Christmas is naturally a time of year when most businesses look forward to some well-earned time off with family and friends.
But for Gloucestershire business leaders, entrepreneurs and employees, there's still some exciting business events to attend in December before you switch the out of office on...
Jingle and Mingle Christmas networking with the Forest Economic Partnership
Kick off the festivities with the last networking meeting for the Forest Economic Partnership (FEP) this year, at its 'jingle and mingle Christmas' session on Wednesday 4 December 2024.
Held at AccXel Construction School and starting at 5pm, stakeholders from across the Forest of Dean's business community will come together to hear news and updates about the FEP's project work.
Register your interest for free on the Forest Economic Partnership website and don't miss out on the mince pies, freshly mulled apple juice and tea and coffee!
Annual Christmas lecture at Hartpury University
Hartpury University’s Professor Vicky Melfi, who studies Sulawesi macaques, will be leading this year's festive lecture exploring how improving human-animal interactions could help save the planet.
The annual Christmas lecture takes place on Thursday 5 December 2024 from 6.30pm to 9pm at the university and is free to attend. Book via the university's website.
Book Discussion Group — Can Thinking Illogically Boost Your Business? — in Cheltenham
Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce is hosting a book discussion inspired by TED Talk star, Ogilvy vice chairman and author of the bestselling book Alchemy, Rory Sutherland — sharing how illogical thinking can boost business.
The book group takes place on Friday 6 December 2024 at M&M Printing and Promotions on Royal Crescent from 12.30pm to 2pm.
Tickets cost £8 each and also include lunch. Book via the Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce website.
Tech Founder Lab bootcamp with CyNam at MX Innovation Centre in Cheltenham
If you're an entrepreneur looking to launch a startup or new tech business, you can get advice, expert insights and hands-on guidance at a two-day bootcamp at Cheltenham's MX Innovation Centre on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 December 2024.
The bootcamp, which is on from 8am to 5pm on both days, is free to attend and can be booked through the CyNam website.
Prepare for the 2026 inheritance tax reforms in an essential webinar for rural landowners
Another one for Monday 9 December 2024, this lunchtime online information session demystifies the new inheritance tax changes and offers expert tips on making the most of the £1 million threshold and rejigging your estate planning.
Listen to tax experts from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) and get forewarned for your business. Book free tickets via the CLA website.
Gloucestershire Net Zero Conference 2024 at the University of Gloucestershire
The Growth Hub Gloucestershire hosts its annual Net Zero Conference on Wednesday 11 December 2024.
The all-day event at the University of Gloucestershire Business School in Gloucester brings together key local decision makers and leading voices on sustainability in business, to share valuable knowledge and insights with Gloucestershire's business community.
Proceedings kick off at 9am, with doors opening at 8.15am. Book your free tickets via The Growth Hub website.
