New Year's Networking Lunch - Barking & Dagenham
2025-01-16 12:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Barking Enterprise Centre, Barking Enterprise Centre, 50 Cambridge Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8FG, United Kingdom
We're diving into 2025 by bringing the local business community together for an exciting afternoon filled with opportunities, connections.

Barking and Dagenham: Where Opportunities Are Booming!
Join Us for Our New Year's Networking Lunch!

Dive into 2025 by attending this exciting networking event! We're bringing the local business community together for an exciting afternoon filled with opportunities, connections, and insights. Here's why you can't afford to miss it:

Discover the Latest Grant Funding & Programmes: Gain exclusive insights into financial support and initiatives designed to help your business thrive.

Mentorship & Training Opportunities: Equip yourself and your team with the tools to excel in 2025 and beyond.

Connect with Like-Minded Professionals: Expand your network, exchange ideas, and spark collaborations in Barking and Dagenham's dynamic business ecosystem.

Bring your festive spirit and leave with inspiration, knowledge, and new connections!

This is your moment to embrace the booming opportunities in Barking and Dagenham. Let’s grow together.

Reserve your spot today!’

A Beginners Guide to Starting a Business #Launching Your Dream
2025-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Essex
This interactive online workshop is designed specifically for UK-based startups and pre-start businesses looking to harness the power of AI

Amplify Care Workshop: Transforming Your Business Using Digital Tools
2025-02-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Barking Enterprise Centre, Barking Enterprise Centre, 50 Cambridge Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8FG, United Kingdom
Discover how digital technologies can enhance the way you run your care business. From collaboration tools to AI, you don't want to miss it!

Special guests Matthew Skinner and James Sinclair of Care City join us as special hosts for this insightful Amplify workshop, especially for businesses in the care sector.

Discover how digital technologies can enhance the way you run your care business. From collaboration tools to AI, learn how these technologies can improve efficiency and free up time to focus on delivering care.

Key Takeaways:

Learn about digital tools for care businesses
Explore case studies and best practices
Overcome barriers to adopting technology

Be sure to secure your spot and join us at the BEC conference room for an engaging session.

A Beginners Guide to Starting a Business #LaunchingYourDream
2025-03-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Essex
This interactive online workshop is designed specifically for UK-based startups and pre-start businesses looking to harness the power of AI

Are you thinking of starting your own business or in the early stages of your entrepreneurial journey? Are you curious about how AI tools can give you a competitive edge? This interactive online workshop is designed specifically for UK-based startups and pre-start businesses looking to harness the power of AI to thrive in today’s fast-paced market.

Who Is This Workshop For?

Aspiring entrepreneurs who want to launch a new business in the UK.
Early-stage business owners looking to streamline operations and scale efficiently.
Anyone curious about how AI can enhance business processes, decision-making, and customer experience.

What You’ll Learn:
Startup Essentials: Key steps to successfully starting a business in the UK, including legal, financial, and operational requirements.
AI for Startups: Discover practical AI tools for market research, customer engagement, automation, and more.
Financial Planning: Learn how to create an effective business plan and explore funding opportunities using AI-powered tools.
Scaling with AI: Uncover strategies to integrate AI into your operations to scale your business efficiently and sustainably.
Real-World Applications: See live demonstrations of AI tools in action and learn how to implement them in your business.

Why Join This Workshop?
Save Time and Money: Learn how to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency with AI.
Make Smarter Decisions: Use AI-powered analytics to understand your market, customers, and competitors better.
Be Prepared: Gain actionable insights on starting and running a business in the UK, from taxes and VAT to legal structures.
Access Expert Guidance: Benefit from insights tailored to the challenges and opportunities facing UK startups.

Details:

Duration: 2 Hours
Format: Online (Zoom)

Take the first step toward building a successful and future-ready business. Secure your spot now!

Power Forward: Women Transforming Business
2025-04-03 09:30 - 12:30 | Barking Enterprise Centre, Barking Enterprise Centre, 50 Cambridge Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8FG, United Kingdom
This inspiring women's business event features influential speakers & empowering conversations designed to help women thrive in business!

In celebration of Women's Empowerment Month (yes, we know we're late!), and we planned it this way to ensure our entire community can participate after Ramadan.
You don’t want to miss this inspiring women's business conference featuring influential speakers and empowering conversations designed to help women thrive in business.
Keynote Speaker:Hear from Gilly Tobin, Director at Altair, as she shares her journey as a woman in construction and her path to success.
Our Esteemed Guests:

Cllr Ashraf - Deputy Leader of the Council
Cllr Sade Bright - Cabinet Member for Employment, Skills and Enterprise

Interactive Workshops - Participants can choose between two engaging sessions on the day:

Mental Health Literacy Workshop
Telling Your Brand Story

Be sure to secure your spot and gain valuable insights, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and discover new opportunities for growth.
Register now and power forward with us!

Empowering Women in the Care Sector: Innovate, Sustain, and Transform
2025-04-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Barking Enterprise Centre, Barking Enterprise Centre, 50 Cambridge Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8FG, United Kingdom
This event brings together visionary individuals who are revolutionising the care sector through technology, sustainability, and innovation.

Join us for an inspiring event celebrating Women’s Empowerment Month. This gathering brings together visionary individuals who are revolutionising the care sector through technology, sustainability, and innovation. We warmly welcome participants of all genders to engage in this enriching experience.

Don't miss it!
Keynote Address by Natalia Nicholson: An accomplished entrepreneur and digital marketing specialist, Natalia will explore the integration of technology in the care sector, highlighting how digital tools can enhance care delivery and operational efficiency.
Demonstration by Carly and Katie Rochester: Co-founders of the ME Passport app, Carly and Katie will showcase their innovative platform designed to revolutionise recruitment in the health and social care sectors by streamlining compliance processes and empowering professionals to manage their employment data effectively.
Presentation by Julie Cleijne: Founder and CEO of Sustainable Kitchen Consultants, Julie will delve into the critical relationship between people, profit, and the planet, offering insights into implementing sustainable practices within the care industry.

Who Should Attend: Care sector professionals, Healthcare administrators, Sustainability advocates, Technology enthusiasts, Individuals of all genders interested in empowerment and innovation in care.

Why Attend:

Gain valuable insights into technological advancements in care
Learn about sustainable practices that benefit people, profit, and the planet
Discover innovative solutions to streamline recruitment and compliance
Network with like-minded professionals and thought leaders

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative discussion on empowering individuals in the care sector. We look forward to welcoming you to an afternoon of inspiration and innovation.

Community Leaders Lunch at Heath Park
2025-06-26 11:30 - 2025-07-20 14:30 | Heath Park Community Centre, Rusholme Avenue, Dagenham, England, RM10 7PR, United Kingdom
Community Leaders in Barking and Dagenham are invited to join us for a lunch and networking event hosted at Heath Park Community Centre.

The BEC together with Heath Park Consortium welcomes all Community Leaders to join us for a FREE Community Leaders networking event. Come meet with us and enjoy a lunch on us.

We are welcoming leaders from faith or community organisation who would like to come and meet with us to discuss all things community.

Don't miss your opportunity to experience the space upgrades at the Heath Park Community Centre and to connect with other organisation leaders in the borough.

Registration is essential for catering purposes.

We hope to see you there!

Why Your Business Growth Matters
2025-11-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Ripple Centre, Ripple Road, Barking, England, IG11 7PB, United Kingdom
Business growth connects ambition with meaningful impact, join us to turn enterprise success into lasting social benefit & shared prospects!

Business growth is the engine of change in Barking and Dagenham. It’s how local businesses, social enterprises and SMEs turn potential into progress, create jobs, and build stronger communities.
This event explores how your growth is essential for fuelling meaningful social impact through collaboration and drives real economic impact.
Let’s create impact through collaboration.
In Barking & Dagenham, every step of growth has the power to:

Open up new opportunities for local people, businesses and organisations
Build the skills and confidence our borough needs for the future
Strengthen the fabric of our communities by investing back into our economy, people and place
Growth bridges strong enterprises and thriving communities, unlocking potential, creating opportunities, and sharing success for all.
Growth most importantly is made up of everyone’s contribution, creating a true community of givers where your success also strengthens the whole community.

What We’ll Explore Together

Keynote insights - Smart tips to grow your business
Workshops - Digital Marketing, When to Hire, Financial Essentials
Networking- connect with local businesses & partners
Impact -Turn growth into community value

Who Should Join?

Voluntary/Social enterprises, SMEs & Entrepreneurs
Local organisations supporting growth

Your growth is more than business it’s the bridge to stronger communities. Growth is made of everyone’s contribution, creating a community of givers.
