Vulcan Works

The Vulcan Sessions - 4: Emotion Analytics and Business Intelligence
2024-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
An Emotion Analytics and Business Intelligence presentation featuring two relatively new capabilities which help organisations to improve productivity and make informed decisions:
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Unlock a competitive edge with Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) for business. Learn how OSINT uncovers invaluable data from diverse sources, revolutionising market analysis and competitor intelligence.
Harness this knowledge to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities, enabling strategic decisions that elevate your business positioning and drive growth in today’s dynamic market landscape.
Barry Sobers has a background in law enforcement, and experience of large government programmes within the UK policing establishment.
He currently runs Oskaresearch, a consultancy specialising in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT).
Sentiment Email Analysis
Delve into the power of Sentiment Email Analysis for workplace wellbeing, customer insights and appropriate automated email response. Explore how analysing recipient emotions and attitudes refines email content strategies.
Discover actionable insights that enhance personalisation, boost engagement, and forge stronger connections with your audience. Learn to leverage sentiment analysis for impactful, tailored email campaigns that resonate with your employees on a deeper level, yielding higher productivity and customer service.
Dr Patrick Stacey is an Associate Professor. He was named as one of the world’s top Academic Data Leaders by MIT’s CDO Magazine in 2021.
He has created Ankwilitas, a tech company which offers a complete email emotion analytics dashboard and Outlook integration solution for organisations as well as individuals.

BIPC Business networking
2024-03-21 09:00 - 12:30 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Join the BIPC Northamptonshire at the wonderful Vulcan Works for a morning of informal networking and presentations from guest speakers.
All are welcome to join the BIPC Northamptonshire at the wonderful Vulcan Works for a morning of informal networking and presentations from guest speakers!
Come and meet local entrepreneurs, sole traders and small business owners based in Northamptonshire and surrounding areas.
Our networking events provide an opportunity for you to seek business support, and develop your business ideas with like minded people throughout Northamptonshire.
Starting, running and growing your business can be a lonely venture, but you are not alone! So why not pop along and learn from and be inspired by other business professionals.
During the session the BIPC Northamptonshire will provide a short overview of our own services, as well as a ‘Top 5’ tips for successfully applying for the £2,000 Build Your Business Programme’s start up grant.
Speakers will include former BIPC Northamptonshire grant winner, Cate Gregory of Attain Coaching, who will provide an insight to her business growth journey, and offer guidance reflecting back on the “Things I wish I had known” as a new small business owner.
We will also hear from Ella Wheeldon, Business Development Manager for the Health Protection Team at West Northamptonshire Council. Ella will discuss some of the common legal and regulatory pitfalls that both new startup and established businesses can find themselves in, with tips to avoid these and who to speak with to get the best advice on what to do next.

Sales Club Northampton - in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs
2024-03-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
For March, the training topic will be ‘Sales Acceleration in a Slowing Economy’ with Sales Geek Coventry & Warwickshire.
As our economy continues to falter its essential to have a conscious focus on doing the right things to keep your Sales engine turning over. By the end of the session you will have learned the importance of prioritising your time and energy on the right Sales activities, optimising existing relationships and ensuing you do not waste precious time pursuing dead prospects.
17:30 – 18:00

Arrivals/Networking/Drinks/Pizza

18:00 – 19:00
Sales Training – Sales Acceleration in a Slowing Economy

19:00 – 19:30
Networking/Close

Legal Basics For Early-Stage Businesses
2024-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
A legal workshop delivered by Barclays Eagle Labs in partnership with HCR Hewitsons

Join us at Vulcan Works in Northampton for a morning where we will cover how to navigate some of the legal issues, traps and pitfalls involved in running a business. The event is delivered in partnership with the highly experienced legal professionals at HCR Hewitsons.
Topics to be covered include the following:

Commercial (20 mins + 10 mins Q+A) – Understanding GDPR, handling customer data and Terms of Business

Real Estate (15 mins + 10 mins Q+A) – Leases, Tenant Rights and Landlord responsibilities

Employment (15 mins + 10 mins Q+A) – Your responsibilities as an employer

Corporate (15 mins + 10 mins Q+A) – The different types of company structure and Shareholder Agreements (Private equity and company exits if time permits)

The workshop content is expected to take around 60 minutes with time for some questions at the end of each topic.
Join us for a light lunch after the event from 12:00 until 12:30.

The Marketing Meet-Up - TTM IRL: Retention Advocacy: How to keep your customers and turn them into fans
2024-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Joe Glover, Co-Founder of The Marketing Meetup
The Northampton Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place for the marketers of Northants to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in ‘listen’ not ‘sell’ mode 🙂
We’re heading back to the lovely Vulcan Works for this one, and we just want to get together, say hello, have a chat, and have a nice time.
Think of this as a community event, where the focus is very much on you meeting other people in a chilled out friendly space. We’ll chat over food and drink, listen to an inspirational speaker or two, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
Let’s have a lovely night in the company of some amazin’ people.
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Speaker: Joe Glover, Co-Founder of The Marketing Meetup
Topic: Retention Advocacy – how to keep your customers and turn them into fans
Everyone speaks about gaining new customers from your marketing. Few speak about keeping the ones that you have and helping them find you new customers. That’s a little bananas – we all know the power of word of mouth. With that in mind – how do you keep your customers and turn them into your advocates? In this session, we explore!
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The format of the night:
6:00 pm – doors open – drinks, networking, and smiles
6:30 pm – introduction and talks begin
7:00 pm – talks finish, networking, listening, saying hello, and positively lovely people
7:45 pm – end of the night – you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas
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Partnered with Digital Northants, putting local businesses in touch with digital companies who can help solve their problems, to encourage the growth of business in Northamptonshire. Check them out at https://digitalnorthants.com/
Partnered with The ONE Group, whose recruitment team bridges the gap between marketing professionals and a vast network of Northamptonshire businesses, empowering career progression at every stage with unmissable opportunities and job-hunting support. Read more at TheOneGroup.co.uk
Partnered with Vulcan Works, helping entrepreneurs bring world challenging ideas to life. A workspace and community for innovative creatives. Check them out at VulcanWorks.co.uk
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And finally…
This is a donation ticketed event, with a suggested ticket price of £5-£15.
We of course understand that these are tough times, so if you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the minimum donation amount, please reach out to el@themarketingmeetup.com and we’ll find a ticket for you (provided capacity hasn’t already been reached!) 🙂
Please let your marketing friends and colleagues know about this group too, we hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you sign up but don’t show up, this has a knock on effect on event arrangements. If it happens 3 times, you’re outta here! This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, sponsors, and your fellow community members 🙂

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS- Week 6 - Pitching and Course Review
2024-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
***Please note: It is recommended to sign up to all 6 dates to complete the series***
Is your business Set Up For Success?
Whether you are still at idea ‘validation’ stage and looking to launch soon; just started with some early traction; or are ready to scale – then this event series will help you Set Up For Success!
As Local Enterprise Managers, we know a thing or two about what business owners need, (and often lack), to make their business robust, resilient and optimised for growth. Hosted and facilitated by Asy Ho, these sessions deliver the fundamental building blocks of business; from goal setting and mindset; to testing, validating, pitching and knowing your numbers. This coupled with our powerful connections, networks and signposting can really make a difference to the next phase of your journey.
Events are in person and open to all businesses, regardless of sector, stage or structure and you don’t have to be a NatWest customer to attend. You must be the business owner or have significant strategic control to attend. Business partners? You are both welcome to attend; please sign up individually.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email me: asy.ho@natwest.com or call me on 07788 347151.
– Week 1 – 24/01: Welcome & Power of Mindset
– Week 2 – 31/01: Visioning & Goal Setting
– Week 3 – 08/02: Business Model Canvass / Validation and Testing Assumptions
– Week 4 – 15/02: Understanding Your Finances
– Week 5 – 21/02: Perfecting Your Pitch
– Week 6 – 28/02: Pitching and Course Review
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Harnessing AI for Impactful Change
2024-02-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Join us for a pivotal 2-hour workshop, ‘Harnessing AI for Impactful Change’, where takara.ai’s specialists guide you through the world-changing potential of AI. This session is not just about business transformation but a deeper exploration into how AI is reshaping the future of humanity.
We start with an insightful introduction to AI’s significant influence in modern society, followed by a detailed exploration of how AI is revolutionizing industries and creating a new paradigm for human progress. Discover the inspiration behind takara.ai and how our innovative solutions are meeting the evolving demands of a world increasingly reliant on intelligent technology. Our expert-led workshop will delve into compelling use cases, showcasing how AI is not only a business tool but a catalyst for global change. Engage in an enriching Q&A session with our experts, discussing the ethical, strategic, and transformative aspects of AI.
The workshop concludes with an opportunity for networking and individual consultations, offering a platform to discuss how AI can be harnessed for positive and impactful change in various sectors of society. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a conversation that extends beyond business, into the realm of creating a better future with AI.

Sign up for you tickets via the Eventbrite link below

BID Business Networking: Professional Services
2024-02-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Business owners in Northampton will have the chance to hear direct from Sir Alan Sugar’s right-hand man during a networking session designed to bring town centre companies closer together.
The ‘BID Business Networking’ session will be held at Vulcan Works from 5pm on Thursday, 22 February, with guest speaker Nick Hewer from BBC’s The Apprentice.
The event, organised by Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), will be aimed at companies operating in the professional services sector and aims to bring local businesses closer together.
Mark Mullen, operations manager of Northampton Town Centre BID, said: “As the voice of town centre businesses, we wanted to provide a platform to allow businesses to get together, meet each other and establish closer working relationships that will ultimately benefit the whole town.
“BID Business Networking is an informal session that gives people the chance to meet other local businesses and hear from a range of guest speakers. We are delighted to be welcoming Nick Hewer and we look forward to hearing more about his life in business, working with Sir Alan Sugar and going on to star on our TV screens in The Apprentice and Countdown.”
Tickets for the event are free and are strictly limited to two per business. Priority will be given to BID levy-paying businesses operating in the professional services sector.
Nick Hewer said: “Working in business has been a huge part of my life and I can’t wait to share my experiences of life in Sir Alan Sugar’s boardroom and with businesses right here in Northampton.”

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS- Week 5 - Perfecting Your Pitch
2024-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS- Week 4 - Understanding Your Finances
2024-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom

How to write an effective business plan workshop
2024-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
How to write an effective business plan workshop
Come along and learn ‘How to write an effective business plan’ in this interactive engaging workshop by the Business and IP Centre Northamptonshire. Taking place right here at Vulcan Works on Tuesday 13th February 2024 from 10am – 12pm.

What is the workshop about?
A business plan is a valuable tool for any business owner that can help you organise your ideas, and make preparations for your businesses next steps. Join us for this interactive session where you will learn how to create and develop a robust business plan.
You will be guided through the content requirements of the main sections in a business plan, and given some top tips of how to prepare your business plan when applying for a loan or grant. The session will cover the basics of financial forecasting and examples of the common pitfalls you should avoid.

Sign up today at : BIPC Business Plan Workshop

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS- Week 3 - Business Model Canvass / Validation and Testing Assumptions
2024-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom

Be an Angel: An in-depth look at angel investing and how to make the most of the opportunity
2024-02-07 16:30 - 19:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Be an Angel: An in-depth look at angel investing and how to make the most of the opportunity” event to your respective contacts and networks.
4:30pm – 7:00pm, Wednesday, 7th February, 2024
Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1EW

In partnership with the British Business Bank, the Silverstone Technology Cluster are proud to bring you a very special ‘bijou’ event for a very select crowd.

This is a relaxed, informative, no-pitching-allowed event created specifically for those few who have perhaps already toyed with the idea of becoming angel investors, but not quite yet taken the plunge.

Discover the advantages, opportunities and potential pitfalls in an informal setting, from the British Business Bank, the UK British Angels Association, hcr hewitsons, Central Arc Angels and the people who’ve already been through the process.

To request an invitation for this event, please email nina@silverstonetechnologycluster.com.

Please note ticket numbers are very limited.
The link to this event can be found on Silverstone Technology Cluster’s event page here – https://ti.to/silverstone-technology-cluster/bbb-angels-2/with/be-an-angel-invite-request.

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS- Week 2 - Visioning & Goal Setting
2024-01-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom

Vulcan Sessions 3 - A.I and Creativity
2024-01-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Vulcan Sessions 3 – A.I and Creativity
Come along and join us for the third Vulcan Sessions!
This time we have the amazing Jane Mills sharing how teaming up with AI has changed not only the way she sees creativity, but also the profound impact that the breakthroughs in the technology has had on her work.
She will also provide an in-depth insight into how working with the technology has influenced both her creative outlook and output.
Jane will also talk about how it has revealed the realistic promise of a future where humans and super-smart technology work in creative partnership to achieve hitherto unimaginable outcomes.
This is a FREE event! To find out more and to book your tickets visit: The Vulcan Sessions – 3: AI and Creativity

Setting Up For Success - Week 1 - Welcome and Power of Mindset
2024-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom

TMM IRL: Get over yourself and post
2024-01-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
The Marketing Meetup – TMM IRL: Get over yourself and post – January 18th @ Vulcan Works
This is networking but not as you know it! Come and join us, chat over food and drink, listen to the inspirational engaging speakers, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
This AMAZING EVENING WILL INCLUDE….
Speaker: Mel Barfield, Creative Copywriter
Topic: Get Over Yourself And Post
Speaker bio: Part pep-talk, part career-therapy session, Mel Barfield outlines how using stories from your personal life and career can help you build your reputation, grow your network, and attract clients. Mel is a Creative Copywriter, specialising in personality-packed copy. Also a qualified careers advisor, she’s worked as a childminder, shop assistant, local government grunt and event coordinator. Mel brings her own squiggly career perspective to this lively talk that will leave you confident that you’re more interesting than you think.
6:00 pm – doors open – drinks, networking, and smiles
6:30 pm – introduction and talks begin
7:00 pm – talks finish, networking, listening, saying hello, and positively lovely people
7:45 pm – end of the night – you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas

Book your ticket now at – https://themarketingmeetup.com/events/northampton/

Metro Bank Christmas Networking
2023-12-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Northampton
Metro Bank Northampton Christmas Networking – @ Metro Bank Abington Street – 14th December 5pm – 8pm

Metro Bank ho-ho-hope you can join them for their Christmas networking in December. Why not enjoy some festive cheer, finger food and drink whilst networking with local professionals and businesses.
Lets celebrate together be merry and network!
To book your place please email: kai.penn@metrobank.plc.uk

Introduction to Successful Bid Writing
2023-12-08 09:30 - 12:30 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Introduction to Successful Bid Writing – Friday 8th of December 2023 – 9:30am to 12.30pm

Join us at Vulcan Works for an informative and engaging event on Successful Bid Writing. This in-person session is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their bid writing skills and increase their chances of winning contracts.
During this event, you will learn how to locate bids and tenders and the essential techniques to determine which ones are right for you. We will discuss collaboration, reputation and calculating your probability of a win.
We will share proven strategies and insider tips to help you craft winning proposals and the process of reviewing, submitting and following up on your bids.
Whether you’re new to bid writing or looking to improve your existing skills, this event is designed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the world of bidding.
Mark your calendars and join us at Vulcan Works for this exciting event. Limited seats are available, so make sure to reserve your spot today!

Business Start-up Funding Awareness
2023-12-05 13:30 - 15:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Business Start-up Funding Awareness – Tuesday 5th of December 2023 – 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Join Barclay’s Eagle Labs at Vulcan Works Northampton to gain insight around the funding landscape in the UK and what that means for you as a start-up business.
Even if you’re not necessarily a start-up business, you’re more than welcome to attend. You’ll hear from the British Business Bank and Innovate UK who will explain the funding landscape in the UK.
Topics to be covered:

Raising Capital
Grants
Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists

Refreshments will be provided.
Book your place now!

Small Business Saturday with Metro Bank
2023-12-02 08:30 - 10:30 | Northampton
Small Business Saturday with Metro Bank in Northampton – @ Metro Bank Abington Street – 2nd December 8.30am – 10am

In support of Small Business Saturday, colleagues at Metro Bank in Northampton will be hosting a business networking session.
This informal event will bring together business owners, councillors, council officers and key stakeholders to discuss any issues facing businesses in our town centre and how we can overcome and work together in the future.
To book your place please email: kai.penn@metrobank.plc.uk

Sales Club Northampton - in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs
2023-11-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Sales Club Northampton – in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs – November 30th 10am – 12pm

What is your Sales Indentity?
At Sales Club we provide an hour of networking among link-minded business owners/entrepreneurs/sales professionals and then enjoy a FREE session of Sales training designed to provoke thought and creativity.
Barclays Eagle Labs are on a mission in Northampton to provide businesses with all the support tools necessary and access to events which are positioned to help organisations of all sizes achieve their full potential.
Refreshments will be provided.
Book your place now!
Find out more about Sales Geek at Sales Geek – Sales Training Courses | Online Sales Training

Metro Bank Northampton Networking
2023-11-30 08:30 - 10:00 | Northampton
Metro Bank Northampton Networking

Join Metro Bank Northampton on Abington Street for some relaxed conversations over a hot drink and a croissant. Network with local businesses with a few words from Northampton Town Football Club about their trust and its 35 projects each week for vulnerable children.

Metro Bank will also be saying a few words on the work they are doing to support vulnerable customers within the community.

This event is taking place on Thursday 30th November 8.30am – 10am
at Metro Bank, 27-29 Abington Street, Northampton, NN1 2AN

Please email Kai Penn to book your place: kai.penn@metrobank.plc.uk

For Metro Bank opening times and more information visit:
Northampton | Metro Bank (metrobankonline.co.uk)

Network and Learn
2023-11-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Network and Learn

A new opportunity to connect with members of your local business community! This new and exciting event is taking place on 28th November 9.30am – 12.30pm at Vulcan Works!

This networking event will give you the opportunity to:

• Listen, learn, and share with members of your business community.

• Hear from Guest Speaker, Alexina Cassidy, about how to become a ‘better’ business through B Corp Certification and ESG strategy solutions

• Discover the variety of business support and workshops available from SEMLEP’s Growth Hub

• Meet your local advisers

To find out more and register for the event visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/network-learn-be-a-better-business-tickets-713055156167?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwAR0nhKOnJBAbWb-MVLnsAfARbfgOQGroTm84zt_9r9PgeB1tcpSxydPJ13w

Northants Creative Industries Expo
2023-11-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Northampton
Northants Creative Industries Expo @ University of Northampton Learning Hub – November 24th & 25th
Two days of free talks and an exhibition where you can meet other creatives working in a range of sectors: advertising, arts, design, events, fashion, film and tv, games, performing arts, photography, publishing, music, radio, theatre and journalism.

Day 1 – Friday 24th November 12pm – 4pm
Exhibitors will include Creative Alliance (apprenticeships), Creative Access (career support), Northants theatre/film/audio company Narrative Alchemy, Dr. Martens, publishers Hachette UK, Sage Communications & Events, BFI Network Midlands, Into Film, Final Pixel Academy (virtual production training), CARRIER-media lighting, illustrator Alex Willmore (bring your portfolio for feedback), NLive Radio (who will be broadcasting live), Unity in Motion and Screen Northants amongst others.

Networking drinks at Waterside Bar from 4pm – 7pm

Day 2 – Saturday 25th November – 11am – 3pm
Exhibitors will include; So Very Creative, Strelka Design, The Corby Core, Buildersbrew (games development), Shorts2Features (online film community running Producer courses and events).
Plus a number of Day 1 exhibitors
All this as well as the always-popular People Library with; Tim Hands (Emmy award-winning Sound work), Tyla Sharp (film producer), Laurence Maybury and Jack James (film writer/directors), Sally Sheinman (artist), Ian Ward (VFX Supervisor), Julia Thorley (Author) and many more.
Plus these talks!
11am – 12pm – The future of the Creative Industries (panel discussion)
12pm – 1pm – Creating A Living: Transferrable Skills of the Artist
1pm – 2pm – Shorts2Features presents: How To Find Work In The Film Industry
1pm – 2pm – Can I make a living doing something creative that I love?
2pm – 3pm – What does Northants need to prosper in the Creative Industries? (panel discussion)

Book your free tickets for both days now at: Schedule + Tickets | Northampton Film Festival 2023 (eventive.org)

Boost Performance Through Better Operational Efficiency
2023-11-08 09:30 - 12:30 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Boost Performance Through Better Operational Efficiency

NNBN and Sara Penrose Ltd are delighted to be holding a practical skill development workshop to help businesses boost operational efficiency.
Join us as for a three hourly highly interactive in-person workshop where we will focus on the key business objective of operational efficiency.

Operational efficiency focuses on how we better manage resources effectively. If resources are used more effectively, we save money.
Delegates will be introduced to the skills that can better support this objective e.g. critical thinking, lateral thinking and problem solving, experience a practical and creative project where these skills will be practiced before applying the skills to their own job role and business to ensure legacy and value as takeaways.

This workshop is for any business large and small who are interested in optimising their performance to achieve better operational efficiency, which impacts directly the bottom line.

Get tickets now at – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/boost-performance-through-better-operational-efficiency-tickets-721142816577?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

The Marketing Meetup 3
2023-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
The Marketing Meetup 3
This is networking but not as you know it! Come and join us, chat over food and drink, listen to the inspirational engaging speakers, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.
TMM 3 Will Feature….
Speaker: Baz Richardson, Founder and Creative Director, Bravo Creative
Topic: B2B creativity: How to avoid putting your prospects into a content coma
A recent survey showed 90% of B2B marketers want their campaigns to be more creative. But wanting them to be more creative, and them ACTUALLY being more creative, are two very different things.
From neuroscience to behavioral biases, and even turning to Galileo for a vital lesson on perspective, in this hilariously brilliant talk, Baz (the genius behind The Marketing Meetup’s branding, award-winning campaigns for the NHS, Cisco, and even worked on Michael Caine’s latest film) reveals the three vital factors that’ll transform your campaigns from boring to bravo!
Sign up now at – https://themarketingmeetup.com/events/northampton/

The Future of Virtual Reality is Now: VR Experience Day
2023-11-02 09:30 - 15:00 | Northampton
The Future of Virtual Reality is Now: VR Experience Day

Curious about the power of Virtual Reality? Come along to the VR Experience Day at Northamptonshire Central Library on Thursday 2 November from 9:30am to 3pm, Digital Northants in association with West Northamptonshire Council Libraries and VR specialists RiVR.
Want to experience how VR can improve the health of your body and mind, help your business with staff training or inspire students in education?
It’s free to attend and you can just drop in at any time throughout the day – light refreshments will be provided.
Our event partners RiVR will be making an opening speech at 9:45am, talking about their VR work in various areas and introducing what you’ll be able to try throughout the day.
Come and experience VR in the following areas:

Safer streets
Cultural and heritage
Psychotherapies
Health and therapy
Special Educational Needs
Flight Beyond Sight
CardioCrown
Metaverse Learning

For more details visit: The Future of Virtual Reality is Now: VR Experience Day — Digital Northants (digitalnorthampton.com)
Taking place at: Northamptonshire Central Library, Abington Street, England, NN1 2BA

Vulcan Sessions 2 - Smarter Cities and Greener Planet
2023-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Vulcan Sessions 2 – Smarter Cities and Greener Planet
Join us for the second Vulcan Sessions event hosted by Digital Northants with guest speaker Natalie de Weerd!
It is predicted that by 2025 the communications industry will consume a jaw-dropping 20% of the world’s electricity.
During her talk, Natalie de Weerd will share helpful tips for monitoring your digital CO2 output. Everybody will leave with some practical actions that will immediately boost their website’s digital sustainability.
About Natalie de Weerd
The self-proclaimed “Queen Nerd” of Altavia, Natalie heads up a team of talented digital designers and developers, with a client list which boasts iconic retail brands.
Her role encompasses overseeing a wide spectrum of digital projects that flow through the organization, from initial ideas through to delivery.
This is a FREE event! To find out more and book tickets visit: The Vulcan Sessions – 2: Smarter Cities, Greener Planet — Digital Northants (digitalnorthampton.com)

Barclay's Eagle Lab Launch
2023-10-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
Barclay’s Eagle Lab Launch
Join us to celebrate the launch of the exciting new partnership between Oxford Innovation Space at Vulcan Works and Barclays Eagle Labs!
Please join us from 5pm on October 19th for this evening launch event for the opportunity to hear more about how Barclays Eagle Labs are working with Oxford Innovation Space.
You will hear about how we will support businesses in Northampton to connect, innovate, and grow, as well as meet some of the businesses already at Vulcan Works.
Register now at – Barclays Eagle Labs at Vulcan Works Launch Tickets, Thu, Oct 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
