The Engineering & Manufacturing Network

Promoted Event: Market Research and Horizon Scanning Online Webinar for SMEs and NHS innovators
2023-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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We are excited to announce the next date for the Health Network North, AHSN NENC webinar, will be 15th March at 10am.
Ever wondered what market research and horizon scanning are and what value they can add to your project? This bite-size free online webinar will introduce market research and horizon scanning and give an overview of what we mean when we ask you ‘have you carried out any market research’ and we will explain the benefits of completing a market research report at the start of your projects journey.
The webinar will also provide an opportunity to gain an understanding of horizon scanning which is used as an overall term for analysing the future: considering how emerging trends and developments might potentially affect current policy and practice.
The webinar will cover:
• How to visualise your future and keep an eye out on what is coming.
• Methodological approaches and tools used in horizon scanning.
The AHSN NENC have a tried and tested Innovation Process, the process is a concept that was designed and developed to bring regional capabilities together in one place to help all those working in the innovation space develop their ideas. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about how you can get access to the support offered through the AHSN NENC.
Your details will be gathered by ISN, and stored securely and retained in compliance with The UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Registration data will be shared with the AHSN NENC. You can read our privacy policy at https://supernetwork.org.uk/privacy-policy/. For queries, please email hello@supernetwork.org.uk

Promoted Event - Muckle - Employment Case Law Update
2023-03-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Timings
The free webinar will run from 9.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.

Why tune in?

This session will be of interest to all HR professionals and will provide an opportunity for topical questions and comments on current themes affecting all employers.

We’ll explain our shared views on the changes and developments discussed, based on what we see day to day and where we think things will go.

Promoted Event: North East Maintenance Forum
2023-03-10 08:30 - 11:00 | The Fire Station Fire station Sunderland SR1 3HA
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The North East Maintenance forum returns on March 10th and looks forward to welcoming new and old friends.
Due to the success of previous events, we are continuing the format of a breakfast gathering. This will allow time for a return to work and day to day tasks.
Our venue is the newly refurbished Fire Station in Sunderland and registration will open at 8.30am. You then have the option of a breakfast roll with time to chat with fellow maintenance colleagues .
Case study presentations will begin at 9:00am and we have contributions including Sterling Pharma, Northumbrian Water and Pirelli!
A question and answer session will follow the case studies along with time to network, before we draw to a close at around 10:30am.
Feel free to bring a colleague and sign up!
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Affiliate Member Event: Azets - Invitation | Maximising your wealth for the future you want
2023-03-09 08:30 - 10:00 | Azets Wynard Park House Wynyard Avenue Wynyard TS22 5TB
Event | Maximising your wealth for the future you want
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Financial planning isn’t just about putting your money where it will get the best return, nor is it just about buying products like a pension or an ISA (Individual Savings Account) – it is an ongoing process to help you manage your finances to achieve goals in life.
Whether you want to be sure of a comfortable retirement at an age of your choosing, travel the world, help your children with the cost of university, or simply make sure your family would be safe and secure in the event of unfortunate circumstances, you should plan your finances carefully now, and as we approach a new tax year on 6 April.
Our independent, wealth management team provide expert, tailored and professional advice to help grow and protect your wealth. Join Mark Parkinson, CEO, and Steve Tennant, COO, for an overview of Azets Wealth Management as they share top tips on how to manage your personal and business wealth.

What we will cover
• Making the most of your pension
• Maximising tax efficiency
• Reviewing your financial plan
• The rising trend of employee benefits
• Next generation financial planning

Event Details

Date and Time
Thursday 9 March 2023
08:30 am – 10:00amLocation
Azets
Wynard Park House
Wynyard Avenue
Wynyard
TS22 5TB
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Promoted Event: MakeUK - National Manufacturing Conference
2023-03-07 | Queen Elizabeth II Centre Broad Sanctuary London SW1P 3EE
Make UK’s National Manufacturing conference
The annual National Manufacturing Conference is a platform for the manufacturing sector to listen to inspirational speakers from across the sector and the political environment. Join together to share best practice and to celebrate the achievements of the sector. Taking place annually this is a must attend event in the manufacturing calendar. As well as a the programme of speakers each conference has a series of breakout sessions centred around a number of current pressing topics for manufacturers, providing an opportunity to deep dive into each area and share best practice and ask sector experts key questions.

Promoted Event: Hartlepool College - The BIG Apprenticeship Event
2023-02-09 05:00 - 20:00 | Hartlepool College, Hartlepool College of Further Education Stockton Street,, Hartlepool, TS24 7NT
As a valued friend of Hartlepool College of Further Education, I am delighted to invite you to exhibit at the BIG Apprenticeship Open Event, to be held on Thursday 9th February.
For the previous ten years, as part of National Apprenticeship Week, our employer partners have provided information and guidance to over 10,000 prospective apprentices and their families during this event. The feedback received from students, parents and employers has been superb, so naturally we intend to do exactly the same again.
The format is the same as previous years, although this year we have extended the invitation list to over 80 companies, so please make sure to confirm your attendance as soon as possible – a few specific details are below:

The Open Evening will be promoted in national and local media, in addition to careers professionals and teachers in the sub-region;
The event will take place in the College atrium 5 – 8pm, set up from 3.00pm;
Please feel free to bring any specific resources that would allow the visitors to ‘have a go’; we’ll also have a few College activities scattered around that are representative of our key sectors;
Networking, refreshments and a welcome from our Principal and Chief Executive, Darren Hankey, will be provided at 4pm for our employer guests;
There will be a helpdesk to answer any specific questions from students on the application process / entry requirements / how to access more information, organise tours etc;
We are not expecting our employer guests to make any firm offers or employment pledges on the evening – we would advise that prospective apprentices and their parents are directed to the helpdesk to access information on how to apply [either to the College or via the Government website]. Hopefully this will enable employers and students to focus on informal discussion about the rewarding opportunities an apprenticeship can bring and what it takes to become an apprentice.

To confirm attendance, numbers attending and your requirements at the event, please email Julie Clerihew julie.clerihew@hartlepoolfe.ac.uk or contact 01429 404032 by 13th January 2022. You will be able to drop off equipment at reception and car parking will be reserved for you in the college car park. A six-foot trestle table and space for a pop-up stand will be made available to all exhibitors, however, please let us know if you have any additional requirements [e.g. access to an electrical socket, room for a break-out area etc.]

Promoted Event: NBS Chorus Masterclass: Collaborative Specification
2023-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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Tuesday 7 February at 11 am
Our digital specification platform, NBS Chorus, enables specifiers and manufacturers to work together closer than ever before, helping to improve the safety, sustainability, and efficiency of construction projects.
Join our next NBS masterclass on Tuesday 7th, February at 11:00 am with NBS trainer Nick Armitt to learn how Chorus is an essential tool for construction professionals to improve collaboration and project delivery.
During the webinar, Nick will explore how the functionality of NBS Chorus enables manufacturers to have complete access to the specification, allowing them to work with specifiers on projects in real time.
Nick will demonstrate how manufacturers can create detailed product specifications and share expertise directly within NBS Chorus, saving specifiers time and ensuring all the product data is accurate, minimising the risk of mistakes or product substitutions.
There will be an opportunity to submit questions throughout the webinar.
Speakers
Nick Armitt, Trainer at NBS
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Promoted Event: Azets Webinar - Strategic Tax Planning for the year ahead
2023-01-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Webinar | Strategic Tax Planning for the year ahead
Following an economically uncertain 2022, SMEs and individuals will be looking to plan as best they can for the 2023 / 2024 tax year.
In the new tax year, as a result of various Government announcements in 2022, most taxpayers will be required to pay more tax, with some facing a substantial tax hike. There are also already rumours of further increases coming in March’s UK Budget.
Despite this, there is much business leaders and individuals can put in place now to ensure efficient, effective and strategic tax planning for the year ahead – all with the aim of reducing or managing any associated liabilities and requirements.
There are many reasons why this proactive tax planning can be beneficial, including:

Minimising the impact of the significant tax rate increases that will take effect from end of March 2023
Maximising the benefit of the tax reliefs and allowances that will be either frozen or reduced

Join our expert tax team as they discuss what you may want to consider prior to these changes taking effect.
To attend our webinar, please register here.

Promoted Event: Action Coach - BUILD RESILIENCE & PROFIT
2023-01-20 09:00 - 16:30 | St James Park Newcastle
For many business owners, caught up in the day to day of their business, finding time to plan can seem impossible and finding the time to reflect on what’s working and what isn’t can be extremely difficult.
But what if you could step out of your business, one day every three months, and get laser-focused on what you need to do to grow your business? One day to plan for success is a small price to pay for what you can get…
Here’s how GrowthCLUB guarantees results in 90 days…GrowthCLUB is a once a quarter workshop that makes creating tactical plans for your business both educational and fun. With one day planning sessions every quarter along with monthly meetings to help you stay on course … In GrowthCLUB, you are trained on strategies that will help you master your time, be clear on your priorities and equip you with the mindset and tools you need to achieve your goals.
Here’s how it works:
– One Day planning each quarter will map out your next 90 days- Network with fellow attendees over a buffet lunch- Access to your ActionCOACH Business Coach throughout the quarter- Learn from the strategies implemented in other businesses- Broaden your sphere of contacts by networking with other business owners in your area
To claim your spot in our next GrowthCLUB, book your tickets. We look forward to seeing you there!
Did you know that only 3% of Business Owners have a written plan for their Business?? Even then, only a small minority stick to it…
GrowthCLUB takes the serious business of creating tactical plans and business education and makes it fun…
Take 1-day to step out of your business and get focused….We will work with you to map out a winning game plan for the next 90-days.With our practical workshop and expert training you will return to your business with clear direction and new tools to achieve your goals faster.
Your investment of £200+VAT will get you a full 1-day workshop facilitated by your ActionCOACH Business Coach who will help you build a 90-day plan that:
Focuses on you, your business and your goals.Identifies potential stumbling blocks and the solutions to overcome them.Segments each goal into achievable bite-size pieces.
All delivered step by step using our tried and tested method and transferred to a wall-planner so your goals remain visible when you get back to the office.Your management team could really benefit from this too; so bring them along and get even better results….And with our 100% risk-free 90-Day money back guarantee you’ve got nothing to lose. If you follow your plan and don’t get the results you want, then we’ll give you your money back.Book your ticket and we’ll send you your workbook prior to the event.

Promoted Event: NBS - Understanding the specification process
2023-01-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Webinar details
Understanding the specification process: a specifier’s perspective
Thursday 19 January at 11 am
Join Lee Jones, NBS’ Head of Manufacturer Solutions, and Craig Brown from specification consultancy, SpecStudio, for our first webinar of the year dedicated to construction product manufacturers and providers of construction product information.
Lee and Craig will explain exactly how the specification process works, exploring the requirements of a specifier at each stage of the project from concept to completion and beyond. They will demonstrate how a specifier goes about creating a specification and including product data using the NBS products and services.
This webinar will provide key insights into the necessary considerations manufacturers must include in their marketing strategy today to ensure that their materials, products, or systems are best placed for selection.
Speakers
Lee Jones, Head of Manufacturer Solutions – NBS / Acting Head of Sustainability – Byggfakta Group
Craig Brown, Co-founder / Director – SpecStudio

Promoted Event: Penshaw View - IOSH Managing Safely
2022-12-21, 2022-12-14 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
To secure your place contact:
craig.wightman@penshawview.co.uk
07375 053392

Promoted Event: Penshaw View - Emergency First Aid
2022-12-20, 2022-12-06 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom

Promoted Event: Penshaw View - Mental Health Awareness
2022-12-15 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom

Member to Member Event: Conquering award entries – how to create a compelling awards submission
2022-12-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Horizon Works Marketing 14 Berrymoor Court Cramlington NE23 7RZ
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Winning a business award – and being featured in a shortlist – can elevate your company profile, help you build your industry presence and provide a morale boost for your team!
This Marketing Lunch and Learn event will include:
• Tips on building your awards story – getting the basics right and crafting your submission
• Guidance on how to collate and present the information judges will need to see
• Insight from a past Insider Made in the North East Awards winner
• A Q and A session with our expert panel
• The opportunity for delegates to book a 1 to 1 with a Horizon Works marketing specialist to discuss awards entries and any questions you may have
With awards such as the Insider Made in the North East Awards 2023 coming up soon, B2B marketing company Horizon Works is hosting this Marketing Lunch and Learn session with the Engineering and Manufacturing Network to help engineering and manufacturing businesses craft compelling awards submissions.
The Insider Made in the North East Awards, now in their 11th year, celebrate the products, innovations and ideas from the North East’s manufacturers. Horizon Works will be sponsoring the Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m) award in 2023.
12:00pm – Lunch and networking
12:30pm – Introduction and update from EMN
12:40pm – Presentation from Horizon Works, including advice from a past awards winner
1.30pm – Panel Q and A
1.45pm – Networking and 1 to 1 support
The event is limited to 40 people.
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Promoted Event: Tribero - Why some teams come together to work well . . . and some don’t
2022-12-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
The most successful organisations are made up of great teams. Even a company full of individual top performers won’t succeed if those individuals don’t have the ability to work well together.
Building and maintaining trust between team members is no easy task. A team consisting of just a few people brings with it a wide range of individual preferences, personal values and intrinsic motivations. There will also be a host of different behavioural patterns, natural tendencies and communication styles that will have an impact on how the team come together.
In this webinar we will explore the key characteristics of high performing teams and the paradoxical behaviours that can make or break the team dynamic.
Even if you can not attend the event sign up anyway and you will receive a recording of the webinar.
Click the link below and use the code ‘EMN’ in the box provided when registering!
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Promoted Event: Digital Cluster North Of Tyne - Digital Health Regulation Surgery
2022-12-01 01:30 - 15:30 | The Town Wall Newcastle
We’d like to invite you along to the Digital Health Regulation Innovators Surgery from 1.30-3.30pm on Thursday 1st December 2022

This networking event is aimed at helping businesses working in or working with the digital health tech sector find out more about digital regulation requirements and learn how to sell into the NHS.
You will have the chance to meet our friendly team of experts in this field, ask questions relevant to your business to help you on your innovation journey and learn about the support the AHSN (Academic Health Science Network) has to offer.
There will also be opportunities to network and socialise with peers in an informal, relaxed setting!
We look forward to catching up with you from 1.30pm onwards in the Cinema room at the Town Wall in Newcastle. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Christine Jordan, Health Network North Manager, AHSN NENC at christine@supernetwork.org.uk

Delivered as part of the Digital Cluster North of Tyne programme for digital businesses in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.
The Digital Cluster project is delivered in partnership with Dynamo North East and the Academic Health Science Network, who are providing specialist support for HealthTech business to access opportunities in the NHS. It is funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority.

*PLEASE NOTE – our Digital Meet-Up – Networking Event: How conversation can spark new ideas is taking place in the same room from 4-6pm – click here for more information

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Member to Member: Affiliate Board Meetings
2022-11-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Zoom

Promoted Event: NBS - Marketing Masterclass for Manufacturers: Planning for 2023
2022-11-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
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In an uncertain economic climate, marketers can be under pressure to do more with less.
With architects looking to manufacturers for cost-effective solutions for their projects, it’s now more important than ever that you use your marketing budget effectively to get your products in front of specifiers.
Join our next marketing masterclass and discover how to design an effective, targeted marketing strategy which will help you navigate the challenges of 2023. Robin Cordy, Managing Director at NBS, will be joined by a panel of marketing and industry experts to discuss:

Learnings from 2022
Key themes, tactics and strategy for 2023
Economic forecast for 2023
How to manage your marketing budget during an economic downturn
How NBS can help you to target specifiers more effectively

Speakers
Robin Cordy, Managing Director at NBS
Chris Ashworth, Founder and Managing Director at Competitive Advantage
Andy Lambert, Senior Product Manager at Adobe
Lee Jones, Head of Manufacturer Solutions – NBS / Acting Head of Sustainability – Byggfakta Group
Anna Hern, Owner at Ridgemount
David Bain, Research Manager at NBS
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Affiliate Event: Muckle LLP - Employment case law update
2022-11-29 09:30 - 10:30 | Zoom
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Keep up to date with changes in employment law including key legislative and case law developments and practical guidance with the final of this year’s quarterly online updates from members of our employment team.
This session will last no longer than 60 minutes and will include time for questions and discussion.
Timings
The webinar will run from 9.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.
Why tune in?
This session will be of interest to all HR professionals and will provide an opportunity for topical questions and comments on current themes affecting all employers.
We’ll explain our shared views on the changes and developments discussed, based on what we see day to day and where we think things will go.
Interested?
Please register your place via the button.
If you require further information, help or advice please email neena.reynolds@muckle-llp.com or call 0191 211 7987.
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Promoted Event: SAM Project - Manufacturing Recruitment Event
2022-11-24 09:30 - 15:30 | SR5 3XB The Industry Centre Colima Avenue Sunderland SR5 3XB

Promoted Event: Azets | Finance Director updates
2022-11-24 08:30 - 13:00 | Crowne Plaza, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SA
Event | Finance Director Updates
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We know from speaking to many of our clients that keeping up to date on the latest technical accounting information and best practice is key to your role as a Finance Director/Director and integral to helping you lead a business financially through strategy development, while ensuring growth and financial targets are met, robust processes and controls are in place – and ensuring compliance complexities are addressed and available reliefs are always on your horizon.
To support you in all of this, we are delighted to launch a series of free events for Finance Directors/Directors. At these events, which are CPD accredited, our specialists will provide the latest technical details in Audit, Tax and Accounting, also helping you accumulate your annual CPD requirements.
At our next event, as well as hearing from Azets advisors sharing their technical know-how, expertise and what to be aware of, we will also be joined by Mauricio Armellini from Bank of England who will deliver an economic outlook curated for an SME Finance Director audience.
We are hosting our first session on 24 November 2022 and we would be delighted if you could join us.
Details:
24 November 2022
Venue:
Crowne Plaza, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3SA
Timings:
08:30 – 13:00

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Promoted Event - Net Zero: Getting your Business on the Right Path
2022-11-17 08:00 - 10:30 | The Quadrus Centre Boldon Business Park Woodstock Way Boldon Colliery NE35 9PF
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NEL Fund Managers has partnered with Sustainable Business Services to bring you this event focussed on helping local businesses to improve their sustainability and confidently start, or continue, their journey to Net Zero.
The interactive session will enable businesses to break through the industry jargon and provide the perfect pathway to understanding the business benefits, and then get started, on developing a sound sustainability strategy.
Agenda
• Introductions
• Climate Change 101 – a glossary of some of the terms used and what is happening to our planet
• Carbon foot printing and reporting for business – busting through the jargon
• The importance of sustainability in business
• What we can do to reduce our impact
• Actions, tools and further support available
• Q&A

About Sustainable Business Services
Sustainable Business Services are committed to supporting business, government and communities to work together and drive a sustainable and low carbon future.
We support businesses to understand, track, and reduce carbon emissions and reach their ambition. Our net-zero services are at the forefront of sustainability, add value to business and follow the protocol of internationally recognised standards including PAS2060, The GHG Protocol and the United Nations Race to Zero Campaign.
Businesses are at different stages of their sustainability journey, we can work with you to create, roll out and embed your sustainability strategy into your business, enabling efficiencies, and business growth.
Whatever your business, type, we can work with you to understand your business, your objectives and align a sustainability strategy preparing you for future changes and giving you a competitive advantage.
About NEL Fund Managers
NEL Fund Managers is an employee-owned fund management company, committed to strengthening our local economy by providing tailored funding solutions and business support to small and medium-sized businesses right across the North East of England. NEL manages two investment funds which can offer unsecured growth funding of £5,000 up to £500,000 to enable the growth of North East SMEs
This event is open to SME businesses based in County Durham, Northumberland and Tyne & Wear and is fully funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). You will be asked to complete some paperwork to meet the ERDF eligibility criterion and evidence the support you have received. Your details will be stored securely and retained by NEL Fund Managers in compliance with The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Registration data will be shared with our event partner ‘Sustainable Business Services’ for the sole purpose of this event. For queries, or to be directed to our Privacy Policy, please email Suzanne.smith@nel.co.uk
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EMN Event: Understand the NHS as a buyer
2022-11-16 09:00 - 12:30 | 1 Colima Avenue, Sunderland, England, SR5 3XB
The Newcastle NHS Innovation team will be presenting their role and intention to connect with the engineering and manufacturing sector. They will explain their needs and requirements to enable businesses to understand and engage with the NHS and open up new markets.
Hosted by Sunderland University Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) Project where an onsite tour will take place to showcase their prototyping capabilities.
9:00 – 9:30
Arrival and networking
9:30 – 11:15
SAM Tour Design and Simulation, Automation , Additive Manufacturing, Augmented and Virtual Reality, and Industry4.0.
11:30 – 12:15
NHS Innovation team outlining needs from Engineering and Manufacturing Sector
12:15 – 12:30
SAM Presentation

Promoted Event: British Business Bank - What is Green Finance?
2022-11-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
What is Green Finance?
Do you find the topic of Green Finance confusing? Are you keen to learn more about if it’s right for you and your business?
If so, please join us for a virtual event as part of British Business Bank’s inaugural Business Finance Week on Friday 11 November where we will be discussing Green Finance in detail, including a panel session on:
• What are the benefits of Green Finance?
• Where can you find it?
• How to get ready for it
This event will be chaired by Angelene Woodland, Chief Marketing Officer at British Business Bank, who will be joined by a range of experts in Green Finance.
Join us between 1-2pm on Friday 11 November to learn more about Green Finance.

Promoted Event: British Business Bank - Accessing Export Finance for Business - UK Export Finance
2022-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
UK Export Finance presents: Accessing Export Finance for Business
On Thursday 10th November at 12pm, join UK Export Finance (UKEF), Carl Hunter, Chairman of British Exporters Association (BExA), and Rebecca Harding, CEO of Coriolis, as they discuss what support is available to businesses looking to export, how to access support and the challenges facing businesses in a turbulent global market.
Panel

Carl Williamson, Head of Trade Finance UKEF
Phill Potter, Regional Head, Midlands, Wales and the South West, UKEF
Carl Hunter, Chairman of British Exporters Association
Rebecca Harding, CEO of Coriolis

Why join the webinar?

Understand how to get support with exporting
Gather insight into the world of export finance, enhancing your ability to grow overseas and increase your international footprint
Understand how trade finance and insurance play a role in international trade and how UKEF complements this
Hear about UKEF’s regional and global success stories
Make new connections with UKEF, BBB and BExA
Ask questions to specialists in export finance and international trade
Progress your export potential further by engaging with UKEF’s regional Export Finance Managers after the webinar

About UKEF
UK Export Finance (UKEF) is the UK government’s export credit agency, working alongside the Department for International Trade.
Established in 1919 as the world’s first export credit agency, UKEF helps exporters access finance and insurance when there is a lack of private sector risk appetite or capacity. UKEF supports exporters to:

WIN export contracts by providing attractive financing terms for overseas consumers of UK goods and services.
FULFIL orders by supporting working capital loans and contract bonds so businesses can take on more projects.
GET PAID by insuring UK businesses against buyer default and non-payment where the private market is unable to offer insurance.

Promoted Event: British Business Bank - Exploring Debt Funding Options across the Devolved Nations
2022-11-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Online webinar, EMN Tanfield, Stanley, Co Durham, DH8 8LF, United Kingdom
Exploring Debt Funding Options across the Devolved Nations
Are you a small business operating in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales, keen to explore debt funding options for your business but don’t know where to start? We are here to help.
As the funding landscape continues to evolve, there are a wide range of debt related products, outside of traditional bank loans and overdrafts, available to support businesses to start up, scale up or stay ahead. Delivered in partnership by British Business Bank (BBB) and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) as part of the British Business Bank’s Business Finance Week, this virtual event is designed to:

Build your awareness and understanding of the options available to you, with a particular focus on loans (including RLS), invoice finance and asset finance
Help you make informed choices about what type of finance is right for you and your business at a particular stage

You will also have the opportunity to hear from some of the providers themselves – to hear their views on current market conditions, sectoral trends & funder appetite, understand how best to improve / maximise your chance of success when applying, and importantly how best to manage the debt once it’s in place.
You will also hear first-hand from businesses about the positive impact that loans, invoice finance or asset finance have had in terms of accelerating the growth of their business and how they overcame some of those initial barriers to get to that point.

The British Business Bank and the FSB are hosting a webinar on Exploring Debt Funding Options on 10 November 2022. If you wish to attend, please complete the registration form with your name, company name, job role, and email address. The information you provide will be held by both BBB and FSB for the purpose of registering you to the event and will be deleted within one month after the event.
We would like to contact you after the event to get your feedback and make you aware of other news, webinars and events, so if you are happy for us to email you please tick the appropriate box. You can unsubscribe at any time.
For more information about how we process personal data, please see the BBB and FSB privacy policies.

Practical Masterclass – Managing sickness absence and poor performance
2022-11-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
Would you like more confidence in managing poor performance and sickness absence? It can be complicated but, like everything, it’s much easier when you know how. This employment training course will give you the confidence to handle these kind of issues in-house.
Our course is practical too. This course includes lots of practical, every-day examples to help you easily apply the training to your organisation and the management of your employees, as well as giving you your own workbook and materials to refer to after the course has finished.
What we will help you understand

The legal obligations underpinning managing poor performance and sickness absence;
Employer considerations of “disability” within the context of capability, and understanding obligations towards disabled employees;
Managing short and long term sickness absence;
Working with medical professionals;
Managing poor performance;
How to run effective hearings for poor performance or sickness absence management;
Exploring dismissals in the capability context and the use of settlement agreements.

Who should attend?
This course is ideally suited to all HR professionals, Owners/Managers, school business managers or anyone involved in dealing with employee issues within their organisations.
Interested?
Our scheduled course is a morning session, and last for two hours. No need to travel: we’ll come to you, virtually! Our popular course has been adapted and is delivered online by an expert employment lawyer.
Cost
Price per delegate is £125 + plus VAT (plus Eventbrite fee £8.62 plus VAT) = £160.34 (inclusive of VAT)
To book your place please click here
For further information, please email neena.reynolds@muckle-llp.com

Promoted Event: ISG Meet the Buyer North East
2022-11-10 | Attenborough room Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve Houghton-Le-Spring County Durham DH4 6PU
About this event
Meet the Buyer Event
As we grow our presence in the Northeast / North Yorkshire region the ISG Ltd team would like to invite suppliers and subcontractors within 25 miles of Durham to a “Meet The Buyer” event on Thursday 10th November April 2022.
The event offers an excellent opportunity to meet Operations leads, Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors from ISG Ltd assigned to our numerous projects within the Northeast area.
Date: 10th November 2022
Times: you will be allocated a 20minute meeting sometime between 9am-4.30pm, as well as invited to the event launch and projects info session at 8.30am. This will be confirmed via email directly.
(Priority for individual meetings will be given to those within 25 miles of Durham)
Where: Attenborough Room, Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-Le-Spring, County Durham, Durham, DH4 6PU
We would like to meet with businesses who work in the trades outlined in the list below, with experience working in the approximate package values identified.
TRADE/APPROX VALUE (Durham & North Yorkshire)
Groundworks 1.0M /300K
Aluminium Windows and Doors 300K / 100K
Asbestos – Provisional 50K / 10K
Manual Blinds 50K / 15K
Brickwork 300K / 600K
Ceiling 100K / 500K
Ceramic Tiling 258K /100K
Cubicles 200K / 50K
Roofing and Cladding 1.5M/ 400K
Decoration 150K / 47K
Demolition 132K / 90K
External Doors 30K / 20,665
Flooring (Inc Sprung Floor) 127,000 /89,000
Joinery 250K /50K
Plaster & Metsec 290K / 295,834
Screed 100K / 50K
Steelwork 600K / 300K
UPVC Wall Cladding 6K / 3K
About ISG
We are ISG. Our vision is to become the world’s most dynamic construction services company, delivering places that help people and businesses thrive. Learn more about us here – https://isgltd.com/en/who-we-are/about-us
Please contact mary.ord@isgltd.com with any queries
