Business Events Calendar
Business Events Calendar
If you would like to have details of your business event added to the calendar, please contact its.all@yorkenterprise.net with the following details:
Title of event, date and time,venue, contact details, name of organisation and website
May 2012
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Pure Networking in York
Tuesday 22nd May at 07:30 to 09:00 | Grange Hotel & Restaurants 1 Clifton YO30 6AA, York
The format of the event allows you to begin networking as soon as you arrive, and then take part in formal table networking. After a table shuffle you will participate in another round of table networking, ensuring you are able to move around the room effectively.
Price: £16.67 for members / £25.00 for non-members
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Supporting Business Growth
Tuesday 22nd May at 17:00 - 19:00 | York College, York, YO23 2BB
An extra-ordinary meeting of York Business Forum, sponsored by Learning City York and facilitated by Ekosgen.
A major research study to understand the future skills needs of employers across Yorkshire is underway and the York Economic Partnership (YEP) would like to hear about your plans and your views on how well the education and training system will be able to respond to these.
York Businesses are invited to join the YEP at York College, Tadcaster Road to discuss and validate some of the emerging themes and issues arising from the research.
The YEP wants to equip local people, both now and in the future, with the skills and education that the city needs to support the growth and economic ambitions set out in the York Economic Strategy. Your participation will provide valuable evidence that can be used to help influence training and education provision available locally and across the region, to respond to your changing business growth, skills and employment needs.
There is free parking and refreshments from 4.30pm.
If you are able to attend please contact Jo Pickering, Administrator at York Professionals by the telephone number or email address below.- Contact:
- York Economic Partnership
- Email:
- Tel:
- 01904 435363
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York Business Forum
Tuesday 22nd May at 5-7pm | York College
A major research study to understand the future skills needs of employers across Yorkshire is underway and we would like to hear about your plans and your views on how well the education and training system will be able to respond to these.
York Economic Partnership invites you to take part in the on-line skills research survey by following the website linked below.
Join us on Tuesday 22 May for a meeting of the York Business Forum, to discuss and validate some of the emerging themes and issues arising from the research.
We want to equip local people, both now and in the future, with the skills and education that we need in the city to support the growth and economic ambitions that we have set out in the York Economic Strategy. Your participation will provide valuable evidence that can be used to help influence training and education provision available locally and across the region going forward, to respond to your changing skills, business growth and employment needs.
Please confirm your attendance direct to Jo Pickering, Administrator at York Professionals via the telephone number or email address below.
Note: All information provided by businesses will remain completely confidential under the Market Research Society Code of Conduct. Results will only ever be reported at a group, not an individual level.
- Contact:
- York Professionals
- Website:
- https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/yorkshireandhumberskillssurvey
- Email:
- Tel:
- 01904 435363
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Advanced Communication Workshop
Thursday 24th May at 09:00 to 12:30 | IT Centre York Science Park YO1 5DG, York
This course is being run by Gaynor Hammond from YourCoach.
This course is for you if...
You are a manager or deputising manager and want to improve performance
You are a team player who needs to get a clear message across
You want to get things done and ensure co-operation
You want to succeed!
This course will cover...
Use high impact language that really works
Structure your conversation for maximum persuasive impact
Identify factors that have been proven to influence others
Learn breakthrough communication techniques
Know the expert 'question asking' skills that key influencers use
Price: £50.00 for members / £100.00 for non-members
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Improving your Organisational and Accuracy Skills
Thursday 24th May at 13:30 to 17:00 | IT Centre York Science Park YO1 5DG, York
This course is being run by Gaynor Hammond from YourCoach.
This course is for you if
You are a manager and want to improve your skills and be more effective
You want to get things done right first time and reduce errors
You want to make time, create plans and take control of your workload
The course will cover
Getting jobs done on time
Prioritising your priorities
Planning
Identify accurancy problems
Process evaluation
Control measures
Price: £50.00 for members / £100.00 for non-members
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The India Imperative
Thursday 24th May at 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | University of York, York
The UKIBC, UKTI and City of York are holding a seminar on 24th May to provide insight into one of the world’s largest growing economies: India. With one of the world’s fastest growing middle classes and a current growth rate of over 7%, India has become one of the key drivers for global economic growth over the last decade.
The event will provide an overview of the Indian economy and highlight opportunities in the Indian technology and healthcare sectors. It will offer insight to companies that have yet to consider India as a market and details to those that are currently considering entering India.
Case studies and the finer points of the tax and regulatory environment will add weight to the seminar, and give everyone the opportunity to discover more about this vibrant economy.
Join us for what promises to be an exciting and stimulating event, and grab your chance to learn more about growing your business into India.
Attire: Business Attire
RSVP: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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York Networking Lunch
Tuesday 29th May at 12.00noon - 1.30pm | Hotel du Vin, York
There will be no seating plan and people will be able to move around the table after each course therefore being able to speak to most people.
Price: £29 + vat.
To book your place please contact Lorraine with the email address or telephone number below.- Contact:
- The Met Club
- Email:
- Tel:
- 01423 525622
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Practical Presentation Skills Training
Tuesday 29th May at 09:00 to 16:30 | IT Centre York Science Park YO1 5DG, York
This course will be run by Nik Rabbani-Barker of Mind Mechanics.
This course is for you if
- You want to make your presentations memorable and have impact
- You want to increase your confidence when speaking to a group
- You want to learn how to engage your audience
The course will cover
- Engaging storytelling
- Power-point rules
- Different learning styles
- Dealing with audience and handle challenging situations
Price: £100.00 for members / £200.00 for non-members
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York Science & Innovation Grand Tour 2012 Launch Dinner
Wednesday 30th May at 7:30pm | York Racecourse
York Professionals has joined forces with the York Science & Innovation Grand Tour 2012 to host an exclusive dinner for the professional and business community. We invite you to join with us for what promises to be an inspiring and uplifting celebration of the city's remarkable successes in the world of science and innovation.
From 30th May, many large format science and innovation themed, compelling images and messages will appear in prime locations around the city telling captivating stories.
Running until 31st August, it will put the spotlight firmly on York's vibrant and diverse economy of business, tourism, science and innovation.
We bring you and your guests a great opportunity to mix with fellow professional services members, Grand Tour participants, sponsors, local businesses, and selected media.
The evening will begin with a drinks reception, followed by a four course dinner and an opportunity for a sneak preview of the Grand Tour. We do hope you and your guests can join us.
Roger Highfield, author, journalist and broadcaster will be delivering the after dinner speech. Well known and respected in the field of science, Roger was Science Editor at The Daily Telegraph, a position he held for two decades, and was Editor of the New Scientist between 2008 and 2011. He still writes a column for the Telegraph and works for the Science Museum Group.
If you would like to book a place please book online by Friday 11th May 2012 via the website link below.
Dress code: Black Tie
Price: £65.00- Contact:
- York Professionals
- Website:
- www.york-professionals.co.uk/events/annual-dinner/
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York Science & Innovation Grand Tour 2012 Launch Event
Wednesday 30th May at 4.30pm - 6.00pm | Ron Cooke Hub, The University of York
Between 30 May and 31 August, the York Science & Innovation Grand Tour 2012 will celebrate the city’s phenomenal track record of achievement in science and innovation with an ambitious city-wide exhibition featuring 60 large-scale inspirational images located around the historic streets of the city.
The University of York will be hosting part of the launch celebrations for the Tour at the Ron Cooke Hub on Wednesday 30 May, 4.30pm - 6.00pm, offering you the opportunity to be one of the first to experience some of the images in the fabulous 3Sixty audio-visual space and to meet many of the businesses and researchers behind the stories.
If you would like to attend the launch, please RSVP to Sam Gardner on the email address or telephone number below by Wednesday 16 May.- Contact:
- The University of York
- Email:
- Tel:
- 01904 435111
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Make Every Impression Count
Thursday 31st May at 10:00 to 12:00 | Blake House, 18 Blake Street, York YO1 8QH
This is a free workshop aimed at new business owners and offers advice and tips on making a first impression, increasing your profile and how to organise your business to best effect.
1. Welcome and introduction to Blake House
2. First Impressions are important how do customers see you?
3. Networking an overview of face-to-face and social media
4. Second impressions how to follow up leads and customers
5. Third Impressions keeping in touch with your clients
6. Questions and answers
You will leave the course with a full information pack together with some useful contacts and tips that will help you build your business.
Samantha Lyth is the owner of Red Kite Services, a company offering administrative and marketing support to small businesses. The company has been running two years and over that time she has tried and tested numerous ways to streamline both her own and her clients’ businesses. In this course she will share some of the lessons she has learned and point you in the right direction to help you hit the ground running.
This event is free.
If you are interested in attending follow the website link below to reserve a place.- Contact:
- Red Kite Services
- Website:
- redkite-es2.eventbrite.co.uk/?srnk=46&ebtv=C
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*LAUNCH* 4N York Evening Networking
Thursday 31st May at 18:30 to 20:30 | The Toby Carvery, Malton Road, York YO32 9TE
The same 4N meeting format at a different time of day, with the 40-second round, 4Sight slot and three 10 minute 1-2-1 appointments.
Relaxed yet productive networking? Absolutely. If you’re like us, at breakfast or in the evening you’re just not in the mood for hardcore selling or pompous procedures.
What you want is to chat with people, get to know them, figure out if you like them and then decide if you want to do business with them. That’s what happens at 4N meetings.
The 40-Second Round, the 4Sight Slot and three 1-2-1s (three 10 minute 1-2-1s at every 4N meeting. Not at another time and place, but there and then, as part of the meeting. Three great business appointments at every meeting plus time for chatting gives you just enough structure to ensure that the meeting works for your business and works for you personally. It’s social business networking.
4N is 50% social, 50% business & it works!
£15 to attend and you get an evening meal.
If you would like to attend this event follow the website link below.
June 2012
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Assertiveness Workshop
Tuesday 12th Jun at 09:00 to 16:30 | IT Centre York Science Park YO1 5DG, York
This Course is For You If
You would like to be more effective in your communication with others
You want new and different choices when facing challenges
You enjoy learning and applying something new
The course will cover
Defining assertiveness by distinguishing between assertive, aggressive and non-assertive behaviour
The role of Body Language and Internal Dialogue on Assertiveness
Understanding our Rights and Responsibilities
What stops us from being assertive and what can we do to overcome that?
Assertive Techniques including Broken Record technique, Saying 'No' and Discrepancy Assertion technique
How to effectively handle critical put-downs from others
Price: £100.00 for members / £200.00 for non-members.
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Participate! York 2012
Tuesday 12th Jun at 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM | The Guildhall, Saint Helens Square, York YO19QN
Are you interested in local issues such as proposed changes to public services or helping a community organisation?
Or are you more interested in national and global concerns, such as the future of the NHS or climate change?
Would you like to help your community by running a local organisation or facility?
Do you want to lobby the council, Government or other agencies to change or improve services?
Perhaps you would like to be more effective in supporting a local charity or service?
“Participate” is a WEA course, in Partnership with The City of York Council, to provide people with the knowledge, confidence and motivation to be more active in their local communities by taking an interest, challenging people in power, having your say, influencing decisions and making things happen.
The course will consist of a series of 10 x 2.5 hour sessions delivered over 10 weeks. There will also be a taster session on the 12th of June from 6pm-8pm in the Council Chambers for those who are interested in finding out more about the course.
Price: £75
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Business Lunch in York
Thursday 14th Jun at 12-2pm | Best Western Monkbar Hotel, St Maurice's Road, York YO31 7JA
Meet valuable business contacts, raise your company profile and hear from a topical business speaker. Informal networking starts this event, followed by a two course lunch with a pre-planned seating plan.
Price: £20.83 for members / £32.50 for non-members.
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York Met Club
Thursday 21st Jun at 5.30pm - 7.30pm | York Cedar Grand Hotel
The Met Club is a business club - an institution where likeminded, influential, senior decision makers and entrepreneurs enjoy each others company; they listen to and express new ideas; learn from the experiences of others; introduce established contacts to new ones; and nurture friendships.
- Contact:
- The Met Club
- Email:
- Tel:
- 01423 525 622
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LinkedIn The complete business workshop
Tuesday 26th Jun at 09:00 to 16:30 | IT Centre York Science Park YO1 5DG, York
This course is being run by Steve Phillip and Michelle Beckett of Linked2Success.
This Course is For You If
You have a complete LinkedIn profile and not sure what to do next.
You want to explore the multitude of opportunities available through your extended network on LinkedIn.
You want to use it more effectively as a business tool, to achieve numerous business objectives across business development, marketing, research, recruitment, and collaboration.
The course will cover
Ensuring your return on involvement is both measureable and commensurate.
Enhancing your professional profile through recommendations.
Advanced searching techniques to gain intelligence through your trusted network.
Promoting and supporting your network through liking, sharing and commenting.
Reaching and engaging your extended network through your trusted connections.
Joining relevant LinkedIn groups and engaging in discussions and gaining real time insights.
Starting and managing discussions on LinkedIn groups.
Exploring more advanced features of LinkedIn including answers, events and applications.
Targeting for business development, marketing, research, hiring, and collaboration opportunities.
Price: £100.00 for members / £200.00 for non-members
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Accelerate your networking success
Tuesday 26th Jun at 09:30 to 16:30 | Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York YO23 1BW
This interactive workshop will give you an opportunity to explore the detail of when and where to network, with whom, and how to enjoy it! Sound unlikely? Come along and find out more!
You will:
Review what success means to you
Explore how you currently provide value to your contacts and networks, and how you could improve your offering
Develop a simple networking strategy to help you target your efforts
Gather hints and tips for feeling more comfortable
Create a strategic approach to using Linked In and Twitter
Devise an action plan to accelerate your networking success
What’s included:
Plenty of networking opportunities
A free copy of The Go-Giver book
Lunch
A teleseminar one month later to review your progress.
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A Minset For Success Workshop & Hog Roast
Wednesday 27th Jun at 5.45pm | York Medical Society
Lisa Clifford, Business Coach, Inspirational speaker & facilitator will take you through a fun and interactive workshop to equip you with the tools and the mindset to succeed.
Athletes are renowned for their incredible successes’ they work on their mindset in equal proportion to their physical training. So to what proportion do we work on our mindset to our business?
This workshop is designed so you can demonstrate for yourself that you can even achieve the impossible if you have the right mindset. Often it is not that we’re not committed, determined or willing, it is that our 'factory settings' in our mind are not aligned with the incredible outcomes we wish to achieve and enjoy.
We will also hear from Susan McColl, Account Manager for York and North Yorkshire, Science City York who will introduce a new national business support service.
Join us for what promises to be an inspriational and uplifting evening which will be followed by a hog roast supper by Truffle Hunters, wine and networking in the gardens of York Medical Society, a beautiful fifteenth century hidden treasure situated in Stonegate.
If you would like to book a place at this event, book online via the website link below. This event is being opened up to both York Professional and Make-York members and places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Price: £20
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How to provide excellent customer service
Wednesday 27th Jun at 09:00 to 12:30 | IT Centre York Science Park YO1 5DG, York
This course is for you if
You are involved in addressing customer concerns after making the decision to buy.
You want to increase confidence in all how to provide excellent customer service
The course will cover
How to ensure customers
Feel listened to
Know what to expect
Feel their concerns are addressed
Feel valued and respected
Creating your own complaint handling guide
Price: £50.00 for members / £100.00 for non-members.
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Leading and managing - the essential skills for building up a business
Wednesday 27th Jun at 13:30 to 17:00 | IT Centre York Science Park YO1 5DG, York
This course is being run by Richard Wells from Creating Space for You.
This course is for you if
You have responsibilities for Leading and managing at any level of and organisation
Want to become more effective in your leadership and management skills
The course will cover
The difference between leading and managing
The skills and qualities displayed in each
Their current balance between leading and managing
An action plan to change the balance and increase their impact as they see fit
Price: £50.00 for members / £100.00 for non-members
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York Property Forum
Wednesday 27th Jun at 17:00 to 19:00 | The Royal York Hotel Station Road YO24 1AA, York
Specialist interest group, York Property Forum, has merged with the Chamber. The merger will broaden the scope of the forum as a 'think tank' for property issues affecting York and the wider district, as well as strengthen its lobbying and representational activity on behalf of the sector by utilizing the Chamber's links with City of York Council and other relevant public sector organisations.
York Property Forum will retain its existing branding and identity and sit within the Chamber's portfolio of special interest groups, with membership of the York Property Forum included as part of the wider-Chamber membership package.
Price: Free for members, £12.50 for non-members
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Professional and practical telephone skills
Friday 29th Jun at 09:00 to 16:30 | IT Centre York Science Park YO1 5DG, York
This course is for you if
You want to make better use of the telephone to help your business
You want to increase your confidence in communicating by telephone
You know that the telephone is a key part of how you communicate in your job
You want to leave a positive impression when you communicate by telephone
The course will cover
Why telephone communication is different
How to create a positive impression
Listening at three levels
The power of empathy on the telephone
Making and taking phone calls
What to do before during and after phone calls
Being assertive on the telephone
Creating your own telephone checklist
How to transfer the learning into the workplace
Price: £100.00 for members / £200.00 for non-members.
If you would like to book on to this event follow the website link below.
July 2012
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So What Do You Really Want?
Saturday 7th Jul at 09:00 to 16:30 | The Marriott Hotel, Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1QQ
In what direction are you or business moving?
Are you achieving the results you want?
What would you like to change?
Are you focused on the right things?
Would you say you are really clear about What You Really Want?
- Discover 7 habits that will make a real difference in helping you achieve the results you want.
- Understand the power of focus.
- See the power of simple tools and strategies that will make a real difference.
- Discover the difference between motivation and inspiration.
If you are interested or would like more information follow the website link below.
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CELEBRATE Conference 2012
Saturday 7th Jul at 10am - 2pm | Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York YO23 1BW
A networking event with a chance to get answers to the questions you have, be it:
Setting up a group
Running events
Managing money
Fundraising & publicity
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Marketing your organisation or project
Thursday 12th Jul at 10:00 to 16:00 | Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
A specialist full day course designed for social enterprises, charities and voluntary/community groups who want to communicate better.
Effective communication is essential for any organisation, and this course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to
Sell your products or services to customers
Ensure everyone ‘sings from the same hymn sheet’
Know who your audience or audiences are
Attract supporters, donors and volunteers
Understand your ‘USP’ and how to use it
This interactive, informal course explains how marketing concepts apply to your own organisation or project, and explores how you can use this knowledge to make sure your communications have the impact you want them to have.
If you would like to book on to this event follow the website link below. -
Open Innovation to Solve Problems and Build Relationships
Friday 13th Jul at 10:00 - 16:00 | The Phoenix Centre, York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, YO31 7EX
Open Innovation to solve problems and build relationships
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Networking Lunch
Thursday 19th Jul at 12 noon - 1.30pm | TBC
- Contact:
- The Met Club
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Networking Lunch
Thursday 19th Jul at 12 noon - 1.30pm | Cedar Court Grand
There will be no seating plan and people will be able to move around the table after each course therefore being able to speak to most people.
Price: £29 + vat
- Contact:
- IOD
- Website:
- www.themetclub.co.uk/page/640/NetworkingLunchCedarCourtGrand.html
September 2012
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York Met Club
Thursday 13th Sep at 5.30pm - 7.30pm | York Cedar Court Grand
The Met Club is a business club - an institution where likeminded, influential, senior decision makers and entrepreneurs enjoy each others company; they listen to and express new ideas; learn from the experiences of others; introduce established contacts to new ones; and nurture friendships.
- Contact:
- The Met Club
- Email:
- Tel:
- 01423 525 622
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Volunteers and your organisation
Thursday 13th Sep at 09:00 to 13:00 | 15 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
This course is aimed at organisations who are considering how volunteering might work for them. Understand what it means, and how you can prepare, to build a valuable and sustainable volunteering experience in your organisation.
As a result of attending participants will be able to confirm
The potential benefits and risks of involving volunteers
The legal implications of involving volunteers and how and where to get help and guidance
The National Standards in place to help an organisation involve volunteers effectively
The current readiness of the organisation to involve volunteers
Next steps for involving volunteers
The first session in the acclaimed five part programme of Volunteer Management Training.
If you would like to book a place follow the website link below.- Contact:
- York CVS
- Website:
- vmt1-esearch.eventbrite.co.uk/?srnk=81&ebtv=C
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Bringing people together
Friday 14th Sep at 6pm | York Art Gallery
MAKE-YORK has joined forces with Science City York and York Professionals to bring together different networks within the city of York.
On Wednesday, September 14, there will be a cross networking event at York Art Gallery, under the the watchful gaze of William Etty's stunning nudes in his Art and Controversy exhibition.
The event, which will start at 6pm, will include networking, wine, canapes and a little bit of funding for Macmillan Cancer Support.
There will be details on how to book as they become available.- Contact:
- Make-York
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Dealing with conflict
Monday 24th Sep at 10:00 to 16:00 | 15 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
Conflict arises in all organisations, and is one of the most common reasons for projects failing to achieve their outcomes. In third sector organisations, common points of conflict are those between the governance layers (Trustees v staff or volunteers), and those between frontline staff/volunteers and service users.
This course, delivered by an expert in the field, looks at the general principles of dealing with conflict, as well as offering an opportunity to raise questions from your own project or organisation.
As a result of attending the course you will
recognise the main points of conflict that are likely to arise
learn practical strategies for peaceful resolution of disagreement
be able to prepare plans to minimise future problems.
If you would like to book on to this course follow the website link below.- Contact:
- York CVS
- Website:
- dealingwithconflict-esearch.eventbrite.co.uk/?srnk=83&ebtv=C
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Using social media
Wednesday 26th Sep at 10:00 to 16:00 | 15 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
York CVS is delighted to have managed to get social media guru Graham Richards to deliver this one-off masterclass in York!
The full day course is designed for groups who use social media to communicate with others, and those who are thinking about starting to do so in the next year or two.
This session answers all your questions, including
What are social media?
What are the pros and cons of Twitter, Facebook, Linked-in?
What are the risks and benefits of interactive media?
Hands-on demonstrations of the most popular services, together with clear explanation and open discussion , ensure you will leave with the skills needed to start using social media confidently in your own organisation.
If you would like to book on to this event follow the website link below.
October 2012
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Basic financial planning
Wednesday 3rd Oct at 10:00 to 12:30 | 15 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
Another acclaimed course from the team at CANNY, this session will answer all your questions about financial planning for your organisation. If you have ever wondered why planning is important, when you should do it, or what to include, you can’t afford to miss this course. An effective mix of classroom learning and practical exercises.
Price: £10.00
If you would like to book a place follow the website link below.- Contact:
- York CVS
- Website:
- basicfinancialplanning-es1.eventbrite.co.uk/?srnk=37&ebtv=C
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Networking Lunch
Thursday 25th Oct at 12 noon - 1.30pm | TBC
- Contact:
- The Met Club
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Networking Lunch
Thursday 25th Oct at 12.00-1.30pm | Cedar Court Grand
There will be no seating plan and people will be able to move around the table after each course therefore being able to speak to most people.
Price: £29 + vat
- Contact:
- IOD
- Website:
- www.themetclub.co.uk/page/640/NetworkingLunchCedarCourtGrand.html
- Email:
- Tel:
- 01423 525622
November 2012
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York Met Club
Thursday 15th Nov at 5.30pm - 7.30pm | York Cedar Court Grand
The Met Club is a business club - an institution where likeminded, influential, senior decision makers and entrepreneurs enjoy each others company; they listen to and express new ideas; learn from the experiences of others; introduce established contacts to new ones; and nurture friendships.
- Contact:
- The Met Club
