11-03-2019 Don’t miss The Big Thank You Event at the btc
The BIG Thank You Event is back at the Business and Technology Centre (btc) in Stevenage, with a brand new health and wellbeing theme. Taking place on April 4th 8:30am – 11:30am, this event is still entirely free, aiming to thank our btc clients and the local small business community in Stevenage for supporting their local economy and for working with us. It’s a chance to meet some new faces and re-connect with existing ones, network, enjoy a free breakfast and listen to expert speakers talk about health and wellbeing in the workplace and there’s so much more!
The event aims to help individuals improve their own wellbeing in the workplace and support those around them to do the same, as part of a community. Running your own business can often seem isolating and make people feel alone during hard times, which can have a negative impact on your mental health. So, we want to start to bring together the small business community in a new way and showing them that they are not alone. This year At The Big Thank You Event we will be collecting charitable donations in support of Mind in Mid Herts.
This completely free networking event offers attendees breakfast, networking, the opportunity to pitch their businesses and attend expert presentations from established health and wellbeing professionals on a range of hot-topic subjects, relevant to the small business community. The opportunities provided by the event for networking with like-minded individuals is run by the btc in Stevenage and not only gives business opportunities but also insights into the health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Senior Marketing Executive, Daniel Evans from Wenta (managing agent of the btc) said: “It’s certain to be a fantastic event at the btc on April 4th it’s becoming more and more prevalent in the media discussions on health and wellbeing in the workplace so offering a whole morning on the subject helps the clients at the btc and local businesses of Stevenage to get a head start into what they can do to help.”
Btc Centre Manager, Jo Kiely from Wenta (managing agent of the btc) said: “The Big Thank You Event is a much anticipated event here at the btc, this year most of all. Health and Wellbeing is a subject that can sometimes be overlooked in the workplace, due to lack of knowledge and awareness. It’s a great opportunity for us to highlight this and offer support for our clients, as well as educating ourselves on how to deal with situations that arise. The event really will be a brilliant success for us, our clients and the local businesses in Stevenage.”
Here’s the agenda:
• 08:30 – 9:15am: Event opens: Breakfast, refreshments and networking
• 09:15 – 09:30am: Event welcome and ‘in a nutshell business pitches’
• 09:30 – 11:00am: Guest speakers and Q&A
• 09:30 – 09:50am: Tania Diggory (founder of Calmer) Happy mind, happy business
• 09:50 – 10:10am: Peter Reilly (IES) Wellbeing and Engagement: What is the connection/
• 10:10 – 10:30am: Jennifer Duckworth (Psychologist) – Understanding personality & how it can impact your wellbeing
• 10:30 – 10:50am: Ruth Farenga, (founder of Mindful Pathway) – Mindful leadership
• 10:50 – 11:00am: Q&A with all of our guests
• 11:00 – 11:30am: Informal continuation of Q&A (for those who have further questions)
• 11:30am: Event close
To get your free ticket for the event visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-thank-you-event-tickets-56039337166
Notes for Editor
For more information contact:
Daniel Evans – Senior Marketing Executive
The Business & Technology Centre (btc)
Bessemer Drive, Stevenage
Hertfordshire SG1 2DX
Tel: 01923 691370
Email: danielevans@wenta.co.uk
Web: www.btcstevenage.co.uk / www.wenta.co.uk
• The Business & Technology Centre (btc) is owned by Stevenage Borough Council and managed by Wenta, one of the leading Enterprise Agencies in the East of England and a social enterprise.
• The btc was re-launched in 2009 following a multi million pound development to transform the centre into the primary Innovation and Technology Centre in Hertfordshire, aimed at supporting knowledge based businesses and promoting innovation within the local community. This development is part of the Council’s vision to create quality business space and support in the heart of the town’s business community and it is part of a £7M investment funded jointly by the Council and EEDA, the Regional Development Agency and the Government Growth Area Fund.
• The btc is the longest serving Enterprise Hub within the region promoting networking, the sharing of knowledge and cross trading. Working to develop innovation and inspire enterprise, the btc also works with local schools, colleges, other enterprise hubs and universities to offer educational visits, work experience, business advice and training.
• Wenta is a not for profit organisation independently funded through the ownership and management of its three business centres in Enfield, Potters Bar and Watford and the management of the btc in Stevenage. These business centres comprise workshops and offices with a combined space of over 100,000 square feet, let on monthly licence terms to small businesses.
• In 2016, the btc was awarded the ‘Enterprise Award’ for making a real difference to the local community at The Pride of Stevenage Awards.