....about an exciting addition to our speaker line up at tomorrow's meeting, our other upcoming meetings, our Xmas opening hours, member event with Department of International Trade and Member Focus with The BidBase.
In a late addition to our agenda for tomorrow's meeting we are welcoming Paul Foster and Sean Balmer from the Solway Community Power Company to talk about how they will engage with supply chain and what prompted them to set up a new company. We also have Jenny Brumby and Keith McMean from TEG to talk about TEG retail, Amber Shackland talking about her entrepreneurial journey & much more! Don't forget those Christmas Jumpers (if anyone wants to join me in a Santa Suit feel free! Dianne) and if you are able to donate any selection boxes those will be distributed to the Foodbank and youngsters with experience of the care system.
We are running on a limited service from 15th December to 4th January inclusive with Dianne on annual leave. James will be in the office and we will only be fully closed on Bank Holidays. If you have any problems during this time contact james.amor@becbusinesscluster.co.uk and James will do his best to help you.
Member meeting 11th January at Energus and on Zoom 9.30-12.30
Don't forget to get January's event in your diary. With a collaboration theme we've got another packed agenda for you. Join us to be part of the conversation.
The BidBase helps companies to optimise their entire approach to tenders and bids & providing experience and support throughout the work winning journey from initial pipeline management to final contract negotiations.
We have helped our customers win over £2.3bn of work in various sectors.
Member Event Focus: Leadership Masterclass: Leading with Purpose with Centre for Leadership Performance
Business leaders, educators, and young people are being invited to learn about ‘Leading with Purpose’ in the next FREE Masterclass organised by the Centre for Leadership Performance.
The event is being organised in partnership with Britain’s Energy Coast Business Cluster and the BECBC Shadow Board, and takes place from 09:00-12:30 on Wednesday, 18th January 2023, at Lakes College.
At the Masterclass, a range of keynote speakers will explore the topic of ‘Leading with Purpose’, and the session will also include interactive Learning Labs and a Q&A panel.
For more information, please contact Rhianna.smith@cforlp.org.uk
Member News: Kloeckner Metals achieves an “‘Excellent” rating for BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing
Kloeckner Metals UK is pleased to announce that it has achieved the BES 6001 “Excellent” rating for its Leeds, Westok, Thurrock and Dudley sites. Assessed by BSI, the BES 6001 certification allows Kloeckner Metals to demonstrate that its products are made with constituent materials that have been responsibly sourced.
The “Excellent” rating is an endorsement of Kloeckner’s dedication to continuous improvement of their management processes and environmental and social impact. This achievement puts Kloeckner in the elite group of 8.33% of UK Steel product companies that have successfully managed to raise their responsible sourcing procedures to the highest possible standard.
