See poster below for details on attending. The event is being attended by Folkestone & Hythe MP Tony Vaughan.

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Non-member price £27.50. Includes refreshments, breakfast baps, continental pastries & fresh fruit.

Location: Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, Ashford Business Point, Sevington, Ashford, TN24 0LH.

Overview

The Kent Construction Focus Group (KCFG) is a one-stop-shop for local businesses to discuss the future of Kent development, giving companies access to local knowledge, expertise and contracts. KCFG promotes the future role of Kent land development and construction businesses in the growth and development of Kent and its environment.

Hosted by members of the KCFG committee, Cheryl Causebrook and Ella Brocklebank.

Enjoy breakfast served from 7:30am, accompanied by speaker presentations and networking opportunities throughout the morning.

The guest speakers for this session are:

Kevin Browne-MacLeod, Zircon AC Group  and David Smith, South East Consortium.

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**Note: All non-members have the opportunity to be our guest, for FREE (one-off), at a Chamber Connections or Virtual Business Networking event. Please complete the form or email events@kentinvictachamber.co.uk to be added to the attendee list.

Overview

Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce are proud to bring you Virtual Business Networking.

Each event will be an eclectic mix of conversation topics as a Guest Business interviewed, and questions are encouraged from the attendees, making sure your are delivered the networking event you want to be involved in. This months guest speaker will be Helen Banyard and James Easley from the Good Stuff Group and Mark Hill from the Kent and Medway Apprentice Graduation Ceremony.

Conversations with our guest speaker will be followed by 3 breakout room sessions where attendees can delve deeper into this discussion or discuss their own topic in more depth.

Virtual Business Networking is a fun way of networking which is highly interactive, sparking interesting conversations and aims to bring like-minded people together, guide forward new ideas and form new business relationships. These events are hugely popular with SME’s in Kent and aimed at businesses from all sectors.

Click here for further details and to register for you place. 

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These in person bite size workshops will take place at the Romney Marsh Business Hub in New Romney and are open to any companies, sole traders, charities, contractors & social enterprises.

There are 2 different workshops, with only 10 places available on each. Full details for each are below, click on the relevant link to secure your place:

UK GDPR – The Essentials

The UK GDPR Essentials workshop is ideal for new businesses or anyone wanting a reminder of the basics.
This workshop gives practical, jargon free, guidance to ensure you are compliant with UK GDPR legislation.
Led by Darrienne Price Business Support Manager Romney Marsh Business Hub
Wednesday 21st May 2025 11a.m till 12.30 p.m.
Book one of 10 free places at https://tinyurl.com/yvz3ap8x

UK GDPR -Advanced

Your business has been trading for a number of years’ but have you continued to review and focus on UK GDPR compliance or are you still relying on your original UK GDPR protocols?
The GDPR Advanced workshop will include how to identify, manage and mitigate risks focusing on changes you need to make to keep your business compliant.
Led by Darrienne Price Business Support Manager Romney Marsh Business Hub
Wednesday 21st May 2025 1.30pm till 3 p.m.
Book one of 10 free places at https://tinyurl.com/bdju32t5

Further Details

For further information on these workshops email businesssupport@rmbh.uk
Free parking, workshops held in The Meeting Room, Room 15, The Romney Marsh Business Hub , Mountfield Road, New Romney TN28 8LH. What 3 words https://what3words.com/hill.appraised.pitch

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Overview 

How has the UK Budget impacted business growth?

What financial and HR strategies can help businesses stay resilient?

How are businesses adapting in the real world?

Join us in person or via Zoom for an essential event on Financial & Strategic Support for Businesses, where expert speakers from HR and Finance will explore the impact of the recent UK Budget and provide practical strategies to strengthen business resilience.

Guest Speakers for the session are A4G LLP and PeoplePlus

About the event

• Practical, structured workshop with panel discussion
• Downloadable resource available following attendance
• Exclusive in person opportunity for Q&As and mentoring session after workshop

Location 

Creative Folkestone
Quarterhouse, Mill Bay
Folkestone
CT20 1BN

Click here for further details and to secure your place

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2nd April 2025 10:00 – 12:00 at Quarterhouse, Mill Bay, Folkestone CT20 1BN

• How has the UK Budget impacted business growth?
• What financial and HR strategies can help businesses stay resilient?
• How are businesses adapting in the real world?

Join in person or via Zoom for an essential event on Financial & Strategic Support for Businesses, where expert speakers from HR and Finance will explore the impact of the recent UK Budget and provide practical strategies to strengthen business resilience.
Our Guest Speakers: A4G LLP and PeoplePlus

About this Event

Practical, structured workshop with panel discussion
Downloadable resource available following attendance
Exclusive in person opportunity for Q&As and mentoring session after workshop
This is a hybrid event for people to attend either in person or virtually, dependant on circumstances.

This event is part of the Kent & Medway Growth Hub‘s Accelerate programme providing tailored business support to Kent businesses. Funded by the UK Government, it is managed by Kent County Council in partnership with Smarter Society.

Click here for further details and to secure your place

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Kent & Medway Growth Hub, in partnership with The Smarter Society are delivering a series of events for Kent businesses during 2025 as part of their Accelerate programme.

The first, titled Using AI within your marketing to improve productivity, is a free to attend webinar.

Welcome to this FREE online event focused on leveraging AI in marketing to boost productivity! Join the webinar for insightful sessions on how AI can revolutionise your marketing strategies. Learn from industry experts and discover innovative tools to streamline your processes. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the digital marketing game!

Click here for further details on this and future events, and to book your free place

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