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To mark the launch of the Generation Next mentoring scheme, the University of Derby is hosting a panel event to talk about making the most of a mentoring experience. Featuring previous mentors and mentees that have been involved in the University’s Careers and Employment Service Employer Mentoring Scheme, this panel will give Gen Next members an opportunity to hear about their stories, ask questions and find out about the panel’s hints and tips to make the most out of a mentoring relationship.

Join Lucy Robinson, East Midlands Chamber director of resources and Generation Next lead, to find out how you and your business could get involved in Generation Next. The network aims to connect business owners and employees aged between 18 and 35 with like-minded people, develop their skills and open doors to new opportunities. Social networking events, alongside a series of educational workshops, are designed to help the next generation of business leaders build their professional networks and skills.

Generation Next is raising money for East Midlands Chamber's charitable fund by hosting this opportunity to network at Penny Lane in Nottingham. With famous arcade attractions including 2p penny pushers, air hockey, grabber machines and Nottingham’s very own "Donkey Derby", Penny Lane’s uniquely interactive environment is the perfect place to meet up with likeminded people.

The Ingenuity Lab helps University of Nottingham students and alumni to develop their entrepreneurial ambitions. Working with industry experts, it provides practical business support to around 160 new and early stage start-ups. During the pandemic it has been delivering Roundtable events through Microsoft Teams. Attendees will have the opportunity to join in, ask questions, and talk to fellow entrepreneurs through the live meeting.

If you have plans to create a greener, more cost-effective business but don’t know where to start, this masterclass is for you! Learn a simple, step-by-step process and find out about the support that is available to you to help you along the way.

Join Lucy Robinson, East Midlands Chamber director of resources and Generation Next lead, to find out how you and your business could get involved in Generation Next. The network aims to connect business owners and employees aged between 18 and 35 with like-minded people, develop their skills and open doors to new opportunities. Social networking events, alongside a series of educational workshops, are designed to help the next generation of business leaders build their professional networks and skills.

This event is ideal for young, ambitious professionals interested in starting a business themselves or who have ever considered being their own boss.

For Vibrant Accountancy, business success means owners achieving financial, time and mind freedom. Whether you want more money to enjoy your desired lifestyle, more time for your family and friends, or less stress, the team will discuss the three business tools that can help you achieve freedom.

Generation Next members are invited to the launch of the Derbyshire Festival of Business, which is being run by the University of Derby. The festival’s aim is to support Derbyshire’s business community to bounce-back from the challenges caused by the pandemic.

Join Business 2 Business and its panel of experts, who will be looking at how to embrace challenges in your early career that could potentially lead to growth opportunities. They will explore five hot topics followed by a Q&A session. This event is ideal for young, ambitious professionals who are new to an industry, new to a company or new to networking, and keen to progress up the career ladder.

Nottingham University Business School is hosting this informal networking event at its scenic Jubilee Campus, where you will have the opportunity to network with like-minded entrepreneurs from across the region at an informal barbecue and take a tour of its business incubator, the Ingenuity Lab.

This event is ideal for young, ambitious professionals who wish to know more about managing themselves effectively and learning how to navigate their professional life with ease. Our guest speaker Clare Manning will tell the story of her journey from senior leader to business owner and share tips on how to be your own best boss, making the most of the good times and still being able to access your A game when the going gets tough.