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Somerset Chamber Events CalendarFor more information on our events, including sponsorship opportunities, please email Sueat events@somerset-chamber.co.uk or call 01823 444924(All costs inclusive of VAT except where detailed)Lab in Lorry - Friday 6th SeptemberOn behalf of the Institute of Physics, you are invited to a Business Breakfast to discover Lab in a Lorryand the contribution it can make in addressing the STEM skills gap in Somerset and the South West ofEngland.Time: 07.45 Venue: Bridgwater Academy, Bridgwater Cost: FreeSocial Media in the Workplace - An Essential Guide - Thursday 12th SeptemberThe breakfast will go over recent legal developments in the workplace relating to the use of socialmedia including: cyber bullying, discrimination, misuse of confidential information, employers reputationand much more.Time: 07.45 Venue: Clarke Willmott office, TauntonCost: Members Discounted Cost £17.50 Non Members £22.00International Trade Forum - Tuesday 17th SeptemberAre you a Somerset business thinking about or currently trading internationally?Time: 16.00 Venue: Bath and West ShowgroundCost: Members Discounted Cost £20.00 Non Members £25.00Bank of England Update - Wednesday 18th SeptemberJoin us for breakfast and hear all the latest news and observations from the Bank of England.Time: 07.45 Venue: Taunton RacecourseCost: Members Discounted Cost £17.50 Non Members £22.50Charity Golf Day - Thursday 26th SeptemberPartner/SponsorPartner/SponsorPartner/SponsorPartner/SponsorPartner/SponsorJoin us, either as an individual or in a team of four, for our annual Charity Golf Day in aid of School ina Bag followed by a two-course dinner.Time: 10.00 Venue: Taunton Pickeridge Golf Club, TauntonCost: Team of 4 £200.00 Individual £50.00Breakfast with John Penrose MP - Your local Small Business AmbassadorJohn Penrose MP, who has been appointed by the Prime Minister as Small Business Ambassador for the West,joined Somerset Chamber members at a recent breakfast event held in Taunton.Also the Member of Parliament for Weston-super-Mare, John spoke about his life in business before he becamean MP, his new role within government and current business issues. He was keen to explore the needs andconcerns of local businesses, enabling him to be as effective as possible when lobbying government, so topicssuch as red tape, commercial planning reform, Europe and the funding gap for smaller and growing businesseswere all discussed.Having been a businessman before entering politics, John expressed his belief that politicians should create alevel playing field for businesses, then get out of the way so that businesses can focus on what they do best.Images from the Breakfast with John Penrose MP - Photos By Simon York PhotographyCall 01823 444924Previous pageEmail events@somerset-chamber.co.uk