Big Green Business Event with Greener Footprints Herefordshire

Big Green Business Event with Greener Footprints Herefordshire

Join us at our Big Green Business Event with Herefordshire Council’s Greener Footprints Initiative including a Networking Breakfast

By Herefordshire Means Business

Date and time

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:00 - 12:00 GMT+1

Location

The Shell Store

Canary Drive Skylon Park Hereford HR2 6SR United Kingdom

Agenda

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

FREE Breakfast served

Two free breakfasts per business

8:45 AM - 8:55 AM

Welcome

Rich Beale - Herefordshire Means Business

Cllr Elissa Swinglehurst - Cabinet Member Environment

8:55 AM - 9:15 AM

Keynote Speakers

Mark Green and Sean Mason the founders of Two Farmers Crisps will be sharing their sustainability story

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Session 1: Electric vehicles

Alun Bendle - Business Sales Development Manager at Audi

Vernon Amor - Wye Valley Brewery

Belinda Wilson - Herefordshire Council

The session gives information about tax benefits of EV, the current EV provision in Herefordshire and future plans.

9:45 AM - 10:10 AM

Session 2: Food & Waste

Will Vaughan - Pedicargo

Phil Pearcy - The Courtyard

This session gives information and examples of how business waste can be managed more efficiently within Herefordshire.

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Coffee Break

Opportunity to visit the exhibition stands and talk to the speakers

10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

Session 3: Energy saving for Business

Gareth Ellis - Herefordshire Council

This session gives information and examples of some of the many cost-effective ways that Herefordshire businesses can save energy.

10:40 AM - 11:15 AM

Session 4: Funding for Green Business

Worcestershire Council - Marches Energy Grant

Rachel Jones - Herefordshire Growth Hub

This session gives information of the current grant and funding opportunities for Herefordshire Businesses and how to apply for them, including the Marches Energy Grant.

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Networking and Exhibition

About this event

  • 4 hours

We are hosting a Big Green Business Event, in partnership with Herefordshire Council’s Greener Footprints initiative on Tuesday 11th June at the Shell Store, Skylon Park, Hereford from 8am to 12pm.

The event is part of Greener Footprints Week in Herefordshire, and a free breakfast is offered for up to 2 people from your business.

Whether your business is already fully committed to sustainable practices, or you are just taking the first steps, this event will provide an ideal opportunity to hear from local experts and fellow businesses.

The event will feature speakers, workshops and exhibitors providing practical information for Herefordshire businesses across a wide range of topics including:


  • Energy use
  • Electric vehicles
  • Waste
  • Grant funding opportunities
  • Travel


There will also be opportunity to network with the wider business community.


Plus

  • Free Bike MOTs – bring your bike (off-road route from city centre)
  • Beryl Bikes
  • Exhibition Stands



Book your place today as numbers are limited.


Due to catering requirements, we need to know the number of attendees for this event so please ensure you book your place. If you book and are not able to attend we would appreciate you letting us know in advance. Please also cancel your place on Eventbrite.


For more information, please contact Rich Beale T: 01432 620024 E: rich@hmbiz.co.uk


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Herefordshire Means Business

Herefordshire Means Business’ mission is to connect and support local businesses. We do this through networking events, training courses and connecting companies to the right people. Herefordshire Means Business covers all the areas to help you grow and take your business to the next level.