Design Show Liverpool hits the city from 19 - 22 June - and it’s is set to be the most exciting design event the north west has ever seen.

The Contemporary Urban Centre on Greenland Street will showcase the very best of product design, cutting-edge technology and stylish living.

Designed to excite, inform and entertain, it gives the public a fantastic opportunity to browse and buy from over 150 selected designers, who represent the very best in regional, national and international modern design and contemporary fashion.

Open to the public, trade buyers and collectors, the show will feature fashion shows, workshops and product presentations. And visitors will have the chance to get their hands on a huge range of unique items - from furniture, glass, ceramics, lighting and eco-design to garden products clothing, jewellery and fashion accessories.

Design Show Liverpool is at the Contemporary Urban Centrl from 19 - 22 June. Please call 0151 280 8220 or visit www.designshowliverpool.com for more information.

Women & Work - Sector Pathways Initiative Event Raising Skills and Unlocking Potential

Thistle Hotel, Haydock
M6 Junction 23
Monday 30 June 2008
10.00 am - 3.30pm

The Women & Work Sector Pathways initiative is part of a national project, funded by Construction Skills in the Northwest. It aims to raise recruitment levels in sectors where women are under-represented, increase earning potential and aid career progression.

For full details of the event please download this flier [PDF]

To register for this event, or for further details please contact Catherine Toon, Constructing The Future team, Elevate,  Catherine.toon@elevate-eastlancs.co.uk
Tel 01254 304572 Fax 01254 304551

Energy markets are again in turmoil with record highs being posted on gas and electricity base load prices. Wholesale gas prices have risen by approximately 110% since February 2007 and electricity prices have risen by around 135% over this time.

“The markets are being driven by high coal and oil prices along with the economic growth experienced in China and India who are purchasing as much base fuel as possible,” explained Jeff Wealands, Technical Director for Utility Auditing, which supplies the Chamber UtilitiesT service.

He added: “Reduced gas flows into the UK along with ‘outages’ at power plants over the winter have exacerbated matters - driving prices ever upwards. Where will it end? Markets are also affected by global political and natural events. One thing is for sure - price stability in wholesale energy markets is a thing of the past and locking into long term fixed contracts is looking increasingly attractive.”

As well as negotiating the best price on gas and electricity, with impending legislation to reduce carbon and consumption, it is more essential than ever before for organisations to improve their efficiency. Most organisations can cut consumption by up to 20%, which can help mitigate rising costs.

For help and advice on cutting costs and improving energy efficiency contact Chamber UtilitiesT. Get in touch today to see how you can profit both your business and the environment.

Contact Chamber UtilitiesT 0845 120 2423, www.chamberutilities.co.uk