Events and Booking
The planned events for the next 90 days are listed below. Using the search facility on the left of this text will include events beyond the 90 day cut-off. If you want to narrow the list of events shown, adjust the tick boxes on the left. Most of the Chamber events are open to visitors. If you have any questions about attending, or about Sponsorship of events then please contact Lorraine Marshall at the Chamber.
To book events online use the blue button underneath the date on the left of the listing below. There is often a discount on the normal prices for booking online.
Please note: The Chamber does not accept Amex or Diners Club credit cards.
Upcoming events
Thursday 23 Feb 2012 More info Book now!
Chamber Lunch Club Sport & London 2012
Bushey Hall Golf Club, Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, Herts, WD23 2EP
At 12:00 pm
Sport and London 2012, can they make a difference to your company?
Bring a non member free
Friday 24 Feb 2012 More info Book now!
Chris Leslie Networking Breakfast Meeting
Hilton Watford, Elton Way, Watford, Herts, WD25 8HA
At 7:15 am
Chris Leslie is a Labour Co-operative politician who was elected Member of Parliament for Nottingham East at the 2010 General Election.
The first 70 delegates who book onto the above event will get a FREE ticket to a Tour of Warner Brothers on 5th March 2012.
The arrangements for the morning is meet a Warner Brothers Studio's at 9.45am for the tour to commence at 10.00am. The first part of the tour is guided then you will be free to wonder around at your leisure. We anticipate the tour to take about 3 hours. There will be no refreshments laid on, but there is a cafe for those who wish to purchase tea/coffee
Tuesday 6 Mar 2012 More info Book now!
B2B Conference - Going for Growth. Preparing to Survive and Thrive in challenging economic conditions.
The Langley Banqueting & Conference Suite, Gade House, 38-42 The Parade, High Street, Watford, Herts, WD17 1AZ
At 8:45 am
The purpose of this event is to provide suppport and give guidance to Watford & West Herts businesses and help them succeed in today's competitive, challenging, economic conditions. The full day conference will profile leading business professionals, with interactive workshops and case studies and help you with practical, credible advice, to implement your own Business Action Plan.
Leading experts from Baker Tilly, HSBC, RSM Tennon, SA Law and Matthew Arnold & Baldwin LLP will present practical advice on Business Strategy, Business Survival And Growth, Finance, International Trade / New Markets and Human Resources; in the format of workshops and case studies. A presentation from Syd Nadim that explains his journey from a start-up to a £30 Million turnover business today, will also feature.
You are encouraged to book early - we expect approx. 200 delegates for this conference. Lunch and all workshop materials will be provided . There are also networking opportunities to encourage business to business development as well as a chance for you to take an exhibition stand - limited and strictly on a first come basis. Attendance costs only £15.00 + VAT. Exhibition stands at £95.00 + VAT - please contact Lorraine Marshall on 01923 442442.
Please BOOK online for your attendance and also book your choice of workhop in the morning and afternoon sessions.
Tuesday 6 Mar 2012 More info Book now!
B2B Workshop - Investing To Grow. Sources Of Finance And Raising Capital For Your Business. AM Session.
The Langley Banqueting & Conference Suite, Gade House, 38-42 The Parade, High Street, Watford, Herts, WD17 1AZ
At 11:30 am
Investing to grow-sources of finance. Delivered by Steve Merchant of Baker Tilly and Andy South of Clydesdale Bank.
- How do you know when you need to invest and raise finance?
- Sources of investment-the options outlined. Benefits of options outlined.
- Calculating return on investment
Outcome: Sources of investment funding and how to acquire these for your business
Tuesday 6 Mar 2012 More info Book now!
B2B Workshop - International Trade, Growing through New Markets. AM Session
The Langley Banqueting & Conference Suite, Gade House, 38-42 The Parade, High Street, Watford, Herts, WD17 1AZ
At 11:30 am
Exporting-Growth through new markets. Delivered by Sanjay Purohit (Watford Chamber of Commerce), HSBC and Paul Gerschlick from Matthew Arnold & Baldwin
- How do you select a new market?
- Which markets do you/could you service?
- Entering a new market - top ten tips
- Things to remember: IP credit risk; cultural differences, finance
Outcome: Your plan to enter new markets, sources of further help.
Tuesday 6 Mar 2012 More info Book now!
B2B Workshop Business Strategy And Business Planning. AM Session
The Langley Banqueting & Conference Suite, Gade House, 38-42 The Parade, High Street,, Watford, Herts, WD17 1AZ
At 11:30 am
Business Strategy, Business Planning. Delivered by Peter Guinn and Jackie Withey of Alliotts Chartered Accountants
- Understanding your business drivers and the value you deliver.
- Knowing when your drivers for business work (metrics and KPI)
- How do you create a three-year business plan
- How do you keep growing
Outcome:Your Business Plan and sources of further help
Tuesday 6 Mar 2012 More info Book now!
B2B Workshop. Human Resources Planning And Growing your company through People. AM Session
The Langley Banqueting & Conference Suite, Gade House, 38-42 The Parade, High Street, Watford, Herts, WD17 1AZ
At 11:30 am
Workshop 4 Morning Session
HR - Employment responsibilites and leading your team. Growing your people and their productivity. Delivered by SA Law and West Herts College.
- How do you construct a high performing senior team?
- Employment-covering your legal responsibilities-top 10 must do.
- Recruitment: Techniques used to hire the people you need (Linkedin, Tests...)
- Development: how to increase productivity
- Retention: measuring and increasing employee motivation
Outcome: Your HR Plan and sources of further help
Tuesday 6 Mar 2012 More info Book now!
B2B Workshop - Investing To Grow. Sources Of Finance And Raising Capital For Your Business. PM session
The Langley Banqueting & Conference Suite, Gade House, 38-42 The Parade, High Street,, Watford, Herts, WD17 1AZ
At 2:00 pm
Investing to grow-sources of finance. Delivered by Steve Merchant of Baker Tilly and Andy South of Clydesdale Bank
- How do you know when you need to invest and raise finance?
- Sources of investment-the options outlined. Benefits of options outlined.
- Calculating return on investment
Outcome: Sources of investment funding and how to acquire these for your business.
Tuesday 6 Mar 2012 More info Book now!
B2B Workshop - International Trade, Growing through New Markets. PM Session
The Langley Banqueting & Conference Suite, Gade House, 38-42 The Parade, High Street, Watford, Watford, Herts
At 2:00 pm
International Trade, New Markets Workshop.
Exporting-Growing through new markets Delivered by Sanjay Purohit (Watford Chamber of Commerce), HSBC and Paul Gershlick (Matthew Arnold & Baldwin)
- How do you select a new market?
- Which markets do you/could you service?
- Entering a new market-top tips
- Things to remember: IP; credit risk: cultural differences, finance
Outcome:- Your plan to enter new markets, sources of further help.
Tuesday 6 Mar 2012 More info Book now!
B2B Workshop. Business Strategy And Business Planning. PM Session
The Langley Banqueting & Conference Suite, Gade House, 38-42 The Parade, High Street, Watford, Herts, WD17 1AZ
At 2:00 pm
Business strategy, Business Planning. Delivered by Peter Guinn and Jackie Withey of Alliotts Chartered Accountants
- Understanding your business drivers and the value you deliver.
- Knowing when your drivers for business work (metrics and KPI)
- How do you create a three-year business plan
- How do you keep growing?
Outcome: Your Business Plan and sources of further help.
B2B Workshop. Human Resources Planning And Growing your company through People. PM Session
06/03/2012 at
2:00pm
The Langley Banqueting & Conference Suite, Gade House, 38-42 The Parade, High Street,, Watford, Herts, WD17 1AZ