Welcome to Sudbury Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to Sudbury Chamber of Commerce
We meet on the second Wednesday of every month at the Bridge Project (through the Courtyard Cafe), Gainsborough Street. The cost is low, there is always a speaker on a topic of some interest and it is a great way to network and meet other people in business.
Mark Mitsum: East Anglian Air Ambulance Training Officer
Mark Mitsum and a colleague will tell us how the Service operates on a daily basis with its limited paid staff and many volunteers. After his talk they will offer basis CPR and DEFIB instruction. Do you have a member of staff who would act for your company in a matter of life incident. Please book early to book your places.
Ruth Philo: Ruth Philo is an artist who works with many mediums of art quite
Ruth will be talking about the Silk Festival which takes place Saturday September 7th and how local business can take part and be involved
Richard Humphries: Founder of Humphries Weaving
An amazing success story spanning over 50 years - Richard's company has provided re-designed fabrics at Buckingham Palace and following fires, at Windsor Castle & Hampton Court. They have upholstered the Coronation Coach.
Gary Harvey: Group Managaing Director of Mel Aviation
For payment on line go to: www.Sudbury.org.uk - Click on Sudbury Chamber - Click on Meetings for 10th April- Click on Member or Non member - enter details in the boxes and click on Submit. Then Click on Pay by Card and the price comes up. Fill in card details then Click on Pay Now. Should you only be able to pay cash, please e-mail the secretary: michaelheyland1@gmail.com Regards, Michael Heyland, Secetary
Andrew Long: Chairman Sudbury AFC
This networking lunch & talk about Sudbury's Football Club will be preceded at 12 Noon by Sudbury Chamber's AGM with both meetings being at The Bridge Project, 20 Gainsborough street Sudbury.
Robert Spivey: Treasurer, Sudbury & District Citizens' Advice
Venue The Bridge Project, 20 Gainsborough Street Sudbury Time 12.30 - 2 pm Networking followed by a buffet lunch and talk
Councillor Sue Ayres, Mayor of Sudbury:
12.30 - 2 pm at the Bridge Project, 20 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury CO10 2EU
No speaker:
Come along for an informal meal with other Chamber members
Arthur Charvonia: Chief Executive of Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Council
Andy McMillan: Economic Development Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Council
Potential developments of these areas are still causing constant concern to Sudbury Life
No Speaker:
Come and meet Chamber members in the summer
Susan Gale: Manager of Sudbury Tourist Information Centre
Alarm bells are ringing as Lavenham TIC is soon to close!
Mary Evans: Suffolk County Council
Jane is the Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Rural Issues
Ted Clarkson: President of Sudbury Cricket Club
Opportunities for local businesses to engage with Sudbury Cricket Club
Andy Howes: Vice Chair of Sudbury in Bloom
How Sudbury in Bloom will be Good for Business
Gordon Birchall: Commercial Surveyor
Their aim is to bring business and investment in to the Sudbury area.
Vince Chandler: Partner, Moore Green
Vince will talk about how the budget affects business
John Ward and Jan Osborne: Chairman and deputy chair of Babergh District Council
The speakers will talk about the the proposed merger with Mid Suffolk and matters of importance
None:
Christmas social meeting
Carl Shillingford: Chef, owner of Shillingfords at the Quay
Demonstration of food foraging
Abbie Thoms: Polyspiral Graphic Design
Graphic Design and Visual Communication
Visit to Phillips Avent:
Tour round the Phillips Avent factory in Glemsford
Vince Chandler: Moore Green
The 2016 budget
Paul Maskall: Suffolk Police Cyber Crime
The need for cyber security and the basic risks
Bob Waller: Chairman Sudbury Rugby Club
Managing an amateur club in these professional times
Justin Grainger: MD of CrowdfundME2
Justin will talk about crowd funding
Annesta Newson MBE: Founder of the Bridge Project
Annesta is retirning, she will tell us about the work of the Bridge project
James Finch: Head of Suffolk CC Highways & Transport committee
Head of Suffolk CC Highways & Transport committee
Tamara Unwin: Director of Stoke by Nayland Club
Director of Stoke by Nayland Club
John McMillan: Owner of McMillan Technology
How to choose a web site builder
John will talk about the different types of web site and what to look for in companies who provide web sites
Mark Bills: Director of Gainsboroughs House
Plans for the development of the house
Tim Passmore: Police and Crime Commissioner
Policing in Suffolk
Walter Mattis, Cannon Avent: Site Director & Operations Manager
Introduction to Philips Avent
Bookings for all the above can be made with Andy Howes on 01787 227722 or on secretary@sudbury.org.uk.
Software development
Advice about managing and buying software