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Founders keep their cool at summer party
Cambridge Network Founder Members and guests enjoyed cool drinks on a warm summer evening at the Network's Founders' Party last week.
Breakfast briefings create a buzz
The Cambridge Network Breakfast Networking event on corporate social responsibility (CSR) last week has generated a lot of interest in the topic. Find out how the Network is trialling a new approach to these events, and take part in a survey to help determine other subjects that may be on the agenda for smaller businesses.
Cambridge Network member websites archived for posterity
As many members will be aware, the Cambridge Network and the British Library have been working together on archiving periodically the websites of Network members in the national UK Web Archive.
Events and courses offer opportunities to network and learn
Once again the Cambridge Network and its Learning Collaboration offer a diverse range of events and courses for members over the next few weeks. Come along to discuss Corporate Social Responsibility; find out what the Network offers larger organisations; or attend a training course to improve your delegation, influencing, project or people management skills.
Innovation policy myths and the Small Business Research Initiative programme
Recent announcements by the UK Government and EU Commission could help transform the funding environment for small science and technology based businesses. The next Cambridge Network business lecture - on Wednesday June 19th - will feature two Cambridge members who have been involved in bringing this change about.
Learning and recruitment stay high on Cambridge Network's agenda
Helping members to access quality training and to attract high calibre staff are high on the Cambridge Network agenda. To meet these twin objectives, the Network's Learning Collaboration once again offers a range of interesting courses, while its Recruitment Gateway team continues to spread the word about the benefits of living and working in Cambridge.
Sales on the agenda at next Breakfast Briefing
Why not get up a little earlier this Thursday (May 23rd) for Cambridge Network's Breakfast Briefing event, exploring sales issues faced by small businesses? Come along to learn from fellow Network members about the selling / buying interaction; get some tips on editing materials for powerful persuasion, and discover how to present yourself confidently.
Inkjet insight heads list of upcoming Network events and courses
Bill Baxter, Director of Inca Digital and one of the pioneers of inkjet printing in the Cambridge cluster, shares his insights into the technology and the industry at the next Cambridge Network business lecture on Tuesday May 21st.
Meet Cambridge Network
Calling all marketing, HR or L&D managers and directors working in larger organisations! Whether or not your company is already a member of the Cambridge Network, you could be missing significant opportunities if you don't know about or use the valuable services the Network has to offer. Come along to an informal lunchtime meeting tomorrow (Wednesday May 8th) to find out more.
Cambridge Network appoints a new Chair
Cambridge Network is delighted to announce that Bill Parsons, currently EVP of Human Resources for ARM Holdings plc, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Network’s Board, following the five-year term of Neil Davidson, co-founder of Red Gate.
What's coming next - Cambridge Network events and courses
Cambridge Network and its associated Learning Collaboration offer members and guests an exciting line-up of events and training courses over the next few weeks.
Did Margaret Thatcher influence the growth of Cambridge? Latest from the Network’s CEO
"How much did Margaret Thatcher influence the growth of Cambridge?" asks Claire Ruskin, Cambridge Network's CEO.
Justin Miles talks about 'Adventure by accident'
With a remarkable story of how he overcame debilitating injuries to become a ‘professional explorer', Justin Miles - who speaks at Cambridge Network's next business lecture on Wednesday 17 April - has tales to tell that are relevant both in our personal lives and in the board room.
Free advice available through new Network service
Could your start-up business benefit from free advice from a seasoned professional? A local expert, with 30 years of experience in the product management and international marketing of software and hardware solutions, is offering his assistance through Cambridge Network's new 'Would like to meet' service.
A14 improvement in danger
Improvements to the A14 are vital, says Claire Ruskin, Cambridge Network's CEO. Adequate infrastructure is critical to the growth and success of the local economy.
Making Cambridge the best place in the world to do business: Network latest from the CEO
As the community came together last week for Cambridge Business Week - and Business Secretary Vince Cable described the region as "the most successful cluster of entrepreneurial business in Britain" - the spotlight was turned on the city again. Claire Ruskin, Cambridge Network's CEO, comments: "Joining up to put on 2013’s Cambridge Business Week showed us what we can do when we get together as…
Cambridge companies on the lookout for experienced professionals
Attention experienced engineers, technologists and software developers! Cambridge Network member companies are looking for you – with a wealth of interesting job opportunities available via the Network's popular Recruitment Gateway. More and more positions are being filled every week, so don’t miss out. Come and search the hundreds of opportunities live on the site and find your perfect job...
LC courses boost business skills for Cambridge professionals
Cambridge business professionals who are keen to enhance their own skills – or who want to help others to excel - will benefit from a trio of forthcoming courses organised by Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration (LC).
'Would like to meet' service goes live
Whether you're looking for - or able to offer - expertise, funding, equipment, office or lab space, or something else, Cambridge Network's new 'Who would you like to meet?' service, now live on this website, will help you connect with others to solve your problems.
Explore the possibilities at Cambridge Network events
The diversity of Cambridge Network's Business Lecture series is highlighted by the next two speakers - Neil Carson, CEO of chemicals giant Johnson Matthey next Tuesday, followed by 'professional explorer' Justin Miles next month. Sign up now for your place at both events!
Focus on finance for SMEs at Breakfast Networking tomorrow
Breakfast networking tomorrow (Thursday) morning could make all the difference to you and your business! Come along to the next Cambridge Network session for SMEs, focused on financial issues, and find out about grant funding, common tax pitfalls, and the requirement for employers to report PAYE in real time, as of this coming April.
Jobs galore as Recruitment Gateway goes from strength to strength
With more than 300 employers advertising literally hundreds of jobs in the region, Cambridge Network's Recruitment Gateway proves that this area is bucking the country's unemployment trend. And it really does offer something for everyone, whether you're a graduate looking for your first job or a mid-career professional who wants to make a change.
Don't miss your chance to hear Johnson Matthey CEO talk about sustainability
Sign up now for next month's Cambridge Network business lecture which features sustainability champion Neil Carson, CEO of global chemical company Johnson Matthey.
Cambridge Business Week 2013: Network latest from the CEO
Company leaders are getting together for a week in March for the Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards and Business Weekly Business Awards. “Business Secretary The Rt Hon Vince Cable is spending Monday 18th March in Cambridge with local businesses so that we can continue to raise awareness of the leading position we have in the UK, helping to build jobs, to export products around the world…