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Shropshire Chamber of Commerce
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A new month, season and quarter of 2024 has arrived!
We have lots planned over the coming months and we can’t wait to get stuck in.?
Our Connectin Business Expo!
Before we start looking ahead, we have to thank all who came along to our Connectin Business Expo in March - whether you exhibited or visited.
It was a fantastic day filled with brilliant networking and so many phenomenal Shropshire businesses in the room.
We’d like to give a special thanks to James Roberts who spoke at the event’s breakfast networking session. His story of many highs and lows was extremely inspiring - what an asset to the Shropshire community he is.
Want to be part of the expo success?
If you’d like to exhibit at a future business expo we’d highly recommend booking your spot now! Exhibitor stands fill up fast and we don’t want you to miss out.?
Book to exhibit at our Evening Business Expo on July 4th at Telford College here or our next full-day Connectin Business Expo on October 17th at Shrewsbury Town FC here.
A trip to Westminster
In March we made our way to Westminster to officially launch our new Going for Growth Manifesto at the Houses of Parliament.
The manifesto for 2024-26 sets out our ambitions and a call to action for policy and decision makers to join us in championing growth and creating the economic conditions for businesses to thrive.
To read more about the document and see all 21 specific policy areas, please visit https://www.shropshire-chamber.co.uk/latest-news/articles/15-chamber-news/1816-chamber-launches-new-policy-manifesto-in-westminster?
Have you got your entries in yet?
The biggest night of the year is taking place on June 21st and we don’t want you to miss out on the chance to win a Shropshire Chamber Business Award!
All entries must be submitted by April 12th so please don’t leave it too late. Take a look at the categories and how to enter at https://www.shropshire-chamber.co.uk/awards
Remember, it’s completely free to enter and you don’t need to be a Chamber member!
On that note…
Don’t forget to book your tickets for the main event on June 21st while you’re at it!
You can book your seat or table at https://www.shropshire-chamber.co.uk/awards/the-awards/book-your-seats - we recommend doing this as soon as possible as it’s likely to be another sell-out this year!
What else is on?
As always, we have a jam-packed events calendar coming up for you. Diaries at the ready…
Networking, networking, networking!
Our Network Clubs are regular networking breakfasts with business people in specific areas. The groups all meet up once a month for our Combined Network Clubs.
Can’t make it to our Network Clubs or want to try something new? Take a look…
We also have industry-specific networking events coming up:
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Based on, or near, Shrewsbury Business Park? Come along to our next Meet the Neighbours event on April 24th to find out more about the people behind the businesses near you!
Our Network of Women events are always extremely popular and the next one is taking place on May 22nd. Make sure to get your space booked so you don’t miss out on a fabulous day with some brilliant businesswomen!
Why not combine networking with wellbeing and join us for our next Netwalking event on May 31st? It will be at the beautiful Haughmond Hill and we’re hoping for sunshine! Four-legged friends are also welcome.
How much do you know?
Join us at the Park House Hotel in Shifnal on April 25th for our Quizzically Challenged Trivia Night!?
It will be a great chance to socialise with your colleagues outside the office and raise some money for charity - besides, everyone loves a bit of healthy competition!
For our younger business people
The next Our Future In Focus event will be on May 9th where we’ll be joined by wealth management consultant Sean Clifford.?
Sean will be talking about the key elements of financial planning including mortgages and securing your future finances.
This group is exclusive to young business people under 30 and is a great opportunity to network with others starting out in their careers. If you’d like to find out more information for yourself or a colleague, please email Ella at [email protected]?
Maximise Your Membership!
Our next Maximise Your Membership session will be taking place on May 9th where we will be sharing all the benefits you get as part of your Shropshire Chamber membership. This is a great event for new members or those of you wanting to make the most of your membership.
Want to develop your skills?
You might have welcomed the new quarter by looking back on your New Year’s resolutions and thinking… I should probably do that. Well, there’s no time like the present for some CPD!?
Marketing
Health and safety
Sales
International trade
Soft skills
That’s a wrap!
April and May are looking to be very exciting - and they’ll hopefully bring some sunshine too! Please remember we are only a phone call, email or cuppa away if you ever need us! In the meantime, we’ll see you at one of our events or training sessions very soon.