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- 2010 BioEntrepreneur School
Date: 10/03/2010 09:00:00 - 12/03/2010 17:00:00
The 2010 Bio-Entrepreneur School will equip and support entrepreneurial people start and grow a business in the lifescience, medical, bioscience and biotechnology sector.
- Environmental monitoring in practice: GMES downstream services
Date: 11/03/2010 10:00:00 - 11/03/2010 17:00:00
The annual UK GMES Forum offers an opportunity for the UK GMES community to hear the latest progress in moving towards operational GMES services.
- 2010 iFestival
Date: 12/03/2010 - 23/04/2010
The fourth annual East Midlands iFestival will take place from 12th March – 23rd April 2010.
- Amazing magical science show
Date: 12/03/2010
As part of National Science and Engineering Week 2010, Dr Mark Biddiss will demonstrate how teachers and pupils can carry out safe science experiments at school or at home.
- iEXPO
Date: 12/03/2010 09:00:00 - 12/03/2010 14:30:00
The premier 2010 innovation event in the East Midlands
- Leicestershire mini science festival
Date: 12/03/2010 10:00:00 - 13/03/2010 15:00:00
Leicestershire Mini Science Festival is being organised by the Leicestershire and Rutland branch of the British Science Association.
- Innovation, Advice and Guidance launch event – securing a robust future for Lincolnshire businesses
Date: 12/03/2010 10:30:00 - 12/03/2010 14:00:00
Innovation, Advice and Guidance promotes sustainable business success in Lincolnshire – free and exciting launch event.
- Business Leader Lunch with James Blick, The Finesse Collection
Date: 12/03/2010 12:00:00 - 12/03/2010 14:00:00
Hosted by the Chief Executive of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce, George Cowcher, the Business Leader Lunches are aimed at established business leaders to network at a high level and debate the issues, hear about the developments for the county and find out about the impact on commerce in 2010.
- Society of Biology school poster competition
Date: 13/03/2010
Biologically themed posters will be judged for scientific content and creativity by a panel of judges; prizes will be awarded accordingly. There will also be a number of additional activities running throughout the day.
- Myths, realities and everyday life: St Ann's and Beyond - ESRC Festival of Social Science
Date: 13/03/2010 10:00:00 - 13/03/2010 16:00:00
This day is an exciting opportunity to converse with local sociologists, with interactive workshops and discussions.
- Moorland Indicators of Climate Change Initiative - ESRC Festival of Social Science
Date: 15/03/2010 - 19/03/2010
Secondary schools from around the peak district will look at the role that peat plays in carbon sequestration
- Animal Inc Show
Date: 15/03/2010
The Animal Inc show will provide pupils with a unique opportunity to handle some of the world's most extraordinary of animals, whilst at the same time learning about their natural habitats, and the sad but real threats to their survival.
- Influenza - birds, pigs and us
Date: 15/03/2010
This session aims to explain the origins of swine flu, Mexican flu and bird flu. Pupils will investigate the organisms that cause flu, the unique way in which they survive and just how dangerous they really are.
- Japan Day - Discover the advantages of doing business with Japan
Date: 15/03/2010 09:00:00 - 15/03/2010 15:00:00
Bringing together our special guests, the Japanese and UK Ambassadors, experts and business people with hands on experience of doing business in the Japan, Japan Day is a an excellent opportunity for you to find out more about all aspects of doing business in Japan.
- Sustainable construction – an exploratory workshop
Date: 15/03/2010 09:00:00 - 15/03/2010 17:00:00
This one day event looks at developments in computer aided design and 3D Visualisation, and invites you to contribute to how this technology could help a sustainable future.
- Japan Day - Business seminar - 15th March 2010
Date: 15/03/2010 09:00:00 - 15/03/2010 15:00:00
UK Trade & Investment are hosting a Japan Day on 15 March 2010 to enable you to find out more about all aspects of doing business with Japan.
- MRI Lecture
Date: 15/03/2010 10:00:00 - 15/03/2010 11:30:00
Dr Martin Bencsik of Nottingham Trent University (NTU) will deliver a lecture on how MRI works using simple tools to demonstrate the principles behind the technique.
- Integra Monthly Networking Luncheon
Date: 15/03/2010 12:30:00 - 15/03/2010 14:00:00
Come and network with other women in business whilst enjoying tea, coffee and lunch.
- Synthesis and spectroscopy master class
Date: 15/03/2010 14:00:00 - 15/03/2010 16:00:00
The Synthesis and spectroscopy master class offers an opportunity for post-16 students to visit Nottingham Trent University's chemistry department.
- Connect Midlands Amber workshop
Date: 16/03/2010 08:30:00 - 17/03/2010 17:00:00
This two-day Amber workshop is aimed at early stage businesses in the East Midlands - particularly those seeking seed, start-up or early stage funding.
- Letters of credit and getting paid
Date: 16/03/2010 09:00:00 - 16/03/2010 12:30:00
This half day training course will take you through the common pitfalls. It will look at the new UCP600 code of conduct, as well as practical session on checking documents.
- IP - patent searching and researching seminar
Date: 16/03/2010 09:00:00 - 16/03/2010 12:30:00
The materials hub project (MATHUB) is organising a seminar aimed at all companies and individuals who have an interest in IP. This project is being part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the East Midlands Development Agency managed 2007-13 ERDF Competitiveness Programme.
- Bioscience for non-scientists
Date: 16/03/2010 09:00:00 - 16/03/2010 16:45:00
This one day course is designed to teach you the basics of biotechnology.
- Financial planning and managing money
Date: 16/03/2010 09:30:00 - 16/03/2010 16:30:00
This workshop will illustrate the importance of sound financial planning when setting up a business as well as equipping you with an appreciation of the basics involved in the financial planning process.
- Go4Set – celebration and assessment Day
Date: 16/03/2010 10:00:00 - 16/03/2010 13:00:00
Celebration & Assessment Day provides an opportunity for pupils to display and demonstrate their individual projects to a group of assessors and guests attending the event. All teams have worked on the project brief over a period of 10 weeks.
- Showcase, market and sell Nottinghamshire
Date: 16/03/2010 11:00:00 - 16/03/2010 16:00:00
Supporting Business growth locally. This is a FREE event to Showcase, Market and Sell your business.
- Enterprising women annual luncheon
Date: 16/03/2010 12:00:00 - 16/03/2010 14:00:00
DNCC (The Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce) is celebrating two years of Enterprising Women in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Having had a great year of inspiring and supporting women across the counties, come along and join them for their annual luncheon.
- Introduction to importing
Date: 16/03/2010 13:00:00 - 16/03/2010 16:30:00
This half day training course is designed for all those that have anything to do with importing goods.
- Cafe Sportive
Date: 16/03/2010 18:00:00 - 16/03/2010 21:00:00
Café Sportive provides an opportunity for debate and discussion on a wide range of sports related issues, within a relaxed and informal environment.
- Manufacturing and technology exhibition
Date: 17/03/2010 07:45:00 - 17/03/2010 12:00:00
The University of Nottingham's Ingenuity Programme supported by UK Trade & Investment and Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend its second annual manufacturing and design technology exhibition. The event will showcase technical expertise available to businesses from the university.
- Table shuffle breakfast
Date: 17/03/2010 08:30:00 - 17/03/2010 10:30:00
The Table shuffle breakfast has proved very popular with Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce members and is another great way to make new contacts in a structured yet fun environment.
- Developing a pay-per-click campaign - Action planning workshop
Date: 17/03/2010 09:00:00 - 17/03/2010 16:00:00
This one day course covers all the basics of setting up and running a successful Pay per Click campaign.
- Bioscience for non-scientists
Date: 17/03/2010 09:00:00 - 17/03/2010 16:45:00
This one day course is designed to teach you the basics of biotechnology.
- Deciding to Start & Business Planning
Date: 17/03/2010 09:30:00 - 17/03/2010 16:30:00
The Deciding to Start and Business Planning workshop is an introduction to all aspects of running your own business. The session will help you decide whether self employment is right for you, look at your personal motivation and cover pitfalls and benefits of being your ‘own boss’.
- Welland Enterprise financial planning workshop
Date: 17/03/2010 09:30:00 - 17/03/2010 12:30:00
This free to attend workshop is a must for anyone starting their own business or who wants to keep a tighter rein on cash flow, expenditure and other business finances.
- Managing the money and the risk
Date: 17/03/2010 13:00:00 - 17/03/2010 16:00:00
This free to attend practical workshop will examine different ways of keeping financial records, and is extremely useful for people or organisations starting new ventures.
- Go4Set – celebration and assessment day
Date: 17/03/2010 14:00:00 - 17/03/2010 17:00:00
Celebration & Assessment Day which provides an opportunity for pupils to display and demonstrate their individual projects to a group of assessors and guests attending the event. All teams have worked on the project brief over a period of 10 weeks.
- Consuming Nature: sociology, you and nature - ESRC Festival of Social Science
Date: 17/03/2010 14:00:00 - 17/03/2010 18:00:00
This four hour workshop looks at the changes that have taken place in the environment since the region has moved away from industrial production.
- Music, Technology & Innovation Department (MTI) music concert
Date: 17/03/2010 19:00:00 - 17/03/2010 22:00:00
This concert is part of a series celebrating 10 years of the Music, Technology and Innovation Department.
- iRail 2010
Date: 18/03/2010 07:30:00 - 18/03/2010 19:15:00
As part of the 2010 innovation Festival (iFestival), the regional Transport iNet and the Derby and Derbyshire Rail Forum, supported by the Derbyshire Economic Partnership are running a major event themed around the rail industry entitled innovation Rail (iRail) 2010. This event is taking place in the newly re-furbished, historically significant and award winning Derby Roundhouse.
- South Korea - open for business
Date: 18/03/2010 07:45:00 - 18/03/2010 10:00:00
Join East Midlands International Trade Association (emita) for a breakfast seminar on Thursday 18 March 2010 to discover the benefits and opportunities that will be opened up to your business through the proposed EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
- Smarter Travel Leicester Workshop
Date: 18/03/2010 08:00:00 - 18/03/2010 10:00:00
Smarter Travel Leicester provides employers with the opportunity to find out how they could save money on travel and this workshop gives is specifically designed to aid business in reducing their travel costs.
- Network and Nosh
Date: 18/03/2010 08:30:00 - 18/03/2010 10:30:00
The Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce are working with NatWest to bring to you a series of local networking events, which will not only open up your list of contacts but will also inform you about some of the local developments that are impacting on your area.
- Advanced Search Engine Optimisation & Web 2.0 - Action Planning Workshop
Date: 18/03/2010 09:00:00 - 18/03/2010 16:00:00
This one-day workshop is aimed at business owners and webmasters who are already implementing SEO tactics on their own sites and understand the basic concepts of keyword research, on-page optimisation and link building.
- Sales & Marketing
Date: 18/03/2010 09:30:00 - 18/03/2010 16:30:00
Sales & Marketing is the importance of attracting and retaining customers’ spending power. The workshop includes: Research; Competitive Advantage; Advertising & Promotion; and a Detailed Marketing Plan and Test marketing with other delegates.
- Sales and marketing
Date: 18/03/2010 09:30:00 - 18/03/2010 16:00:00
This free, practical sales and marketing workshop will highlight the importance of attracting and retaining customer spending power.
- Enterprise in research
Date: 18/03/2010 10:00:00 - 18/03/2010 17:00:00
This event aims to give an insight into the world of consulting and how the development of consultancy skills can be tranferable to a range of management and business context as well as exploring commercial enterprise avenues.
- UAV markets Q & A workshop
Date: 18/03/2010 10:00:00 - 18/03/2010 12:00:00
The recent MAA Transport iNet UAV markets and technologies event held in Derby was extremely well attended and received.
Feedback at the event confirmed the high level of interest in the UAV market and posed interesting questions for the way ahead. The MAA undertook to follow up those questions.
- Showcase, market and sell Nottinghamshire
Date: 18/03/2010 11:00:00 - 18/03/2010 16:00:00
Supporting Business growth locally. This is a FREE event to Showcase, Market and Sell your business.
- Nottingham mini science festival
Date: 19/03/2010 - 20/03/2010
Nottingham will be running its first Science City Mini Science Festival on March 19 and 20, 2010 in Wollaton Hall.
- Google Analytics & Website Conversion Optimisation
Date: 19/03/2010 09:00:00 - 19/03/2010 16:00:00
This one day training session is aimed at all those that already have a website and want to improve its performance.
- Young researchers fair - ESRC festival of social science
Date: 19/03/2010 10:00:00 - 19/03/2010 16:00:00
This event will draw together young researchers (aged 11 - 25) from across the country and provide face-to-face networking opportunities, as well as a platform to share research findings and creative ways of doing research.
- What's in it for you?
Date: 19/03/2010 10:00:00 - 19/03/2010 14:00:00
Attend this event to explore the benefits of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce (DNCC).
- Mini MEGA Networking
Date: 19/03/2010 12:00:00 - 19/03/2010 14:00:00
Similar to MEGA networking, but on a smaller scale, this is a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce (DNCC) members, identify new suppliers, find new contacts and create business partnerships in an enjoyable environment with a buffet lunch provided.
- Improving everyday life: getting connected to public services. - ESRC Festival of Social Science.
Date: 19/03/2010 12:00:00 - 19/03/2010 15:00:00
Digital technology can help the older generation to feel less isolated and allows them to stay in touch with loved ones. This 3hr session is designed to show how easy it is to access local service providers and other services.
- States of independence
Date: 20/03/2010 10:30:00 - 20/03/2010 16:30:00
Independent press day featuring bookstalls and displays from publishers across the East Midlands and beyond plus an events programme including talks and readings from more than forty East Midlands writers.
- Google Analytics & Website Conversion Optimisation
Date: 22/03/2010 09:00:00 - 22/03/2010 16:00:00
This one day training session is aimed at all those that already have a website and want to improve its performance.
- Digital Region - A Major Business Opportunity
Date: 22/03/2010 14:00:00 - 22/03/2010 19:00:00
This three hour workshop will explore the business opportunities available through the development of the digital region and its application.
- Procurement Briefing for North Derbyshire businesses
Date: 23/03/2010 08:30:00 - 23/03/2010 10:00:00
A free information seminar - over a light breakfast - to de-mystify the procurement process for North Derbyshire businesses when bidding for public sector contracts.
- Table shuffle breakfast
Date: 23/03/2010 08:30:00 - 23/03/2010 10:30:00
The Table shuffle breakfast has proved very popular with Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce (DNCC) members and is another great way to make new contacts in a structured yet fun environment.
- Optimising your Pay per Click Campaigns - Action Planning Workshop
Date: 23/03/2010 09:00:00 - 23/03/2010 16:00:00
This one day course is aimed at those who have attended the beginners Pay per Click course and have been running their own campaign for a few months. The course will show you how to boost performance and optimise your campaign.
- iFestival Low carbon series – Supply chain opportunities
Date: 23/03/2010 09:00:00 - 23/03/2010 13:30:00
This event will highlight the opportunities and support for producer companies in the region to enhance opportunities in key low carbon markets.
- iShowcase 2010 - The future of food and drink
Date: 23/03/2010 09:00:00 - 23/03/2010 16:00:00
The iShowcase 2010 is an exciting new event which brings together leading East Midlands’ universities to present their latest research projects, each of which has the potential to shape the future of the food and drink industry. The Food and Drink iNet invites you to this prestigious event taking place in Nottingham on 23rd March.
- Smarter Travel Leicester workshop
Date: 23/03/2010 16:00:00 - 23/03/2010 18:00:00
Smarter Travel Leicester provides employers with the opportunity to find out how they could save money on travel and this workshop gives is specifically designed to aid business in reducing their travel costs.
- Yorkshire Science & Technology Network - Copenhagen, Innovation & the Race to Tackle Climate Change
Date: 23/03/2010 18:00:00 - 23/03/2010 20:25:00
This event will demonstrate how Yorkshire and Humber is one of the leading forces in the innovation race to a low carbon economy and rising to the challenge of climate change.
- Planning an email marketing campaign - Action Planning Workshop
Date: 24/03/2010 09:00:00 - 24/03/2010 16:00:00
An introduction to email marketing campaigns. The day will cover all aspects of email marketing and is aimed at anyone involved with marketing a company’s products or services but has little or no experience in email marketing campaigns. The day is delivered on behalf of Business Link.
- ICT for your Business
Date: 24/03/2010 09:30:00 - 24/03/2010 16:30:00
ICT for Your Business. This one day workshop covers the key considerations for your business around IT & e-commerce.
- ICT for your Business
Date: 24/03/2010 09:30:00 - 24/03/2010 16:30:00
ICT for Your Business. This one day workshop covers the key considerations for your business around IT & e-commerce.
- Distinguished Lecture - Jane Todd, Chief Executive, Nottingham City Council
Date: 24/03/2010 17:30:00 - 24/03/2010 20:00:00
One of a series of open public seminars presented by leading experts in their fields from business, education and the public sector as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series organised by the University of Nottingham.
- Showcase, market and sell Nottinghamshire
Date: 25/03/2010
Supporting Business growth locally. This is a FREE event to Showcase, Market and Sell your business.
- Financial planning workshop
Date: 25/03/2010 09:30:00 - 25/03/2010 12:30:00
This free to attend workshop is a must for anyone starting their own business or who wants to keep a tighter rein on cash flow, expenditure and other business finances.
- GNSS applications within the transport sector
Date: 25/03/2010 09:30:00 - 25/03/2010 15:30:00
This event will focus on global navigation satellite systems location and tracking challenges, opportunites and developments.
- iFestival Low carbon series – How resource efficiency can benefit your business
Date: 25/03/2010 09:30:00 - 25/03/2010
A free and interactive one day seminar demonstrating how areas of resource efficiency from best practice to gaining financial support for initiatives could benefit your bottom line.
- Financial Planning - Managing Money
Date: 25/03/2010 09:30:00 - 25/03/2010 16:30:00
This workshop will illustrate the importance of sound financial planning when setting up a business as well as equipping you with an appreciation of the basics involved in the financial planning process.
- Precision Engineering & Composite Business Networks (Inaugural Meetings)
Date: 25/03/2010 09:30:00 - 25/03/2010 15:00:00
Inaugural Meetings 9:30 - 12:00 or 13:00 - 15:00 A significant number of firms have joined two newly-formed technology networks and these two events will be the inaugural meeting for the precision engineering and composite technologies networks respectively.
- The Law relating to Brokerage and Boat Retailers
Date: 25/03/2010 10:00:00 - 25/03/2010 16:00:00
This one-day course is designed to:
• Increase Boat retailers’ knowledge of law and legislation as it relates to the sale and purchase of craft in the European Union
• Reduce disputes and rejection by purchasers of craft
• Be aimed at those who have responsibility for the legal issues surrounding brokerage and retail.
- Managing the money and the risk
Date: 25/03/2010 13:00:00 - 25/03/2010 16:00:00
This free to attend practical workshop will examine different ways of keeping financial records, and is extremely useful for people or organisations starting new ventures.
- iThrive 2010
Date: 25/03/2010 13:30:00 - 25/03/2010 21:30:00
The Food and Drink iNet has brought together a host of individuals and businesses from across the East Midlands to explore innovation through a series of working parties.
- The Healthcare and Bioscience iNet 2010 Art Competition Awards and Exhibition
Date: 25/03/2010 16:00:00 - 25/03/2010 18:00:00
Art students studying in the East Midlands have once again been challenged to use their talent to interpret the theme “Innovation in healthcare and bioscience” by entering the 2010 Healthcare and Bioscience iNet Art Competition.
- Russia Midlands Business Club
Date: 25/03/2010 17:30:00 - 25/03/2010 19:30:00
Are you interested in establishing or expanding business links with Russia? If so, join Russia Midlands Business Club (RMBC) in partnership with East Midlands International Trade Association (emita) for their next networking evening.
- Professorial Lecture: dull, boring? You must be joking! From Local Government to local governance
Date: 25/03/2010 18:00:00 - 25/03/2010 20:00:00
This lecture is in association with Business & Law department of De Montfort University, in celebration of the official opening of the Hugh Aston building.
- DNCC Annual Dinner 2010 with Jeremy Vine
Date: 25/03/2010 19:00:00 - 25/03/2010
Join Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce (DNCC) for their Annual Dinner at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham on Thursday 25th March 2010.
- iFestival Access to finance Roadshow - Derbyshire
Date: 26/03/2010 09:00:00 - 26/03/2010 13:30:00
The iFestival Access to finance roadshow is stopping at Dunston Innovation Centre, Derbyshire.
- Planning a Successful Website - Action Planning Workshop
Date: 26/03/2010 09:00:00 - 26/03/2010 16:00:00
This one day workshop is aimed at business owners, managers or marketing professionals responsible for their company’s website. It will cover how to develop your website, areas of best practice and common pit falls.
- Innovative Garden Design
Date: 26/03/2010 11:30:00 - 26/03/2010 16:00:00
Come along to this free practical garden design session and create your very own piece of garden art. The session will run twice in the day 11.30 - 13.30 and 14.00 - 16.00.
- Advanced Search Engine Optimisation & Web 2.0
Date: 30/03/2010 09:00:00 - 30/03/2010 16:00:00
This one-day workshop is aimed at business owners and webmasters who are already implementing SEO tactics on their own sites and understand the basic concepts of keyword research, on-page optimisation and link building.
- Financial Planning & Managing Money
Date: 30/03/2010 09:30:00 - 30/03/2010 16:30:00
This workshop will illustrate the importance of sound financial planning when setting up a business as well as equipping you with an appreciation of the basics involved in the financial planning process.
- Showcase, market and sell Nottinghamshire
Date: 30/03/2010 11:00:00 - 30/03/2010 16:00:00
Supporting Business growth locally. This is a FREE event to Showcase, Market and Sell your business.
- Selling on the Internet - Action Planning Workshop
Date: 31/03/2010 09:00:00 - 31/03/2010 16:00:00
This one day workshop covers everything you need to know about taking transactions over the web and the impact it will have on your business.
- R&D Tax Relief for SMEs
Date: 01/04/2010 07:45:00 - 01/04/2010 09:30:00
If you want to understand the latest position regarding tax relief on research and development work undertaken by universities from small and medium sized businesses don’t hesitate to book in for this free event.
