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Full events listing

Forthcoming events

The following is a list of upcoming events for small businesses in Brighton and Hove including conferences, exhibitions, seminars and training opportunities...
    6 September 2010 - Hilton Brighton Metropole
    Speed Networking
    Brighton & Hove Business are pleased to announce their first Autumn event kicking off September business, Monday, 6 September 2010 - The largest International Business Speed Networking event in the world.
    6 September 2010 - City College
    National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders - BIIAB Level 2
    This course will provide you with a basic knowledge of the licensing laws and the social responsibilities for Personal Licence Holders in England and Wales.
    6 September 2010 - City College
    Health & Safety in Workplace - CIEH Level 2
    This course enables you to appreciate the nature of health and safety in terms of maintaining a safe environment within the workplace.
    7 September 2010 - tbc
    The Tourism Alliance
    Any business involved in the Brighton and Hove Tourism Industry and passionate about making the best of their business is now invited to join the NEW Tourism Alliance.
    7 September 2010 - Mayo Wynne Baxter
    BIIAB Level II National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
    The Licensing Act (2003) came into affect on 24th November 2005, and made significant and long term changes to the licensed retail sector. This qualification reflects those changes.
    7 September 2010 - The Lighthouse
    How Social Media can help you Grow Your Business
    Who should attend: Any business owner interested in how digital media can support their growth ambitions as well as IGT Portfolio Directors who want to upgrade their knowledge of social media as an innovation and growth tool.
    8 September 2010 -

    HaHa Bar & Grill
    Purely Networking with The Deans Business Club
    The Chamber's Purely Networking event is exactly as it sounds - 'gently facilitated' yet informal networking. By linking with another organisation for these very popular events, we're able to provide the opportunity for you to meet an even wider group of business people, to help you build your network and your marketplace.


    8-9 September 2010 - Brighton Holiday Inn
    BASE Conference and AGM
    The British Association for Supported Employment (BASE)is holding its annual conference and AGM in Brighton's Holiday Inn on 8 and 9 September 2010.
    8 September 2010 - haha bar & grill,
    Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce - Purely Networking
    The Chamber's Purely Networking event is exactly as it sounds - 'gently facilitated' yet informal networking. By linking with another organisation for these very popular events, we're able to provide the opportunity for you to meet an even wider group of business people, to help you build your network and your marketplace.
    9 September 2010 - The Boundary Rooms
    Hove Business Association Business Breakfast
    Another great opportunity to network with Hove Business Association members and their guests
    9 September 2010 - City College
    AoFA Emergency First Aid at Work
    Designed for anyone who would like basic First Aid knowledge or anyone who has been nominated as a First Aider in their company.
    10 September 2010 - Brighton Marina Yacht Club
    Deans Business Club
    This is the regular meeting of the Deans Business Club.
    10 September 2010 - Carluccio's
    THE 'POWER OF WORDS' with Anna Jefferson and Chris Taylor - Chamber Inspirational Breakfast
    At New Writing South, the literary development agency for the South-East, Director Chris Taylor and Creative Learning Manager Anna Jefferson aim to create an environment in which creative writers and new writing can flourish; developing and nurturing writers and encouraging a thriving new writing economy in our region.
    13 September 2010 - Brighton & Hove Business Forum offices
    [Rescheduled] Brighton & Hove Business Forum Board meeting
    The regular quarterly Board meeting of the city centre management initiative by INVITATION ONLY
    14 September 2010 - Bunkers
    HBA Executive Committee Meeting
    The Executive Committee of the HBA will meet at the offices of Bunkers, 7 The Drive, Hove on Tuesday 14 September at 6pm.
    14 September 2010 - tbc
    Engage Partnership Quarterly Meeting
    Quarterly meeting of the Engage Partnership
    14-16 September 2010 - City College
    Supervisory Food Safety in Catering - CIEH Level 3
    Designed for those working in food businesses at a supervisory level.
    14 September 2010 - City College
    Food Safety in Catering - CIEH Level 2
    This is a minimum legal requirement for anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled.
    15 September 2010 - Sussex Business Bureau
    First Aid Course
    This First Aid course is useful to all businesses and employees.
    16 September 2010 - City College
    Welcome Host (Customer Service)- City & Guilds Level 2 Award
    A one day programme designed to help acquire new customer service and communication skills. Particularly suited to people in or wishing to work within the tourism industry.
    16 September 2010 - Topolino Duo
    Networking lunch at Topolino Duo
    This Hove Business Association networking lunch will be held at Topolino's in Hove on Thursday 16 September 2010.
    20-23 September 2010 - City College
    National Certificate Door Supervisors - BIIAB Level 2
    This nationally recognised qualification is the industry standard and enables door supervisors to apply for a licence to practice.
    21 September - 23 November 2010 - Collaborative Training Centre
    Introduction to SolidWorks
    The course provides an introduction to solid modelling using SolidWorks(r) which is one of the most comprehensive, widely used, and yet straightforward, packages available. SolidWorks(r) software can help you design better products faster.
    22 September - 24 November 2010 - Collaborative Training Centre
    AutoCAD Training
    AutoCAD is an industry standard package which is used widely throughout the country. Our AutoCAD course is intended for designers, draughtsmen, engineers (of all disciplines), architects and managers who wish to learn the skills of Computer-Aided Design.
    22 September 2010 - City College
    AoFA Emergency First Aid at Work
    Designed for anyone who would like basic First Aid knowledge or anyone who has been nominated as a First Aider in their company.
    22 September 2010 - City College
    Food Safety in Catering - CIEH Level 2
    This is a minimum legal requirement for anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled.
    23 September 2010 - City College
    Health and Safety in the Workplace - CIEH Level 2
    This course enables you to appreciate the nature of health and safety in terms of maintaining a safe environment within the workplace.
    23 September 2010 - The Claremont
    Twitter: the basics
    Twitter continues apace to impact marketing strategies for many businesses. This workshop will help you if you're thinking of, or new to, using Twitter to build your business: How to use it better and how to plan an effective strategy.
    24 September 2010 - Brighton Marina Yacht Club
    Deans Business Club
    This is the regular meeting of the Deans Business Club.
    24 September 2010 - Carluccio's
    "Brighton Past & Present" with Rose Collis, author of The Brighton Encyclopaedia - Chamber Inspirational Breakfast
    Rose Collis is a critically-acclaimed writer and historian who has lived and worked in Brighton since 1997. Her work includes biography, journalism, short fiction, website content, exhibitions, radio, literary talks and her own brand of historical guided walks, 'Walkie Talkies'.
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    27-30 September 2010 - City College
    National Certificate for CCTV Operators - BIIAB Level 2
    This nationally recognised qualification enables CCTV operatives to apply for their licence to practice.
    30 September 2010 - Brighton
    Understanding Energy and Carbon Auditing Explored
    This course aims to give learners an introduction to the principles and practices behind energy and carbon auditing for those who are new to this field or in the early stages of being involved.
    30 September 2010 - City College
    AoFA Emergency First Aid at Work
    Designed for anyone who would like basic First Aid knowledge or anyone who has been nominated as a First Aider in their company.
    1-2 October 2010 - Wave Leisure Centre
    Seaford Means Business
    This 2-day event is a Business Show.
    05 October 2010 - to be confirmed
    Brighton & Hove Economic Partnership quarterly meeting
    The regular quarterly meeting of the partnership by INVITATION ONLY
    5 October 2010 - Mayo Wynne Baxter
    BIIAB Level II National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
    The Licensing Act (2003) came into affect on 24th November 2005, and made significant and long term changes to the licensed retail sector. This qualification reflects those changes.
    6 October 2010 - Hove Place
    Hove Business Association - Drop-in Meeting
    This is a Drop-in Meeting for members of the Hove Business Association, and for any non-members who are interested in finding out more about the Association.
    6 October 2010 -

    Sussex Yeoman
    South Coast Design Forum - Network Evening
    This is a drop-in Meeting for members of The South Coast Design Forum (SCDF), and for any non-members who are interested in finding more about the Forum


    7 October 2010 - The Hove Centre
    Brighton & Hove Business Show Autumn 2010
    The Business to Business Show takes place Thursday, 7 October 2010, at Hove Centre, Hove Town Hall, Hove, BN3 4AH
    7 October 2010 - Hove Centre (Town Hall)
    Speed Networking at Brighton & Hove Business Show
    This is a speed networking event and will be run by the Sussex Business Bureau as part of the Brighton and Hove Business Show.
    11-14 October 2010 - Collaborative Training Centre
    Design and Development of Engine Cooling Systems
    Delegates will develop a thorough understanding of the design principals and component interactions of the sub-systems which make up vehicle engine cooling systems.
    12 October 2010 - Bunkers
    HBA Executive Committee Meeting
    The Executive Committee of the HBA will meet at The Bunkers, 7 The Drive, Hove on Tuesday 12 October at 6pm.
    16 October, 2,16,30 November 2010 - Collaborative Training Centre
    Strategic Management: Managing Success
    A management training programme covering strategic marketing management, financial management, people management and business planning and implementation.
    20 October 2010 - Sussex Business Bureau
    How to Grow your Business - The 5 Free Brilliant Ideas
    This event is open to all interested business people.
    25-27 October 2010 - Collaborative Training Centre
    Engineering and High Performance Polymers
    A three-day short course for those wishing to learn about engineering and high performance polymers which will give participants knowledge of the nature and properties, design and use applications of engineering and high performance polymers.
    27 October 2010 - The Claremont
    Hove Business Association AGM
    Afer the Annual General meeting guest speaker Viv Craske will give an inspirational presentation entitled: "Find Your Inner Richard Branson (How To Motivate Yourself To Win In Business)".
    2 November 2010 - Mayo Wynne Baxter
    BIIAB Level II National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
    The Licensing Act (2003) came into affect on 24th November 2005, and made significant and long term changes to the licensed retail sector. This qualification reflects those changes.
    3 November 2010 - Hove Place
    Hove Business Association - Drop-in Meeting
    This is a Drop-in Meeting for members of the Hove Business Association, and for any non-members who are interested in finding out more about the Association.
    3 November 2010 -

    Sussex Yeoman
    South Coast Design Forum - Network Evening
    This is a drop-in Meeting for members of The South Coast Design Forum (SCDF), and for any non-members who are interested in finding more about the Forum


    8-10 November 2010 - Collaborative Training Centre
    Commodity Thermoplastics, Injection Mould Tool and Component Design
    The course will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills of delegates in the areas of commodity thermoplastics, injection mould tool design and plastic component design. It will benefit anyone involved in the design, sourcing and manufacture of plastic components made from commodity thermoplastic materials.
    8-12 November 2010 - Collaborative Training Centre
    Environmental Auditing
    This five-day intensive, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) accredited Foundation course in Environmental Auditing, provides the ideal opportunity to gain essential training in environmental auditing, with the emphasis on acquiring practical rather than purely theoretical skills.
    9 November 2010 - The Claremont
    HBA Executive Committee Meeting
    The Executive Committee of the HBA will meet at The Claremont, Second Avenue, Hove on Tuesday 9 November at 6pm.
    16, 23, 30 November, 7 and 14 December 2010. - Collaborative Training Centre
    What Every Business Needs to Know about Web 2.0 and Social Media
    This course, made up of five half-day sessions, is designed for anyone who works in or runs a business and wants an introduction and to better understand Web 2.0 and social media and what these tools can do for your business.
    17, 24 November, & 1, 8 December 2010 - Collaborative Training Centre
    Introduction to Marketing and Sales: Developing your Business for Greater Profitability
    A highly interactive and thought provoking course which will challenge participants to look at the fundamentals of their marketing and sales activities.
    22-26 November 2010 - Collaborative Training Centre
    Making the Most of Digital Heritage
    This is a course aimed at museum professionals who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of the digital technologies, techniques and issues that are increasingly vital in the modern museum.
    23 November 2010 - The Claremont
    Hove Business Partnership Quarterly Meeting
    The full quarterly meeting of the Hove Business Partnership
    25 November 2010 - tbc
    Engage Partnership Quarterly Meeting
    Quarterly meeting of the Engage Partnership
    1 December 2010 - Hove Place
    Hove Business Association - Drop-in Meeting
    This is a Drop-in Meeting for members of the Hove Business Association, and for any non-members who are interested in finding out more about the Association.
    1 December 2010 - Brighton
    Understanding Energy and Carbon Auditing Explored
    This course aims to give learners an introduction to the principles and practices behind energy and carbon auditing for those who are new to this field or in the early stages of being involved.
    07 December 2010 - Brighton & Hove Business Forum offices
    Brighton & Hove Business Forum Board meeting
    The regular quarterly Board meeting of the city centre management initiative by INVITATION ONLY
    14 December 2010 - Bunkers
    HBA Executive Committee Meeting
    The Executive Committee of the HBA will meet at The Bunkers, 7 The Drive, Hove on Tuesday 14 December at 6pm.
    16 November 2010 - University of Brighton, Cockcroft Building,
    What every business needs to know about Web 2.0 and Social Media
    also on 23, 30 November, 7 and 14 December 2010

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