High Growth Academy Launch - 5 August 2025, 10:00am - 11:00am.

The Chamber has secured funding from East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) to run the High Growth Accelerator project.

If your business is based in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham or Nottinghamshire and can demonstrate 20% annual growth in revenue, employment, or market share over the past three consecutive years, the High Growth Accelerator Academy can offer you support to innovate, scale, and grow sustainably.

For more information or to book a place visit High Growth Academy Launch - East Midlands Chamber

Getting Started with Leadership and Management - 7 August 2025, 9:30am - 12:30pm.

The webinar covers essential leadership and management skills for business growth, offering practical tips for leading high-performance teams and adapting leadership styles. It's designed for new business owners and managers.

For more information or to book a place visit Getting Started with Leadership and Management - East Midlands Chamber

Social Media News - 12 August 2025, 9:30am - 11:00am.

The social media landscape evolves rapidly, making it crucial for marketers and business owners to stay updated. This fast-paced webinar provides the latest updates on major platforms, helping you adapt your strategies and seize new opportunities before your competitors do.

For more information or to book a place visit Social Media News - East Midlands Chamber

Essential Guide to Social Media Marketing - 13 August 2025, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

You’ll learn all about the social media landscape today, how to make it count for your business, identifying the audiences and platforms you should be using, plus you’ll hear about techniques on how to engage, types of content to use and when to post.

For more information or to book a place visit Essential Guide to Social Media Marketing - East Midlands Chamber

Harnessing AI for Business: Practical Applications and Legal Insights - 13 August 2025, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

Artificial Intelligence is a powerful tool reshaping how businesses operate.
There are remarkable efficiency gains from AI-assisted data tasks, not only will it help save time but can also enhance decision-making and productivity. If you’re ready to harness the power of AI within your business, join expert Martin Broadhurst for this workshop

For more information or to book a place visit Harnessing AI for Business: Practical Applications and Legal Insights - East Midlands Chamber

Marketing that means Business: Build your Marketing Action Plan - 14 August 2025, 9:30am - 12:30pm.

Feeling overwhelmed by marketing? Join our 3-hour online workshop designed for small business owners and marketers, where you'll create a simple, effective marketing plan without jargon, leaving you with clarity, confidence, and a step-by-step strategy to implement immediately.

For more information or to book a place visit Marketing that means Business: Build your Marketing Action Plan - East Midlands Chamber

Negotiating with your Customer - Hints and Tips - 19 August 2025, 9:30am - 11:00am.

Negotiating with customers involves achieving desired results while maintaining relationships. This webinar teaches positive behaviors for mutual success, focusing on human behavior and negotiation to foster cooperation and maximise results.

For more information or to book a place visit Negotiating with your Customer - Hints and Tips - East Midlands Chamber

Using AI to Supercharge your Website - 21 August 2025, 9:30am - 11:30am.

Discover how artificial intelligence can transform your website by enhancing user engagement, personalising experiences, and driving conversions. This free webinar breaks down the most relevant AI tools and techniques, with practical insights and a clear roadmap to help you get started, no technical background required.

For more information or to book a place visit Using AI to Supercharge your Website - East Midlands Chamber

Mastering Video Content for Social Media and More - 26 August 2025, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

Create standout Video Content for your Business. Join East Midlands Chamber’s new Accelerator Workshop: Mastering Video Content for Social Media and More, and learn how to raise brand awareness, drive website traffic, and build meaningful connections with your audience

For more information or to book a place visit Mastering Video Content for Social Media and More - East Midlands Chamber

Introduction to Marketing AI & ChatGPT - 28 August 2025, 9:30am - 11:00am.

AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming marketing. This 90-minute webinar introduces Marketing AI, focusing on tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini, and showcases AI-generated content and popular AI-powered marketing tools. Ideal for business owners and marketing professionals.

For more information or to book a place visit Introduction to Marketing AI & ChatGPT - East Midlands Chamber

Paid Video Marketing across YouTube & Social Platforms - 28 August 2025, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

Join the FREE Accelerator workshop and learn how to turn content into high-performing paid ads on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more.

Expert Liam Lally will share platform-specific strategies, optimisation tips, and creative best practices to boost reach and drive results.

For more information or to book a place visit Paid Video Marketing across YouTube & Social Platforms (including TikTok) - East Midlands Chamber

How to Safely Update your WordPress Website - 9 September 2025, 9:30am - 11:00am.

Keeping your WordPress site and plugins up to date is essential but hitting that update button can feel daunting. In this practical webinar, you'll discover how to safely and confidently manage updates to your WordPress website, even if you're not technically minded.

For more information or to book a place visit How to Safely Update your WordPress Website - East Midlands Chamber

Essential Guide to Social Media Marketing - 9 September 2025, 9:30am - 16:00pm.

You’ll learn all about the social media landscape today, how to make it count for your business, identifying the audiences and platforms you should be using, plus you’ll hear about techniques on how to engage, types of content to use and when to post.

For more information or to book a place visit Essential Guide to Social Media Marketing - East Midlands Chamber

Sustainability and CSR Conference 2025 - 11 Sept 2025, 9:00am - 1:30pm.

Join us at the Sustainability and CSR Conference 2025 to explore the latest trends in environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Network with industry leaders and discover actionable strategies to create more sustainable and profitable businesses.

For more information or to book a place visit Sustainability and CSR Conference 2025 - East Midlands Chamber

HR Forum - Leading People Well and Parting Ways Effectively - 24 Sept 2025, 9:00am - 10:30am.

This leadership-focused session, led by Tony Brooks (Leadership Psychologist) and Rhys Wyborn (Partner, Shakespeare Martineau), equips managers, team leads, and HR professionals with the tools to lead high-performing teams and manage employee exits effectively, covering leadership strategies, legal risks, and updates on employment law, including underperformance, unfair dismissal, and discrimination.

For more information or to book a place visit HR Forum - Leading People Well and Parting Ways Effectively - East Midlands Chamber

HR Forum - Employment Law Update and Discrimination in the Workplace - 2 Oct 2025, 8:30am - 10:30am.

Join one of East Midlands Chambers Q3 HR Forum with BRM Solicitors for key updates on employment law, a deep dive into discrimination across protected characteristics, and insights from Peak Healthcare on how Health Coaching can boost workplace wellbeing and support return-to-work strategies.

For more information or to book a place visit HR Forum - Employment Law Update and Discrimination in the Workplace - East Midlands Chamber

Amber Valley Autumn 9:30am till 12:00pm Work & Wellbeing Event - 7 October 2025, Ripley Leisure Centre

Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your vacancies and services at the Amber Valley Work & Wellbeing Event! Connect with local residents actively seeking employment or health support. Each organisation will have a dedicated table for displays. Enjoy free onsite parking, with additional roadside parking available.

For more information or you can secure your spot at the October event by emailing steve.swain@dwp.gov.uk or call 03000 823946.

Midlands Energy Conference 2025 - 3 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 14:00pm.

Held in partnership with the University of Nottingham’s Energy Institute, the 2025 Midlands Energy Conference will explore how businesses, academia and policy makers can come together to ensure that clean growth underpins our future economic landscape.

How we approach energy production, storage and infrastructure in the Midlands will have a profound impact on the cost of doing business and the ability to decarbonise – the Conference will explore the strengths of the region and the role of the business community in this space.

For more information or to book a place visit Midlands Energy Conference 2025 - East Midlands Chamber