Mossley Hill Athletics Club, Liverpool L18
Sunday 28th June 2009

With the support of Mossley Hills Athletics Club, LCVS is organising an It’s a Knock Out Competition.  The aim of this event is to get local companies and individuals involved in helping local charities and voluntary organisations raise funds for their valuable work.  It’s a Knock Out is:

• Inclusive and cohesive event allowing all sorts of people to take part in a fun event together.
• Run by professional company. See www.itsaknockout.com
• 10 per team - adults or children (minimum height 1 metre) (but not in mixed teams).
• Cost (max) £450 per team - confirmation of entry required by 28th May 2009 with a £100 deposit.
• Select those to benefit - either own voluntary organisation, or any other charity, or a combination.
• Organisation’s nominated beneficiaries retain all income raised in excess of entry fee.
• Prize for the overall winning team and the team raising the most (decided 21 days after the event).

Attached is information and an application pack for the event.  Please forward to anyone you feel might want to get involved.  The more the merrier, however get in quick because teams are going fast!

There are also some great corporate sponsorship opportunities available, details of which are attached.

Any questions, please do get in touch with Claire at Clare.Beavan@lcvs.org.uk

Inspiring us and others to be at our best

With world leading leadership expert Professor Richard Boyatzis, former FA CEO Professor Brian Barwick and leadingmanagement commentator Professor Tom Cannon.

May 14 Foresight Centre University of Liverpool

Today’s challenges demand that we manage differently… just to survive.
But how do we do that?

How do we steer our organisations through rough conditions and emerge strong and ready to take on opportunities as the economy eventually improves?

If ever there was a time for leadership this is it!

Professor Richard Boyatzis will lead you through an experience which will enable you to develop as a more resilient, adaptable leader. Professor Brian Barwick, former Chief Executive of the Football Association will describe his personal leadership journey in an organisation in crisis and Professor Tom Cannon will illustrate what real leaders do in tough situations.

. Increase your skills to lead others through difficult times
. Learn from leaders who have battled adversity
. Discover how to convert hardship to success
. Understand how to effectively channel pressure and keep your organisation on track

Programme
08.30 - 09.45 Registration and networking
09:45 - 10:00 Welcome - Professor Dominic Elliott
10:00 - 11:00 “Tough times … bring it on … how real leaders thrive in turbulent times” Professor Tom Cannon, University of Liverpool Management School
11:00 - 12:30 “A leadership journey through adversity” Professor Brian Barwick
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 16.30 Leading: Inspiring ourselves and others, Professor Richard Boyatzis
16:30 - 17:00 Wrap up: Professor Murray Dalziel

Further Information and Booking

The event takes place on May 14th at The Foresight Centre
University of Liverpool
1 Brownlow Street
Liverpool
L69 3GL

Delegate tickets cost £450 + VAT / £350 + VAT for public sector / NGO’s / not for profit / charities.

We are pleased to offer a discounted rate for multiple delegate bookings
of up to four delegate tickets for £1000 + VAT

Delegate attending this event may qualify for Train to Gain funding which can enable them to attend this course at no charge*. Please contact Train to Gain on 0800 015 5545 or visit http://www.traintogain.gov.uk/
*certain conditions apply

Places are limited and due to the speakers profiles we do expect demand to be high,
you are advised to book early.

To book delegate tickets please visit www.liv.ac.uk/ulms/turbulenttimes
For further information please call event organiser:
Nicky Wake, Don’t Panic Event Management on 01706 828855.

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8 May, 9-10am
Liverpool Chamber

As part of our ongoing series of free practical business seminars - Sixty Really Useful Minutes, on May 8 we will be joined by David Hunt.

He will be talking about how ‘green is the new black’.

Reducing your waste and cutting your energy usage not only saves the environment, but it saves your pocket too. This 60 Really Useful Minutes will show you six practical ways to going green and cutting your bills.

So join us for an hour of top tips you can take away and start using straight away. There’s no networking, no nibbles, just 60 useful minutes to change the way you work.

To book your place, please email events@liverpoolchamber.org.uk with your name and company details.

Last week’s budget was top of the agenda at the British Chambers of Commerce’s annual convention held yesterday, 27 April 2009, as business leaders and politicians debated the best ways to find the ‘road to recovery’ for the economy.

The conference, held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham, was opened by British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) president, Neville Reyner and BCC chairman David Frost. Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby also welcomed the conference to the city.

The scene was set by David Frost as he outlined how the government could do more to support business and free up stifling regulation, legislation and taxation.

Business minister Shriti Vadera, then responded to the BCC’s concerns and suggested ways in which the latest budget, announced by Alistair Darling last week, will extend to support businesses.

Baroness Vadera was then rebutted in a speech from the shadow business secretary, Kenneth Clarke, who suggested that the Conservatives will offer businesses greater levels of support if they come in to power at the next general election.

A panel discussion was also held with the assembled politicians and business leaders, where questions came from conference delegates on topical issues such as gender pay audits, empty property rates and car parking tax.

The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce was at the conference to forward members’ concerns to policy makers at the BCC, and to pool opinion with other chambers from across the country.

The issue of car parking tax was particularly focused upon by the BCC, who are currently collecting signatures for an online petition. Chambers from around the country united to voice there concerns to the panel of politicians and business leaders, in an effort to stop the work place parking levy (WPL) coming into effect across the country.

Chairman of the BCC David Frost commented:

“The British Chambers of Commerce and its accredited network have a real voice in government. If there was ever an example of this, it would be after our quarter 3 quarterly economic survey directly influenced the 1.5% cut in interest rates last November. And we can do a great deal more again.”

Tuesday 26 May is European Neighbours’ Day

Is your business based in L1, L2 or L3? Then come on over to our place to meet your neighbours.

2004 saw the creation of European Neighbours’ Day which has been growing in strength since.  The aim of European Neighbours Day is to encourage people to interact with each other hence, creating better community cohesion. Last year it was celebrated in 29 countries with over 8 million participants.

As one of our neighbours Liverpool Chamber of Commerce invite you to join us for elevenses here at Number One Old Hall Street -  we’ll provide the Latte. Oh, and another one of our good neighbours has baked the muffins - Costco of course.

So come along and meet the staff of the Chamber of Commerce.  Perhaps you have a particular business issue that we can advise you about.  And don’t forget this is your opportunity to meet some of your other neighbours without having to make the excuse of ‘borrowing a cup of sugar’!  You’ll be surprised at the potential business that can be done networking over a coffee.

And so we don’t run out please indicate your preference to Latte, Cappuccino etc by emailing your name, company details and ‘phone number to events@liverpoolchamber.org.uk

Thursday 7 May

Green Business Marquee, Chevasse Park

Find out about how your business can save money and become greener by implementing the latest environmental management systems. Liverpool Chamber is hosting seminar at part of Green Business Day.

The event is a no cost, one hour seminar to help you become leaner and greener presented by Stephen Sykes principal consultant for Emansys. The event till take place between 2pm until 3pm.

There will also be an opportunity to join Liverpool Chamber’s Environment Club. The event will encourage companies to take a Year of the Environment Green Pledge or go further to become a Green Business Ambassador.

For more information or to book a place email maresa.molloy@liverpoolchamber.org.uk

6pm, Thursday 14th May

Software City was a great success last year and will be taking place in November this year. There are a number of training initiatives and international trade and investment missions also planned over the next few months which we will publicise as they develop.

Many of you have not had the opportunity to get together for a while since Software City and thought you may benefit from and enjoy an informal networking event taking place at 6pm on Thursday 14th May at the Radisson SAS Liverpool.

You are warmly invited to join Steve Smith, ICT Sector Director for the City Region and meet, mingle and catch up with individuals, businesses and other organisations close to the technology sector in the region.  It should be a relaxed and interesting evening which will give you the chance to hear of the latest developments in the region which may be valuable to the growth of your business.  Liverpool Vision and Grant Thornton are kindly supporting the event.

Drinks and canapés will be provided. The event is free of charge to business leaders, financiers and investors. Places are limited.  To reserve yours please email kate@mmcomms.uk.com.

26 - 27 May 2009

UKTI’s North West International Trade Team together with the North West Regional Development Agency invite North West companies to participate in a mission to World of Private Label ® at the RAI Exhibition Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Organised by the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) World of Private Label® is, for many visitors, the most important international tradeshow of the year, as well as an opportunity for manufacturers and retailers to meet and work together. Devoted entirely to private label, World of Private Label® covers all major products including:

• Fresh, frozen and refrigerated foods
• Dry Groceries
• Snacks and Beverages
• Exhibitors from over 70 countries are expected in 2009 . There will be over 3000 exhibit stands spanning 11 halls, as well as 30 national and regional pavilions promoting their products, region and country
• Buyers from all over the globe attending World of Private Label® will include representatives from hypermarkets, supermarkets wholesalers, importers and exporters

What We Can Offer

• The opportunity to attend the show, with the offer of an NWDA sector grant of £200 per company for eligible North West companies.
• Free access to the exhibition on completion of the attached visitors form with a business card
• The opportunity to request a 1:2:1 meeting with a representative from The British Embassy in The Hague
• Access to an accompanying experienced UKTI International Trade Adviser throughout the show

The market visit is also supported by the Enterprise Europe Network, which offers support and advice to businesses across Europe and helps them make the most of the opportunities in the European Union.

For more information on services please contact 084500 6 888 or Email: een@businesslinknw.co.uk.

Download the booking form here.

6pm Monday 22nd June 2009

City Inn, Piccadilly Place, Manchester

We are delighted to invite you to Invest in Art.  We will be hosting a seminar on all you need to know about buying contemporary art.

This is a great opportunity to view exceptional art, meet the artists and perhaps be inspired by a piece of art that you love.

Speakers include Ceri Hand founder of Ceri Hand Gallery, Liverpool’s first contemporary commercial art gallery, with advice on how to spot the perfect piece for your office or home. Gavin Buckley from Arts & Business will speak about the unique benefits of bringing contemporary art into the workplace. There will also be representatives from specialists on how to protect your investment in the long term. 

The seminar will provide the first opportunity to experience Visual. Visual is a new, unique and flexible service bringing high quality contemporary art to businesses and their employees. Works included in the collection have been selected by curators from the region’s finest contemporary arts venues and many artists are award winning and some have exhibited at the Tate Gallery and the V&A.

We would like you to have a truly enjoyable evening, and City Inn are providing wine and hot food at the event.

Invest in Art is sponsored by City Inn, Mace & Jones, Riskworks and Saffery Champness.

Attendance at Invest in Art is free and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.  To register your interest please contact Claire Barlow, Regional Manager at Arts & Business, at claire.barlow@aandb.org.uk or on 0161 236 2058.

For a preview of the kind of artwork available through Visual go to www.visualforbusiness.com. 

Further information about Arts & Business is available at www.artsandbusiness.org.uk.

Ron Yates with the FA Cup. Photograph from Liverpool Daily Post

Friday 22 May, 7.30pm, Adelphi Hotel

The Variety Club is staging a Tribute Dinner to former Liverpool and Scotland legend Ron Yeats (The Colossus).

Ron made his Liverpool FC debut in August 1961 and played until 1970. He captained the side when they won promotion out of the Second Division. He also captained them when they won the FA Cup for the first time in 1965.

This dinner is to raise funds to buy a Sunshine Coach in Ron’s name for a disadvantaged school on Merseyside. KLots of Ron’s team mates will be there as well as other celebrities.

The compair will be broadcaster and journalist John Kieth. John was amongst the small number of journalists to gain access to the club’s backroom staff, including Bill Shankly.

Tickets are £50 each. To book yours, please call W Symington on 0151 653 7800 or Jim Donaldson on 01704 550705.