Boost Your Business & Career: A Roundup of Upcoming Events
Are you looking to network, learn new skills, or grow your business? The coming weeks offer a diverse range of events catering to professionals and businesses. Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening across Dorset / BCP:
Networking Opportunities:
- BH Breakfast (April 29): Start your day with valuable connections at this networking event.
- FSB Networking at The Foundry, Poole (May 7): Connect with fellow small business owners and entrepreneurs.
- Networking Lunch – Dorset Chamber (May 14): A midday opportunity to expand your professional network.
- Aspirin Business Connections – May event (May 20): Another chance to forge valuable business relationships.
- Business Futures Coffee & Networking (June 4): Kickstart your day with coffee and connections.
Skills & Development:
- Spring Up – Progression and Upskilling your Workforce (April 30): Learn strategies to enhance your team’s skills and drive progression.
- Skills and Transitions Careers Fair 2025 (May 7): Explore career opportunities and connect with potential employers.
- Dorset Work Explore – Health & Safety Webinar – Dorset Chamber (May 8): Gain insights into essential health and safety practices.
- You Are The Media Creator Day 2025 (May 15): Develop your content creation skills and learn to leverage media effectively.
- Webinar: Achieving PAS 2080 Compliance (May 13): Understand how to meet PAS 2080 standards.
- Sales Strategy for SMEs with Anderson Hirst (May 27): Refine your sales approach and drive growth for your small or medium-sized enterprise.
- Lunch & Learn (May 29): Expand your knowledge during a convenient midday session.
Industry-Specific:
- The Impact of UK Carbon Pricing developments on SMEs and Micro-Businesses (April 30): Understand how carbon pricing changes affect smaller businesses.
- Sustainable Futures in Sport and Leisure: How far have we come? (May 1): Explore sustainability advancements in the sports and leisure sector.
- Food For Thought: Strengthening Our Local Food Community (May 8): Contribute to discussions on enhancing the local food ecosystem.
- Clean Maritime Expo 25 – Maritime UK South West (May 21): Explore the latest innovations in clean maritime technology.
- Computing in Business (CiB) exhibition (May 16): Discover the latest technology and solutions at this exhibition.
For Aspiring Entrepreneurs:
- Start a business with Ignite (Multiple Dates): This recurring program offers guidance for new business ventures.
- Part 2: May 16
- Part 2: July 4
- Part 2: October 3
Dorset Business Expo:
- Dorset Chamber Business Expo 2025 (June 5): A major event for showcasing businesses and fostering connections.
Whether you’re looking to network, acquire new skills, or stay informed about industry trends, these events offer valuable opportunities for growth and development.
29 April: Networking: BH Breakfast
30 April: Spring Up – Progression and Upskilling your Workforce
30 April: The Impact of UK Carbon Pricing developments on SMEs and Micro-Businesses
1 May: Sustainable Futures in Sport and Leisure: How far have we come?
7 May: Skills and Transitions Careers Fair 2025
7 May: FSB Networking at The Foundry, Poole
8 May: Food For Thought: Strengthening Our Local Food Community
8 May: Dorset Work Explore – Health & Safety Webinar – Dorset Chamber
9 May: Start a business with Ignite (part 2 on 16 May)
13 May: Webinar: Achieving PAS 2080 Compliance
14 May: Networking Lunch – Dorset Chamber
15 May: You Are The Media Creator Day 2025
15 May: May Speak Easy
16 May: Computing in Business (CiB) exhibition
20 May: Aspirin Business Connections – May event
21 May: Bournemouth Jobs Fair
21 May: Clean Maritime Expo 25 – Maritime UK South West
22 May: Webinar: Export Licencing – Dorset Chamber
27 May: Sales Strategy for SMEs with Anderson Hirst
29 May: Lunch & Learn
4 June: Business Futures Coffee & Networking
5 June: Dorset Chamber Business Expo 2025
27 June: Start a business with Ignite (part 2 on 4 July)
26 September: Start a business with Ignite (part 2 on 3 October)
