Events Calendar for 2011/12

Please check with the event provider for full details and to confirm your attendance.

Event Date Location Booking details
Effective website development 1 February 2012
8.30am - 10.30am
Barceló Buxton Palace Hotel, Palace Road , Buxton SK17 6AG To book a place, phone Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Chamber 01332 851280 or email events@dncc.co.uk.
Using Social Media for artists & creative businesses
Join collective of artists and crafters at the Smithy Studios to explore how Twitter, blogging, Facebook etc. can be used to promote your creative business.
2 February 2012
7.00pm - 9.30pm
Smithy Studios, Glossop SK13 8DD To book a place, phone 01457 857200 or email mail@thesmithystudios.co.uk.
Marketing Matters
Presentation followed by networking.
2 February 2012
5.30pm - 7.00pm
Pavilion Gardens Buxton To book a place, phone Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Chamber 01332 851280 or email events@dncc.co.uk.
Start-Up Tax workshop
A half day workshop for those newly self employed or considering self employment which explains the rules and requirements of becoming a self employed person from a tax perspective. Very highly regarded, this course is an essential guide to the records you need to keep, how to register as self employed and your tax obligations.
Thursday 2 February 2012
1.30pm - 4.30pm
Buxton Town Hall, Buxton Booking: Tele 0845 129 7777 or email customer-services@highpeak.gov.uk.
Buxton College Apprentice fact find event
An event for employers who want to know more about what taking an apprentice might mean and also reveal how businesses could secure grants of £2,500 by employing an apprentice. (Separate scheme to DCC grants but employers can not use both pots of funding for same apprentice). Booking essential.
Monday 6 February 2012
5.00pm
Buxton Campus, Devonshire Dome, Buxton Booking: Tele 01332 594455 or email e.parsonson@derby.ac.uk..
Eligible Expenses
A half day workshop for either newly self employed or people who want a reminder of the allowable expenses and the necessary records you need to keep. This half day workshop allows you to talk directly about your business expenses and what you can legally and legitimately claim.
Wednesday 8 February 2012
1.30pm - 4.30pm
Glossop Municipal Buildings, Glossop Booking: Tele 0845 129 7777 or email customer-services@highpeak.gov.uk.
Launch of apprenticeship grants for small businesses
January 2012 - Derbyshire County Council is making 200 grants available of £2,500 to provide valuable financial support to employers wishing to take on an apprentice aged 16 or 17. To find out how to apply come to information session. (Separate scheme to Buxton College grants but employers can not use both pots of funding for same apprentice).
Thursday 9 February 2012
9.00am - 11.00am


13.00 – 15.00pm
Pavilion Gardens Buxton. SK17 6BE



Bradbury House, Market Street, Glossop SK13 8AR
Booking: Tele 01246 500 500 Ext 4291 or use booking form.

Road Show invitation and booking form (136KB) PDF document

Smart cities in Asia: opportunities for UK business
A half day seminar revealing the findings of UKTI’s new research on the smart cities of the future in 10 markets across Asia and the business opportunities they offer UK companies. The research focuses on developments in Built Environment (Construction); Education; Energy & Environment (road, rail, power grid); Health; Digital Environment (ICT, Creative) and Transportation in cities across the following markets: Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam. The event is followed by pre-bookable clinics where you can meet International Trade Advisers who specialise in specific locations. Cost £65.
14 February 2012
10.30am - 4.00pm
MediaCityUK, University of Salford, M50 2HE To book a place, phone 020 7034 3293 or book a place online www.businessinasia.co.uk
Love Business East Midlands
FREE to attend business to business event with FREE business seminars throughout the day from some of the region’s most successful business leaders. Over 1000 delegates expected. Also option to buy trade stand (£199 + VAT).
14 February 2012
9.30am - 4.00pm
Paddock Suite, Donington Park Race Circuit To book a place, phone 0845 618 8462 or book a place online www.lovebusinesseastmidlands.com
Search engine Optimisation
What search engine optimisation actually means and make informed decisions about future search engine optimisation requirements. FREE
8 March 2012
5.30pm - 7.00pm
Barceló Buxton Palace Hotel, Palace Road , Buxton SK17 6AG To book a place, phone Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Chamber 01332 851280 or email events@dncc.co.uk.
Finance Matters
Presentation followed by networking.
24 April 2012
5.30pm - 7.00pm
Pavilion Gardens, Buxton To book a place, phone Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Chamber 01332 851280 or email events@dncc.co.uk.
HR Matters
Presentation followed by networking.
26 June 2012
5.30pm - 7.00pm
Pavilion Gardens, Buxton To book a place, phone Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Chamber 01332 851280 or email events@dncc.co.uk.
Customer Matters
Presentation followed by networking.
11 September 2012
5.30pm - 7.00pm
Pavilion Gardens, Buxton To book a place, phone Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Chamber 01332 851280 or email events@dncc.co.uk.

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