Amber Valley Jobs Fair – 23 April 2026, 09:30am - 12:30pm

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 work and wellbeing event! 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.

If you would like to attend the jobs fair or you have vacancies that you would like to promote but unable to attend on the day, please email Jobs.ambervalley@dwp.gov.uk

Time Management - 28 Apr 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

This course is ideal for individuals who want to develop practical strategies for managing their time more effectively and staying focused on priorities. It is suitable for professionals at all levels who are looking to boost productivity, reduce stress, and gain better control over their daily tasks and long-term goals.

For more information or to book a place visit East Midlands Chamber | Time Management 

Modern SEO - 29 Apr 2026, 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 East Midlands Chamber | Modern SEO

Scaling Sales with RevOps &CRM - 30 Apr 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

As companies scale, "heroic" individual sales efforts break. Predictable, high-growth revenue requires a systematic, repeatable machine. This workshop is for businesses ready to move beyond using their CRM as a simple address book. It provides a practical roadmap to turn your CRM into the central engine for your sales process, introducing the core ideas of Revenue Operations (RevOps) to align Marketing, Sales, and Service and drive efficient growth.

For more information or to book a place visit East Midlands Chamber | Scaling Sales with RevOps & CRM

Embedding AI Workflows into your Growth Strategy - 6 May 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

This practical and highly interactive workshop demystifies AI automation and shows you how to embed AI workflows directly into your growth strategy. You’ll discover where workflows can deliver the biggest impact, learn how to design them, and build your first workflow during the session. You’ll leave knowing exactly how AI can scale your business without scaling your workload.

For more information or to book a place visit East Midlands Chamber | Embedding AI Workflows into your Growth Strategy

Handling Difficult Situations and People - 7 May 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

This course explores the idea that people are not inherently “difficult”; rather, challenging situations can trigger difficult behaviours. It provides delegates with a practical understanding of common difficult behaviours, their own reactions and triggers, and techniques to rationalise behaviour and clarify objectives. Participants will learn how to plan and manage conversations effectively, balance the needs of all parties without losing ground, and understand how difficult situations can escalate into conflict—along with strategies to manage these moments while maintaining positive relationships.

For more information or to book a place visit East Midlands Chamber | Handling Difficult Situations and People

Utilising ChatGPT for your Business - 12 May 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

Are you intrigued by the potential of artificial intelligence for your business? Have you heard of ChatGPT and want to know how it can help streamline your operations and improve your marketing? This one-day action planning workshop is designed to introduce you to the powerful world of ChatGPT. This workshop is a fantastic opportunity for business owners and marketing managers at SMEs to understand and adopt AI in their business strategy.

For more information or to book a place visit East Midlands Chamber | Utilising ChatGPT for your Business

Practical Guide to Marketing - 13 May 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

Marketing, you've heard about it, you know it's important for your business, but still, you may find the task of growing your business and getting its name out there an overwhelming one.

With all the different marketing strategies and schools, it can be difficult to choose the best way to allocate your limited amount of time and financial resources in a way that'll get you the highest return on your marketing.

For more information or to book a place visit East Midlands Chamber | Practical Guide to Marketing

Practical Guide to Marketing - 14 May 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

Marketing, you've heard about it, you know it's important for your business, but still, you may find the task of growing your business and getting its name out there an overwhelming one.

With all the different marketing strategies and schools, it can be difficult to choose the best way to allocate your limited amount of time and financial resources in a way that'll get you the highest return on your marketing.

For more information or to book a place visit East Midlands Chamber | Practical Guide to Marketing

Mastering Graphic Design with Canva and Adobe Express - 19 May 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

Visual content drives engagement, builds brand recognition and communicates your message faster than any other medium. With professional-quality design now accessible through user-friendly platforms like Canva and Adobe Express, businesses of all sizes can create stunning graphics without expensive software or extensive design experience.

For more information or to book a place visit East Midlands Chamber | Mastering Graphic Design with Canva and Adobe Express

Scaling Sales with RevOps & CRM - 20 May 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

As companies scale, "heroic" individual sales efforts break. Predictable, high-growth revenue requires a systematic, repeatable machine. This workshop is for businesses ready to move beyond using their CRM as a simple address book. It provides a practical roadmap to turn your CRM into the central engine for your sales process, introducing the core ideas of Revenue Operations (RevOps) to align Marketing, Sales, and Service and drive efficient growth.

For more information or to book a place visit East Midlands Chamber | Scaling Sales with RevOps & CRM

Modern SEO & CRM - 27 May 2026, 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 East Midlands Chamber | Modern SEO

Mastering Graphic Design with Canva and Adobe Express

- 27 May 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

Visual content drives engagement, builds brand recognition and communicates your message faster than any other medium. With professional-quality design now accessible through user-friendly platforms like Canva and Adobe Express, businesses of all sizes can create stunning graphics without expensive software or extensive design experience.

For more information or to book a place visit East Midlands Chamber | Mastering Graphic Design with Canva and Adobe Express 

Mastering Graphic Design with Canva and Adobe Express

- 2 Jun 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

Visual content drives engagement, builds brand recognition and communicates your message faster than any other medium. With professional-quality design now accessible through user-friendly platforms like Canva and Adobe Express, businesses of all sizes can create stunning graphics without expensive software or extensive design experience.

For more information or to book a place visit East Midlands Chamber | Mastering Graphic Design with Canva and Adobe Express 

Selling for non-sales people - 2 Jun 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

There are many instances when a ‘sales support person’, usually involved in the implementation or delivery of a product or service, can have significant influence on the level of present and future business from that client. In fact non-sales people probably generate more trust and future business in just these situations.

For more information or to book a place visit East Midlands Chamber | Selling for non-sales people 

Utilising ChatGTP for your Business - 9 Jun 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

Are you intrigued by the potential of artificial intelligence for your business? Have you heard of ChatGPT and want to know how it can help streamline your operations and improve your marketing? This one-day action planning workshop is designed to introduce you to the powerful world of ChatGPT. This workshop is a fantastic opportunity for business owners and marketing managers at SMEs to understand and adopt AI in their business strategy.

For more information or to book a place visit East Midlands Chamber | Utilising ChatGPT For you Business 

Embedding AI Workflows into your Growth Strategy - 12 Jun 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

This practical and highly interactive workshop demystifies AI automation and shows you how to embed AI workflows directly into your growth strategy. You’ll discover where workflows can deliver the biggest impact, learn how to design them, and build your first workflow during the session. You’ll leave knowing exactly how AI can scale your business without scaling your workload.

For more information or to book a place visit East Midlands Chamber | Embedding AI Workflows into your Growth Strategy 

Paid Social Media Masterclass - 18 Jun 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

Social media advertising enables organisations to reach, engage, and convert new and existing customers through highly targeted, cost‑effective campaigns. As organic reach for business pages continues to decline, paid social marketing is increasingly used to amplify content, promote products or services, grow audiences, and drive engagement, leads, and sales—either directly on social platforms or by directing users to a company website.

For more information or to book a place visit East Midlands Chamber | Paid Social Media Masterclass  

Practical Guide to Marketing - 18 Jun 2026, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

Marketing, you've heard about it, you know it's important for your business, but still, you may find the task of growing your business and getting its name out there an overwhelming one. With all the different marketing strategies and schools, it can be difficult to choose the best way to allocate your limited amount of time and financial resources in a way that'll get you the highest return on your marketing.

For more information or to book a place visit East Midlands Chamber | Practical Guide to Marketing 

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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!

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

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:

🌍 23 Apr | Climate Literacy Reimagined 

🌍 2 Jun | Mind your Language: How to Talk Green without Turning People Off

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.

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

Manufacturing

The East Midlands Manufacturing Network is open to makers across the East Midlands. Businesses can attend whichever forum meeting they choose, regardless of where they are based.

Upcoming Webinars:

⚙️ 22 Apr | Derby Manufacturing Network

⚙️ 5 Jun | Derbyshire Manufacturing Network

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

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.

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.