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SUMMARY:BT Sustainability Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by BT\, this event will feature experts and innovators from organisations spanning multiple sectors. From inspiring talks to exciting demonstrations\, both physical and virtual attendees will have the chance to explore Adastral Park’s cutting-edge research and development.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/bt-sustainability-festival/
LOCATION:Adastral Park\, Barrack Square\, Martlesham Heath\, Martlesham\, Ipswich\, Suffolk\, IP5 3RE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230905T100000
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SUMMARY:Essex Chambers Festival of Business
DESCRIPTION:After its successful debut in April 2022\, we are delighted to be bringing you our second Festival of Business at Hylands Estate on Tuesday 5 September 2023\, from 10.00am until 3.00pm featuring headline partners DP World! \nThe theme of this years Festival will be ‘A Changing World’\, with the seemingly constant fluctuations in recent times it felt apt to address these issues head on. \nThe current business conditions are overwhelming and stressful. Companies are facing escalating concerns over increasing energy costs\, recruitment & retainment issues\, skills shortages\, Carbon & Bio-Diversity literacy and responsibilities\, employee wellbeing and problems with supply chains. \nHowever\, these changes can offer positive long-term benefits for businesses that are open to adapting and thinking on their feet. Adaptability and reinvention are key to staying afloat in the long term and there is a need to try to bring a balance between profit\, customer satisfaction and ethical trading. We have seen our businesses in Essex re-invent themselves and branch out in ways they had never considered – and they are thriving. \nBusinesses will always need to evolve\, sometimes very quickly\, but one thing we know for sure is that change is constant. Who knows where we will be in the next few years and what technology we will have adopted\, but whatever is approaching us on the horizon – let us help you aim to be prepared\, adaptable and ready to invest in the future of your business.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/essex-chambers-festival-of-business/
LOCATION:Hylands Estate\, Chelmsford\, London Rd\, Writtle\, Chelmsford\, Essex\, CM2 8WQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230831T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230831T110000
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SUMMARY:FSB Essex Virtual Networking
DESCRIPTION:This is your opportunity to meet with like-minded entrepreneurs\, self-employed people and small business owners\, to network\, collaborate\, promote your services and support each other in the Essex area. \nWe will meet virtually for an hour for a lively\, interactive session where attendees will each be given time to introduce themselves in a supportive\, unpressured environment.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/fsb-essex-virtual-networking/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230830T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230830T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T190311
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SUMMARY:Defining your Ideal Customer Profile - Free Workshop: POSTPONED new date TBC
DESCRIPTION:AST & Partners are offering a free workshop to help business owners to define their Ideal Customer Profile\, an essential step in building a strong marketing strategy. \nIf your business is new\, or you’re developing a new service\, defining your ICP is a key step in creating a concept and preparing for validation/product market fit. \nIf business is trading\, are you sure you are targeting your ICP? Is there any opportunity to narrow down on who your ICP is so your business performs better? \nThe session will cover: \n\nWhy Ideal Customer Profile Matters\nWhat is an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)?\nBenefits of ICP in Marketing Strategy \nDifference Between ICP and Buyer Persona\nSteps to Create Your ICP \nApplying Your ICP\n\nIf you’d like to attend this workshop\, please contact Kathryn White to request an invitation.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/defining-your-ideal-customer-profile-free-workshop/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230810T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T190311
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SUMMARY:Becoming a B Corp - Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a business that cares about sustainability\, then you might want to get yourselves registered as a B Corp\, the globally-recognised and respected certification that marks you as a business that cares about the people\, communities and the planet. \nIn this short lunch and learn session\, resident ICKG business\, Arma Karma\, will talk about their journey to B Corp\, what the benefits are\, and how you can get there too. \nThis event has limited spaces\, and priority will be given to ICKG members. If you would like to request an invitation\, please contact Kathryn White \n 
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/becoming-a-b-corp-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230809T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230809T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T190311
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SUMMARY:Join the Essex BioBlitz in Wivenhoe Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short walk around the grounds where we will use this opportunity to add to the Essex BioBlitz project. \nThe Essex BioBlitz is running from 31 March – 30 September. The aim is to take photos of wildflowers in Essex to contribute to important climate change research. \nClimate change is impacting our natural world more than ever before. But the more we understand about these impacts\, the more we can do to help. \nThat’s why\, last year\, we partnered with the Essex Wildlife Trust to launch The Essex BioBlitz – the first of its kind in Essex. \nThis year\, from 31 March – 30 September\, The Essex BioBlitz is back and they’re aiming to collect 20\,000 more observations! Each submission will help to map the effects of climate change on flowering plants across the county. \nYou don’t need to be an expert to take part\, just follow our three simple steps: \n1. Download the iNaturalist app\, available on both iOS and Android and create your own account. \nThe app will ask your permission to share your findings with local institutions. If you want to take part in the BioBlitz\, click yes. You can also join the BioBlitz project by searching for it within ‘projects’ however this is not necessary to take part. \n2. Find a wildflower! \nYou do not need to be able to identify the plant\, the app will automatically generate suggestions of what the plant is. \n3. Take a photo – you can do this directly through the app or by uploading your photos to the app afterward. \nPhotos taken through the app between 31 March – 30 September will contribute to The Essex BioBlitz. \nThis event is open to the public\, please note under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and be under their supervision at all times.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/join-the-essex-bioblitz-in-wivenhoe-park/
LOCATION:University of Essex\, University of Essex Colchester Campus\, Colchester\, Essex\, CO4 3SQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230421T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230421T133000
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SUMMARY:Ambitious Essex Innovation in Sustainability Event
DESCRIPTION:Ambitious Essex and Ambitious Women in Essex are joining forces to bring you an event to celebrate World Creativity and Innovation Day (April 21) and Earth Day (April 22)\, with support from Innovate UK Edge and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). \nJoin us for a morning session where you can from our amazing 4 guest speakers (itinerary below) and take part in networking with fellow attendees. \nFernando Centeno from Innovate UK Edge \nA Lead Innovation and Growth Specialist with an extensive background in innovation and sustainability. Fernando is a highly experienced entrepreneur\, consultant\, coach and mentor with a track record of helping companies bring innovation to market in the cleantech and circular economy sectors. Fernando has advised a plethora of start-ups and SMEs on strategy\, marketing\, equity finance\, grants\, product development and sustainability\, improving their innovation expertise. \nLinda Blanchette\, Consciously Clothed \nLinda took part in the Climate Assembly UK where she learnt about how the things we buy are linked to climate change and when we throw products away that has implications for climate change too. The assembly supported the idea of repairing and sharing more\, with less purchasing of new products and that’s when she came up with the idea of Consciously Clothed. A unique\, local and conscious service helping you to make clothes last longer. \nBecky Baines\, The Ink Bin \nAn award winning circular economy advocate\, Becky is the Managing Director of Ink Bin\, a family-run business specialising in the sustainable recycling and refilling of printer inkjet cartridges. Working alongside schools\, charities and businesses to collect cartridges and offer cash for cartridges to support worthwhile causes and projects. Led by a teacher\, The Ink Bin prides itself on quality service and support; with integrity and passion. Their mission- to make the world more colourful one cartridge at a time! \nElise Clitheroe\, Reco Store \nFrom a fashion design background\, Elise has always had a passion for saving the planet and when she met her now business partner Susie\, the Reco Store was born. Based in Tiptree the store offers affordable\, well researched\, earth friendly produce\, all package free. They buy locally wherever possible and are always working with suppliers to improve their packaging or to initiate closed loop supply systems. \nRefreshments will be provided. \nGetting to the event: \nThe event is being held within the Innovation Centre at Essex University\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ. \nThe venue is accessible by public transport and there is parking on site for those driving. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n10:30 – 11:00- Arrival drinks and networking \n11:00 – 11:40- Guest Speaker – Fernando Centeno\, Innovate UK Edge \nJoin circular economy strategist\, Fernando Centeno\, in his Sustainable Business Model Canvas workshop. This practical session will help kickstart your business’ sustainability journey\, inspiring the … \n11:40 – 12:10- Guest Speakers from the Ambitious Women in Essex Community \nWe will be joined by 3 members of the Ambitious Women in Essex community; Linda Blanchette (Consciously Clothed)\, Becky Baines (Ink Bin) and Elise Clitheroe (Reco Store) who will be discussing their … \n12:10 – 13:30- Refreshments and Networking
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/ambitious-essex-innovation-in-sustainability-event/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230315T120000
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SUMMARY:Essex Sales Club
DESCRIPTION:Sales Geek presents the Essex Sales Club with a series of dynamic workshops with networking to help transform the way you do sales. \n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\nThe Essex Sales club is a great opportunity to network and learn with other ambitious local businesses here at the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway in Colchester. \nTopics include: \n\nHitting 2023 running with referrals\nReconnecting with lost custom\nHow to geekily launch new products\nSales Clinics\nSelling in uncertain times\n\nYour host and trainer \nLisa Ansell \n \nLisa is Your Sales Director in Essex. Described as the female Harvey Spectre (The Best Closer in the City: Suits) she is the world’s most reluctant salesperson. So much so that she wrote the book on it; literally\, authoring\, “Pull NOT Push – A revolution in selling for people who hate it!” With far more years sales experience than she really wants to reveal here\, she is a Rugby playing\, Mountain biking\, Kayaking\, Surfing\, Disco dancing Grandmother. So it doesn’t matter if your business is looking for more conversions; or seems to be pedalling uphill; if you’re up a creek without a paddle\, riding a wave of success or just down to boogie the night away: Lisa’s got you covered. \n  \nYou can check out our other events here 
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/essex-sales-club/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230221T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230221T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T190311
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SUMMARY:Start Using Linkedin Like a Pro - Lunch & Learn Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you like many business people that are on LinkedIn but not sure what to do and how to use it? \nThis 45 minute session is targeted at professionals who want and need to use LinkedIn within their business activities\, but want it to be efficient with less time spent and real results generated. \nIn this session we will teach the attendees: \n\nHow to set up an engaging top card of your profile\nHow to get better indexing (yes\, optimisation)\nHow to construct a Post that gets far better engagement\nWith the emphasis on using the current algorithm to get the best reach possible for their activities\nI will outline the current do’s and don’ts so you know what to do and what to avoid
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/start-using-linkedin-like-a-pro-lunch-learn-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230127T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T190311
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T091057Z
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SUMMARY:Ambitious Essex Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:Did you know…large businesses are more likely to innovate than small and medium enterprises? Between 2018 and 2020\, 58% of large businesses were innovation active\, compared to just 44% of SMEs.* \nAt the Ambitious Essex Innovation Summit\, we’ll be exploring how innovative decisions now could lead to future business success. Through inspiring local examples\, knowledge sharing and awareness raising\, we will start the conversation and build a community to boost innovation across the county. \nIn addition to exciting speakers from the public and private sectors\, you can expect: \n• Information on innovation funding and support \n• Local success stories \n• Knowledge sharing \n• Networking \nBook your free place today here:  Ambitious Essex Innovation Summit Tickets\, Fri 27 Jan 2023 at 08:00 | Eventbrite \n 
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/ambitious-essex-innovation-summit/
LOCATION:The Plaza\, Enterprise and Innovation Centre Rutherford Park Braintree Essex CM77 7AU\, The Plaza\, Enterprise and Innovation Centre\, Braintree\, Essex\, CM77 7AU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230125T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230125T160000
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SUMMARY:Building High Performance Habits
DESCRIPTION:An ICKG Oxford Innovation Series Event \nLot’s of people this time of year make the classic New Years resolutions\, but how many stick and create the impact that is wanted or even needed? \nMany people are working hard but don’t feel they’re making progress\, too busy ‘doing’ to stop and think about what they want\, not investing their time and energy wisely. \nThe Mindspan framework provides the training and coaching to help you create a fulfilling life and build High Performing Habits that drive positive change. \nYou may not be aware\, but there’s a direct link between how you think and the results you’re achieving in all aspects of work\, career and life. This Self Leadership is crucial to get the most out of yourself to reach your own potential and for you to be a good place to lead and influence others. \nThis session is designed to unlock your true potential by showing you how you to succeed on a daily basis. \nWhat the workshop contains: \nThinking Cycles \nConscious vs Sub conscious thinking \nClarity on where you are now \nWhat are High Performance Practices? \nBuilding daily High Performance Habits the Mindspan way \nHabit stacking \nThe Speaker \n \nNeil is a Peak Performance coach and Innovation Director with 20 years’ experience in a strategically driven commercial environment. \nHaving been at Director level in large corporates\, a Non-Executive Director plus a senior leader helping a variety of successful Startup and Scale-up businesses. \nNeil has an MBA and is Chartered in both Management and Consulting\, which he utilises through his own Consultancy business. \nAs a licensed Mindspan Performance coach he helps develop people’s minds\, develop themselves and develop their business. Helping individuals within organisations to fulfil their potential by focusing on Psychology to achieve Peak Performance. \nIn essence\, Neil shows clients the fundamental links between psychology and personal success using tools such as ‘The Thinking Cycle’\, whilst guiding them along the way through the use of best practices and subtle frameworks. \nHe also focuses on Self Leadership\, Productivity and New world Leadership allowing the individual to be able to affect change both personally and professionally. For him\, it is all about helping people with breakthroughs and allowing them to lead more effectively by providing them with cutting-edge thinking mixed with practical business coaching. \nThis allows them to gain greater Clarity\, Focus and Purpose whilst giving them Confidence\, Self-belief and Responsibility to achieve the goals they want\, plus solve those 2am moments we all have. \nBook here for free: Building High Performance Habits Tickets\, Wed\, Jan 25\, 2023 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/building-high-performance-habits/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200730T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200730T150000
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SUMMARY:Investing in the East of England
DESCRIPTION:Explore the booming innovations in the East of England at an exclusive virtual pitch showcase. \nUniversity of Essex\, in partnership with UK Business Angels Association\, Anglia Capital Group and University of East Anglia\, are delighted to present a curated group of innovative early stage businesses pitching for investment to grow. \nJoin us for this investor-only digital pitching event and hear from 8 start-up businesses offering innovating solutions across an array of tech sectors and ranging from £250k-£2m.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/investing-in-the-east-of-england/
LOCATION:Essex
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200723T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200723T120000
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SUMMARY:Enterprise Europe Network Investment Readiness\, by University Of Essex
DESCRIPTION:Are you an innovative\, growing business looking to apply for grant/investor funding\, or looking to validate an innovation proposition? \nAbout this Event \nAre you an innovative\, growing business looking to apply for grant/investor funding\, or looking to validate an innovation proposition before spending time\, money and resource on it? \nHear from: \nUniversity of Essex – Angels@Essex\nCOLBEA – Enterprise Agency\nLETS DO BUSINESS – Back to Business Essex – post Covid support.\nBEST Growth Hub – The Growth Hub for Essex \non the funding available and business support to guide you post-COVID-19. This is an information packed seminar that will cover all you need to know. \nThis free webinar is brought to you by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, part of the Space to Grow programme of Business Support\, in conjunction with our partners; UKRI (EEN); BEST; COLBEA; LDB Group; NAGH.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/enterprise-europe-network-investment-readiness-by-university-of-essex/
LOCATION:Essex
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200716T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200716T153000
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SUMMARY:Innovation Project Canvas - A Valuable Tool for Innovation Projects
DESCRIPTION:The Innovation Project Canvas is an invaluable tool to help businesses validate their innovation proposition to save time\, money and effort. \nAbout this Event\nAre you an innovative\, growing business looking to apply for grant/investor funding\, or looking to validate an innovation proposition before spending time\, money and resource on it? If so\, our Innovation Project Canvas webinar is for you!\nSimon Atack FCMI FIC MCIM\, Lead Innovation Adviser\, at Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)\, will guide you through how to use this valuable tool so you can foresee and manage risk with your innovation\, and close any gaps in the business case. \nAgenda for the Event:\n13:55 – Zoom room open for registration\n14:00 – Introduction & Welcome – Morgan Potter\, High Growth Manager\, New Anglia Growth Hub\n14:03 – Suffolk Chamber of Commerce Support & Services – Stuart Franklin\, Business Development Manager\n14:06 – Introduction to Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Services and Support – Helen Turton\, EEN New Client Manager\n14:15 – Innovation Project Canvas Tutorial – Simon Atack\, Lead Innovation Adviser\, Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)\n– What is it? How does it work? How do I apply it? What are the Benefits?\n15:10 – Q & A and Summary\n15:20 – How you can work with an Innovation & Growth Adviser: Helen Turton\n15:30 – Event Close \nThe webinar is on: Thursday 16 July at 2.00pm or if you miss this event\, there will be another chance to see this presentation with the University of Essex Innovation Hub on Thursday 23 July at 10.00am. \nMeet the Trainer:\nSimon Atack FCMI FIC MCIM\, Lead Innovation Adviser\, Enterprise Europe Network\nA Fellow of both the Chartered Management Institute and the Institute of Consulting and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing\, Simon is an Innovation Management specialist with a broad commercial background covering a variety of technology-based sectors. He has worked with organisations both within the UK and internationally and provided business coaching and training under a variety Government programmes including Growth Vouchers\, Destination Digital\, New Enterprise Allowance and Growth Accelerator as well as degree level qualification training in Sales and Marketing for the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management. \nFAQs\nHow can I contact the organiser with any questions?\nPlease email sue.simmons@newanglia.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/innovation-project-canvas-a-valuable-tool-for-innovation-projects/
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Breaking Business Barriers - Propel Business with Sales & Marketing
DESCRIPTION:This WEBINAR will propel your marketing and sales skills in the Space to Grow programme\, hosted by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCreated and led by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, the Space to Grow programme is designed to help businesses scale up and tap into profitable markets. Breaking down the barriers that are restricting your business growth and providing you with the tools to overcome obstacles. \nMarketing and Sales \nPresented by Malcolm Johnston. \nSelling is not telling and yet many businesses recruit salespeople on the basis that they have “the gift of the gab”. Once recruited and\, having won a few customers\, the salesperson is then motivated to acquire more customers instead of retaining those already won. Reward is based on revenue not relationship. \nGiven that salespeople are key to the delivery and communication of value\, its extraordinary how much of the sales cycle and salesmanship is left to chance. And\, for start ups and scale ups whose core competencies may not yet include “salesmanship” or “account management” the problem is even more acute – particularly if the founder has to “sell” the idea to a potential investor. \nWith an emphasis on process and people\, this workshop will outline the role of a 21st century salesperson and describe an effective sales process where rigorous qualification will help to build a robust pipeline of opportunities. We will also explore methods that will help to build rapport and long-term commitment through effective solution selling. \nThe output from this workshop will help to stimulate a different way of thinking for your salespeople\, marketers and customer facing directors. This session takes account of three significant changes in buying behaviour: \n• B2B Buyers are 57% of the way through their purchasing decision before they engage with sales \n• 60% of all customers stop dealing with a company because of what they perceive as indifference on the part of salespeople \n• 70% of customers leave a company because of poor service\, which is usually attributed to a salesperson \n• Customers who feel their salespeople are exceptional are 10 to 15 times more likely to remain loyal. \nFollowed by pre-booked ZOOM 1:2:1 sessions to discuss next steps – these will take place after 10am. Don’t forget to pre-book these. \nWhat’s next – a diary of events and support that is available through this Space to Grow programme and the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/business-sales-and-marketing/
LOCATION:Essex
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Breaking Business Barriers - Propel Business with Sales & Marketing
DESCRIPTION:This WEBINAR will propel your marketing and sales skills in the Space to Grow programme\, hosted by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCreated and led by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, the Space to Grow programme is designed to help businesses scale up and tap into profitable markets. Breaking down the barriers that are restricting your business growth and providing you with the tools to overcome obstacles. \nMarketing and Sales \nPresented by Malcolm Johnston. \nMalcolm debunks the myths about “marketing” as simply promotion and discusses the need to change marketing from product push to a strategic process based on better understanding of customer needs – both explicit and implicit. \nThe workshop explores how externally focused businesses succeed and how effective cross-functional relationships between sales\, marketing and customer service can facilitate the delivery of customer value. Malcolm takes an holistic view of the customer and provides practical advice and exercises that business leaders can apply at any scale and in both B2B and B2C businesses. \nThis workshop will examine what marketing is about: \n• Identifying value \n• Creating value \n• Delivering value \n• Communicating value \nWith an emphasis on the first and last of these; identifying what customers value and ensuring that this value is communicated pre-and post-purchase\, consistently and aligned with the business’s value proposition. The workshop will stimulate your thoughts about how three key functions work together (sales\, marketing\, customer service) and whether they are communicating the right messages at a macro and micro level. \nThe output from this workshop will help to stimulate a different way of thinking for your sales people\, marketers and customer facing directors. This session takes account of three significant changes in buying behaviour: \n• B2B Buyers are 57% of the way through their purchasing decision before they engage with sales \n• On average\, a B2B customer will regularly use 6 different interaction channels throughout the purchase process\, and 66% are frustrated by inconsistent experiences. \n• Marketing can now deliver much better targeted\, customised messages to individual members of a DMU \nFollowed by 1:2:1 ZOOM sessions with our own Innovation Advisers. Don’t forget to book your own 1:2:1 \nWhat’s next – a diary of events and support that is available through this Space to Grow programme and the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/propel-business-with-sales-marketing/
LOCATION:Essex
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR -Breaking Business Barriers - Accelerate Your Business with XR
DESCRIPTION:This WEBINAR will cover Extended reality opportunities in the Space to Grow programme\, hosted by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCreated and led by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, the Space to Grow programme is designed to help businesses scale up and tap into profitable markets. Breaking down the barriers that are restricting your business growth and providing you with the tools to overcome obstacles. \nVirtual Reality and Augmented Reality \nPresented by Animorph. \nExplore the possibilities of Extended Reality in your own business. \nis it right for you? Does your idea lend itself to XR? How can your business exploit this technology to generate leads and create sales? \nFollowed by pre-booked 1:2:1 ZOOM sessions to discuss next steps – these will take place after 10AM. \nWhat’s next – a diary of events and support that is available through this Space to Grow programme and the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/webinar-breaking-business-barriers-accelerate-your-business-with-xr/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Breaking Business Barriers - Lead Your Business to the Next Level
DESCRIPTION:This WEBINAR will hone your leadership skills in the Space to Grow programme\, hosted by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCreated and led by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, the Space to Grow programme is designed to help businesses scale up and tap into profitable markets. Breaking down the barriers that are restricting your business growth and providing you with the tools to overcome obstacles. \nLeadership \nPresented by James Fowler \nWould you like to improve your performance as a leader but don’t know where to start? Would you like to communicate better with key stakeholders? If you would find it useful to understand how your leadership behaviours are interpreted by those around you then this session could be the one for you. \nYou will learn about: \n1. Leadership as a values led behavioural phenomenon. \n2. Understanding your leadership behaviour. \n3. Understanding others’ leadership behaviours. \n4. Leadership as a situation and perception led phenomenon. \n5. Understanding your approach to problematisation and problem solving. \n6. Communicating your solutions and ideas effectively. \nFollowed by pre-booked 1:2:1 ZOOM sessions to discuss next steps – these will take place after 10am. \nWhat’s next – a diary of events and support that is available through this Space to Grow programme and the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/lead-your-business-to-the-next-level/
LOCATION:Essex
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SUMMARY:Breaking Business Barriers - Accelerate your business with VR
DESCRIPTION:This WEBINAR will cover virtual reality opportunities in the Space to Grow programme\, hosted by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCreated and led by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, the Space to Grow programme is designed to help businesses scale up and tap into profitable markets. Breaking down the barriers that are restricting your business growth and providing you with the tools to overcome obstacles. \nVirtual Reality and Augmented Reality \nPresented by Virtual Umbrella. \nIs Virtual Reality the right tool for your business? How can it work to generate leads and convert these into sales for you? \nIn this workshop we’ll be doing a deep-dive into virtual reality technology. What is it? How does it work? Can it be an ROI positive investment in your business? \nWe’ll look at the various types of VR available today and how’s best to implement it. From hardware\, software\, workflows to implementation\, you’ll leave this workshop with a great understanding of whether VR is right for you and your business. \nFollowed by pre-booked 1:2:1 ZOOM sessions to discuss your next steps – these will take place after 10am. Don’t forget to book yours.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/breaking-business-barriers-vr/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Essex Cloud Computing - Kubernetes inter-operability of open-source tools
DESCRIPTION:(In light of the COVID-19 situation we are looking at how we deliver events over the coming period. For now all physical attendance has been stopped. We are attempting to deliver some of these events virtually.  Please keep an eye on the website for updates) \nJoin us for beer and pizza at the second Essex Cloud Computing Meetup hosted at the Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway. \nKatie Gamanji will be giving a fantastic talk about Kubernetes and open source tools.\nIn the past years\, Kubernetes has been the nucleus of container orchestration frameworks. Numerous tools have been developed to extend Kubernetes capabilities and enhance its features. Over time\, tools with similar functionalities would have fundamentally different implementations and practices to converge with the Kubernetes components. The emergence of shared standards and a set of best practices became imperative. \nThis talk will focus on the evolution of interfaces within the Kubernetes landscape\, including networking\, storage\, service mesh\, and cluster provisioning. Attendees will acquire an understanding of why the interoperability of open-source tools is pivotal in the modern infrastructure. \nKatie is currently a Cloud Platform Engineer at American Express. Former cloud platforms engineer at Condé Nast\, that contributed to the creation of a centralized\, globally distributed platform\, with Kubernetes as its centerpiece. In the past\, she worked on maintaining and automating site delivery on OpenStack based infrastructure\, which transitioned into a role that focuses on designing\, deploying and evolving cloud-native infrastructure. \nA strong advocate for women in STEM\, and public speaker on topics that gravitate towards cloud-native tools and Kubernetes ecosystem. \nTravel\nFree parking is available in the university car parks after 4.30pm. The closest car park is just past the Innovation Centre on your left.\nPlease visit https://www.essex.ac.uk/life/colchester-campus/how-to-get-here for more information on how to get there.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/essex-cloud-computing-kubernetes/
LOCATION:Essex
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Breaking Business Barriers - Accelerate Your Business with VR
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover virtual reality opportunities in the Space to Grow programme\, hosted by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCreated and led by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, the Space to Grow programme is designed to help businesses scale up and tap into profitable markets. Breaking down the barriers that are restricting your business growth and providing you with the tools to overcome obstacles. \nVirtual Reality and Augmented Reality \nPresented by Alex Rühl\, Founder\, Cats are not Peas \nIn this timely webinar\, we’ll be doing a deep-dive into the opportunity to implement virtual reality technology in your business NOW. \nWe’ll be covering what VR is\, how it works as well as exploring the benefits of having technology like this in place when remote communication is preferred or like in these extreme times\, essential. \nCan VR add value and be a cash positive investment in your business? \nWe’ll look at the various types of VR available today and how’s best to implement it. From hardware\, software\, workflows to implementation\, you’ll leave this workshop with a greater understanding of whether VR is right for you and your business. \nThis 1-hour webinar will be delivered by award-winning VR creator & TEDx speaker Alex Ruhl who has been dubbed “one of the most influential voices in the VR space” – Immerse UK. \nFollowed by pre-booked 1:2:1 sessions to discuss next steps – these will take place after 10am. Don’t forget to pre-book yours! \nWhat’s next – a diary of webinars and support that is available through this Space to Grow programme and the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/accelerate-your-business/
LOCATION:Essex
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Business Resilience - Leadership and Remote Teamwork amid COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:This webinar provides information\, advice and guidance for business leaders on leadership and remote teamwork in response to COVID-19.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCreated and led by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, the Business Resilience Programme is designed to help micro businesses and SMEs\, from across Essex\, respond to the current challenges they are likely facing and give expert advice on things to consider during this time. \nThe Session – Leadership and Remote Teamwork \n09:00 – 10:00 – James Fowler\, Lecturer in Management\, Essex Business School \n10:00 – 10:20 – Ian Carrol\, Founder of Solutioneers \n10:20 – 11:00 Q&A with the Hosts \nThe Speakers \nJames Fowler \nJames joined the University of Essex in 2019 as a Lecturer in Management. He was previously an Associate Lecturer at the University of York and a regular Officer in the Armed Forces where he held a series of appointments in the Educational and Training Services branch. His mainstream teaching work covered modules on management and leadership\, military analysis of strategy\, international relations and cognitive bias. Other related work included the design of and audit courses for the Royal Engineers and for some foreign Armed Forces. He also had significant engagement with language teaching in the UK and the Middle East\, serving as Head of the language wing at the Defence College of Intelligence and Security. \nIan Carroll \nComing Soon \nBook your place on this webinar via Eventbrite. The event organiser will contact you with a Zoom link shortly after you book your space. \nStuck in isolation? We have a whole series of business support sessions running over the coming weeks. Make sure you don’t miss out and register for them here.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/leadership-and-remote-teamwork/
LOCATION:Essex
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Business Resilience - Managing Marketing in Response to COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:This webinar provides insights for businesses to manage their marketing work and develop new strategies\, in response to COVID-19.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCreated and led by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, the Business Resilience Programme is designed to help micro businesses and SME’s\, from across Essex\, respond to the current challenges they are likely facing and give expert advice on things to consider during this time. \nThe Session – Managing Marketing in Response to COVID-19 \n10:00 – 11:00 – Session Led by Rebecca Lodge\, Founder of Little Kanga \nWe are in unprecedented times with the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus across the world. \nAs a small business it’s important that you are communicating effectively with all stakeholders whilst ensuring the survival of the business using the opportunities that online technologies present. \nDuring this session\, Becky Lodge will walk you through some simple steps\, to effectively communicate and discuss potential online marketing tactics\, that can be used including social media platforms such as Facebook; Linked In and Zoom. There will be a Q&A after the session for you to ask more. \nTo learn more about Becky and her business and brands visit the website here: www.littlekanga.co.uk \nOr click here to connect with her on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/beckylodge \n11:00 – 11:30 – Q&A with the host \nThe Speakers \nRebecca Lodge \nBecky Lodge (BA Hons) CIM is the Director of Little Kanga Ltd; and is a Santander Breakthrough Women’s Business Mentor helping them next generation of fast\, high growth female entrepreneurs in the UK. \nA career expert in sales and marketing\, including the fields of commercial radio broadcast software\, engineering and technology/innovation. \nOne of Sky News 100 Women; she is an advocate of gender parity across the globe and a mentor for venture capital companies Faster Capital (Dubai) and a Founding Member of the #FiftyFifty pledge with Notion Capital in London. \nBook your place on this webinar via Eventbrite. The event organiser will contact you with a Zoom link shortly after you book your space. \nStuck in isolation? We have a whole series of business support sessions running over the coming weeks. Make sure you don’t miss out and register for them here.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/managing-marketing-in-response-to-covid-19/
LOCATION:Essex
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Business Resilience - Banking & Government Response to COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:This webinar provides insights for businesses to understand the banking & government response to COVID-19 and what this means for your business.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCreated and led by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, the Business Resilience Programme is designed to help micro businesses and SME’s\, from across Essex\, respond to the current challenges they are likely facing and give expert advice on things to consider during this time. \nThe Session – Banking & Government Response to COVID-19 \n10:00 – 10:20 – Chris Morgan – MetroBank \n10:20 – 10:40 – TBC \n10:40 – 11:00 – TBC \n11:00 – 11:30 – Q&A with the hosts \nThe Speakers \nChris Morgan – MetroBank \nChris is Colchester-based Local Director for MetroBank. He is also a director of Our Colchester\, the organisation running the Colchester BID\, and a Director of The Robin Cancer Trust. \nTBC \nComing Soon… \nTBC \nComing Soon… \nBook your place on this webinar via Eventbrite. The event organiser will contact you with a Zoom link shortly after you book your space. \nStuck in isolation? We have a whole series of business support sessions running over the coming weeks. Make sure you don’t miss out and register for them here.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/banking-government-response-to-covid-19/
LOCATION:Essex
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - COVID-19 Business Resilience - Looking to The Future
DESCRIPTION:This COVID-19 Business Resilience webinar provides opportunities to connect and discuss business challenges\, support and developments\, in response to the current environmental challenges brought on by COVID-19.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCreated and led by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, the COVID-19 Business Resilience Programme is designed to help micro businesses and SMEs\, from across Essex\, respond to the current challenges they are likely facing and give expert advice on things to consider during this time. \nThe Session \n11:30 – 13:30 – An interactive session led by James Cracknell with Q&A from the audience. \nThe Speakers \nJames Cracknell \nThirty years of crisis management in the financial markets has helped James handle the emotional battering that we experience when faced with the unknown and leading people and teams through it. He has handled personal and organisational change many times\, has worked in corporate teams\, virtual and physically placed\, and led a number of startups through difficult and challenging times. He is stoic in his philosophy\, resilient in his nature and a futurist at heart. He now works with local businesses through the University and local enterprise agency and as a co-founder of The Weave. \nBook your place on this webinar via Eventbrite. The event organiser will contact you with a Zoom link shortly after you book your space. \nStuck in isolation? We have a whole series of business support sessions running over the coming weeks. Make sure you don’t miss out and register for them here.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/covid-19-business-resilience/
LOCATION:Essex
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - COVID-19 - Cashflow planning and HR guidance
DESCRIPTION:This COVID-19 webinar provides insights for businesses managing their cashflow\, HR processes and understanding employment law\, during this difficult time.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nCreated and led by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, the Business Resilience Programme is designed to help micro businesses and SMEs\, from across Essex\, respond to the current challenges they are likely facing and give expert advice on things to consider during this time. \nThe Session Running Order \n10:00 – 10:20 – Peter Disney – Managing Your Cashflow and Working Capital \n10:20 – 10:40 – Carole Burman – HR Advice for Small Businesses Affected By COVID-19 \n10:40 – 11:00 – Jolyon Berry – Employment Law And What You Need To Know \n11:00 – 11:30 – Q&A with the hosts \nOur Keynote Speakers \nPeter Disney \nComing Soon… \nCarole Burman\, FCIPD MIOD\, MAD-HR \nComing Soon… \nJolyon Berry \nLegal 500 Leading Individual\, Jolyon Berry\, is head of Employment at the Tier 1 law firm Thompson Smith and Puxon. He has over 20 years of experience advising employers with the management of their staff. \nHe is regularly invited to provide training to managers and senior management teams; his mantra is to try to avoid the law by knowing where it is and getting management and staff to work together by agreement. \nHe has been offering proactive solutions to businesses struggling to manage in the current Corona Virus crisis\, acknowledging that the “usual rules” may not always work. \nInterested? You can book your place on this free webinar via our Eventbrite page (link below). Once registered the event organiser will contact you with a Zoom link shortly after you book your space. \nStuck in isolation? We have a whole series of free business support sessions running over the coming weeks. So if you’re looking for expert advice from leading industry professionals make sure you don’t miss out and register for them here.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/covid-19-cashflow-planning-and-hr-guidance/
LOCATION:Essex
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Propel your business with sales and marketing
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will propel your business with sales and marketing skills as part of the Space to Grow programme\, hosted by the University of Essex UEZ.\n\nCreated and led by the University of Essex Enterprise Zone\, the Space to Grow Programme is designed to help businesses scale up and tap into profitable markets. Breaking down the barriers that are restricting your business growth and providing you with the tools to overcome obstacles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nTopic: Marketing and Sales \nPresented by: Ventura Digital. \nFor every business\, digital channels provide an invaluable tool for creating new and long-term customers. This seminar will focus on the utilisation of digital marketing tactics to drive customer acquisition including both B2B and B2C audiences. \nMany businesses spend a lot of time and money on perfecting their online user experience. A common question regarding this topic is “what is marketing funnel strategy?” as well as a followup question asking what its benefit is. Implementing a funnel strategy in marketing and analysing the performance of that funnel can help a business to gain deeper insights about their customers and their customers’ journeys through their website and make sure that your online presence is functioning as planned and helping to convert new customers. \nBig data solution providers can collect the data needed for in-depth conversion-funnel digital marketing analysis. The insights gained from this analysis are then used to inform decisions on your digital strategy\, website development\, and marketing with the goal of acquiring and retaining customers. \nThe event organiser will contact you with the Zoom link shortly after booking. \nAgenda \nIntroduction to the digital marketing landscape \nIntroduction to funnel marketing \nTest & learn (multivariate) methodology for customer acquisition and conversion \nKey functions of a performance marketing strategy: \nObjectives \nExample KPIs (B2B and B2C coverage) \nChannel selection & key considerations \nAutomation and conversion rate optimisation \nMeasurement systems \nOverview of technology stack options for analytics\, acquisition and advocacy \nQ&A \nFollowed by pre-booked 1:2:1 Zoom sessions to discuss next steps – these will take place after 10am. Don’t forget to book your place for one of these. \nStuck in isolation? We have a whole series of business support sessions running over the coming weeks. Make sure you don’t miss out and register for them here.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/propel-your-business-with-sales-marketing/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Leadership Series - 3
DESCRIPTION:(In light of the COVID-19 situation we are looking at how we deliver events over the coming period. For now all physical attendance has been stopped. We are attempting to deliver some of these events virtually.  Please keep an eye on the website for updates) \nThe Innovation Centre \, Knowledge Gateway in Partnership with Relocon will be delivering a series of leadership events focused on supporting the growth of the ICKG and Relocon community. \nThese Leadership events are designed to help each member of the community develop a leadership mindset that is personally reflective of their values but also empowering for the many. Over a series of events we will be on a learning journey that will hold people to account for that learning. As leaders we often find ourselves accountable to no one\, here we are accountable to each other. \nWe will introduce different methodologies\, methods and tools\, explore some new concepts that will help you uncover your ‘true north’ and build a personal brand that feeds into a business you will be proud of.  We will look at how to build a learning business\, that is a business that absorbs experiences and uses this knowledge to be freer\, more agile and responsive. \nTo access these events you must be a member of the ICKG community or a member or Relocon. Please apply to the Front of house team at the ICKG for further details.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/leadership-series-3/
LOCATION:Essex
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SUMMARY:The Informed Entrepreneur
DESCRIPTION:(In light of the COVID-19 situation we are looking at how we deliver events over the coming period. For now all physical attendance has been stopped. We are attempting to deliver some of these events virtually.  Please keep an eye on the website for updates) \nEntrepreneurial leadership starts with an ability to absorb an environment and explore the opportunities that exist within it. It is more than being aware of your own industry it is about being aware of what is happening within business. \nThis group is about information dissemination\, exploration and building the sorts of collaborations and partnerships ready to exploit new opportunity. \nThe meeting will start with a briefing\, a look at the Global trends that are impacting our daily lives\, economic trends both macro and micro. We will then look at the national drivers of change\, the politics\, economics and business models that are changing the face of business. \nThe first part of the session is free\, the second part involves a ‘whisper session’ for members including breakfast\, coffee and further analysis looking at some of these trends and identifying their relevance to the local region. \nThe group is run by experienced business people\, strongly connected and locally focused. Our mission is to help aspirational entrepreneurs breakthrough and move to the next level.\nAccess to the ‘whisper sessions’ is through Relocon – an entrepreneurial education business with deep connections to all the pillars of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. We are systems thinkers\, design led and focused on business model innovation. \nPlease connect to James at https://www.linkedin.com/in/cracknelljames121/  to find out more about our business support programmes.
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/the-informed-entrepreneur-3/
LOCATION:Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Boundary Road\, Colchester\, CO4 3ZQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Cancelled  - Tech + Toast
DESCRIPTION:(In light of the COVID-19 situation we are looking at how we deliver events over the coming period. For now all physical attendance has been stopped. We are attempting to deliver some of these events virtually.  Please keep an eye on the website for updates) \nEvery Friday our breakfast event is served in a relaxed environment with the region’s hottest techies\, entrepreneurs\, developers\, designers\, start-ups and business people sharing their expertise with the local tech community and interested people wanting to find out how tech can transform their business. \nEnjoy a light breakfast whilst networking\, followed with a lightning talk and Q&A. An opportunity to learn more about digital tech in Norwich\, Ipswich\, Cambridge and Colchester and interact with local businesses. \nWe are at the Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway on the University of Essex campus on the 3rd friday of the month. \nTech + Toast is free to attend .
URL:https://www.innovationcentre-kg.co.uk/new-event/tech-toast-2/
LOCATION:Essex
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