B2B EXHIBITION 2015 Norfolk Chamber of Commerce – Committed to Business
#NorfolkB2B15 @norfolkchamber www.norfolkchamber.co.uk
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B2B EXHIBITION 2015 Norfolk Chamber of Commerce – Committed to Business
IT’S B2B 2015!
650 visitors attended B2B 2014!
FOR THE SEVENTEENTH YEAR RUNNING THE NORFOLK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS THRILLED TO BRING YOU THE REGION’S LARGEST AND MOST SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS TO BUSINESS EXHIBITION. Last year’s B2B proved beyond any doubt that the exhibition is a key event in our region’s commercial calendar. Stand space sold out. Over 90 exhibitors welcomed 650 visitors in a day of networking, meetings and face to face business. B2B 2015 is set to build on that success. Six clearly defined zones give exhibitors maximum exposure to the right audience and heavy-weight marketing and promotion will create high visitor attendance.
Date: Thursday 15 October Venue: Norwich City Football Club Times: 10am – 5pm B2B 2015 is at Norwich City Football Club. Within walking distance from Norwich Station, and with free parking, it’s ideally located for both visitors and exhibitors.
If you’re committed to your business, be there! www.norfolkchamber.co.uk/b2b
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B2B EXHIBITION 2015 Norfolk Chamber of Commerce – Committed to Business
IT’S THE PLACE TO BE! B2B ATTRACTS SOME OF THE REGION’S GREATEST BUSINESS MINDS. It brings together over 650 visitors including business owners, company directors, buyers, decision makers and entrepreneurs. They come from across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire and they’ll all be under one roof, committed to doing business with B2B exhibitors.
Tweets PC World Norwich @PCWorldNorwich Oct 14 looking forward to the @norfolkchamber #norfolkb2b2014 event tomorrow! come along and say hello we would love to see you there! Mattioli Woods @MattioliWoods Oct 24 Congratulations to Mike Estall from @BBCFire who won our hamper of locally produced goodies at #NorfolkB2B14 NewAngliaGrowthHub @AngliaHub Oct 16 Fantastic day yesterday at #NorfolkB2B14. Thank you @norfolkchamber for all your hard work pulling off a great event Copy IT Digital @CopyITDigital Oct 16 We had a great day at #NorfolkB2B14 @norfolkchamber Was great to see everyone, old and new faces :) Cooper Lomaz @CooperLomaz Oct 15
It’s the quantity of footfall that makes B2B the largest business to business exhibition in the region. It’s the quality of exhibitors that makes it the region’s most important business event.
We’ve had a great time at the #NorfolkB2B14, see you next year. Thanks @norfolkchamber! Jason Slack @Jason__Slack Oct 15 Interesting visit to #NorfolkB2B14 lots of great businesses in region, also best tradeshow handout from Roundhouse..! Desira Group Plc @desiragroup Oct 15 The #NorfolkB2B14 is in full swing - check out our fantastic offers on the #NissanLeaf & #ENV200 @norfolkchamber Affinity @AFAffinity Oct 9 We’re looking to the #NorfolkB2B14 event. We’re launching a new service http://ow.ly/Cq8SW that will help save time & money
B2B. It’s where exhibitors and visitors alike are committed to doing business.
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B2B EXHIBITION 2015 Norfolk Chamber of Commerce – Committed to Business
TAKE A STAND, AND STAND OUT EXHIBITING AT B2B 2015 IS ABOUT BEING SEEN BY SOME OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BUYERS AND DECISION MAKERS IN THE REGION. Be in front of hundreds of people looking for new ideas, new suppliers and new contacts. A stand at B2B 2015 is a highly visible and cost effective marketing tool. Raise your profile, heighten your brand awareness and generate leads. From start-ups to established companies, across the commercial spectrum, and throughout the county, businesses who want to stand out commit to a stand at B2B 2015. Visitors can secure FREE advance tickets for the exhibitions, making the audience even more engaged and genuinely interested to meet exhibitors. Discounts available on stand price for Norfolk Chamber members and early bird discount for those who book before 28 August. Everything included in the price of your exhibition stand (including electricity, free WIFI, table & chairs and parking). Exclusive enhanced exhibitor profile and promotional opportunities through Archant, with an estimated audience of 23,000+. See more details on page 7. Targeted marketing and FREE attendance for visitors driving up footfall. Clearly defined zones to ensure your stand is visited by the right potential customers – actively seeking your kind of products and services.
If you want to stand out, book a stand at B2B today 4
B2B EXHIBITION 2015 Norfolk Chamber of Commerce – Committed to Business
B2B IS FREE TO VISIT. B2B IS FREE TO ENTER AND WORTH EVERY MINUTE YOU’RE THERE. IF YOU’RE SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS YOU’LL COMMIT SOME TIME TO B2B 2015. Discover the latest products and services that could benefit your business. Face to face networking – opportunities to network with businesses both large and small. Expert bitesize sessions – throughout the day you can attend FREE 20 minute ‘Chamber Sessions’ delivered by industry experts. Get practical advice, hints and top tips on key topics essential for your business. Exclusive on-stand promotion, competitions and goodies to take away. Clearly defined exhibitor zones to help you plan your visit:
PROMOTION & MARKETING:
ADVICE & FINANCE:
PR and Marketing, Communication, Websites, Media and Gifts
Legal, Finance, Business Planning and Advice
HOSPITALITY & LEISURE:
HR & TRAINING:
Corporate Hospitality, Conferencing and Entertainment
Recruitment, HR, Further and Higher Education and Training
TECHNOLOGY:
ENTERPRISE & INNOVATION:
Software, Technical Solutions and Next Generation Networks
Innovation and Enterprising Business Solutions
The region’s best business will be there for you to meet, face to face.
Advance Tickets! You can secure your FREE ticket to visit B2B. Register now for exclusive updates. Avoid queues on the day and to be entered into a prize draw. www.norfolkchamber.co.uk/b2b
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B2B EXHIBITION 2015 Norfolk Chamber of Commerce – Committed to Business
Last year B2B gave us a great opportunity to get in front of potential customers who we wouldn’t normally see. We’ll be at B2B 2015 to open more people’s eyes to cost effective business vehicles – and meet more customers. ALEX BILHAM NISSAN INNOVATION SPECIALIST, DESIRA NISSAN
Testimonial 1 with photo “Last year B2B gave us a great opportunity to get in front of potential customers who we wouldn’t normally see. Our electric Nissan Leaf is a fantastic vehicle for small businesses and being at B2B put us in front of an important audience. “We’ll be at B2B 2015 to open more people’s eyes to cost effective business vehicles – and meet more customers.”
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B2B EXHIBITION 2015 Norfolk Chamber of Commerce – Committed to Business
COMMITTED TO B2B 2015 SERIOUSLY COMMITTED PROMOTIONAL AND MARKETING ACTIVITY WILL ADD VALUE AND RAISE THE PROFILE OF B2B EXHIBITORS. WHEN YOU TAKE A STAND AT B2B 2015 YOU GET: Enhanced profile and promotional opportunities. Thanks to our media sponsors Archant, we’ve guaranteed that each exhibitor will receive coverage in a printed Event Supplement (49,000 copies with an average daily readership of 125,000), to be circulated in the Eastern Daily Press a week prior to the exhibition and handed out to attendees on the day. In Print. You get an advertisement, designed by Archant, included in the B2B Supplement, as well as your own editorial (50 words for a half stand and 100 words for a full stand) to highlight your business. Online action. The Event Supplement will be created online and hosted on the business section of the EDP24 website which delivers 77,000 unique visits a month. PLUS you get live links through to your website which will be emailed round to our database of contacts (5,000) and hosted on the business pages of the EDP24 website with its 77,000 unique visits per month. You’ll get a listing on the B2B Exhibition 2015 website, including your company contact details, logo and a link through to your website. An integrated social media campaign, including Twibbon, will be managed through Norfolk Chamber, reaching our 5,400+ Twitter Followers & 2,400+ LinkedIn members.
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Support from our extensive marketing campaign which includes: A full page advertisement in the July/August Edition of the Norfolk Voice (2,500 circulation) A series of 12 advertisements in the Business section of the Eastern Daily Press (67,000 printed per edition) A permanent ‘The B2B Exhibition 2015’ button on the EDP24 website directing traffic straight to our B2B mini-site Two further advertisements being on the EDP24 website to generate extra traffic A Twibbon campaign to get the online audience involved & make The B2B Exhibition 2015 go viral!
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B2B EXHIBITION 2015 Norfolk Chamber of Commerce – Committed to Business
MAKE THE COMMITMENT - BOOK A STAND!
EARLY BIRD OFFER Book by Friday 28 August and receive
£50 off
COMMIT TO EXHIBITING AT B2B 2015! BEING ON SHOW AT THE REGION’S PREMIER BUSINESS TO BUSINESS EXHIBITION IS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE AWARENESS OF YOUR BRAND. Be seen amongst the best businesses and meet face to face with buyers committed to doing business.
FULL STAND
HALF STAND
Dimensions 3m x 2m Norfolk Chamber Members: £450 + VAT Non Members: £550 + VAT Includes 4ft x 2ft table, with room for 4 x pull up banners or a Twist. 2 chairs provided
Dimensions 1m x 1m Norfolk Chamber Members: £300 + VAT Non Members: £400 + VAT Includes 2ft x 2ft table with room for 2 x pull up banners. 1 chair provided
Each stand includes: Access to venue free WiFi 6 complimentary tea and coffee vouchers Free exhibitor training, guidelines and advice Profile within the event guide and on
the website Free entry to Best Stand award Free electricity on request Free parking for exhibitors and visitors
Become a member of Norfolk Chamber today and save £100 on the price of your stand. With only 90 stands available for B2B 2015 it’s essential that you BOOK NOW!
BOOK YOUR STAND TODAY Go to www.norfolkchamber.co.uk/b2b to download the booking form. It’s simple!
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B2B EXHIBITION 2015 Norfolk Chamber of Commerce – Committed to Business
MAKE YOUR BRAND STAND OUT AT B2B! FOR B2B 2015 WE’VE CREATED MORE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAN EVER! Sponsor a zone. Be seen as being the best.
Sponsorship is £1,500 +VAT and includes the cost of your stand and much more
ZONE SPONSORS RECEIVE: Category exclusive sponsorship Full stand (3mx2m) space at exhibition in a premier position Prominent brand exposure on marketing literature, signage and B2B website
Enhanced profile and promotional opportunities through Archant. Full details on page 7 Exposure in selected PR materials, with opportunities to be directly quote in the press
4 x Tickets to VIP Reception Lunch
We’ll commit to placing your stand in precisely the right place for your business. Choose from: THE BEST OF PROMOTION & MARKETING:
THE BEST OF ADVICE & FINANCE:
PR and Marketing, Communication, Websites, Media and Gifts
Legal, Finance, Business Planning and Advice
THE BEST OF HOSPITALITY & LEISURE:
THE BEST OF HR & TRAINING:
Corporate Hospitality, Conferencing and Entertainment
Recruitment, HR, Further and Higher Education and Training
THE BEST OF TECHNOLOGY:
THE BEST OF ENTERPRISE & INNOVATION:
Software, Technical Solutions and Next Generation Networks
Innovation and Enterprising Business Solutions
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B2B EXHIBITION 2015 Norfolk Chamber of Commerce – Committed to Business
GET THE MOST FROM EXHIBITING ALL EXHIBITORS WILL BE INVITED TO ATTEND OUR FREE, EXPERT LED, TRAINING SESSION AND NETWORKING MORNING. THIS EVENT, WHICH IS FREE TO ALL THOSE THAT HAVE BOOKED A STAND, WILL TO HELP YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF EXHIBITING.
TOP TIPS FOR EXHIBITING Winning Tactics for Exhibition Success Ermine Amies Sandler Training
1. Reserve time in your diary for those follow up meetings and post show phone calls.
BE BETTER AT EXHIBITING This invaluable session is delivered by Ermine Amies of Sandler Training. You’ll pick up top tips on how to create a pre-show strategy for success, make follow-ups much more effective, and generate a consistent flow of traffic to your stand.
Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2015 Times: 8.30am – 10am Venue: Norfolk Chamber Office, 9 Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich. To book your FREE place on this training session visit: www.norfolkchamber.co.uk/b2b 10
2. Segment the types of leads you expect and be clear on your follow up process. Draft follow up emails – so you’ll systematize your follow up and be speedier.
3. Develop nurture campaigns to stay in touch with and develop relationships with people you’ve met, who are not yet ready to buy. Get some specialist marketing support if this tip sounds like ‘Double Dutch’ to you. Do all this BEFORE you even go to the show!
B2B EXHIBITION 2015 Norfolk Chamber of Commerce – Committed to Business
We’ve been member of the Chamber for over 2 years and attended our first B2B Exhibition last year and we’re glad we did! As well as obtaining positive solid sales leads and raising our brand awareness, the networking meant we saw old friends, made new friends, as well as found new suppliers. A thoroughly enjoyable event in all respects. DUNCAN JONES MANAGING DIRECTOR, NBC BIRD AND PEST SOLUTIONS
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B2B EXHIBITION 2015 Norfolk Chamber of Commerce – Committed to Business
Last year was great. We loved the fact that there was such a wide range of businesses taking part. And seeing so many visitors was excellent because we have a wide customer base. B2B was an all round, positive business experience. We’re looking forward to being at B2B 2015 TABATHA BUNTING BUSINESS SUPPORT, AFFINITY
To book an exhibition stand at B2B, or to discuss any of our sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Phone: 01603 625977 Email: events@norfolkchamber.co.uk www.norfolkchamber.co.uk/b2b Twitter: @norfolkchamber #NorfolkB2B15
B2B 2015 Committed to Business Norfolk Chamber of Commerce
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