of the largest and most prestigious book distributors in the UK\, is opening its doors for Essex Chambers Members for an exclusive networking and site tour event. This exciting gathering will take place at PRHD’s state-of-the-art facilities in Colchester and is set to offer Members a rare glimpse into the world of publishing logistics and distribution. \nAttendees will have the unique opportunity to explore PRHD’s cutting-edge operations\, learning about how millions of books are processed\, packed\, and shipped annually to booksellers and readers around the globe. The event promises to deliver valuable insights into the efficiency and innovation that drive the publishing industry\, while fostering meaningful connections among professionals from diverse industries. \nJoin us for: \n\nGuided Tour of PRHD Facilities: Explore behind the scenes at one of the UK’s leading distribution centres\, with an in-depth look at the logistics behind global publishing.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with professionals from across Essex and beyond\, share ideas\, and build new relationships.\nHear from PRHD Experts: Gain insider knowledge about the challenges and opportunities in modern book distribution.\n\nThis event is perfect for professionals interested in the publishing sector\, supply chain operations\, or simply curious about what it takes to keep the world’s books moving
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/penguin-random-house-networking-tour/
LOCATION:Penguin Random House UK\, Colchester Road\, Frating Colchester\, CO7 7DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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