Barclays Eagle Labs at Discovery Park welcomes you to a breakfast networking event at their incredible co-working space in Sandwich.
Andrew Pledger and Michelle Sole from Barclays will speak about the working space and their support for small business. Martin White, from Green Business Hub, will speak about sustainability support for SMEs and Liu Batchelor will speak on presentation and building confidence for SMEs to tell their story.
As always we will have an eclectic mix of guests, so bring your business cards and prepare to make some great connections!
Our events are relaxed, informal, and very popular, so please do book early.
Tickets are free and a light breakfast included. Guests will need to bring photo ID to show at the Visitor Centre. Please note that this is an external event and when you click 'book now' it will take you to Discovery Park's booking page. You will need to book directly with them to secure your place.
Speakers
Andrew Pledger
Andrew is the Ecosystem Manager at Barclays Eagle Labs in Discovery Park. The Eagle Labs mission is to connect the UK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through a network of business incubators, expertise and support. With access to over 325 years of business expertise and connections, Eagle Labs are a community resource available for everybody. Whether you’re an inventor, an innovator or a mentor, Eagle Labs spaces are conducive to nurturing and growing your idea with support from Barclays and the Eagle Labs network.
Michelle Sole
Michelle is Specialist Customer Care within Barclays Personal and Premier Banking. She currently supports the ecosystem within Discovery Park alongside Barclays Eagle Labs. Michelle is committed to supporting local communities and businesses to thrive and grow.
Martin White
Founder and Director of Green Business Hub
Martin helps energise and empower businesses and organisations to manage their environmental, economic and social impact and drive greater sustainability, well-being, and prosperity for the benefit of the stakeholders and local communities they serve.
The practical help and advice he offers covers; Initial Greenhouse Gas Emissions Auditing to establish your 'baseline footprint' across the Scope 1, 2, 3 Greenhouse Gas Protocol Emissions; 2030 50% 'Science-Based' Reduction Target Setting; 'Net Zero' Carbon Reduction Planning/Roadmap; ESG Strategy Planning; Social Value Strategy Planning; Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals; Green Supply Chain Procurement; Grant Funding Advice.
‘Green Business Hub’ brings businesses and consumers who have a shared green or sustainability objective - either as buyer or supplier - together in one place to do business!
Liu Batchelor
Liu Batchelor is a presenter, media producer and coaching - specialising in the sustainability sector, across business and local government. Her passion is empowering people to bring to life their important messages, stories and ideas.
There is plenty of free parking available at the venue, including disabled parking, and it is fully accessible.
Event contact
For general enquiries regarding the event, please contact Leila Jones on [email protected]
