The Business Commitment to the Environment (BCE) Environmental Leadership Awards is making it’s final call for competition entries.

With less than two weeks to go until the competition closes, companies are urged to take advantage of this unique opportunity to demonstrate that corporate responsibility is an integral part of their organisation, that they are innovative and ahead of the competition.

David Miliband, who presented the 2007 Awards, noted that: “The mismatch between how we use natural resources and the steps we are taking to mitigate climate change is widening. The businesses that have won awards today are examples that I will use to persuade others in the UK and internationally that addressing climate change does not damage competitiveness”

Its is free to enter and attend the Awards ceremony for any business eligible to pay corporation tax in the UK. Applicants are required to complete a simple application form which is available on the website before being assessed for the next stage where those selected will be visited by one of the BCE technical panel.

Those who enter can be sure that they are in good company. This years top award winner was the Co-operative Group whose integrated approach to sustainability truly demonstrates that helping the environment doesn’t stop at just the businesses resource consumption.

To apply for the 2008 Awards visit the BCE website today to download an application form and apply via email. The closing date for applications is Friday 19th October 2007

Trident Training offers a free of charge recruitment & consultancy service is available to all businesses throughout the Greater Merseyside Region.

Non-Chamber Members are also welcome to access this service.

Contact Our Work Force Development Team to explore how we can best support you with your staffing needs

We currently have a range of high potential candidates seeking junior level administrative roles, CV’s available at your request. For more information contact  -

Simon Chadwick, Work Force Development Manager.
0151-224-1869 Ext 2253

Peter Morton, Work Force Development Officer
0151-224-1869 Ext 2332

Alan Dobbins, Business Administration Officer
0151-224-1869 Ext 2318

Candidate A

An extremely enthusiastic college leaver with 7 GCSE’s, GNVQ ICT and Level 2 Key Skills in Communication, Application of Number, and ICT. He is extremely conversant with all aspects of computers and familiair with all Microsoft packages. He has a keen interest in computer maintenance and is looking for an opportunity to use his excellent IT skills as well gain office based experience in an IT or Administration position. He describes himself as hardworking and someone who gives 100% at all times with excellent time management skills.

Candidate B

A confident young lady with a mature and positive outlook. She has some previous experience of working within an office environment and is looking for an opening within the business world to use and improve upon her current skills.  She has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and  describes herself as reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic. She is conversant with most Microsoft packages and enjoys dealing with people.

Candidate C

A mature and self confident candidate who is about to complete college in May.  She is looking for her first opportunity to prove herself in the working world. She has applied herself extremely well academically so far and has achieved 9 GCSEs grades A - C and has just completed her AS Levels. She is extremely keen to prove herself to an employer and is looking forward to getting her foot on the career ladder. She has excellent communication skills and experience of dealing with people both face to face and over the telephone from past part time jobs.

Candidate D

A bright young candidate with 9 GCSEs grades A -C. She is self confident with an excellent approach towards life. She describes herself as optimistic and enthusiastic and is keen to prove herself in the working world. She has proven excellent interpersonal skills and has taken part in a lot of voluntary work helping others. She is competent in the use of IT and is familiar with most Microsoft packages.

Over 150 members of the construction industry and ancillary professions gathered in the city centre Marriott for a presentation from Merepark developers of the Central Village project, the retail, commercial, and hotel development  scheduled to start early next year in the vacant land at the rear of Central Station.

Introducing the speakers, Chamber Chief Executive, Jack Stopforth talked about how the Marriott, itself symbolised the regeneration of Liverpool and provided the catalyst for the renaissance in the city’s hotel industry.

Three speakers talked the audience through the large scale project; Richard Peel described the well publicised planning application, the aims of the mixed used development in being accessible throughout the daytime and into the evening. He also focused on the company’s design led ethos and aim to bring an international feel the city before handing over to architect, Stephen Ranking who described how the design fits into the historic area on Liverpool on the edge of the rope walks area. Phillip Lovell from Carillion then explained how the project would be competed to a high standard, safely and to meet the 30 month deadline.