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The North East Cheshire Business Awards are back for 2018, bigger and better than ever!

Dedicated to celebrating success, talent and indeed all that's good about business in North East Cheshire, the prestigious awards ceremony and gala dinner will take place on Friday 16th November at The Mere Golf Resort & Spa, Knutsford.

So get your glad-rags on for this black-tie affair and join us for the evening starting with champagne reception, followed by 3-course dinner with wine and musical entertainment throughout the night.

All winners will be presented with their trophies on the evening and we will be joined by an exciting guest speaker...watch this space!

Help us recognise the fantastic achievements of local businesses throughout North East Cheshire and book your tickets now!

Booking policy: Tickets must be paid for on receipt of invoice and cancellations within five days of the event cannot be refunded unless exceptional circumstances.

Please note: the date of this event has been changed to Wednesday 21st November to avoid a clash with the Alderley Edge Christmas light switch on, taking place on Thursday 22nd November. 

The dark nights are closing in so what better way to spend the evening than sampling wine at Laithwaite's wine merchants in Alderley Edge!

Network with other local businesses over a mini-tasting of 3 products - a red, white and sparkling - in a relaxed and fun environment. The expert team will be on hand to answer any wine-related questions all whilst you peruse the shelves of the shop for some fantastic festive gift inspiration.

It's just £10 for a Chamber member and £20 for a non-member, so book now to broaden your networking circle and wine knowledge.

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Booking policy: Bookings must be paid for seven days in advance and cancellations within three days of the event cannot be refunded.

The next of our Meet the Chamber events is taking place in the beautiful Tudor building of Evuna restaurant in Knutsford, who are celebrating 15 years of being Manchester and Cheshire's premier Spanish Tapas Restaurant.

With 3 floors devoted to the best in Spanish food and exclusive wines from small boutique family-run vineyards, join us for the evening to sample a glass of wine or two from Evuna's award-winning selection whilst nibbling on some fantastic tapas!

Being run throughout the year, the series of Meet the Chamber events is an informal opportunity to hear more about the benefits of being a member of North Cheshire Chamber whilst networking with fellow local businesses.

We will be joined by Jane Dowler, Director of Evuna Restaurants and Bars, and Henry Brooks, Managing Director of the Tatton Group, as guest speakers for the evening.

The Tatton Group specialise in creating value for property investors, offering a wide range of services including Management, Lettings, Acquisitions, Sales, Planning and Utilities throughout the UK but with a specialism in the North West.

This is a FREE event so book soon to secure your place. Non-members are welcome.

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The next of our Meet the Chamber breakfast events is taking place in the historic surroundings of Charles Roe House in Macclesfield. This iconic building has been lovingly restored and is now home to Pinches Medical - a private GP and personalised healthcare practice.

Being run throughout the year, this series of Meet the Chamber events is an informal opportunity to hear more about the benefits of being a member of North Cheshire Chamber and network with fellow guests.  And we are now able to confirm that Macclesfield MP, David Rutley will be joining us as our guest speaker - this will be a fantastic opportunity to hear from David about his new role as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at DEFRA and have your questions answered.

Non-members are welcome, so please join us for a coffee and danish - we look forward to seeing you.

This is a FREE event so book soon to secure your place.

Defining your global growth ambition is an important first step to exporting, but what comes next?

In this interactive masterclass we look at 7 keys stages of export growth planning and consider some of the main questions facing business leaders such as: Why internationalise? How should we prepare for Brexit?

We consider strategies for overcoming perceived and real barriers to export growth, addressing areas such as: ensuring your products and services are export ready; identifying markets; managing sales and marketing; addressing language and culture; your people and skills; finance and operations.

We will also explain how to access advice and support from the Department for International Trade, North Cheshire Chamber and our partners in the UK and overseas.

Trainer: Sara Knowles, North West International Trade Team

Sara is an International Trade Adviser at the Department for International Trade. She has over 25 years’ experience working across global regions as a project manager, business director and international trade adviser. Sara helps business leaders to define their export growth ambitions and achieve increased export sales, drawing upon her knowledge, experience and networks to accelerate their international growth. She writes and speaks about business internationalisation, intercultural communication and marketing and has performed on prestigious platforms including TEDx and Northern Power Women Live.

Members: FREE

Non-members: FREE

Breakfast, lunch and refreshments included

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The next in our series of Member Spotlight business networking lunches will take place at the The Courthouse Hotel in Knutsford. With this iconic building being the former Crown Court, what better topic to focus on than Corporate & Financial Law.

Our hosts for the lunch will be Harts Ltd Chartered Accountants and SAS Daniels.

Chris Bentley, Tax & Forensic Director at Harts Accountants, will provide guidance on personal and business tax responsibilities and give insights into the steps you can take, to benefit from reliefs and incentives whilst reducing the risk of unnecessary penalties.

Paul Tyrer, Corporate Partner at SAS Daniels LLP, will lead a round table discussion about how to effectively plan for the future sale of your business, provide an overview of the sale process and guidance as to practical steps that can be taken to ensure you receive maximum value and avoid due diligence pitfalls.

The cost is £20+VAT for a Chamber member and £25+VAT for a non-member which includes a two-course lunch and networking

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