Managing Climate Anxiety and Denial - 21 Nov 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am.

Following on from the optional ‘Decarbonising Culture and Optimising Engagement’ webinar, this workshop focuses solely on how to identify those employee mindsets that might be blockers to achieving your sustainability goals. It will provide you with a clear understanding of the varying viewpoints within your team and share practical steps to provide immediate positive outcomes and ring them on the journey with you.

For more information or to book a place visit Managing Climate Anxiety and Denial - East Midlands Chamber

Modern SEO - 24 Nov 2025, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

If you want to outrank your competitors and get more free traffic from Google, this is the workshop for you! From choosing the right target keywords to getting other websites to link to yours, you will learn all about search engine optimisation (SEO) and how to use the techniques on your own site.

For more information or to book a place visit Modern SEO - East Midlands Chamber

Amber Valley Business Drop-In - Belper - 26 Nov 2025, 08:00am - 10:00am.

Join Amber Valley Borough Council’s Economic Development Team and partners from East Midlands Chamber, Derbyshire Start-up and Department for Work & Pensions for a Business Drop-In Session – a chance to get advice, explore opportunities, and connect with other local businesses. No booking needed.

For more information visit Business Drop-In Session | Facebook

Amber Valley Business Drop-In - Alfreton - 27 Nov 2025, 12:00pm - 14:00pm.

Join Amber Valley Borough Council’s Economic Development Team and partners from East Midlands Chamber, Derbyshire Start-up and Department for Work & Pensions for a Business Drop-In Session – a chance to get advice, explore opportunities, and connect with other local businesses. No booking needed.

For more information visit Business Drop-In Session | Facebook

Branding, From Bland to Brilliant: Make Your Business Unforgettable - 27 Nov 2025, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

In a noisy market, blending in means being overlooked. This practical, hands-on workshop helps small business owners and marketing teams transform their business from forgettable to irresistible. You’ll discover how to define a clear, authentic brand, position yourself confidently in your market, and tell your story in a way that connects with the right audience.

For more information or to book a place visit Branding, From Bland to Brilliant: Make Your Business Unforgettable - East Midlands Chamber

Midlands Energy Conference 2025 - 3 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 14:00pm.

Held in partnership with the University of Nottingham’s Energy Institute, the 2025 Midlands Energy Conference will explore how businesses, academia and policy makers can come together to ensure that clean growth underpins our future economic landscape.

How we approach energy production, storage and infrastructure in the Midlands will have a profound impact on the cost of doing business and the ability to decarbonise – the Conference will explore the strengths of the region and the role of the business community in this space.

For more information or to book a place visit Midlands Energy Conference 2025 - East Midlands Chamber

Amber Valley Business Networking - 9 Dec 2025, 12:00pm.

Amber Valley Business Networking is a networking group based in the Amber Valley area of Derbyshire. Meetings are held monthly on the second Wednesday of the month at varying venues and are either a breakfast meeting or a lunch. The network meetings last for two hours and the cost is £15 per person which includes either breakfast or lunch (depending on the time of day of the meeting).

For more information or to book a place visit Business Networking Belper | Breakfast Networking Belper

Growth Builders: Structure for Scale: Projects, Insights & Future Tech - 12 Feb 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

This workshop will explore proven methodologies to lead complex projects with confidence, balance scope and risk, align with stakeholder priorities, and leverage technology to drive strategic impact. This contemporary session will help you to assess the benefits and challenges of technical innovations that could help you to scale your organisation effectively. You will be able to review these options from a strategic perspective, balancing risk and opportunity.

For more information or to book a place visit High Growth Academy - Growth Builders: Structure for Scale: Projects, Insights & Future Tech - East Midlands Chamber

Growth Builders: Turning Ideas into Actionable Business Cases - 9 Mar 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

Effectively managing the challenges of change is vital to successful growth. This workshop will equip you with tools to manage change effectively, helping you to recognise the drivers of change, how these affect stakeholders differently and what you can do to achieve a successful outcome for your business.

For more information or to book a place visit High Growth Academy - Growth Builders: Turning Ideas into Actionable Business Cases - East Midlands Chamber

FutureFusion - Amber Valley Skills Festival – 26 March 2026, 9:15am to 4:30pm

Amber Valley, in partnership with Idea4Careers, is proud to present FutureFusion, Amber Valley Skills Festival!

This dynamic event will bring together employers, training providers, and support organisations to inspire and connect with future generations.

Let’s build a stronger, more skilled Amber Valley together.

Secure your space by completing our quick registration form Exhibitor Registration Form

This event is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It is delivered by Ideas4Careers.

Hold the Date: Amber Valley Jobs Fair – March 2026!

Are you an employer or service provider looking to connect with local talent and community members?

Don’t miss your chance to take part in the Amber Valley Jobs Fair!

Whether you're hiring, offering support services, or simply want to raise your profile in the community, this is an event not to be missed.

Bite-sized

These sessions are ideal for refreshing your knowledge or gaining insight into key topics. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your marketing, leadership or HR skills, there’s something here for you!

Upcoming Webinars:
📅 25 Nov | Maximising your Productivity
📅 27 Nov | Getting more from GA4: Beyond the Basic Reports
📅 02 Dec | Getting Ready for the Employment Rights Bill
📅 11 Dec | Optimise your Social Media Profiles

Places are FREE and open to eligible businesses across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Sign Up Today! >> Events and Training - D2N2 Growth Hub

Net Zero

If you're looking to reduce carbon emissions, improve efficiency, and stay up to date with industry developments, these bite-sized webinars offer a practical way to take the next step towards a greener future.

Upcoming Webinars:

🌍 21 Nov | Managing Climate Anxiety and Denial
🌍 04 Dec | Creating a Healthy and Sustainable Working Environment

To explore the full range of funded online events and workshops headover to East Midlands Chamber events page Events - East Midlands Chamber

Trade internationally

If you're looking to grow your business overseas and navigate the global market with confidence, these International Trade webinars are a valuable way to learn about the legalities and requirements for your freight.

Upcoming International Trade Webinars:
📆 24 Nov | Preparing for a Customs Audit
📅 04 Dec | Selecting Freight Forwarders – Getting It Right from the Start
📅 10 Dec | US Nexus Sales Tax

To see all funded International Trade Webinars or to book your FREE place visit Events and Training - D2N2 Growth Hub

High Growth Academy - Growth Builders

The Growth Builders webinars focuses on strategic leadership, governance, performance, and market positioning. Ideal for established scale-ups ready to overcome growth barriers and accelerate their journey.

📆 tbc | Scale Up Strategic Finance
📆 12 Feb | Structure for Scale: Projects, Insights & Future Tech
📆 09 Mar | Turning Ideas into Actionable Business Cases

To see all funded High Growth webinars or to book your FREE place visit Events and Training - D2N2 Growth Hub

To learn more about the Accelerator Project click here.

The Accelerator project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It is delivered by East Midlands Chamber.