32 shortlisted finalists are eagerly looking forward to
Friday 7 October when they find out if they are a Havering Business Award
winner at a glittering gala evening held at the CEME Conference Centre in
Rainham. The Awards are only possible thanks to the generous support of the event’s
sponsors who not only provide financial backing for the event but provide key
staff to assist in the judging process.
SEGRO is the sponsor of the Small Business of the Year
award and their Partnerships Development Manager Neil Impiazzi said; “As a
developer and owner of modern industrial space, we are very passionate about
supporting the growth of businesses, from small start-ups to major corporates. As
a judge, it was a real pleasure to meet local residents that had focused their
passion into creating a business. Talented, hard-working and innovative is how
I would describe the award applicants. In my mind, they are all winners.”
Meet all the businesses involved with the Awards, congratulate the winners as they receive their accolade.Be there when the winners receive their awards! You can purchase tickets at £80 (+VAT). This includes live entertainment, canapé reception, and a 3 course meal. You can book your tickets here.
If you would like to advertise in the awards programme please contact Joanne Yeomans.
Meet at Havering College, Ardleigh Green
Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2LL, on:
Things are set to change in Romford Market Place. Havering
Council and its partners have a vision to transform Romford Market.
A £3.1 Million programme has been developed by Havering
Council in partnership with the Mayor of London, that’s designed to see the
historic Romford Market return to the heart of the community. It will also provide
the features that other successful town squares provide including a place where people
can meet, eat, shop and relax and where our local businesses can test out ideas
as well as having strong, well-known traders offering high quality produce that
will retain current customers and attract new ones.
Some things will always stay the same – the proud heritage and
theatre of the Market, the vista of the historic St. Edward the Confessor
Church, and the stories of generations of families who have met, socialised and
shopped there. Over the coming weeks
there will be an opportunity for everyone to have their say on the plans for
the redevelopment of Romford Market. Plans and designs will be exhibited in the
Market and online.
The run up to Christmas at Romford Market is set to be exciting
for businesses and visitors alike, with events and promotions designed to bring
in new customers, increase footfall and raise awareness of local businesses. From mid-October until Christmas Eve, events will include Apple Day, an Italian
Market, ‘Country Comes to Town’ week, a Gingerbread Market, and a celebration
of Small Business Saturday. Live music, talks and showcase events will
take place in a large exciting inflatable cube marquee. If you would like to get involved, fill in the
online application: www.romfordevents.co.uk.
 On Friday 14 October the StartUp Britain Bus will be visiting Romford market, as part of its London Bus Tour.The aim of the bus is to give free, impartial advice to people thinking about, or in the process of starting a business. The bus will be in Romford Market from 9am until 4.30pm.
StartUp Britain is a national campaign by
entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, harnessing the expertise and passion of Britain’s leading
business-people to unleash entrepreneurship across the UK. The campaign is run
by the Centre for Entrepreneurs think tank, supported by NatWest &
sponsored by 123 Reg. Founded by eight entrepreneurs and launched in March 2011
by the Prime Minister, StartUp Britain is completely private sector funded, and
was launched in response to the government’s call for an ‘enterprise led’
recovery.
 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:
Thurs 29 September: 8am - 10am ‘Cereal’ Networking – Breakfast
event (Free) Theme: Master
Communication: Effective Communication in the Supply Chain. Booking: http://scabreakfastnetworking.eventbrite.co.uk
Thurs 27 October: 2pm – 5pm Leaders Wine Club (Free)Theme: LNP China – Doing
business in China. Booking: http://scawineclub.eventbrite.co.uk
Events are held at the Supply Chain Academy, 133 Hall Lane, Upminster RM14 1AL.
Innovation Gateway
Four leading UK companies, RBS, Heathrow Airport, Carillion and Sainsbury's,
are looking for innovations focused on Metering and Analytics, Site Level
Energy Resilience, Waste and Recycling Segregation and Workers long-term Health
and Well-being across their property estates.
Join the Innovation Gateway today to:
Pitch to Buyers
Opportunities to trial your innovation on the estates of
RBS, Sainsbury's, Carillion and Heathrow Airport.
Connect with the Right People
Make connections with key stakeholders and collaborate
with 1,100+ members that will benefit your business and profile your
innovation.
Gain Profile
Feature your innovation, access to tools and expert
advice and attend a workshop to boost your business profile.
SMEs, entrepreneurs and inventors in the UK and
Ireland, with pioneering resource efficiency ideas, may apply. The deadline for applications to be
received is 30 September 2016. If you have any questions please
contact Niccolo Roveda, Community Manager at niccoloroveda@2degreesnetwork.com or
on 01865 597647.
Freight in the City Expo 2016
Does your business have
goods and services delivered by road? Then visit this year’s Freight in the City
Expo, taking place on Wednesday 2 November at London’s Alexandra Palace. Find out
how your procurement decisions can improve the efficiency of your business,
help reduce congestion and improve safety and air quality.
London's Deputy Mayor for Transport Val Shawcross will give the keynote speech,
covering how freight fits into Mayor Sadiq Khan’s plans for the
Capital.
Register now
for this free event with a full-day programme focusing on the challenges
of delivering goods into increasingly congested city centres and best
practice in clean, safe and quiet urban deliveries.
Thames Chase Trust: Catering at the Forest Centre
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Expressions of Interest are invited for operating the catering service at the Forest Centre, Pike Lane, Upminster, RM14 3NS.
Interested parties should contact the Trust either by email to enquiries@thameschase.org.uk or by telephone on 01708 642970 between 10 am and 4 pm by Friday 23 September 2016.
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Saint Francis Hospice are holding a Ladies Lunch with guest speaker renowned
broadcaster and journalist Kate Adie OBE. Kate became a household name as BBC Chief News Reporter, covering the Gulf War. Kate was known as a trailblazer, breaking new ground with her approach to reporting from the frontline and changing attitudes towards woman working in a predominately male domain.
The lunch will be held at The Gold Room, Orsett Hall
Hotel, Prince Charles Avenue, Orsett, Essex RM16 3HS on Monday 14 November at 12
noon.Tickets are £70 per person. To book or find out more
email Lauren Josman or call Anne Brown on 01708 771412.
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