Business ideas for sharing - 13 October 2024

Welcome to your weekly round-up of business ideas, curated by Business Writers Ltd. If you like this newsletter, please share it with your network because it might inspire others.

Here you'll find stories relevant to our region, such as developments in digital creativity, technology, renewable energy, urban sustainability, and advanced manufacturing.

You'll also get news of networking events and funding competitions that can help the innovation ecosystem in Norfolk and Suffolk thrive.

Plus Jobs: when we find them, we'll share local opportunities - scroll to the end to see the latest.

1) Don't miss the Norfolk B2B - Thursday 17 October

This FREE to attend event at the Norfolk Showground is one of the region's biggest business networking events of the year. It's your chance to check out the amazing range of products and services of some 150 exhibitors from across the county. There's also a good chance that you'll catch up with old friends and acquaintances among the hundreds of visitors. More here: The B2B Exhibition 2024 - Norfolk Chamber of Commerce.

2) Business events in Suffolk and Norfolk - 14-31 October

The New Anglia Growth Hub is running a series of events to help local businesses grow and thrive. Check out what's on offer in the final weeks of October - covering everything from Google Analytics to Employment Law and Video Marketing: Events from October 14 - October 31 - New Anglia Growth Hub.

3) Turn your old laptops into gifts for local people in need

Do you have any old laptops gathering dust? Are you thinking of taking them to the local dump? STOP RIGHT THERE! Did you know that Breakwater IT, based in Norwich, will refurbish them for free and donate them to local charities? If your laptops are less than 5 years old, still in working condition and run either Windows 10 or 11, they may be suitable. Check out the details here: Donate Your Old Laptops for Charity | Breakwater IT | Norwich, Norfolk.

4) Human Rights Lawyer to give Norfolk Community Law Service lecture

Baroness Shami Chakrabarti will visit Norwich on Thursday 28 November to give this year’s Norfolk Community Law Service lecture. She will discuss human rights, why they matter and how they are being endangered. The event, sponsored by Birketts LLP and the Norfolk and Norwich Law Society will be hosted at in The Pantry Restaurant at Jarrolds - booking essential: NCLS’s annual law lecture, Thu, Nov 28, 2024 at 5:30 PM.

5) Building your Business - support in South Norfolk and Broadland

Do you want to know how to apply for funds, advice and training to support your business growth? Are you based in the South Norfolk and Broadland District Council area? If so, check out their Business Builder programme and other enterprise support services, including training courses: Business grants and funding | Broadland and South Norfolk.

6) Massive investment commitments in renewable energy announced

Leading energy companies have announced more than ￡24bn in new investment into clean energy power generation in the UK. This includes some ￡1.3bn for Island Green Power, which has submitted plans for two new solar farms in Norfolk: Green energy firms promise more than ￡24bn of new investment in Britain | The Guardian.

7) Breaking ground for new Norfolk Food Hall

On Friday 11 October 2024, the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association officially broke ground on its Norfolk Food Hall project. This new retail space, spanning more than 3000sqft, will feature a 120-seat restaurant and a café with outdoor seating for up to 80 people. There will also be an in-house butcher, delicatessen, and take-away service. Find out more, including how your business can get involved, here: Norfolk Food Hall - (rnaa.org.uk).

8) Discover Sync The City 2024 - and how you can get involved

Sync Norwich is hosting an online event on 7 November for anyone curious about Sync The City - what it involves, who can take part and what you might get out of it. Checkout the Meetup details here - you never know where the journey might take you: Intro to Sync the City 2024, Thursday 7 November 2024, 5:00 PM | Meetup.

PLUS Jobs

Our occasional round-up of interesting roles in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge:

• Research Scientist - Quadram Institute
• Project Delivery Officer | Freeport East | LinkedIn
• [Your offer of a great career opportunity could go here.]

"Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it." - Mary Oliver

Thank you for reading. We hope you find these updates interesting and useful.

If so, please share with your network and post your thoughts below.

Huw

Chief Engagement Officer

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