Made in the Midlands, Sold to the World' Roadshow

Brought to you by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the 'Made in the Midlands, Sold to the World' roadshow pulls together all the best of export growth support available not only from around the Midlands but from across the world.
The 'Made in the Midlands, Sold to the World Roadshow' is designed to connect West Midlands businesses with export experts to give insight and inspiration to support them in making their business a global success story.

National Manufacturing Summit 2023 - 2 day event

The National Manufacturing Summit is an annual event run by the Manufacturing Technology Centre at its training and conference centre at the Ansty Business Park in Warwickshire.

BIGBreakfast - Let's Talk Business Networking at The Farm

Let's Talk Business Breakfast. Bringing the members & guests of Talk Business UK together for a live networking event.

asSIGnations - Self Employed Special Interest Group - A Bolder Brand

To co incide with the rebranding of a well known professional body, you have the opportunity to look at the essence of good branding and review your approach to your own brand. We will be joined by well known marketing experts Rob Harrison and David Wilson from Glued to share their views on what works – and maybe does not – especially for independents like ourselves. This session will be highly interactive and offers the opportunity for a professional review of your branding and logo – if you wish – and is bound to help you develop your marketing further.
Plus usual networking and chance for questions in our self-employed community.

Planning an effective website

Often businesses fall into the trap of developing a website that they believe is right for their business but the reality is that the website is not right for their customers. We’ll look at the key elements to consider when planning your first website, or re-vamping an existing website.

You’ll gain an understanding of how to plan your website so that it meets its purpose. At the end of the session you'll have an outline website brief to provide clarity around your thoughts and an outline website hierarchy to demonstrate the simple structure of your website.

BAB Networking -Apr 2023 - Bulkington Breakfast 1

Face to Face Networking in Bulkington Warwickshire -Business at Breakfast. You will be welcomed, included and educated with like minded business entrepreneurs. By Networkers for Networkers. Including a 10 Minute Education slot 15 Min Spotlight and one to one Networking Opportunities!Face to Face Networking in Bulkington Warwickshire -Business at Breakfast. You will be welcomed, included and educated with like minded business entrepreneurs. By Networkers for Networkers. Including a 10 Minute Education slot 15 Min Spotlight and one to one Networking Opportunities!

Warwick Uno - Talk Business Networking

LIVE NETWORKING Twice a month - face 2 face. Come along and help create the Talk Business Warwick UNO group A 'single seat' business networking group - WHAT SEAT WILL YOU WANT?
Everyone has the opportunity to introduce themselves and their business.

Talk Property Brunch - Cov/Warks (Networking)

Fantastic to be able to once again host the popular monthly Talk Property Brunch. Just 18 Property ProfJust 18 Property Professionals meeting for Brunch, one table, one conversation ....mostly around property!
Estate agents, mortgage brokers, planners, conveyancers, property lawyers, bankers, insurers, architects, interior designers, garden designers, builders, trades etc.

Business Buzz Leamington Spa

Business Buzz Leamington Spa is a fresh vibe in business networking. This Face to Face drop-in session is a great way to catch up with the local business community in Warwickshire. First Friday of the month.

BAB Networking - Coleshill Breakfast

Face to Face Networking in Coleshill -Business at Breakfast. You will be welcomed, included and educated with like minded business entrepreneurs. By Networkers for Networkers. Including a 10 Minute Education slot 15 Min Spotlight and one to one Networking Opportunities.

No Code Taster Session

You would probably agree with the statement that creating software is both expensive and time-consuming. However, it does nYou would probably agree with the statement that creating software is both expensive and time-consuming. However, it does not have to be. There are tools in the market that can help business people without technical abilities create their own software. Gone are the days when we absolutely needed a developer to make an app for our business. Find out what these tools are and how to use them in this short course.

Business Buzz Rugby

Business Buzz Rugby is a fresh vibe in business networking. This face-to-face drop-in session which takres places on the 2nd Thursday of each month and is a great way to catch up with the local business community in Warwickshire. 

Business Buzz Stratford-upon-Avon

Business Buzz Stratford-upon-Avon is a fresh vibe in business networking. This Face to Face drop-in session which takes place on the 2nd Friday of each month and is a great way to catch up with the local business community in Warwickshire.

Leamington Networking Breakfast

 independent group, run by members. Everyone who attends our breakfast meetings has a chance to talk about what their business can offer

FindaBiz Networking Nuneaton

FaB Networking with FindaBiz is a local business networking and business support organisation. Serious about helping you grow your business, in a positive and friendly setting with no scary rules. Help for business owners to make connections, build business relationships and find opportunities to do business. 2nd Monday of the month.

Email Marketing for startups

Boost your impact with this information crammed session. We’ll introduce email marketing as a channel that can achieve fantastic return on investment (ROI). We'll share techniques on how to effectively use email as a marketing platform and how to leverage this format into meaningful interactions such as increased conversions on their website and improved relationships with existing clients.

Commercial Vehicle Show

Join us at the UK's BIGGEST display of vehicles, equipment, and technology for the road haulage industry. The Commercial Vehicle Show will be unmissable for thousands of fleet owners, directors, senior managers, engineers and to anyone operating commercial vehicles as part of their business.

Help to Grow: Management Course with Aston University

Build a community of like-minded business leaders while focusing on improving your resilience and potential for growth. Help to Grow: Management is a government-funded* 12-week leadership course delivered by Aston University, a world-class international Business School.

Getting Started on TikTok

In this 2-hour session, we'll be covering an introduction to Tik Toc.
What will you take away from the session?
· Confidence, knowledge & understanding of how the social media platform works.
· Useful tips to get more success from Tik Tok
· How to measure the success against their business objectives

Warwickshire’s food and drink producers' network

We are delighted to announce the launch of Warwickshire’s fWe are delighted to announce the launch of Warwickshire’s food and drink producers' network on Wednesday 19th April 2023,  9.30-11am at Stoneleigh. Providing the opportunity for you to connect, and collaborate with other Warwickshire food and drink producers, support for your industry with guest speakers and the chance to vote on future topics.
Future network events are planned at various locations around the county, so even if you cannot attend this time, hopefully there will be opportunity in the future. You are encouraged to attend as many as you like. 
Provisional future dates for the network meeting:
21st June 2023 
13th  September 2023
31st January 2024  

A presentation by Warwickshire Property & Development Group

Join us on Wednesday 19th April where our guest speakers, Stuart Buckley and Rob Andrews will give a presentation outlining the strategic objectives of Warwickshire Property & Development Group, the progress made so far, and an overview on future schemes.
The Warwickshire Property and Development Group was established to drive regeneration and development schemes across the County, including delivery of significant new housing to meet local needs, as well as promoting low carbon living.

No Code Programme

For startups, no-code tools can be extremely valuable, as they allow them to quickly build custom software solutions that meet their specific needs. With no-code platforms, startups can create minimum viable products (MVPs) in a matter of days instead of weeks or months, enabling them to test their ideas and validate their assumptions before investing significant resources into development. Additionally, no-code platforms can be much more cost-effective than hiring a team of developers, which can be especially beneficial for startups with limited budgets. During the workshops, we will cover the following no-code tools: Airtable, WordPress, Canva, and Shopify.

Business Buzz Warwick

Business Buzz Warwick is a fresh vibe in business networking. This face-to-face drop-in session which takes place on the 3rd Thursday of each month and is a great way to catch up with the local business community in Warwickshire.

The Battery Tech Expo

The Battery Tech Expo brings together the latest technologies and services involved in the battery technology covering battery storage, battery management systems, fuel cell technology, lithium-ion batteries to name a few.

Understanding Export Procedures

Our Understanding Export Procedures course gives an extensive overview of the process of exporting and all the associated documentation. It contains a wealth of wide-ranging information from the earliest point of enquiry to the final point of dispatch. This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the export and customs procedures and offers practical tips to help you develop your international trade strategy.
This course will be especially beneficial to anyone involved in the areas of finance, sales, procurement, import/export administration, despatch, and shipping.

The New Product Development Journey

Transform your product business from garage to glory! Join us for a dynamic journey through the exciting world of new product development. Gain valuable insights and tips on the 8 crucial steps, from idea to commercialization. Learn how to research and analyse the market, create a competitive advantage, and grow your business. Whether you're a first-time product business owner or looking to expand your portfolio, this 2-hour session is the perfect opportunity to bring your vision to life.

Instagram for small business - an introduction

Learn how to make the best use of Instagram – and give your business an extra boost.
Covering:
- Instagram introduction for a small business user
- Tips & best practice for using Instagram
- How to measure success against your business objectives.

Universities as Drivers of FDI into UK R&D - Interactive Panel Discussion

This event will feature a live speech from George Freeman MP (Minister for Science, Research and Innovation), and introduction to the report by Alexis Brown (the report author), and an interactive panel discussion featuring a range of experts, chaired by Dr Joe Marshall (Chief Executive of NCUB). Discussion will be based around the recent HEPI report: The role of universities in driving overseas investment into UK R&D.

The A – Z of Hashtags

In this one-hour webinar, we will be:
Looking at the creation of tangible hashtags to help support your business | Creating collections | Doing quality research | Looking at how to apply hashtags for platforms | Using hashtags as an engagement tool
You’ll also gain tips on creating a hashtag strategy and developing usable hashtags for your business.

Why you should blog?

This one-hour webinar tackles blogging. Covering:
· The creation of a blog strategy for your business
· How to plan and schedule blogs for your business
· Creating and adding blogs to your website with the required SEO support
· Distributing your blog
You’ll leave with tips on how to create your blog strategy and plan blog posts for the next 12 months!

SAVE THE DATE – Opportunity to Exhibit at Coventry & Warwickshire - Meet the Supplier Event

Warwickshire have been invited to collaborate with Visit Coventry on a Hospitality and Tourism Buyer/ Supplier event.
Members of Visit Coventry are entitled to a free stand at the event. For any Warwickshire based producers We will be offering subsidised places at the event. Places are limited so please register your interest with abiculley@warwickshire.gov.uk 

Leamington Coffee & Coworking

A coworking space for businesswomen to gain support and empowerment because no woman has to build a business alone.

An Evening With Triumph Motorcycles - HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Join the Triumph Motorcycle Design and Engineering team for an interactive evening discussing the history of Triumph, sharing stories and thoughts that drove Triumph from its Meriden era into the dawn of new beginnings at Hinckley.

You'll hear from key members of Triumph's Design and Engineering team, past and present, including Triumph's current Chief Design Officer - Geoff Hurst, who will be joined by Vehicle Lead Design - Robert Morrison, Lead Chassis Engineer - Ben Kerrell-Vaughan and retired Head of Development Workshop - Nick Wilson.

Improving your Sales Process (In-Person Workshop)

In the sales function, we tend to talk about the “Sales Process” without considering that it is actually a process. Why is this?
One of the reasons may be that we are so focused on the end result, that we forget or do not have time to consider the efficiency and effectiveness of the sales process itself. In essence we don’t consider it as a process.
In this session, we will consider how using LSS can help you Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control your sales processes to meet your goals.

Micromobility UK Event 2023

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from speakers discussing the latest data from industry and technology experts, listen to panel discussions, and have the chance to trial some of the latest micromobility solutions.

First Friday networking lunch at East Chase Distillers, near Kenilworth

We will hear about the process behind the first product to hit the market from this new independent artisan gin distillery, a product which has been designed and created by the owners from scratch.

Based on East Chase Farm outside Kenilworth, the process of converting a barn building into a gin distillery began with the aim of opening early in 2020, before Covid caused nearly three years of disruption and delays. In addition to the building project, we’ll also hear about plans for the future including new flavours and gin tasting evenings.

Our visit will include a tour and an opportunity to sample the product.

UKREiiF Annual Event 2023 - 3 Days

UKREiiF connects people, places and businesses to accelerate the Levelling Up Agenda, whilst unlocking sustainable, inclusive and transformational investment across the UK.

Coventry Transport Innovation Event

Midlands Connect will host an innovation event at the beginning of MotoFest in conjunction with Coventry City Council to highlight and showcase the great work going on the city and beyond to use innovation and technology to tackle some of the big questions we face in transport. Join us for a morning of discussion and debate at Friargate in Coventry.

Coventry Motofest - 2 days

MotoFest Coventry is a weekend of non-stop cultural celebration and motoring madness. Free family fun in the UK’s Motor City. Discover how Coventry’s heritage is shaping the city’s future.
It brings together thousands, young and old, to celebrate the industry that moves us. Thrilling motorsport, heritage displays, global street food, live music and more: MotoFest is the one summer party invite that’s just too good to turn down.

Midlands Economic Summit - Reimaging the Midlands

Event to explore the opportunities and challenges of the largest economic region outside London.

The Big Zero Show

The Big Zero Show, where you will network with hundreds of businesses and public sector organisations taking bigger steps to net zero. You’ll hear from great thought leaders across various sectors and we will help you with practical advice and solutions.

Midlands Development Conference

The Midlands is aiming to grow the region’s economy to £34 billion by 2030. The region is set forThe Midlands is aiming to grow the region’s economy to £34 billion by 2030. The region is set for over £10bn in inward investment to improve infrastructure, deliver housing, logistics and commercial space in the next 18 months. This conference will provide a platform for regional leadership to share insight into their plans to develop an inclusive, innovative Midlands.

Battery Cells & Systems Expo

Battery Cells & Systems Expo will bring together automotive manufacturers, electric utilities, battery system integrators, cell manufacturers and the entire manufacturing supply chain. A truly unique showcase, companies from around the world will use the show to launch products and demonstrate their technology to an audience of over 4,500 professionals.

Geotechnica

Bringing together the UK’s biggest and best geotechnical suppliers, manufacturers, contractors and clients. A single focussed event, helping to promote the very best specialist services, products and innovations the industry has to offer.

LCV CENEX

Cenex-LCV is the place to meet UK decision makers and industry experts; the perfect opportunity to showcase your business, your industry and your technology.

Engineering Design Show

The UK’s biggest event dedicated entirely to engineering, electronics and embedded design. Design engineers benefit from direct access to the latest products, services and innovations available to the sector.

Be inspired by innovation at Advanced Engineering 2023

The 14th edition of Advanced Engineering will celebrate innovation, collaboration and sustainability within the engineering and manufacturing industries. Engineering professionals from all sectors come together to network, learn and discover innovative new solutions and suppliers from the engineering supply chain across two action-packed days.

Motorcycle Live - November

Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure Insurance welcomed thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts across the weekend as the doors swung open to the UK’s biggest motorcycle show. The nine-day show kicked off in style with a star-studded line-up of riders and celebrities including show regulars Steve Parrish and James Whitham, the fastest man around the Isle of Man TT Peter Hickman, round-the-world explorer Nick Sanders and Rory Skinner, fresh from his announced move to Moto 2 for 2023, to name just a few.