Social Enterprise Mentor Networking Special for June

Social Enterprise Mentor is hosting a special networking event for the launch of the Citizen Hub at the Custard Factory in Digbeth On Tuesday 4th June 2013.

Yumm Cafe, The Custard Factory, Tuesday 4th June 3.000pm to 4.30pm

The event is open to all with an interest or an involvement in social enterprise, a great place for social entrepreneurs, social enterprises, community projects, SMEs, funders and supports to share their stories, business practices and exchange ideas and expertise.

The Citizen Hub will provide on and offline services in the areas of Health and Well-Being, Criminal Justice Intervention, Business Services and Community Engagement.

To register click here

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Social Enterprise Networking Education Specials in May

Mentor on the Move kicks off Summer with two exiting education themed networking events at Bournville College and Warwick UniversityBournville College, Thursday 2nd May 1.30-3.30pm 

The event is open to all with an interest or an involvement in social enterprise, a great place for social entrepreneurs, social enterprises, community projects, SMEs, funders and supports to share their stories, business practices and exchange ideas and expertise. Mentor on the Move is a series of regular, informal networking events held at various venues across the West Midlands. For more details and to book a place please visit SEWM CIC

Over forty community groups have benefited from training by Bournville College,  most notably in children’s centres, day centres, charities and schools. 447 learners completed courses in a variety of subjects, including IT, Art, Cooking, Assertion and Stress Management, Understanding Teenagers, Community Volunteers, Helping out in School and many more. All of these courses have been organised to meet the needs of the local community and many learners have since progressed to the College, achieving nationally recognised qualifications. The College also works closely with Job Centre Plus and Birmingham City Council Employment and Access Team to deliver programmes for recently redundant, short and long-term unemployed candidates.

Warwick University on Thursday 23rd May. 2.00-3.30pm

The event is open to all with an interest or an involvement in social enterprise, a great place for social entrepreneurs, social enterprises, community projects, SMEs, funders and supports to share their stories, business practices and exchange ideas and expertise. So if you are a student, or have just graduated, and are interested in learning more about social enterprise and social entrepreneurship come along to find out more! Mentor on the Move is a series of regular, informal networking events held at various venues across the region. For more details and to book a place please visit SEWM CIC

The University of Warwick is working to develop and grow social entrepreneurship and is encouraging both its students and staff to give their innovative ideas a go.  In 2012, two new social enterprises were launched following successful applications to the Warwick SU Ernst & Young Social Enterprise Project and this year the University has launched the Warwick Social Enterprise Award scheme, in partnership with UnLtd.  These awards are available to help staff, students and recent graduates to kick-start a socially enterprising idea and we are delighted to have supported six new projects already.

 

Next Networking Stop: Bromsgrove 14th March 2013!

Mentor on the Move returns in March to Bromsgrove at Empowering People in Communities (EPIC).

Date: 14 March, 2013
Time: 2:00-3:30pm
Location: 13 – 21 Humphrey Avenue, Charford, Bromsgrove, B60 3JB

Social Enterprise West Midlands are providing this networking event for social entrepreneurs and social enterprises, helping organisations and business to exchange ideas, best practice and expertise.

Mentor on the Move is a series of regular, informal networking events held at various venues across the West Midlands.

This networking event is open to all with an interest or an involvement in social enterprise – ideal for start ups, entrepreneurs, enterprises, funders and supporters. It is also a great way for people wanting to take their first steps towards social enterprise, such as, students, graduates, community projects or SMEs.

The event will be held at EPIC CIC on Thursday 14th March 2013 (2:00pm til 3:30pm)

The Trunk, 13 – 21 Humphrey Avenue, Charford, Bromsgrove, B60 3JB.

Based in Bromsgrove, EPIC was set up in 2008 to help people within communities to influence and engage in the better delivery of public services. They work with a variety of partner agencies and community members to bring about positive, sustainable changes within communities. Based at their community centre, The Trunk, EPIC provide numerous services and classes – from stop smoking classes and healthy eating support to youth services and a community cafe, including their Community Pathways Project.

Register at SEWM CIC

Love Social Enterprise Networking 14th February 2013

Register here

Show how much you love Social Enterprise this month by meeting up for some great conversation, coffee and networking on Thursday 14th February 2013 from 8.00am – 10.00am at the Town

Social Enterprise Mentor turns three this February so join us for a very special networking event to celebrate 3 years of Social Enterprise Networking in Birmingham and beyond.

Social Enterprise Mentor is Birmingham’s leading networking event for those in, interested in or supporting social enterprise. Our networking events are informal and relaxed, making them an ideal event for everyone! Come and find out what makes our events so popular with attendees. No matter what you are looking for from a social enterprise networking event Social Enterprise Mentor can deliver you a great return on your investment – and since it’s free that just your time!

Who should attend: Anyone with an interest in social enterprise, especially:

- social entrepreneurs

- people working in social enterprise

- people wanting to do business with social enterprises

- community organisations

- start ups

- supporters, funders or those needing to connect

Benefits of attending: There are lots of reasons to attend:

- find ideas around, mentoring, coaching, support, funding and advice

- meet likeminded people

- develop partnerships

- do a bit of business

Our event is hosted so it’s easy to find the people you are looking for!

Follow us on Twitter too @se_Mentor #lovesocent

Register here

Stafford Networking Event – January 24th

After the Christmas break we go back on the move again in the new year with our networking partner, SEWM CIC, to bring to you our popular brand of conversation, coffee and collaboration we call “Social Enterprise Mentor”. You can sign up for these events, and more, on our registration page.

Staffordshire: Thursday 24th January in Stafford at Food 4 Though Cafe from 2.00pm to 3.30pm Register here.

For all the latest news on our events follow us on Twitter (@SE_Mentor)

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More about our events:

Social Enterprise Mentor is the Midlands leading networking event for those in, interested in or supporting social enterprise. Our networking events are informal and relaxed, making them an ideal event for everyone! Come and find out what makes our events so popular with attendees. No matter what you are looking for from a social enterprise networking event Social Enterprise Mentor can deliver you a great return on your investment – and since it’s free that just your time!

Who should attend our events: Anyone with an interest in social enterprise, especially:

-social entrepreneurs
-people working in social enterprise
-people wanting to do business with social enterprises
-community organisations
-start ups
-supporters, funders or those needing to connect

Benefits of attending: There are lots of reasons to attend, here’s just a few:

-find ideas around, mentoring, coaching, support, funding and advice
-meet likeminded people
-develop partnerships
-do a bit of business

Our event is hosted so it’s easy to find the people you are looking for!

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We use Eventbrite for our events…and you can too!

Free Networking Events In October!

Social Enterprise Mentor, the Midlands leading networking event for social enterprises or those interested in the sector, is on the move this month to Wolverhampton and the Jewellery Quarter (Birmingham)! So join us in October with our networking partner, SEWM CIC, as we bring to you our popular brand of conversation, coffee and collaboration we call “Social Enterprise Mentor”. Fantastic conversation, great connections and a free coffee too! You can sign up for all these events, and more, on our registration page.

October Events

Wolverhampton: Thursday 11th October in Wolverhampton at The Workspace (ASAN) from 2.00pm to 3.30pm – Register here.

Birmingham: Tuesday 23rd October in Birmingham (Jewellery Quarter) at Brewsmiths from 2.00pm to 3.30pm – Register here.

Further networking events planned for Birmingham, Warwickshire and a very special Christmas PopUpMarket event …stay tuned for more events and details – for all the latest news on our events follow us on Twitter (@SE_Mentor)

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More about our events:

Social Enterprise Mentor is the Midlands leading networking event for those in, interested in or supporting social enterprise. Our networking events are informal and relaxed, making them an ideal event for everyone! Come and find out what makes our events so popular with attendees. No matter what you are looking for from a social enterprise networking event Social Enterprise Mentor can deliver you a great return on your investment – and since it’s free that just your time!

Who should attend our events: Anyone with an interest in social enterprise, especially:

-social entrepreneurs
-people working in social enterprise
-people wanting to do business with social enterprises
-community organisations
-start ups
-supporters, funders or those needing to connect

Benefits of attending: There are lots of reasons to attend, here’s just a few:

-find ideas around, mentoring, coaching, support, funding and advice
-meet likeminded people
-develop partnerships
-do a bit of business

Our event is hosted so it’s easy to find the people you are looking for!

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We use Eventbrite for our events…and you can too!

Forthcoming Networking Events (September & October 2012)

After the August break we go back on the move again over September and October with our networking partner, SEWM CIC, to bring to you our popular brand of conversation, coffee and collaboration we call “Social Enterprise Mentor”. You can sign up for these events, and more, on our registration page.

September Events

Birmingham: Monday 10th September in Birmingham (Kitts Green) at The Pump Cafe from 3.00pm to 5.00pm Register here.

Shropshire: Thursday 20th September in Shrewsbury at ***venue changed*** to Shrewsbury Sports Village from 3.30pm to 5.00pm Register here.

October Events

Wolverhampton: Thursday 11th October in Wolverhampton at The Workspace (ASAN) from 2.00pm to 3.30pm – Register here.

Staffordshire: Thursday 18th October in Stafford at Food 4 Though Cafe from 2.00pm to 3.30pm Register here.

Birmingham: Tuesday 23rd October in Birmingham (Jewellery Quarter) at Brewsmiths from 2.00pm to 3.30pm – Register here.

Further networking events planned for Birmingham, Warwickshire and a very special Christmas PopUpMarket event …stay tuned for more events and details – for all the latest news on our events follow us on Twitter (@SE_Mentor)

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More about our events:

Social Enterprise Mentor is the Midlands leading networking event for those in, interested in or supporting social enterprise. Our networking events are informal and relaxed, making them an ideal event for everyone! Come and find out what makes our events so popular with attendees. No matter what you are looking for from a social enterprise networking event Social Enterprise Mentor can deliver you a great return on your investment – and since it’s free that just your time!

Who should attend our events: Anyone with an interest in social enterprise, especially:

-social entrepreneurs
-people working in social enterprise
-people wanting to do business with social enterprises
-community organisations
-start ups
-supporters, funders or those needing to connect

Benefits of attending: There are lots of reasons to attend, here’s just a few:

-find ideas around, mentoring, coaching, support, funding and advice
-meet likeminded people
-develop partnerships
-do a bit of business

Our event is hosted so it’s easy to find the people you are looking for!

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We use Eventbrite for our events…and you can too!