Networking Lunch with Westinghouse - 03 November

Westinghouse, one of the world's leading nuclear companies, has global businesses in the design, construction, fuelling and servicing of nuclear reactors.

In the UK, Westinghouse run the Springfields fuel manufacturing plant in Lancashire, where around 1600 people are employed.The company's flagship AP1000 nuclear plant is one of the two reactor designs currently being assessed by UK regulators for possible deployment in this country.

Adrian Bull, Head of Stakeholder Relations for Westinghouse UK will outline:

- Current status of AP1000 orders around the world
- Status of UK licensing activity
- Likely timescales for UK nuclear projects
- Supply chain opportunities and how to get engaged
- QA, skills, training, etc requirements

The event takes place at Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, with participant registration commencing at 11.15 am. For more information visit www.westinghousenuclear.com

Entrepreneurs’ Forum SME conference - 05 November

The growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be at the heart of a major conference being hosted by the Entrepreneurs’ Forum at the Hilton Hotel, Gateshead, on Thursday, November 5.

With the theme of “Breaking Through”, the event is shaping up to be an essential date in the diary for entrepreneurs from a variety of sectors who are looking to fulfil the potential of their businesses and celebrate survival.

The conference takes place from 9.30am to 5.00pm and costs £75 plus VAT for Entrepreneurs’ Forum members, £95 plus VAT for non-members. Book 2 places and you will receive a discounted rate of £120 + VAT (Forum member bringing one guest) or £150 + VAT (Non-members)

For more information, telephone 0870 850 2233, e-mail info@entrepreneursforum.netor visit http://www.entrepreneursforum.net/events/conference_breakingthrough.php

Unlocking the Secrets of High Growth Companies - 11 November

A popular free seminar is back in the region looking to provide the latest business development techniques for companies with exceptional growth potential.

The free THINK BIGseminars have been organised in collaboration with Commercial Catalyst, Northumbria Commercial Enterprises and RMT, the second session takes place on Wednesday 11^th November and will provide an understanding of the latest business techniques for companies with exceptional growth potential.

Directors, Managers, Executives, Business Owners and new Start Ups are encouraged to attend the events which educates attendees how to emulate the 9 common characteristics of true high growth companies.

For more information please see the  invitation. To book a place on the THINK BIG seminar on Wednesday 11 November or to register your interest in future events please contact Jonny Marshall on 0191 243 7391 or email jonny.marshall@northumbria.ac.uk

Marketing: the art of 09 - 12 November

Building on the huge success of last year's event, this year's Marketing: the Art of will be a showcase of modern marketing methods to inject new ideas in your marketing.

There will be high profile speakers; including Tim Smit, Chief Executive  of the Eden Project, and a series of engaging workshops and exhibitors sharing best practice.

Click here for more information and to book.

Giving Your Business the Edge: Leaving the competition behind - 17 November

In such a rapidly changing environment those businesses who stand still and wait for calm will find themselves effectively moving backwards.

This event takes themes from Service Network's "Survival 2008" conference, and will provide an in-depth view of the factors which can "Give your Business the Edge" during this motivational half day session.  Service Network has brought together internationally renowned experts to challenge how you think about doing business, and provide the inspiration to prevent your business from standing still.

The event takes place at the Great North Museum:Handcock and is free to Service Network members. The cost for non-members is £30 + VAT.

To register please contact Anna Patrick on 0191 244 4031 or via email.

From "Offshoring" to "Homeshoring": Riding the People and Places Curve - 24 November

Recruiting and retaining competent, dedicated staff is one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today; “Riding the People and Places Curve” will take a detailed look at the increasing interest in employing staff (the “people”) as home workers (the “Places”).

Homeshoring (or home working) presents a solution for businesses looking to reduce costs, maximise staff retention and productivity by enabling a more flexible working pattern, reduce environmental impact, and for many in the Call and Contact Centre sector in particular, address the increasingly challenging customer reaction to offshoring.

Join Service Network to hear from leading advisors and technical experts to find out about opportunities that homeshoring can introduce. Taking place in the Copthorne Hotel's Cuthbert suite, this event is free to Service Network members, and cost £30 + VAT for non-members.

To register please contact Anna Patrick on 0191 244 4031 or via email.

Tomorrow’s World: Staying Alive! (….and learning from the toughest service sector of all) - 16 December

As we approach 2010, Service Network is taking a closer look at just how far we have come over the last decade, how we have been shaped by the world around us, and how well set we are for the future.

This Christmas event is an ideal opportunity to invite your friends to an evening of festive networking which will bring insight into the world around us. Service Network are delighted to introduce two leading speakers to share their experiences and expertise, talking us through evolutionary change over the last decade and sharing their thoughts of what the next decade may have in store:Professor John Burn, Head of Institute and Medical Director at Newcastle University, and practicing surgeon, Dr Kevin Jones.

Newcastle's Great North Museum:Hancock is the venue for this event, which is free to Service Network members and costs £30 + VAT for non-members. 

To register please contact Anna Patrick on 0191 244 4031 or via email.

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