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Upcoming Events
Herts Go Green And Grow Workshop
MONDAY 1ST DECEMBER
VIA ZOOM
12:00-13:00
MEMBER RATE - FREE
NON MEMBER RATE - £15.00 +VAT
Join us online for a Herts Go Green and Grow workshop on Monday 1st December 2025, from 12:00 to 13:00, and be part of the force working to protect our county.
At our last meeting of the year, as well as the regular regulatory update and Q&A, we will be reviewing what we have achieved this year and looking forward to 2026 and what lies in the UK and global roadmap.
HGG&G is a unique cross-industry group – an open forum to discuss sustainability issues, challenges and opportunities. The community is a safe space to ask any questions and to share discoveries and learnings. It is a great opportunity to meet and network with likeminded businesses who are passionate about making a difference.
The Herts Go Green and Grow initiative was launched in 2022 by Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with our members: JPA Workspaces, KGK Genix, Estu Global, Net Zero International and Insight MCL.
Online meetings take place on Zoom and the link will be sent out a couple of days before the meeting.
02/12
CHRISTMAS CHAMBER LUNCH 2025
TUESDAY 2ND DECEMBER
HUNTON PARK HOTEL, KINGS LANGLEY
11:30-15:00
MEMBER RATE - £69.00 +VAT
NON MEMBER RATE - £89.00 +VAT
12/12
GOLD AND PLATINUM MEMBERS NETWORKING BREAKFAST
FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER
HERTS CHAMBER OFFICE, OLD HATFIELD
08:30-10:30
MEMBER RATE - FREE
Join us for an exclusive Gold and Platinum Members Networking Breakfast at our Hatfield Office on Friday 12th December 2025 from 8:30 - 10:30am – a complimentary event designed to enrich your membership experience and elevate your business connections.
This members-only morning gathering is your opportunity to:
• Gain deeper insight into your Gold and Platinum membership benefits
• Connect with like-minded professionals, explore new collaboration opportunities and foster strategic business relationships
Enjoy a relaxed yet professional setting while making the most of two focused hours of valuable networking.
Spaces are limited to two people per company and exclusive to Gold and Platinum members only.
Beyond competition, Jordan is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of athletes and leaders. As High Performance Manager at Oaklands College, an Athlete Mentor for the Youth Sport Trust and an ambassador for Unbottled (Milk Education), Jordan is committed to driving personal development, inspiring ambition and fostering leadership through sport.
Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce are delighted to be holding our popular Christmas Chamber Lunch in The Garden Marquee at Hunton Park Hotel in Kings Langley, on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 from 11:30 - 15:00, sponsored by Steven Eagell Toyota.
This extended event will feature a glass of bubbly or soft drink on arrival, delicious two course lunch, entertainment, a chance to catch up with existing business contacts and the opportunity to meet and network with new potential clients.
Tables: Book nine places and receive the tenth free*
*N.B. Tables are not available to book online, please contact bookings@hertschamber.com
Please note all dietary requirements must be emailed to bookings@ hertschamber.com by 25th November 2025 when bookings close.
Our special guest speaker will be Jordan Thomas, High Performance Manager at Oaklands College, professional athlete, world and European karate champion and former Team GB competitor in karate and taekwondo.
Jordan is a distinguished professional athlete and full-contact fighter, celebrated as both a world and European karate champion. A former Team GB competitor in karate and taekwondo across two Olympic cycles (Tokyo and Paris), Jordan brings over 14 years of elite sporting experience and a proven record of international success.
Having spent years competing at the highest level, Jordan has developed a profound understanding of the mindset, discipline and resilience required to achieve and sustain excellence.
We will also have musical performances by Purcell School.
The Purcell School are the oldest specialist music school in the UK with a long-standing international reputation for excellence. They break down barriers to outstanding musical training, ensuring that young musicians of significant potential have access to a worldclass music education, regardless of their financial circumstances. Students benefit from instrumental lessons with exceptional teachers, masterclasses with internationally acclaimed artists, regular solo and ensemble performance opportunities and a comprehensive academic education.
Veale Fine Jewellery
Husband and wife team creating timeless, handcrafted pieces in the UK, will be joining us at the event. Known for their exquisite bespoke designs and commitment to responsible luxury, they’ll be offering on-site jewellery cleaning and showcasing a selection of their beautiful creations.
22/01
Inspiring Herts Awards Launch
THURSDAY 22ND JANUARY 2026
OLD PALACE, HATFIELD HOUSE
18:00-20:00
MEMBER RATE - £20.00 +VAT
NON-MEMBER RATE - £20.00 +VAT
We invite you to join us on Thursday 22nd January 2026, from 18:00-20:00, for the launch of our Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards 2026, being held at the beautiful and atmospheric Old Palace, Hatfield House, associate sponsor of the Inspiring Herts Awards 2026. Now in their fifteenth year, these awards are set to be the best yet. This year’s event is going to be a ‘Black & White’ themed extravaganza!
Come along to the launch and enjoy a glass of fizz and some canapes, meet the award category sponsors, along with past winners and finalists and find out why you should enter these prestigious awards, which are designed to showcase and celebrate best practice within businesses across the county.
Book your place now and participate in what promises to be an exciting and informative evening, providing excellent networking opportunities with other Hertfordshire companies. Please note, places are strictly limited to two per organisation. This event always sells out so we would advise you to reserve your places early.
26/02
FEBRUARY CHAMBER LUNCH
THURSDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 2026
THE HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTRY AND GOLF CLUB, BROXBOURNE
11:45-14:15
MEMBER RATE - £55.00 +VAT
NON-MEMBER RATE - £75.00 +VAT
We are hosting our February Chamber Lunch, on Thursday 26th February 2026 from 11.45-14.15 at The Hertfordshire Golf and Country Club in Broxbourne.
Our Guest Speaker will be Lorna Pringle, Deputy Agent, South East and East Anglia, Bank of England. She will be presenting an overview of the latest economic outlook latest discussing the most recent Monetary Policy Report, its assessment for inflation, interest rates, wage inflation and economic growth. Lorna became Deputy Agent for South East and East Anglia in February 2021. Lorna joined the Bank of England in 1990 and has worked in a number of our data and analytical teams. More recently Lorna worked in our People and Culture Directorate, supporting the development of staffing policies, business change and covid recovery planning. She was also our Deputy Agent for Greater London between 2011-2013. Lorna has a degree in Economics and Statistics and a Postgraduate CIPD Certificate in Leadership and Management.
20/02
Silver Members Networking Breakfast
FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2026
HERTS CHAMBER OFFICE, OLD HATFIELD
08:00-10:00
MEMBER RATE - FREE
Join us for an exclusive Silver Members Networking Breakfast at our Hatfield Office on Friday 20th February 2026 from 8:00
- 10:00am – a complimentary event created to enhance your membership experience and strengthen your business network.
This members-only morning gathering is your opportunity to:
• Gain deeper insight into your Silver membership benefits
• Connect with like-minded professionals, explore new collaboration opportunities and foster strategic business relationships
Enjoy a relaxed yet professional setting while making the most of two focused hours of valuable networking.
Spaces are limited and attendance is exclusive to Silver members only.
We also will briefly hear from Ganesh Gnanamoorthy, Director of Planning and Place at Broxbourne Borough Council regarding economic development within Hertfordshire.
Lunch Agenda
11:45 Registration, refreshments and networking
12:10 Chamber welcome and sponsor introduction
12:20 Economic development update
12:30 Two course lunch with tea and coffee
13:30 Speaker presentation and Q&A
14:00 Chamber notices
14:15 Event close
Come along to this event for a delicious two course lunch, a chance to catch up with existing business contacts and use the opportunity to meet and network with new potential clients.
