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Thursday, November 20, 2008
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Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Top Dog Networking (7:30AM)
Wednesday 5th November 2008                                 7.30 am - 9.00 am
Venue: Ceramic Experience, Grid House, St Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3DN
Cost: £8.00 per person which includes entrance and breakfast
Ian Barratt of Mindstrengths will be doing a 10 minute talk on Stress Awareness as 5th November is National Stress Awareness Day.
Please email me at sittingbourne@thebestof.co.uk if you wish to come along.  If you ring or email in advance on 01795 436161 and let me know that you are bringing a guest it will cost £13.50 for the both of you.


Contact Info : Mr John Roberts 01795 436161 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Basic International Trade Training Course (9:30AM - 9:30AM)
Thursday 6th November 2008     9.30 am – 1.00 pm
Venue: Thames Gateway (Kent) Chamber of Commerce, Stirling House, Sunderland Quay, Culpeper Close, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent ME2 4HN

Cost: £60.00 + VAT for Chamber Members, £75.00 + VAT for Non Chamber Members - refreshments provided.

This course is designed for staff in various departments linked to an overseas sale, who are unfamiliar with the problem of the WHOLE export function.  The course covers the Basic terminology and procedures and an introduction to the world of export, finance and collation of documents.
Introduction to Exporting - the visible and invisible exports - the use of agents/distributors - the freight forwarders role - terms of delivery (Incoterms 2000) - an export order - the importance of quotation.  International payment terms, internal documentation - EEC and Arab Certificates of Origin.
Course presenter:  Bill Wallis M.I.Ex (Grad) of B W Consultancy Services.


Contact Info : Sharon Hogbin 01634 311441 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Chamber Member's Evening (6:00PM)
Thursday 6th November 2008     6.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Venue: Kitchen to Table Limited, 16 Stirling Park, Laker Road, Rochester Airport Estate, Rochester, Kent ME1 3QR

Cost: FREE

We have a special invitation open evening for Chamber members and their partners.
Come and join us for a glass of wine, see a demonstration of some of our cooking equipment and have an opportunity to see our products and buy them with a 10 % discount.
We import quality cookware, kitchenware and tableware sourced from around the world to give our customers value, innovation, style and competitive edge.
Our extensive range of products can be seen our our warehouse just off J3 M2 at Rochester, Kent.
Come and see what we have to offer.  We are open Monday to Friday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm.


Contact Info : Sharon Hogbin 01634 311441 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.kitchen-2-table.com
Friday, November 07, 2008
Business Networking Breakfast (7:30AM)
Friday 7th November2008                                 7.30 am start
Ellenor Lions Hospices Corporate Partners
Venue: Ellenor Lions Hospices Coldharbour Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent DA11 7HQ
Cost: £10.00 per person which includes a full English Breakfast
Business Breakfast (with optional tour of Hospice)
We look forward to welcoming you to our networking experience with the opportunity to meet and network with an interesting and diverse group of business people enabling you to develop your business and the opportunity to see first hand the facilities at the Lions Hospice.
Places are limited.


Contact Info : Linda Trew (Corporate Partnerships Manager) 01322 422845 Mob: 07775 954 309 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Managing Sickness Absence (8:30AM)
 

Managing Sickness Absence

Wednesday 12th November 2008    8.30 am (Registration)  9.00 am (Workshop)  12.30 pm (Coffee and Sandwiches) 

Venue: Furley Page Solicitors, Bridge Wardens' College, Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TE

Cost:  £50.00 inc VAT (discounted to Chamber Members, includes light lunch.) Cost to non-members £65.00 (inc VAT).

Leading regional law firm, Furley Page, is presenting a series of three practical interactive workshops on employment law for Thames Gateway Chamber members and non members.  The series is suited to all employers no matter the size of your workforce.  The format is part seminar, part interactive question and answer session; ending with a light lunch and networking.  The workshops will be led by three specialist Employment Lawyers and an expert in HR consulting.  The workshops will cover;  Long term, short term absence management; Steps to ensure a healthy workforce; How to best avoid potential claims; The increasing importance of disability discrimination law.

Contact Info : Sharon Hogbin 01634 311441 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.furleypage.co.uk
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Letters Of Credit International Payment Seminar (9:30AM)
Thursday 13th November 2008                    9.30 am - 1.00 pm
Venue: Thames Gateway (Kent) Chamber of Commerce, Stirling House, Sunderland Quay, Culpeper Close, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4HN
Cost: £60.00 + VAT for Chamber Members, £75.00 + VAT for Non Chamber Members - Refreshments provided

This seminar is a must for those who need to acquire more knowledge on International Payments and Letters of Credit.  As an exporter you need to know in advance that you will be paid on a specified date, so that you can predict cashflow accurately.  Using Letters of Credit gives you the assurance guaranteed payments - providing all the terms and conditions cited in the Letter of Credit are met.  This seminar will advise on how to avoid the pitfalls of not meeting the said specifications - hence avoiding payment delays.
Course Presenter:  Bill Wallis M.I.Ex (Grad) of B W Consultancy Services.


Contact Info : Sharon Hogbin 01634 311441 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Thames Gateway Regeneration Project Conference (8:30AM)

Thursday 20th November 2008                              8.30 am - 1.00 pm

Venue:  Showcase Cinema 12, The Water Circus, Bluewater, Greenhithe, Kent DA9 9SG

Cost:  £50.00 inc VAT Chamber Members £60.00 inc VAT non-members

Includes refreshments, light breakfast and buffet lunch.

A morning of regional updates, projections for the future and information about all aspects of the planned regeneration of the region.

In partnership with with and presentations by:  Thomson Snell & Passmore, Medway Council, Gravesham Council, Dartford Council, SEEDA, Swale Forward, John Lewis, Kent Thameside Delivery Board, Thames Gateway Kent Partnership, Countryside Properties.

 



Contact Info : Sharon Hogbin 01634 311441 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
New Members' Meeting (6:00PM)
Thursday 20th November 2008             6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Venue: InvictaFM, Radio House, John Wilson Business Park, Whitstable, Kent ME5 8UD
Cost: This event is FREE to new members and those who would like to be
An opportunity to meet other Thames Gateway (Kent) Chamber of Commerce members.
Find out more about how membership can help your business.


Contact Info : Paula Weeks 01634 311419 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Dinner Dance (6:45PM)
Friday 28th November 2008         6.45 pm - til Midnight 
Venue: Priestfield Conference & Banqueting (The Great Hall), Redfern Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4DD
Cost: £40.00 inc VAT
Come and join us for a great night out  Arrival 6.30 pm, 7.15 pm 4 course meal with wine followed by music and Raffle.  Carriages at midnight.
Dress Code:  Lounge Suit and Cocktail Dress
Starter -    Cream of Tomato and Basil Soup
Main -       Seared Surpreme of Chicken, served with Rissole Potatoes and
                Seasonal Vegetables with a Wild Mushroom Gravy
or             Wild Mushroom and Leeks with a Crispy Puff Pastry
Dessert      Glazed Lemon tart with Clotted Cream & Raspberry Coulis
                Coffee & Mints
Individual bookings welcome.
Use this event as your staff "get together"
Please book as soon as possible as a limited number of spaces are available



Contact Info : Sharon Hogbin 01634 311441 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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