The finalists for the Havering Business Awards 2016 have been announced! You can read about the three finalists in the Business Person of the Year category here and see details of all the finalists here.
If you'd like to be part of the prestigious Gala Awards ceremony on the evening of Friday 7 October at the CEME Conference Centre, which is where the winners will be announced, you can purchase tickets at £80 (+VAT). This includes live entertainment, canapé reception, and a 3 course meal. You can book your tickets here.
Meet at Havering College, Ardleigh Green
Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2LL, on:
 A florist and a social entrepreneur are among the first ten Havering businesses to join an intensive programme of start-up support aimed at taking new local firms to the next level.
Over the next 18 months the partnership between small business support group Enterprise Nation and Havering Council is offering free business growth support with workshops, events and advice clinincs.
For details on the full programme of events, or how to get involved with mentoring, get a business health check or find networking opportunities click here.
A Pro-Actions seminar (in partnership with Havering Chambers of Commerce & Industry and Havering Council) will be held on Wednesday 14 September at CEME Conference Centre, Marsh Way in Rainham. The events starts at 9am and you can book here.
 Are you looking for affordable workspace?
The Workary at Rainham Library is in a central location just two minutes from the train station, offers high speed Wi-Fi, unlimited free tea and coffee with fixed, flexi and breakout space plus a supportive community. Email here for more details.
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The Supply Chain Academy are holding a series of local free events sponsored by Uniserve, the largest privately owned international logistics and freight company in the UK who are based in Upminster. Upcoming dates include:
Events are held at the Supply Chain Academy, 133 Hall Lane, Upminster RM14 1AL.
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The London Riverside BID Annual Sponsored Bike ride takes place on Friday 12 August 2016, raising money for the Rainham Royals Youth Club.
It's a 5 km ride along the River Thames from 11 am – 2.30pm.The Mayor of Havering – Cllr Philippa Crowder and her Consort Cllr John Crowder will start the race at the Barges car park, Coldharbour Lane and the ride will finish at the RSPB reserve.
The Royals was originally established as a registered charity and voluntary organization in 1993, as a response from local residents of Rainham Village, who were concerned about the lack of provision for young people.
Don't forget to look out for BID’s evening security guard from Security Projects Ltd, Kane White, taking part in the ride, Kane will be riding a unicycle!!
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Don't miss the 2016 Havering Show this Bank Holiday weekend. Many local businesses who sponsor the show will be exhibiting. If you would like information on sponsorship opportunities at events organised by Havering Council over the next year please click here.
A free session designed to help businesses in the construction sector to develop and improve understanding of key social media marketing techniques is being held next month. It will focus on the professional benefits of using LinkedIn and Facebook, as well as touching on Twitter, Google+ and Pinterest.
The programme is designed for a range of attendees working in the construction sector, in particular, SMEs seeking business growth and development within the building trade. It’s suitable for people with little knowledge of social media marketing, to those who feel competent in their marketing abilities and would like to gain confidence and a few extra tips!
This event will be held on Friday 9 September 2016 between 9am - 1pm at W Block, Havering College, Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2LL. Reserve your place today as spaces are strictly limited. Email danny.hackett@elbp.co.uk or telephone 020 7537 6463.
Thanks to all of the sponsors for this year's Havering Business Awards including...
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