BUSINESS & NETWORKING EVENTS CALENDAR 2008
 
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Forum  


New markets, new income streams, joint ventures: discover how fresh ways of working can prove as profitable as technological innovation, especially in challenging times.

We would like to invite you to the MET4 Conference on 16th July, 8.30am-12noon at Pride Park, Derby - specially for manufacturing, engineering and technology companies such as yours.

Places are free and you can hear how innovation and joint venture working improved the profits of one company - the Greenbank Group- by around 500%.

Read more here and do please come along: it will provide ideas for your company to be more innovative and help you become more profitable.

For more information and to book your FREE place please contact the Forums Manager, Laurie Wootton, on 01246 207207 or by email laurie.wootton@dncc.co.uk 
 

 

 Diary Dates

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 29th

Crime special (making your business and yourself secure)

A breakfast seminar at Morley Hayes Golf Centre, Morley

 

 

 

September 11th

Networking, technology & growing your business

Lunchtime networking at The Village Leisure Hotel, Chilwell

 

 

 

September 24th

What’s happening in Erewash (an update on our plans & activities & how they affect your businesses)

Breakfast networking (+ guest speaker) at Cleve Lodge in Long Eaton

 

 

 

October 14th

“How I did it!” Local business success stories

An evening seminar/exhibition at the Arena Conference Centre, Ilkeston

 

 

 

November 13th

“Question Time” Our panel of experts will update you on the latest legislation

An evening seminar/exhibition at Trent Lock Golf Centre, Sawley

 

 

 

December 5th

Our annual Christmas Networking Event

Lunchtime networking at the Arena Conference Centre, Ilkeston

 

 

Further details of all these events will be sent to Partnership members. If you wish to sponsor, attend, exhibit at, or simply discuss our events programme and how they can help your business, please contact us.

 

 

RECENT EVENTS

 BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT, EXHIBITION AND SEMINAR

'THE UK ECONOMY FOR 2008'

In Conjunction with: University of Derby

 and

Amber Valley Business Club

Partnership seminar gives a positive reflection of vibrant local economy

Photograph Courtesy of DWA Photography 

More than 130 representatives of local businesses attended an event held by regeneration agency Erewash Partnership looking at the state of the UK economy. The event, held at the Riverside Centre on Pride Park, Derby, (Thurs April 3) was organised in conjunction with the University of Derby under its Enterprising Derbyshire initiative and Amber Valley Business Club. Speakers included Sharan Kainth of Lloyds TSB Business Banking, accountant Kevin Slack, a partner in chartered accountants Mabe Allen and chief executive of Ron Brooks (Toyota) of Ilkeston. There to give specific advice on help for businesses were Maggie Morley, programme development manager of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Management within The Derbyshire Business School at the University, and Derek Hogg, the Partnership’s senior economic development officer. 

“Speakers gave a summary of the economic situation in general – tough times at present, but the local economy is vibrant and confident,” said Maggie. “This is supported by feedback from a number of businesses that we have surveyed over the last six months showing a significant positive impact with jobs being created or safeguarded. “There was a buzz in the hall. The whole event was very positive with people optimistic about the future and grateful for the opportunity to speak to the business professionals present for their wide-ranging advice.”

 


NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS NETWORKING EVENT

22nd January 2008

The Arena Conference Centre, Rutland Street, Ilkeston.


ANNUAL CHRISTMAS NETWORK EVENT

 

ROYAL REGENCY BANQUETING SUITE, ILKESTON

7th DECEMBER 2007 12 - 2:00PM

 


 

QUESTION TIME & BUSINESS EXHIBITION

TRENT LOCK

15TH NOVEMBER 2007 5:00 - 8:00pm

 


 

10th Anniversary Event

 

COTMANHAY ENTERPRISE CENTRE

 

Friday 26th October 2007 11:45 - 2:00pm

 

 


BREAKFAST SEMINAR - MORLEY HAYES

16TH OCTOBER 2007

KEY NOTE SPEAKER - JOHN O'REILLY - BUSINESS SUPPORT DIRECTOR EAST MIDLANDS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY


EREWASH PARTNERSHIP LTD & EAST GB

Thursday 27th September at the Arena Centre in Ilkeston between 5.00 and 8.30 pm. 


GILTBROOK DYERS & CLEANERS LTD 

OFFICIAL OPENING EVENT 13th SEPTEMBER 2007           5 P.M. - 7 P.M. 


Summer Networking Event

18th July 2007

 

The Partnership’s Summer Networking and Business Advice event held on 18th July 2007 at Trent Lock Golf Centre, proved to be a great success with over 100 local business people attending.

The purpose of the event was twofold.  Firstly, information of use to businesses and other local organisations was available – provided by our sponsors and exhibitors  and secondly, the event provided the opportunity for relaxed conversation with people from the local business community, to meet old friends and to make new contacts. 

Our next event is taking place on Thursday 27th September at the Arena in Ilkeston between 5.30 and 8.30 pm.  Should you wish to attend please email your details to events@erewash-partnership.com and tell us about any special requirements such as diet or access.  Should you wish to exhibit at this event  or future events, please let us know.  We look forward to hearing from you – and seeing you in the very near future.

 
EVENT EXHIBITORS      
      

 Any Service Bureau Ltd 

Erewash Partnership 

Gorings Accountants

H.M. Revenue & Customs 

Jennifer's Jams & Preserves 

Jobcentre Plus 

Lloyds TSB Bank 

PTL Occupational Hygiene Consultants Ltd. 

Prostart Training 

Robinsons Solicitors  

Ron Brooks (Toyota) Ltd