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Homepage – Association of Drainage Authorities (ada.org.uk) To research and develop the business case for a demonstration event and exhibition for the association and wider industry.   Hartley Consulting and Events was initially retained in late 2020 to deliver a strategic evaluation with ADA members to understand the demand for a new live event.  Working with a specialist research agency Zing Insights on a two-phase approach began with a quantitative online survey.  The survey was…

Support offered for creative and cultural businesses in Coventry Small businesses in the creative and cultural sector in Coventry were offered support to build on the legacy of Coventry 2021 and Birmingham 2022. The package of support saw creative businesses and freelancers offered the opportunity to attend workshop sessions to help improve their social media and marketing capabilities, as well as one-to-one sessions with a specialist advisor to look at a range of key topics such as business…

Coventry and Warwickshire’s hospitality businesses need to adopt an inclusive approach to their recruitment to try and solve the industry’s vacancy crisis, according to business leaders. Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Hartley Consulting and Events and Destination Coventry and Coventry City Council, brought together a panel of experts at a major Recruitment and Skills Summit recently – including UK Hospitality’s Skills Director Sandra Kelly – to…

Familiarisation trips, often referred to as “FAM trips,” are invaluable opportunities for event planners and other industry professionals to experience firsthand what a UK venue has to offer. These trips play a vital role in promoting venues, showcasing their unique features, and building relationships with potential clients. In this blog post, we will discuss with you a comprehensive guide on how to organise a successful familiarisation trip for a UK venue. Define the Objectives…

Louise Bennett (former CEO of the Chamber) approached Hartley Events & Consulting to work on behalf of the Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce with Coventry City Council on the 2-year proof of concept collaboration between the Chamber and CCC looking at the “the art of the possible” in terms of the commercial vehicle for the new Destination Management Organisation (DMO), Destination Coventry and through the collaboration, the benefits to the Chamber and their membership. The…

In 2021/22 Coventry City Council worked with Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce to distribute Additional Restrictions Grants following the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding was for Coventry based businesses in the tourism, hospitality and leisure industry who were severely affected by the additional restrictions caused by the pandemic.   Hartley Events & Consulting was retained to identify and engage with affected business and provide recommendations as to suitability for…

Like many academic venues, Warwickshire College Group has a wide range of indoor and outdoor facilities to support the educational needs of the students across their Warwickshire and Worcestershire campuses. Hartley Consulting and Events was retained to help maximise rental revenue through meetings, conferences, and events.   Firstly, working closely with the WCG team we created packages and a best practice guide to make the sales and booking process smoother and more efficient. This was…