At TEK we believe that seminars and workshops are a time-effective way of getting the message across to others.  The seminars are not only geared towards improving performance and profitability but can be directed towards explaining regulatory issues, especially European regulations effecting our industries.

Forthcoming Events to be confirmed

Past Events

EBN Congress - 20th - 22nd June 2007 - Canterbury Cathedral Study Centre

The European BIC (Business and Innovation Centre) Network is a non-profit making association based in Brussels which represents Business Innovation Centres.  The "Global Innovation Bridges" EBN Congress was held in Canterbury from 20-22 June 2007.

This was the first time that the Congress had been held in England in its 16-year history, and it attracted 370 delegates to Canterbury from 32 different countries, including Canada, Russia and South Africa.  They were also joined by a first-ever delegation from the US, to coincide with Kents trade mission to Virginia while celebrating the founding of the first English colony at Jamestown 400 years ago.  Kents bid beat stiff competition from various cities and capitals, including Budapest, to act as hosts for the three-day event in partnership with Technology Enterprise Kent.

A number of local organisations worked in partnership to produce the event, including Kent County Council, Technology Enterprise Kent, Canterbury City Council, Kent Tourism Alliance and SEEDA.  The event was hugely successful, both in terms of the number of delegates that attended and the different countries represented, but also in showcasing Kent as a prime location for SMEs looking to do business internationally.  The event also showcased Canterbury as a business tourism destination, an area of the market which has not been exploited until now.

For more information please see www.ebnkent2007.net

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Enterprise and Training Awards for Excellence, 4th October 2007, Dover Town Hall

The 2007 Enterprise and Training Awards for Excellence took place at Dover Town Hall on Thursday 4th October, celebrating the achievements of local businesses, training providers, community groups, individuals and students, recognising examples of good practice in Kent.

Technology Enterprise Kent held this years ceremony in partnership with the University of Kent, Kent Business school and The Princes Trust.  The evening was also supported by Parish Councils in Rural Kent, New Entrepreneur Scholarships and The Bumblebee Alliance.

Totally 49 were presented, 22 of these recognising either an individual's, an organisation's or a business's success.  Whilst 27 people were awarded with their NVQ certificates at Level 3 in Business Administration, Customer Care and Management.   These are the first managers / students to pass through the new NVQ Centre, Knowledge and Skills Kent, which is the training arm of Technology Enterprise Kent.

Amongst the guests for the evening were

• Deputity Mayor of Dover - Cllr Mrs Diane Smallwood
• Mayor and Mayoress of Margate - Cllr Brian Sullivan and Cllr Mrs Karen Sullivan
• Mayor and Mayoress of Ramsgate - Cllr Stephen Ward and Ms Pauline Arthur
• Town Mayor and Mayoress of Deal - Cllr Jim Cronk and Mrs Cronk
• Mayor and Mayoress of Maidstone - Cllr Richard Ash and Mrs Christine Ash
• New Romney Town Mayor and Mayoress - Cllr Clive Wire and Mrs Frances
• Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Broadstairs - Cllr David Lawson and Mrs Julia Lawson
• Deputy Mayor of Dartford - Cllr Ian Armitt and Mrs Lynne Armitt

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For more information, contact info@technologyenterprise.co.uk