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SUMMARY:Bobbin Breakfast Club: Marketing Talks & Networking
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bobbin Breakfast Club in partnership with Merton Chamber of Commerce for a morning of networking\, breakfast and expert talks on marketing your brand.\n\nFEATURING:\n• Talks from industry experts on growing and nurturing your brand and audience.\n• Fresh coffee and a hearty\, locally-sourced breakfast.\n• Structured networking with local business leaders. \nSCHEDULE\n08:00 – 08:30 : Breakfast.\nHelp yourself to a hearty breakfast\, hot pastries and fresh coffee from our local roasters. \n08:30 – 09:00 : Expert Marketing Talks.\nIndustry experts give practical advice on the topics of business development\, branding\, marketing\, communications and PR. Take away actionable growth hacks\, new tools and best practices for growing and nurturing your brand and audience. \n09:00 – 09:30 : Introduce Your Business.\nAll attendees get one minute to introduce themselves and their businesses. \n09:30 – 10:00 : Networking.\nGrab another cup of freshly brewed coffee and get chatting! \nOur speakers: \nMaddie Lingard – Head of Marketing | Ubiq. \n“Personal Branding & Network Growth on LinkedIn.“ \nSerial intrapreneur and unapologetic risk-taker\, Maddie has rapidly made her mark as one of the most recognised names in UK education marketing. As Head of Marketing at Ubiq\, she leads ambitious lead-generation strategies and harnesses a carefully curated LinkedIn network to drive meaningful business results. Everyone knows LinkedIn can open doors\, but finding the right ones is another story. In this talk\, I’ll share the practical lessons from the tips\, tricks\, and tactics I’ve tested (the wins and the flops). You’ll leave with a clear\, five-minute framework for building an authentic LinkedIn presence that people genuinely want to connect with\, and that helps you grow the right kind of opportunities. \nLydia Shaw – Voice & Mindset Coach | Step Up Vocal Coaching. \n“Crowds and Cameras: Maximising Your Public Speaking Skills.“ \nWith over a decade of experience as a professional singer and actor (in the West End and across the UK)\, Lydia now helps professionals become confident\, dynamic speakers. Passionate about unlocking the great communicator in everyone\, Lydia empowers clients with the mindset and skills to perform under pressure\, engage their audience and leave a lasting impact. In this 10 minute talk\, you’ll learn three simple\, practical tools to instantly boost how you speak and show up. You’ll walk away with techniques to manage nerves\, engage your audience\, and speak with more clarity\, confidence\, and presence. Perfect for professionals who want to communicate with more impact… fast! \nSpecial £5 off promo code for MCC members: MCCBOBBINBREAKFAST2024 \nClick here to book your tickets
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/bobbin-breakfast-club-marketing-talks-networking-7/
LOCATION:Bobbin Productions\,\, Unit 12\, The 1929 Shop 18 Watermill Way\, London\, SW19 2RD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:SME Exchange – Sustainability Networking Evening
DESCRIPTION:Be there for the first ever SME Exchange!A brand‑new\, panel‑led networking series from Merton Chamber bringing local small‑ and medium‑sized enterprises together for fast\, actionable learning on the topics that matter—starting with Sustainability (Digital Tech and more to follow). Includes micro‑learning in every session.\n\nSustainability Unfiltered: What It Really Takes for SMEs to Make Change\nLed by Bernice Choo and Rohit Maini\, Business Clan (CSRA GOLD accredited) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🌱 Sustainability talk is everywhere\, but what does meaningful change actually look like for small and medium-sized businesses?\nJoin us for a no-fluff\, straight-talking panel that dives into the real-world challenges SMEs face on their sustainability journey. From tight budgets to conflicting priorities\, we’re unpacking the hard truths\, and exploring practical\, scalable solutions that make a difference without derailing your business. \nPanel spotlight covers how you tackle environment\, community\, philanthropy and workplace \nWalk away with insights\, ideas\, and a sense of what’s really possible not just what looks good in a CSR report. \nWe’ll finish with a guided visit to The Rooftop Farm: in small groups you’ll tour the ‘Mushroom Lab’ and ‘Urban Farm’\, hear how the operation works\, what’s growing now (and next)\, and their plans for the future. \nThursday 18 September\, 5 pm–7 pmThe Fire Station Café\, Wimbledon Quarter \n\nAgenda for the Evening\n5:00–6:00 PM – Drinks & finger-food networking \n6:00–6:30 PM – Panel discussion & interactive micro-learning session \n6:30–7:00 PM – Rooftop farm tour at Wimbledon Quarter \n\nKeynote speaker:\nRohit Maini\nMD of Business Clan & Apex Accountancy\, Podcast Host of Everyday Empires\nLinked in \nRohit Maini is a London-based chartered accountant\, business advisor and Managing Director of Business Clan & Apex Accountancy\, proudly serving 1\,000+ clients in industries from skilled trades and film & TV\, to property and recruitment. Everyday Empires was born out of his frequent contact with entrepreneurs who are successful without fitting into what the media portrays to be successful entrepreneurs\, and his desire to share relatable stories of resilience\, creativity and perseverance.\n\nPanelist:\nBernice Choo\nMarketing Strategist\, Business Clan\nLinked in \nSince 2014\, Bernice has been part of Business Clan\, helping businesses uncover the root causes of their challenges and develop strategy-led solutions that embed sustainability into brand value and operations. Drawing on her experience with global brands like Nestlé and Coca-Cola\, she now specialises in guiding SMEs to build powerful\, competitive brands. Passionate about smart\, sustainable growth\, Bernice empowers businesses to make confident decisions and leave her workshops ready to elevate their brand.\n\nBrendan O’Shea \nCEO\, Just Clear®\nLinked in\nIn 2007\, Irishman and former Commercial Banker Brendan O’Shea set out to build a planet-conscious business\, founding Just Clear® in Kingston upon Thames with a single truck and a strong social and environmental purpose. What began as a small house clearance service quickly grew under his leadership into one of the UK’s largest clearance companies. Today\, Just Clear® is nationally recognised for its pioneering low-carbon\, ‘zero-to-landfill’ mission\, carrying out hundreds of clearances each month while championing sustainability at the heart of the business.\n\nRuchi Aul  \nFounder\, Knowmera\nLinked in \nRuchi Aul is the founder of Knowmera\, a strategic insight and sustainability practice that helps brands use sustainability as a driver of growth and long-term value. With global experience across insight\, brand strategy and marketing\, she has worked with leading consumer brands to shape direction\, unlock ideas and build commercially viable\, impact-aware strategies. Passionate about helping SMEs and purpose-led businesses\, Ruchi blends practical tools with progressive thinking. She helps such businesses leverage their agility\, authenticity and stakeholder proximity to embed sustainability at the core of competitive\, responsible growth.\n\nRahim Nurmohamed \nDirector\,  The White House Nursing Home\nLinked in \nRahim Nurmohamed has been Director of The White House Nursing Home in New Malden for over two decades\, during which time the home has earned a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rating. With 36 nursing beds\, the home is recognised for its gold-standard end-of-life care and its holistic approach to supporting not only residents but also their families and friends. Under Rahim’s leadership\, the team continually seeks ways to improve efficiency and enhance the quality of care\, while embracing a strong sense of responsibility to the wider community and environment. Sustainability is central to this vision\, with initiatives such as solar energy and extensive recycling already in place\, alongside ongoing efforts to further reduce the home’s carbon footprint.\n\n\n\n\nSecure your place now and kick off your SME Exchange journey with inspiration\, connections—and plenty of drinks and nibbles to keep you fueled! \n\nSponsored by Wimbledon Quarter
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/save-the-date-launch-event-sme-exchange-sustainability-networking-evening/
LOCATION:The Fire Station Café\, 4 Queens Rd\, London\, SW19 8ND\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Merton Best Business Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to invite you to the 2025 Merton Best Business Awards Gala Evening — an unforgettable night celebrating the outstanding businesses\, entrepreneurs and community champions who make Merton one of South London’s most dynamic boroughs. For the first time in its 12-year history\, the awards will take place at the iconic New Wimbledon Theatre\, a spectacular setting for Merton’s biggest night in business. \nThis year’s theme\, Celebrating Merton’s Excellence\, sets the tone for an elevated experience in a stunning new venue. Join over 350 guests for a red-carpet reception\, inspiring stories of success\, and a BAFTA-style ceremony that recognises innovation\, growth and community impact across Merton. Congratulations to all those finalists shortlisted across 13 categories. View the full list here. \n\nA red-carpet drinks reception in the historic foyer of the New Wimbledon Theatre from 6:30pm.\nAwards ceremony hosted by Anna Hemmings MBE\, Olympian\, six-time world champion\, and renowned speaker on resilience and high performance\nCanapés and bowl food served throughout the evening\nNetworking with business leaders\, finalists\, and supporters from across the borough\nProfessional photography to capture the red carpets celebrations\n\nDress Code: “Dress to Impress” – stylish evening wear. Think cocktail dresses\, suits\, or your most polished evening look. Glamorous but comfortable\, and very much your own style. \nWith thanks to our Headline Sponsors: London Borough of Merton and WSM Partners LLP\, and to our category sponsors: Huddle\, Time & Leisure Creative Agency\, Love Wimbledon\, Qudo\, Wimbledon Quarter\, Hartley Fowler\, New Wimbledon Theatre & Studio\, South Thames College Group and Gem & Co Financial Services. Your support makes this celebration possible. \nWe can’t wait to welcome you for a night that champions Merton’s ambition\, creativity and excellence in business. \nPlease note that our prices do not include VAT. A 20% VAT charge will be added to your basket at checkout.
URL:https://mertonchamber.co.uk/event/merton-best-business-awards-2025/
LOCATION:New Wimbledon Theatre\, 93 The Broadway\, Wimbledon\, United Kingdom
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