Cornwall Festival of Business 2022 Guide by Business Cornwall

Festival Guide 2022 13th - 17th June

Cornwall: The Future of Business Supporting Cornish Businesses Your Business Fair Guide inside Get involved!

The Wave Project gives young people the confidence and skills to enjoy life to the full. Starting as a small voluntary project in Cornwall back in 2010, the charity now runs therapeutic surfing courses throughout the UK. These award-winning courses combine surfing with the positive energy supplied by awesome volunteers and professional surf coaches. Our courses help young people to learn and feel free, feel calmer, less anxious and more positive about themselves.

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We do not receive any government funding for our lifechanging work and are appealing to fellow members of the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce to get involved to ensure that we can provide support to the children who need us most. Whether it is choosing us as your chosen partner, sponsoring either our events or a particular project, donating gifts in kind or making a one-off donation – your support is invaluable. We can M ER C E C HA provide you with all of the fundraising materials M R CO and information you might need. Please contact the fundraising team on 01637 820830 or ve The Wact email info@waveproject.co.uk je 20

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A message from Kim Conchie DL CEO Cornwall Chamber of Commerce Welcome to Cornwall’s Festival of Business – a week-long celebration of business in Cornwall. This is your opportunity to see everything The Duchy has to offer and make new connections to help your business grow. This year, the festival feels extra special, and many people will be dipping their toe back into networking for the first time in over two years. The week’s programme reflects this, and I’m really pleased to see so many events addressing wellbeing and personal growth. All of the events taking place during festival week are aimed at inspiring the business community, facilitating connections and providing information to help Cornwall’s recovery and secure its future. Work your diary around the different events – some are online so you can still join in between meetings. On Monday, Smartline is offering a free online collaborative day workshop to learn the key principles of User-Centred Design and Design Thinking there’s also a tour of a tall ship on offer from Sea Sanctuary, and Budock Vean Hotel’s monthly networking meet-up which is free of charge in celebration of the festival. I will be chairing an online discussion about the Shared Prosperity Fund, and Emerald Thinking will also be online hosting a webinar about what’s to come in web analytics. On Tuesday, there’s a wellbeing event at Heligan, and a coffee, cake and crafts afternoon at Millendreath, Looe. If you’re sticking to online that day, Wildcard is offering some great advice on how to prepare for PR, and business consultant Trevor Lee will be dishing out some top tips. Konnect is running four separate online workshops throughout the day covering company culture, appraisals, female founders and co-leadership. On Wednesday 15th June, Cornwall Chamber, supported by Wildanet, will hold its 12th Business Fair at Falmouth University’s Penryn Campus. We have 68 promotional stands, a large breakfast event sponsored by Coodes, free lunch event and a number of breakout sessions. It’s free to get in and there’s free parking – just turn up and get the ball rolling on new business relationships and collaborations. Thursday is the highly anticipated Finance in Cornwall event, run by PKF Francis Clark in association with British Business Bank. Later in the day, Robert Rush of PFA Research will be joined by the Head of Research at British Chambers of Commerce to discuss what 10-year trends in Cornwall’s economic data tell us about the Duchy’s economy now and opportunities for the future. I am also excited about the Smart Working Revolution event focusing on Predicting the Future of Work, Shaping Culture event and Cornish Lithium presenting Critical Metals and Cornwall’s Industrial Future. On Friday, I’ll be joined by CEO of Cornwall Community Foundation, Tamas Haydu, to discuss Cornwall’s deprivation, generosity and challenges; and CCF’s aims, successes and calls to action for their forthcoming Vital Signs research – we’d love you to join us and learn how you can help. Bringing the week to a close, our fantastic 30 under 30 winners will receive their trophies at a special award ceremony in the beautiful setting of The Alverton Great Hall. I’ve barely scratched the surface on the events taking place during the week, but I hope you’ll turn the page and get your highlighter out to plan how best to spend your time. It’s going to be a busy one!

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Monday and Tuesday Festival Events

Why Join the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce?

Welcome to Cornwall Business Fair guide

What’s on at the Business Fair

10 Business Fair Floor Plan 12 Thursday and Friday Festival Events 13 Chamber News 14 Finale – 30u30 16 Sponsors and Supporters

I look forward to seeing you at our Duchy’s largest and best business celebration.

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Events and Marketing team at Cornwall Chamber of Commerce: Ella Croft, Kirsty Price and Shannon Pellowe and the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce team: Sarah Whipp, Zoe Hobin, Darren Buckley, Dawn Martyn and Claire Martin

We have seen the return of our networking events with huge success and the festival of business is a fantastic example of the appetite our county has to build relationships and increase connections.

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As an organisation we will continue to reach out to a wider demographic and there are plenty of innovative and exciting plans for the coming year with People, Planet, Progress, Place & Purpose being the guiding principles for Chambers nationally and at the core of what we are looking to accomplish.

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Laura Whyte – Managing Director of Whyfield Ltd and Chair of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce It feels as though Cornwall has been very much ‘back to business’ over the last 6 months. The Chamber has continued to evolve and expand, not only in members but in the scope of project delivery and policy exploration, placing ourselves as an organisation not afraid to challenge and collaborate in order to be successful.

The Chamber board is a diverse team who, despite the wide range of backgrounds and experience, all share a common passion for the business community in Cornwall; we feel enormously proud of the team, members and our wider network for their resilience and tenacity over the last 2 years and are hugely invested in what the coming years may bring. The Chamber continues to champion all Cornwall has to offer and recognises the important role we play in connecting and supporting the business population and look forward to sharing in your future achievements and victories.

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All information in this publication was correct at the time of going to print.

Monday 13th June Simpkins Edwards - Xero Cloud Software Workshop When: Monday Jun 13, 2022, 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST Where: Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club, Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin, PL30 5AQ Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/ simpkins-edwards-xero-cloud-software-workshop-9528 User Centered Design for Innovation & Meet the Funders When: Monday Jun 13, 2022, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM BST Where: Online Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/user-centred-design-forinnovation-meet-the-funders-06-13-2022-9496 Open Day: Tall Ship Sailing Experiences with Sea Sanctuary When: Monday Jun 13, 2022, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM BST Where: Tinners Walk, Port Pendennis Marina, Falmouth, TR11 3XZ Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/open-day-tall-ship-sailingexperiences-with-sea-sanctuary-9477

BV’s Monday Morning Meet Up When: Monday Jun 13, 2022, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM BST Where: Budock Vean Hotel, Helford River, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5LG Cost: Usually, £5 per person but waived for the initial launch event. https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/bv-s-mondaymorning-meet-up-9412 Web Analytics – The Next Chapter and why your business needs it When: Monday Jun 13, 2022, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST Where: Online Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/web-analyticsthe-next-chapter-and-why-your-business-needs-it-9499 A discussion on the shared prosperity fund When: Monday Jun 13, 2022, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM BST Where: Online Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/a-discussionon-the-shared-prosperity-fund-9414

Tuesday 14th June An SDLT Breakfast Seminar for Conveyancers, from X-Press Legal Services and Bishop Fleming. When: Tuesday 14th June, 8:30 - 10:00am Where: Bishop Fleming Offices, Chy Nyverow, Newham Road, Truro, TR1 2DP Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/sdlt-breakfastseminar-for-conveyancers-truro-9524 Breakfast with Jason Bradbury When: Tuesday 14th June, 8:30 am – 10:30 am Where: FibreHub, Pool, TR15 3GF Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/breakfast-withjason-bradbury-9534 Breakthrough: Business support workshops for new businesses – Unlocking Potential When: Tuesday 14th June, 09:30am – 12:30pm Where: Online Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/breakthroughbusiness-support-workshops-for-new-businesses-9450 Coffee Conversations - Conducting Great Appraisals When: Tuesday 14th June, 10:00 - 11:00am Where: Online Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/coffeeconversations-conducting-great-appraisals-9406 Cornwall Chamber membership event Truro Innovation Centre When: Tuesday 14th June, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Health and Wellbeing Centre Treliske Industrial Estate, Truro Cornwall Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/cornwall-chambermembership-event-truro-innovation-centre-9433 Harnessing the Power of Community Engagement in Research When: Tuesday 14th June, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Online Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/harnessingthe-power-of-community-engagement-in-research-9497 10 Top Business Tips from 10 Global Business Gurus When: Tuesday 14th June, 10:00 - 11:00am Where: Online Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/10-top-businesstips-from-10-global-business-gurus-9500 Digital and Sustainability Training Expo When: Tuesday 14th June, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Valency, 3G Pitch College Road, Truro TR1 3XX Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/digitaland-sustainability-training-expo-9502

An introduction to Play Therapy When: Tuesday 14th June, 10:00am - 2:00pm Where: Godolphin House, 7-8 Cathedral Lane, Truro, TR1 2QS Cost: £55 https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/ an-introduction-to-play-therapy-9506 Coffee Conversations - Creating and Sustaining a Great Company Culture When: Tuesday 14th June, 11:30am - 12:30pm Where: Online Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/ coffee-conversations-creating-and-sustaining-a-great-company-culture-9407 Heligan Healing – Wellbeing Walk When: Tuesday 14th June, 9:30am – 11:30am Where: The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6EN Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/ heligan-healing-wellbeing-walk-9475 How to prepare yourself for PR When: Tuesday 14th June, 12:00 - 1:00pm Where: Online Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/ how-to-prepare-yourself-for-pr-9488 Crafternoons - Coffee, Cake and Crafts When: Tuesday 14th June, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Where: Bistro on the Beach at Millendreath, Looe, Cornwall Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/crafternoonscoffee-cake-and-crafts-06-14-2022-5355 Coffee Conversations - The Case for Co-Leadership When: Tuesday 14th June, 1:00 - 2:00pm Where: Online Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/ coffee-conversations-the-case-for-co-leadership-9408 Insights Discovery: Develop your self-awareness to improve your relationships at work When: Tuesday 14th June, 2:00 - 3:30pm Where: Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre, located on the grounds of Treliske Hospital, Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3FF Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/insights-discovery-developyour-self-awareness-to-improve-your-relationships-with-others-06-14-2022-9513 Coffee Conversations - The Female Founders Journey When: Tuesday 14th June, 2:30 - 3:30pm Where: Online Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/ coffee-conversations-the-female-founders-journey-9409

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Cornwall Business Fair Digital Guide – Coodes Solicitors LLP Coodes Solicitors, founded in 1747, is one of the longest established leading law firms in the South West region with an extensive network of offices in Cornwall and Devon. It has a specialist team of highly skilled and experienced lawyers offering expertise and a wide range of legal services for both business and personal needs. The firm’s areas of work span agriculture, corporate and commercial, employment, residential and commercial property, family, wills, trusts and probate, personal injury, clinical negligence, criminal law, and disputes both commercial and personal. Coodes employs over 160 lawyers and support staff and provides clients from Penzance in the West to Holsworthy in the East with the benefits of a large firm combined with the personal touch of a local service. Coodes prides itself on being open, honest, and direct and explains complex legal matters in plain English, keeping jargon to a minimum.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Coodes’ commercial property lawyers provide a range of legal advice including sales and purchases, leases, investments, site assembly and developments offering cost-effective and practical solutions. The team has experience of property transactions of all sizes. As a full-service law firm, it can assist with any other property matters including joint ventures. AGRICULTURE SPECIALISTS It has an agricultural and rural team trusted by generations of land-owning clients, offering a wealth of legal advice on buying and selling farms, setting up Community Land Trusts, farm tenancies, disputes, diversification, trusts and tax, partnerships, and environmental issues. EMPLOYMENT, HR, AND COMMERCIAL DISPUTES

Employment law is a complex area and one that is frequently changing. Coodes’ team is here to provide a service not only when things go wrong but promote good HR practice. The department offers a range of legal advice including HR for small businesses, employment contracts, performance This year is also an important time in the transition and future management, disciplinaries and dismissals, redundancies succession of Coodes – it has just expanded its business and restructuring, discrimination, and representation. And for ownership and has appointed seven new business owners at those occasions when things go wrong with for example the firm. For the first time in its history, there are more commercial contracts or property , our commercial female partners compared to male and these REAKF disputes lawyers are happy to help. B new promotions increase Coodes’ proportion of IG female partners to nearly 70 percent. HERE FOR YOU PERSONALLY

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The firm celebrates its 275th anniversary this year and this remarkable achievement in its history cements its position in the region and demonstrates its resilience and adaptability.

Coodes boasts some of the best corporate and commercial lawyers in the UK, punching above its weight with wideranging expertise, knowledge, and experience in this sector. Coodes has specialists in the renewables, construction, tourism, and rural sectors.

Coodes Chairman and Partner Peter Lamble said: “At Coodes, we want to be easy to understand and to know that clients value what we do. Coupled with that, our aspiration is to be a law firm that clients want to come back to time and again and recommend us to others. Giving clients the care they deserve is of the utmost importance to us.

Its team can handle all legal matters and advise businesses of every size including sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and LLPs. The firm is ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners guides and its experts can assist with contract and commercial transactions, disputes, business growth and sales and transfers. The team also acts in all aspects of corporate recovery and insolvency work.

“We want clients to trust us and want to be associated with a partnership they can be proud of. A lot has changed in our 275 year history, but one thing has remained the same – the way we serve Cornwall and Devon’s communities. We are still a family firm at heart, and we harness the traditions started in 1747 well into 2022 and beyond. We want to be around for the next 275 years.”

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Cornwall Business Fair Plan 2022

Wednesday 15th June, 10am-3:30pm Sports Centre at Penryn Campus, Falmouth University

Full Exhibitor Listing Masterclass guide

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Start the day right with Breakfast in conjunction with Coodes Solicitors. Prepare for a productive day meeting and connecting with the business community with a hearty breakfast. If you can’t attend the Business Fair, not to worry this networking breakfast is open to all. However, we would recommend you look at the range of businesses exhibiting this year. Tickets for this event can be found at www.cornwallchamber.co.uk

Masterclasses, Tours & Networking Masterclass - Design Thinking: Practical Problem Solving with Data When: Wednesday 15th June, 2022, 10:00 - 11:00am Where: Yellow Exchange room, Falmouth University, Penryn Campus Cost: Free An introduction to collecting and applying user data to make better decisions and create innovative solutions to business problems. Facilitated by Laurence Eastment, Design Thinking Facilitator, Falmouth University (max. 20 attendees).

Networking at the Green Exchange Room When: Wednesday 15th June, 10:00am - 15:00pm Where: The Green Exchange Room, Penryn Campus Cost: Free Join Darren Buckley, Cornwall Chamber of Commerce’s Business Development Manager to network with other businesses in Cornwall as part of the Business Fair.

Masterclass - Digital Transformation: Immerse your future When: Wednesday 15th June 11:00 - 12:00pm Where: The Immersive Business Suite, Falmouth University, Penryn Campus Cost: Free What does Immersive mean to your business?; the language of Extended Reality; Case studies. Facilitated by Brian Waterfield, Head of Immersive Production, Falmouth University (max. 10 attendees).

Member Masterclass - how to scale up or even start your own successful food or drink business When: Wednesday 15th June, 11:00 – 12:00pm Where: Red Exchange Room, Penryn Campus Cost: Free Join Karen, Lynda and Sara as they share their knowledge…

Masterclass - Design Your life – Applying Design Thinking to Improve Personal Wellbeing and Productivity When: Wednesday 15th June 13:00 - 14:00pm Where: Yellow Exchange room, Falmouth University, Penryn Campus Cost: Free Using the Design Thinking methodology to improve personal wellbeing and productivity through identifying problems and experimenting with solutions. Facilitated by Laurence Eastment, Design Thinking Facilitator, Falmouth University (max. 20 attendees).

The team at Food and Drink Cornwall would be delighted to share with you best practice on how to scale up or even start your own successful food or drink business. • From beginning to full scale production, this will include key components required and lessons we have learnt along the way in working with over 60 food and drink producers in Cornwall. • Increase your knowledge of regulations, productions, distribution, sales, finance and sustainability. Headshots with Exposure Photo Agency When: Wednesday 15th June, 1:00 – 3:00pm Where: Green Exchange Room/Networking Room Cost: Pay on the day. Exposure Photo Agency will be offering a Special Fair Rate for Business Headshots of £35 for 2 high resolution photos, in which 10% of the proceeds will be donated to The Wave Project. Come see Anna Burt in our Networking room after lunch to get a professional business shot!

Masterclass - Wellbeing in Business When: Wednesday 15th June, 2:00 – 3:00pm Where: Yellow Exchange room, Falmouth University, Penryn Campus Cost: Free Explore the Importance of Wellbeing in Business. We will look at an established framework to audit a business alongside case studies and academic research. Dr Sue Langford and Dr Donna Poade, Cornwall Business School. Tour of Immersive Business Suite, Penryn Campus When: Wednesday 15th June, 10:30 - 11:30am Where: Immersive Business Suite, Penryn Campus Cost: Free Tour of Immersive Business Suite, Penryn Campus (max. 20 people) – a tour of this facility, lead by the Head of Immersive Production. Full Campus Tour When: Wednesday 15th June, 11:00 - 12:00pm Where: Penryn Campus Cost: Free A guided tour of the Penryn Campus, taking in some of Falmouth University’s key facilities and departments (max. 20 people). Tour of Launchpad Studio When: Wednesday 15th June 13:00 - 13:30pm Where: Launchpad Studio, Penryn Campus Cost: Free Introduction by Steve Cox, Head of Launchpad Venture Studio and an opportunity to meet some students who are engaged on the Launchpad programmes (max. 20 people). Full Campus Tour When: Wednesday 15th June 13:00 - 14:00pm Where: Penryn Campus Cost: Free A guided tour of the Penryn Campus, taking in some of Falmouth University’s key facilities and departments (max. 20 people). Tour of Immersive Business Suite When: Wednesday 15th June - 14:00 - 14:30pm Where: Immersive Business Suite, Penryn Campus Cost: Free Tour of Immersive Business Suite, Penryn Campus - a tour of this facility, lead by the Head of Immersive Production (max. 20 people).

Member Masterclass - The Human Marketing System When: Wednesday 15th June, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Where: Red Exchange room, Penryn Campus Cost: Free Anyone else want to know how to talk about your business so customers care more, pay more, and buy more often? The Human Marketing System shows you how to connect authentically with customers’ thoughts, feelings, desires and actions, so that sales will grow. So, If you’re sick of random acts of marketing that just don’t work, if you detest marketing that feels sleazy and salesy, if you struggle trying to work out what to say and now to say it, if you’re frustrated trying to figure out what works and what doesn’t ... and especially if every minute you spend on marketing needs to count, The Human Marketing System is what you’ve been waiting for. Member Masterclass - Net Zero and My Business When: Wednesday 15th June, 1:00 – 2:00pm Where: Exchange Seminar Room Cost: Free - Book on via eventbrite link This session will cover: 1. Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions – What do I need to record? 2. Carbon Calculation – What does our existing Carbon Footprint look like? 3. Carbon Reduction Planning – How can we reduce our Carbon Footprint? 4. Marketing – How do we talk about this effectively without “greenwashing”? Who is this event for? Small & Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) who are either starting their journey, or are progressing, towards Net Zero business practices. Book your place on you Masterclass today start growing sales with confidence.

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A message from Helen Wylde, CEO at Wildanet Cornwall Business Fair Wildanet is delighted and very proud to be supporting Cornwall Chamber of Commerce and the Cornwall Business Fair. It’s an event which has become a must-fixture in Cornwall’s business diary, showcasing the best of what Cornwall has to offer and supporting businesses to collaborate, inspire and connect with each other. There is an immense amount of exciting activity taking place in Cornwall, a wealth of talented people, a burgeoning spirit of entrepreneurship and a level of creativity which is a match for anywhere in the UK. Cornwall Business Fair reflects and celebrates Cornwall’s successes and, together with the ongoing work of the Chamber and its partners, brings a focus to how we tap into new ideas and markets, deploy new technology and build the creative and carbon-neutral economy we all want for Cornwall’s future. Our mission at Wildanet, and why as a local company we are so pleased to be sponsoring this event, is to support businesses and communities right across Cornwall with the high speed, reliable broadband they need to maximise these opportunities, achieve their potential and compete on a national and international stage. We all know there are areas of Cornwall which have good digital connectivity but there are also large parts of the county, particularly in rural areas, which do not. That’s simply not acceptable and it is a barrier to social inclusion and business growth. It is the reason Wildanet was formed as a Cornwall-based Alternative Network (Alt-Net) and why our ethos is that no-one should be forgotten or left behind by the digital revolution because of where they live or the standard of service they receive. Wildanet is already investing £50 million in rolling out our own gigabit-capable fibre and wireless network in towns and villages across Cornwall. And we are committed to working with local and central government, businesses and communities to go much further in addressing the digital divide in Cornwall and the South West. We look forward to seeing you all at the Cornwall Business Fair and to working with you in the coming years to help you, your businesses and Cornwall reach new heights.

Helen Wylde, Chief Executive Officer at Wildanet

Cornish broadband provider, Wildanet, is expanding its network bringing superfast and super-reliable broadband to communities and businesses throughout Cornwall, including providing a vital ingredient in the success story of the Cornish Pudding Co. Contact our local, friendly business team today on 0800 0699906 or email hello@wildanet.com and find out how we can help your business reach new heights.

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Cornwall Business Fair Exhibitor Guide

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Jaguar Land Rover

Cornwall Pride

Navas Mixers and Salcombe Gin

Immersive Business School

Sentics

Launchpad

Acronyms

Phoneta

Growth Hub

Wave Project

CCB - Cornwall College Business

CMG

The Family Law Company

Wildanet

St Austell Print

Seetec

Konnect

St Austell Print

Paddle + Cocks

St Petrocs

Rhino Credit Control

Peaky Digital

N J Akers

Evolve Valeting

PSP Group

Children’s Hospice South West

Truro and Penwith College

The Skills Hub

SWIG Finance

Corserv

Doyle Clayton Solicitors

Falmouth Harbour

CBRE

Cornico

Cornwall Labour

British Business Bank/CIOISF

United Response

Pennon Water

Cormac

Cornwall Intellectual Disability Equitable Research

Unlocking Potential

Ignition Credit

Heartlands

Ocean BMW

PIB Insurance

Focus

Global Reach

Deep Digital

Sea Sanctuary

Business Cornwall

AIS - Advanced Imaging Systems

Cottages.com

The Dash Group

Digital Transformation Solutions (Imagine Justice)

Vickery Holman

Cornwall Community Foundation

Digital Transformation Solutions (Computech)

Cornish Food Box

Tanist

Cornwall Air Ambulance

Inner Circle Consulting

Perfect Sums

Coodes

Foyer

ICE Trikes

Acorn Blue

Employer Led Skills (ELS)

Outside Entrance

Bike Chain

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Thursday 16th June Breakthrough: Business support workshops for new businesses – Unlocking Potential When: Thursday 16th June, 09:30am – 12:30pm Where: Online Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/finance-in-cornwall-bypkf-francis-clark-in-association-with-british-business-bank-9503 Finance in Cornwall by PKF Francis Clark in association with British Business Bank When: Thursday 16th June, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM BST Where: Lighthouse Cinema, King Street, Newquay, TR7 1AA Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/ details/business-breakfast-building-inclusiveworkplaces-9527 Business Breakfast: Building Inclusive Workplaces When: Thursday 16th June, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM BST Where: The Alverton Hotel, Tregolls Road, Truro, TR1 1ZQ Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/ shaping-culture-how-to-help-your-team-be-happymotivated-and-productive-9458 Shaping culture - how to help your team be happy, motivated and productive. When: Thursday 16th June, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM BST Where: The Loading Bay, Truro. Cost: Free Event with lunch and coffee included https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/shaping-culturehow-to-help-your-team-be-happy-motivated-and-productive-9458 Predicting the Future of Work hosted by the Smart Working Revolution. When: Thursday 16th June, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BST Where: Face to Face at Cornwall Channel - Coldrenick Farm Offices, Studio Two, Bodmin Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/predicting-thefuture-of-work-hosted-by-the-smart-working-revolution-9469 Cornwall QES Trends 2012 – 2022 When: Thursday 16th June, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM BST Where: Online Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/cornwallmanufacturers-group-academy-launch-event-9530 Employee Ownership model Q & A Session When: Thursday 16th June, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM BST Where: Online Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/ employee-ownership-model-q-a-sesion-9483

Should starting a business in the UK be easier? When: Thursday 16th June, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM BST Where: Online Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/shouldstarting-a-business-in-the-uk-be-easier-9415 How to launch and sustain a Business Podcast When: Thursday 16th June, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM BST Where: Online Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/how-tolaunch-and-sustain-a-business-podcast-9501

The 4-Day work week with Whyfield and Portcullis Legals When: Thursday 16th June, 4:00 – 6:00pm Where: Vertigo, 15 St Mary’s street, Truro, TR12AF Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/the-4day-work-week-with-whyfield-and-portcullis-legals-9533 Darren Buckley Membership Talk When: Thursday 16th June, 10am – 12pm Where: Tremough Innovation Centre Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/cornwallchamber-membership-event-at-tremough-innovationcentre-9541

Cornwall Manufacturers Group - Academy - Launch Event When: Thursday 16th June, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM BST Where: Cornwall college Camborne Pre 16 building (BASE), Redruth Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/cornwallmanufacturers-group-academy-launch-event-9530 Critical Metals and Cornwall’s Industrial Future When: Thursday 16th June, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM BST Where: United Downs Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/criticalmetals-and-cornwall-s-industrial-future-9529

Friday 17th June Cornwall Community Foundation When: Friday Jun 17, 2022, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM BST Where: St Petrocs, Peat House, Truro, TR12DP Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/cornwallcommunity-foundation-9476 Cornwall Chamber Membership event Pool Innovation Centre When: Friday Jun 17, 2022, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Where: Pool innovation centre Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/cornwall-chambermembership-event-pool-innovation-centre-9432

Porthleven Litter Clean with Flexi-Hex & Origin Coffee When: Friday Jun 17, 2022, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM BST Where: Porthleven Harbour Head Cost: Free https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/events/details/ porthleven-litter-clean-with-flexi-hex-origin-coffee-9538 30 UNDER 30 Awards ceremony When: Friday Jun 17, 2022, 18:30PM – 21:00PM Where: Alverton Hotel, Truro https://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk/thirtyunder-thirty

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Chamber news As Chair of the British Chambers of Commerce I have the immense privilege of meeting businesses based in every part of the UK, from Inverness to Truro and everywhere in between. The local roots of Chambers of Commerce are unique among business organisations and our strengths are evident in the work carried out by Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, led by Kim Conchie, who do a stellar job of advocating and supporting the diverse range of businesses and sectors that make up the Cornish economy. Our Chambers do a fantastic job of catering to the needs of the widest possible range of organisations. From tech start-ups to large multinationals, every business has a home in the Chamber Network. Throughout the pandemic, Chambers were an absolute bedrock of support for their communities, providing invaluable information, advice and support to businesses operating under the most difficult of circumstances. As we look forward to restarting, rebuilding and renewing our Economy, it will be Chambers and the businesses that they represent and fight for, that will drive the recovery and make the UK the best place in the world to do business. To achieve this the British Chambers of Commerce and our Network will continue to support businesses to innovate, do business across borders and grow sustainably in every region of the UK Cornwall is a great place to do business, a leader in so many fields, from agriculture, to tourism, to culture and heritage and beyond and events like the Festival of Business are fantastic forums for connecting businesses and showcasing the excellence, diversity, infrastructure, and networks that the region has to offer.I am delighted that I can support the Festival and look forward to meeting many of you over its duration. Sarah Howard, MBE Chair of BCC

Poor old Cornwall Cornwall has benefited from extensive EU funding over 20 years because we were diagnosed as the poorest part of England – not a great badge for a thriving, innovative, entrepreneurial area! As that comes to an end let’s make sure we apply the new UK government funding to raise our Duchy economically, confidently and in forward-looking industries. Use your Chamber of Commerce to get your head round Shared Prosperity Fund, Levelling Up principles, Local Skills Improvement Plan to name but the first tranche.

Free Training for your business! Cornwall still has EU training money. Your Chamber is delivering Employer-led Skills, Business Clusters and Growth Hub programmes through to 2023. Let’s not waste this funding to help Cornwall & Scilly recover from covid. Contact darren@cornwallchamber.co.uk now to see how we can help you.

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Planet C Look out for Planet C partnered with Green Works and sponsored by Don’t Cry Wolf. If you want to know more about Sustainability, Renewables, Climate Change, Social cohesion get involved with Cornwall Chamber’s big drive in the autumn. If you’re a leader in the filed host an event! darren@cornwallchamber.co.uk

Chamber Board We are delighted to announce Laura Whyte, Managing Director of Whyfield, has been Chamber Team photo by Toby Weller Sarah Atkinson appointed as our new Chair of the Board, we have no doubt Laura will continue be a great success and we thank Jacky Swain for all her input and support through her time as Chair. We also welcome Sarah Atkinson of Stephens Scown as a new member of the Board, and we look forward to working with you. Sarah is a partner and head of the specialist Family Finance team at Stephens Scown LLP. She qualified in March 2006 and has over 15 years of experience advising clients.

BCCSW – Business doesn’t like boundaries: British Chambers of Commerce South West (BCCSW) is extending the input from accredited Chambers across the South West. Let us know if you’d like to host pan-peninsula activities and get introductions to businesses outside Cornwall. We are planning another big event on the growth of the Blue & Green economy in our part of the World. This is the future and your region is leading expertise, inward investment, Greentech start-ups and advice for businesses to work in harmony with our planet. Look on our website for more intel as we hear. “It is now over 30 years since the pioneering restoration of Heligan began and captivated the public with its romantic and melancholy energy. Lost to the brambles of time at the outbreak of WW1 when its gardeners left for war, sadly many never to return, the gardens’ restoration has been created in their name and is officially recognised as a ‘Living Memorial’. With over 200 acres open to enjoy, visitors can lose themselves in a world of gardening inspiration, ancient woodlands, a sub-tropical Jungle, rare breed livestock and an abundance of wildlife . . . welcome to The Lost Gardens of Heligan.” We are developing four FRAMEWORKS that will form the basis of policy-making driven by the private sector in Cornwall. Do you want to have a say in: Digital Infrastructure · The Built Environment · Wellbeing in the Workplace · Planet Let Zoe know zoe@cornwallchamber.co.uk Your whole team will be here at your service throughout the Cornwall Festival of Business. Please do chat to us about any of the above - and any of your thoughts too.

30 under 30 Cornwall Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Business Cornwall magazine, Don’t Cry Wolf, Pirate FM, Truro & Penwith College and Whyfield and supported by SURGE, are thrilled to announce Cornwall’s 30 under 30 class of 2022.

The judges are pleased to announce the 2022 winners: Jake Kendall The Cornish Larder Brandon Hargrave Koala Karlous

These individuals have shown just how remarkable young business people in Cornwall are. They all have such bright futures and we cannot be happier for them to represent our blossoming county.

Georgia Cummings Serve

This list of winners reflects the diversity of the business landscape in today’s Cornwall and highlights some real ambassadors for the Duchy.

Megan White-Jones Opus Education Recruitment

Kim Conchie, CEO of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce says ‘Judging and awarding the 30 under 30 certificates is one of my high points each year. The event where we gather the 30 winners and their families promises to be more exciting than ever this June. And what’s even more exciting is that now, Cornwall Chamber of Commerce keeps inspiring our young stars throughout the year with our Surge events. Look out for them over the coming months. They’ll be fun and informative.’

Melanie Band n-Coders Corin Mynett Kevri

Sam Norton Prima Bakeries Ltd Sophie Chapman Studio Gorse Izzy Galloway Take Point Training Alice Louise Maffey Ocean Housing Bella Collins Flexi-Hex Limited Ben Johnson TFP Hydrogen Chris King The Grower Ltd Heidi Thiemann Truro and Penwith College and the Space Skills Alliance Jake Gregory Primrose Herd Jason Ratcliffe Steren Surveyors UK LTD Jonny Bright Miller Commercial Meg Hayward Smith Research Development UK Limited Rhianna Hinton Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union Sophia Grace Rose Flying Start Nurseries Ltd TLC Ltd The Invictus Trust Joel Matthews Crowdfunder Phillip Anthony David Paull (CNC) Engineering Ltd – DP Engineering Jordan Cook Restormel Kitchen Jessica Davies Boconnoc Chris Smith Bull & Wolf Film Co Ellen O’Rourke TouchByte Ltd

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We are pleased to announce that the 30 under 30 award ceremony will be taking place on Friday 17th June at The Alverton Hotel, Truro 6:30pm-9:00pm co-presented with Florence Bate.

Jessica Rudd Cornish Tea & Coffee Joe Turnbull Bull & Wolf Film Co Keeley-Ann McCabe Cornwall Marine Network Ltd Nik Savoric Airize - Falmouth Launchpad

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