With Jana Verk, Head of Section Ljubljana

Thursday 14 January 2009

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, Number One Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9HG

Slovenia is one of the ten countries that joined the EU in May 2004.  Slovenia is increasingly recognised by foreign companies as a gateway to the other countries of former Yugoslavia: Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia. This is due to its strategic geographic position, a stable political environment and solid economy on the one hand, and to the traditional business ties of the Slovenes with these countries on the other.

Export markets are rapidly changing, so are the customers’ preferences. As the pressure of competition increases, target groups need to be defined and identified.

We hereby invite you to a consultation day on the Slovenian markets. Participating companies will be given the opportunity to have 45-60 min. individual consultation meetings with market expert Jana Verk, Head of Section British Embassy in Ljubljana

This consultation day is a unique opportunity to get answers on how to do business in Slovenia, increase chances for your products and make use of professional support when entering the Slovenian market.

Book your free place here

Chamber member Zeligs of Little Italy has a great offer for your New Year’s Eve celebration:

Thursday 31 December 2009

Wine Dine Casino Cabaret DJ Party

The evening includes:

• Prosecco & canapes reception
• Three course sumptuous meal
• Bottle of red or white wine or four beers
• Full NYE entertainment package: casino, magic, live music, ‘Talk of the Town’ cabaret, DJs and finally a Hogmany shot to toast the beginning of 2010

Free entry to the bar all night allows access to all night DJ fuelled party.

Tickets £99

To book a table call 0151 709 7097

In honour of the Special Citizen’s Award to be given to Bill Shankly by the City of Liverpool (see coming press for details)

The Shankly Show
by Andrew Sherlock

Thursday 17-Friday 18 December 2009 @ 8pm

Special Offer:
£10 off all tickets for Members of Liverpool Chamber of Commerce*

To take advantage of this offer, book online at www.echoarena.com and enter ‘CITIZEN’ in the promotional code box, or call the box office on 0844 8000 400 and quote ‘citizen offer’.

For his 50th Anniversary of Bill Shankly’s first game with LFC,  The Shankly Show is offering a massive £10 discount off all tickets for the performance on Thursday 17 December @ 8pm if booked before 14th December.  Quote ref: ‘CITIZEN’ in Promo Code Box

Following its sell-out success at The Olympia and Royal Court theatres in 2008, the epic show about the life of Liverpool Football Club’s most famous manager is back by popular demand. With 45 minutes each way, The Shankly Show combines an intimate theatrical performance with big screen action featuring original footage, photos and graphics displayed on huge video screens. Shankly is played by critically acclaimed Scottish actor Alexander ‘Sandy’ West, who produces an extraordinary interpretation of the late, great Reds boss.

The Shankly Show is an iconic play about an iconic Liverpool manager and takes place in the state-of-the-art Auditorium at the BT Convention Centre at the Echo Arena.  It will show for two special performances only on Thursday December 17 and Friday 18 at 8pm.

With special guests each night this is described as ‘a must-see special event for all true Liverpool, football and live theatre fans’, The Shankly Show will make a unique and fitting tribute about the life of a true Liverpool legend

 Auditorium at BT Convention Centre

Dates: Thursday 17-Friday 18 December 2009 @ 8pm

Tickets: £25.00 and £35.00

Groups 10+: 1 in 10 goes free

VIP dinner and drinks package available

Liverpool Echo Arena Box Office:  0844 8000 400, in person at the Liverpool Echo Arena or online at

 www.echoarena.com/whats_on/shankly_show.asp

*Offer not available on tickets already booked.  Booking and handling fees apply.

Following his recent support for Thalidomide victims and their ongoing campaign for justice - albeit 50 years late - TV actor and celebrity Ricky Tomlinson has agreed to answer questions about his career and speak about his time on both Brookside and of course The Royle Family at a charity Burns Supper at the New prestigious NOVOTEL in Hanover Street Liverpool on 26 January 2010.

Tickets are £40 which includes a reception drink, full traditional meal and an evening of adult conversation and humour provided by Ricky, and Merseyside comedian & Thalidomide victim Gary Skyner, who has led the campaign for justice by earlier this year going on Hunger Strike with his 73 year old mum Frances.

It promises to be a great night, one not to be missed! Tickets available from either Martin HADAWAY NOVOTEL Manager, or Lindsey Martin Hadaways PA tickets from the hotel on 0151 702 5100 or 07768 101381.

All proceeds go to Gary Skyner’s limbless charity C.L.I.M.B.S.

A chance to meet one of Liverpool’s most famous sons, with photo and autograph opportunities!

For more information call 0151 726 1932 or 07768 101381

Novotel is also offering a special accommodation rate of £70BB included for all attending. Visit their website to get in touch.

Helping You Stay Healthy At Work

The workplace can have a powerful effect on employee’s health.  Evidence shows that working in an environment where good employee health is promoted can have a dramatic impact on the health of the individual and finances of the overall business.

Health@Work is working in partnership with Liverpool Primary Care Trust to deliver information, advice and workplace health and wellbeing support to Liverpool organisations.

What can WE offer you?

This service is available to Liverpool businesses and the majority of our support is free. 

We can offer a variety of activities, resources, workshops and information packs covering all major health issues (diet, exercise, alcohol, smoking, mental health and sexual health).

What can YOU do to make YOUR workplace healthier?

There are many ways to make your workplace healthier, from updating your policies and procedures, providing information, introducing healthy food options, providing access to water and promoting exercise… the list goes on!

Benefits include:

• Improved productivity and performance
• Reduced sickness absence and additional costs
• Fewer injuries, accidents and insurance/ compensation claims
• Improved business reputation
• Increase staff retention and reduce recruitment/ training costs
• Nicer work environment
• Better mental wellbeing, reduced stress and improved employee morale
• Access to specialist support in or outside of the workplace and improved personal knowledge

Interested?

If you are interested in finding out more about this programme and how your organisation can get involved please contact Health@Work on 0151 236 6608.

Our Workplace Health Advisors will be happy to speak to you, arrange a meeting or send you a campaign information pack.

Our support is delivered with minimal disruption to your organisation and your working day.

We look forward to hearing from you!

If you would like any more information about our partners please visit their websites:

www.healthatworkcentre.org.uk

www.tasteforhealth.com

www.liverpoolpct.nhs.uk

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In 2010, Merseyside Innovation Awards enter their 15th year. Throughout this time, there have been many different examples of business innovation giving the sponsors a difficult job to identify the best on Merseyside.

The search for winners starts on the 28th January 2010 at 4pm at Liverpool Science Park’s second facility, Innovation Centre 2 where guests will be able to meet some of the early contenders for the awards and finalists from the previous year will be on hand to give an update on their progress.

Least Year’s winners were local environmental charity, Landlife which their double digging plough that enabled native wildflower meadows to be created by burying pernicious weeds.

Chairman of the Innovation awards panel, Brain McCann of Vanguard Corporate Finance commented: “The panel are looking forward to assessing the submissions from across the region, we are always amazed at the quality of the entries from companies with innovative products developed within Merseyside.”

The event is free to attend and refreshments are included. The event takes place between 4- 6pm at Innovation Centre 2, 146 Brownlow Hill, L3 5RF

Book your free place here

360 Networking 15th December 2009
Liverpool Chamber are organising the 360 Networking Events to let companies learn directly from experienced exporters informally. 

For this first event we are running two FREE events in one day. You can attend one or both and also take advantage of the lunch in between.

Baltics to the Balkans
11.00am - 1.00pm

Paul Gilbert of Camac Interlink will be doing a short presentation on the Baltics to the Balkans and then informal Q & A with networking to follow.

The Baltics is made up of 3 countries -  Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. 

Opportunities existing in the Baltics are Regeneration/Construction, Telecoms, Transport Infrastructure, Biotechnologies, ICT, Financial Services, Educational and Training, Chemicals and Public Private Partnerships.

The Balkans is made up of 11 countries - Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro and Turkey. 

Opportunities existing in the Balkans are Transportation, Power, Creative & Media, Education, Food & Drink, Security and Business Services.

USA Focus
2.00pm - 4.00pm

Keith Lewis of Keith Lewis Associates will be doing a short presentation on the USA and then informal Q & A.  Keith is an experienced independent consultant who has been supporting UK companies to identify and access business opportunities in the USA.

The sheer size of the United States means it should be treated as a series of regional markets with varying characteristics. The US economy is integrated and largely self-contained, with every major industry represented. US manufacturers often source components overseas and UK goods have traditionally enjoyed a good reputation for quality in the USA.

Agenda:
11.00am - 1.00pm
Baltic’s to the Balkans
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Networking Lunch
2.00pm - 4.00pm
USA Focus

To book a place on both or either of these event please email Sarah Abraham at export@liverpoolchamber.org.uk

Here’s a great offer from Chamber member Carringtons:

Carringtons Christmas Dinner - A Christmas Present From Us!

Why not let our Master Chef of Great Britain and his trained team of chefs prepare your Christmas Dinner for you?

We will even drop it off at your door. Taking away all the hassle and leaving you with time to enjoy Christmas, priceless!

Each Christmas Hamper will include:

• Oven Ready, Freshly prepared, Seasoned and Stuffed Turkey
• Homemade Sausage Meat and Chestnut Stuffing
• Chateau Potatoes in Goose fat
• Prepared and Blanched Sprouts
• Carrot and Swede Puree
• Peeled Chestnuts
• Roast Turkey Gravy
• Chipolatas in Bacon
• Cranberry Sauce
• Mince Pies with Brandy Butter
• Christmas Pudding and Rum Sauce

 Christmas Dinner for 8 -10 people @ £250.00

 For those of you feeling truly decadent add a starter;

• Salmon Terrine with Herb Dressing

 For 10 People @ £50.00

 Deliveries will be arranged for:

23rd December 9am - 5pm

24th December 9am - 12noon

Payment must be made by cheque 7 working days prior to delivery.

Carringtons Catering Ltd
All Hallows Kitchen
Roby Mill
Upholland
Lancashire
WN8 0QF

Delivery charges will apply.

Tel: 01695 632227

Email: helen@carringtons-catering.co.uk

St John Ambulance is urging businesses to consider staff stress levels during the recession after France Telecom, the owner of Orange, saw a number of staff commit suicide following restructures.

The suicides all took place within an 18 month period and a number of other workers were reported to have attempted suicide. The situation has led to France Telecom’s deputy chief executive resigning and the company has since taken action to prevent any further incidents by introducing a system for reducing employee stress.

In Britain stress, depression or anxiety account for approximately 13.8 million reported lost working days per year with 530,000 individuals believing they are experiencing workplace stress at a level that is making them ill.* St John Ambulance is offering businesses help to identify, prevent and treat the symptoms and effects of stress in the workplace.

Clive James, advisor on first aid and stress awareness at St John Ambulance, said: ‘France Telecom’s story is a tragedy and goes to show how the wellbeing of employees should be at the heart of any workplace ethos and should never be ignored. Our course will help you understand the causes of stress, in both the workplace and the home and show how sometimes they can be linked. In uncertain times, feelings of lack of control are often the root of stress, and anxiety can be a major factor in ill health and strains on personal and professional relationships. It’s vital people learn how to identify and manage stress.’

The three-hour St John Ambulance Stress awareness course will teach students how to identify the early signs of stress and what measures to take to avoid it and includes valuable information for employers, employees and the general public. The course also covers techniques for managing stress such as exercise, relaxation, breathing and visualisation.

St John Ambulance trains half a million people a year in first aid and health and safety and has branched into stress awareness to offer support to sufferers. Visit www.sja.org.uk or call 0844 770 4800. Remember - Chamber of Commerce members are entitled to a 10% discount off St John Ambulance’s scheduled courses and on-site training in the North West.

Hosted by Cheshire Constabulary at Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road, Winsford, Cheshire. CW7 2UA

Monday 14th December 2009
9.30am to 4pm
Conference rooms 7& 8
Following the success of our previous seminars, Cheshire Constabulary invite you to their 4th Employment Law Update on Monday 14 December 2009.

The seminar will be conducted by Phil Bramhall from Bramhalls Solicitors and will be held at Cheshire Police Headquarters, Winsford. The event will begin with coffee at 9.30am for a 10am start and will end no later than 4pm. Morning coffee and biscuits with a buffet style lunch will also be available.

The seminar presents an ideal opportunity to get up to date on the latest developments in employment legislation and case law (with particular reference to the Public Sector) whilst networking with HR colleagues in other public sector organisations.

Target Audience
HR Professionals and those working towards CIPD qualifications within public sector organisations

Programme
The content of the seminar is as follows, but if you have any particular topics or area of legislation you wish to be covered, then please let us know so this can be included in the content:

• Holiday accrual
• Sickness absence
• Age discrimination: Heyday
• Discipline and Grievance

Presenter
The seminar is presented by Phil Bramhall who is a Solicitor specialising in employment law. Phil has worked extensively with both public and private sector clients in defending employment law cases and regularly delivers employment law updates around the North West.

Cost
The price for this event is £45 per person+VAT (£51.75) which includes notes and lunch.

To reserve a place
Please email career.management@cheshire.pnn.police.uk as soon as possible to reserve a place and confirm any special requirements you may have (e.g. dietary). Once this is confirmed you will then be required to send a cheque (made payable to Cheshire Police Authority) to Louise Roberts, Career Management, HR Services, Cheshire Constabulary HQ, Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2UA. Up on receipt of this cheque, they will issue a VAT receipt.

Please note that previous seminars have proved extremely popular, therefore places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.