Business Events

Potential supply chain opportunities at Able UK’s Marine Energy Park and the fallout from the introduction of the Energy Bill are on the agenda at a free breakfast briefing this week. The Team Humber Marine Alliance-hosted ‘Offshore Wind Connections’, which is being supported by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, will feature David Shepherd, Able UK’s group business executive. The briefing at Forest Pines, Brigg, will also include senior industry figures from David Brown Wind Energy, Strabag Offshore and the Department for Energy & Climate Change. Mr Shepherd will detail the proposed 320ha AMEP development on the south bank of the Humber, just north of Immingham, the anticipated economic growth it will create for the Humber region and outline how local companies can be involved. To book your place register here http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/5702016886# 

Food producers, food processors & manufacturers, food technologists & scientists, retailers, food service, distributors and wholesalers are invited to attend a one-day industry workshop, which will examine the issues surrounding the horsemeat scandal. It will explore how robust verification measures can be included in supply chain management to assure product integrity. ‘Assuring the integrity of the food chain: re-establishing consumer confidence in the quality of meat in the food supply’ will run from 10am-4pm at the Food & Environment Research Agency, Sand Hutton, near York. For more information or to book your place visit http://assuringtheintegrityof thefoodchain.eventbrite.co.uk/# or call 01423 567111.

April 30

The Conference and Hospitality Show 2013, managed by the CHS Group, is to be held in the Centenary Pavilion at Leeds United Football Club, Elland Road, Leeds. The show takes place annually in Leeds. The event will feature more than 100 exhibitors from throughout the UK and Ireland, including the latest venues, destinations and event suppliers. Keynote speaker Lesley Everett will deliver a presentation on ‘The Brand Called ME’. Visit www.conferenceandhospitalityshow.co.uk to find out more.

May 14

Bassetlaw‘s forthcoming BExpo event at Retford Town Hall will feature more than 60 businesses showcasing their talents, a dedicated food hall and a large networking meeting to kick off the event. BExpo has been designed to raise awareness of the diversity of businesses within Bassetlaw and the surrounding area. Celebrity chef Rachel Green is among the speakers. To pre-register for BExpo, visit www.b-expo.co.uk