There’s a plethora of exciting events, training and workshops coming up in April at Essex Chambers of Commerce. Get ready to mark your calendars, book your places and unlock unmissable opportunities to elevate your career to new heights.
Brand New Trade Expert Training Academy Courses Announced
We are delighted to have recently launched our Trade Expert Training Academy, offering you invaluable insights and practical in-depth knowledge to help you navigate the complexities of global commerce with confidence. You can read more on the launch, including funding opportunities in the dedicated article.
The Academy is your passport to success in the world of international trade. Comprised of 15 courses, each a deep dive into a different International Trade topic. Every course can be taken individually, allowing you to customise your learning and make it bespoke to your needs.
Complete topics to gain credits. All credits awarded go toward a Level 4 endorsed qualification.
Upcoming Courses include;
🎓 Importing & Procedures – Wednesday 10th April 2024 – a full day course, looking at all areas of import documentation, responsibilities, customs, valuations, incoterms and commodity codes.
🌍Finding International & Global Opportunities – Thursday 25th April 2024 – this virtual half day course aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the importance of research in finding opportunities in global trade.
You can find the full list of our Trade Expert Training Academy courses via our website.
Upcoming Trade Expert Training
Our core suite of Trade Expert Training courses are designed to cover the essential aspects of international trade. Providing a solid knowledge base for those who work in the industry whether this be logistics, finance, procurement, or sales. The need-to-know content covered in these training sessions is also accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce, by completing the training and acquiring the required credits you will receive a BCC Foundation Award in International Trade.
In the coming weeks you can attend our;
🛬 Import Procedures & Documentation Training – Wednesday 17th April 2024 –To help you navigate the complexities of trading internationally this course explores all the key areas around importing including documentation requirements, an overview of country of origin and incoterms.
📜 Customs Procedures & Documentation Training – Wednesday 24th April 2024 - this course looks at the procedures required when dealing with customs authorities and the information needed for submitting customs declarations to enable goods to be imported or exported.
Events Connecting the Essex Business Community
Harness the power of networking from the comfort of your desk at our next Virtual Networking session on Tuesday 16th April. These monthly morning events have remained a popular Member benefit and are a fantastic way to expand your network and meet new people in a relaxed informal setting.
In a world where connections matter more than ever, these sessions are a great way to engage with a diverse section of businesses in the county.
Will you be joining us as we return for one our most popular events? We are delighted to be back for an evening of socialising in one of Southend’s prime hospitality locations with our Twilight Networking at Genting Casino event on Thursday 25th April. Always a great night, it’s a firm favourite with our Members and Chambers staff as we get to enjoy a casino experience like no other. With the Casino's view overlooking the sea, sumptuous food samples, welcome drinks and fantastic networking opportunities this event is not to be missed.
A Workshop that will expand your Social Media engagement
Is your business getting the most out of one of the fastest-growing
marketing platforms around today? Our Improving your Instagram Skills workshop on Wednesday 17th April offers informative and practical advice on how you can best utilise Instagram for your business. Our social media partners SRX Consultancy are experts in their field and are happy to tailor the courses content to meet the group’s needs.
In our digital world it is imperative for you to utilise social media for the promotion of your business brand and identity. Often how you appear on social media can influence whether a customer wants to engage with you. Don’t miss out on potential business, expand your knowledge today.
Dates for your Diaries
Remember to book your place on our upcoming events, you won’t want to miss out!
🌐 Essex Global Summit – Wednesday 22nd May 2024, 10.00am – 3.00pm
⚽ An Evening with Footballing Legends – Wednesday 12th June 2024, 5.00pm – 10.00pm
⛳ Chambers Annual Golf Day – Thursday 13th June 2024, 12.00pm – 9.30pm
🛳️ Ambassador Networking Tour – Tuesday 26th November 2024, 10.30am – 3.00pm