Learn about the Thames Estuary Growth Board’s ambitious plans to transform the Estuary region including South Essex.  Exciting developments are in train that will provide direct and tangible benefits to businesses based in Brentwood and across Essex, such as key sustainability and “green blue” infrastructure projects.  Always an engaging speaker, Kate will also share her professional journey, moving from the arts sector to senior advisor to the Stobart Group to becoming the first Thames Estuary Envoy.

Learn about the importance of communicating clearly and effectively with customers and staff and how to document this, find out whether the foundations of your business are secure and discover if you are protecting your most valuable assets/goodwill.

Join us for an interactive discussion all about making net zero ‘mission possible’ for your business. Our panel of local business leaders will explore what makes a successful sustainability strategy in the 2020s.  Following a Q&A session, visitors are encouraged to visit the Brentwood Environmental Business Alliance (BEBA) stand to take the BEBA pledge to reduce their carbon footprint.
Panellists include:

• Kirsty Dailly, Baker Labels
• Sam Roberts, Ground Control
• Sally Powell, Tees
• Matt Brown, Allen Motor Group
• Greg Campbell, Brentwood Borough Council
• Cllr Chris Hossack, Brentwood Borough Council

Often referred to as ‘body language’, but in fact far more complex, the majority of non-verbal communication takes place at an unconscious level. Bringing it to your conscious awareness can have a major impact on your effectiveness as a communicator.

Staying committed to making a positive impact creates a more focused, profitable and sustainable business.  Scott will share his inspiring entrepreneurial story of how “doing the right thing” has helped Paddy & Scott’s grow from a small start-up to a global operation serving over 82m cups of coffee.

History shows that businesses who are able to invest in marketing during a challenging economic period, come out stronger than the competition. Richard will walk you through the steps you can take to prepare marketing activity for the bounce back and maintain visibility for long term profitability and continued growth.

The way we work, think about and deal with commercial property has changed substantially. Jane will be discussing how important it is to be fully informed of the issues that you need to consider, including supply, infrastructure, environment, flexible working and future proofing commercial property discussions and contracts.

The way we work, think about and deal with commercial property has changed substantially. Jane will be discussing how important it is to be fully informed of the issues that you need to consider, including supply, infrastructure, environment, flexible working and future proofing commercial property discussions and contracts.

With the need to shift to net zero to address the UK’s contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, find out what opportunities exist for smaller businesses to make the transition to become carbon neutral.

With the need to shift to net zero to address the UK’s contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, find out what opportunities exist for smaller businesses to make the transition to become carbon neutral.

Recently appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to sport, Barry will tell the story of how Matchroom Sport was forced to pivot during the pandemic and has come out stronger as a result.  He will share his views on why Essex businesses are so resilient and how Brentwood is great place for business.