Chamber memners Wildthang design & print a Help Haiti T-shirt to raise £1,000’s in urgently needed funds,

Given the catastrophic events that occurred in Haiti, Wild Thang wanted to do something to help the people affected by the earthquake.

Andrew Dwerryhouse Commented:

“It’s hard to know what to do & how best to help in these circumstances but we decided as it’s one of our specialist area’s to design a t-shirt that will hopefully not only raise urgently needed funds for Haiti but also raise awareness by people wearing the t-shirts & getting the message out there.”

No words can describe what the Haitian population is going through right now so why not help by purchasing a Help Haiti t-shirt that Wild Thang has lovingly designed & printed at £10.00 each (+ Postage & Packing or direct from Wild Thang HQ) ; it’s not going to break the bank!

Available at http://www.wildthangshop.co.uk

All net proceeds will go to several Haiti Earthquake Relief Organizations; we’re working with suppliers to reduce the costs of materials to maximize the donation to Haiti. We will periodically update our estimated total donation.

Please share with your co-workers, friends, and family. This can turn into something extremely special!! We recommend sharing with Twitter and Facebook & directing people to the shop at www.wildthangshop.co.uk! Thank you for supporting Haiti!

Breakfast Briefing
Lancashire County Cricket Ground, Old Trafford.
2nd February 2010. 8:30am – 10:00am.

Northwest companies are invited to attend a FREE breakfast briefing on Renewable Energy opportunities in North America.

The briefing will include…

•  USA and Canadian Fiscal stimulus package presentations on Energy
Opportunities by Dr Andrew Hinton and Kevin Thorpe from UK Trade
& Investment.
•  North West company case study.

Also introductions to…

•  UKTI Renewable Energy Mission, Austin, Texas.
•  Global 2010, Vancouver, Canada.
•  Windpower 2010, Dallas, Texas.
•  UKTI Inward Mission on Canadian Oil Sands Companies by Richard Northcote, UK Trade & Investment.

There will also be a quick overview of UKTI support for companies in North America by Lynn Shaw. Delegates are welcome to stay after the close at 10am for Individual  discussions with speakers and advisors.

For further information contact Jonathan Shaw on 0161 875 2337 jonathan.shaw@uktinorthwest.co.uk

A Liverpool company boss today called on the region’s chemical companies to celebrate their successes by entering the upcoming Chemicals Northwest Awards 2010.

With the awards officially open for entries, businesses in the local area are being urged to take part in this year’s awards, which showcase the world-class chemical companies in the region.

Ian Meadows, chair of R S Clare, said: “Effort can be taken for granted or it can be justly rewarded with a credible accolade.

“So we at RS Clare are delighted to have won the Chemicals North West SME of the Year award in 2009 in recognition for our efforts and would encourage others to enter.

“The award is tangible evidence of our ability to provide quality products and services to our varied markets.

“It serves to inspire us further and to justly recognise employees for their continued commitment. Because that is what it really is - a total people award.

“The award itself is doubly rewarding because we achieved it during difficult economic times globally. This serves to demonstrate our resilience and to encourage us to achieve ever greater improvements.

“RS Clare aims to set a high standard in everything we do to ensure we continue to provide the best for our stakeholders at all times.

“Achieving high standards is not something that happens by accident. It is the culmination of systematic effort from all our people.”

The chemical industry in the Northwest is the largest chemical producing area in the country and includes 650 companies which employ more than 50,000 people.

These companies are now being invited to participate in the Chemicals Northwest Awards which will culminate with a prestigious dinner at the Midland Hotel, Manchester on Thursday May 20 2010.

There will be nine exciting categories that will highlight the achievements of the chemical sector in the region which are:

• Innovation - Product or Process
• Sustainable Manufacturing
• Environmental Technology for the Chemical Industry
• Investor in Training
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• International Trade
• Service Provider
• Young Achiever in the NW Chemical Sector
• Chemicals Northwest Company of the Year  

For more details about entering the awards or attending the awards dinner and the Chemical Elements event please call Alex Heys on 01928 515678 or email alex.heys@chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk  Alternatively please visit www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk

For more information about Chemicals Northwest, please visit: www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk

CIPS Level 2 Certificate

This course is an ideal qualification for those starting out in a procurement role or as a grounding in purchasing and supply practices.

Course Overview

Aim:
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply has been contributing to the development of people in purchasing and supply for many years.  Now, this new Level 2 Certificate has been designed to aid anyone who would like to not only develop and improve their skills in the workplace, but achieve a recognised qualification too.  This certificate benefits not only the individual but also the company; it could mean cost savings and quality improvements in the workplace.

On completion of this qualification, students will be able to:

• Use confidently the language and terminology used by professional purchasers
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the purchasing process
• Explain the contribution of purchasing to achieving organisational objectives
• Interpret a range of information found in typical purchasing situations
• Accept greater responsibility for sourcing decisions within timescales and organisational frameworks
• Make credible assessments of the tactical options available within a defined purchasing process.

• Tuition: Monday 15th & 29th March (9.00 – 17.00)   Exam: Thursday 8th April (11am)
• Tuition: Tuesday 4th & 19th Wednesday May (9.00 – 17.00)  Exam: Thursday 27th May (11am)
• Tuition: Thursday 12th & 26th July (9.00 – 17.00)    Exam: Thursday 5th August (11am)

Course Length:
Two days

Course Content:
The role and scope of purchasing
- Systems and procedures in purchasing
- Working with suppliers
- The importance of purchasing contracts

Examination:
Monthly dates scheduled

Assessment:
1 hr computer based exam (40 multiple choice)

Cost:
£549.00 + VAT (inc 1 year CIPS membership fee, lunch on training days and exam fee)

Course Centre:
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
1 Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9HG

To book or for further information and forthcoming dates of our CIPS training courses at Liverpool Chamber, please contact cips@liverpoolchamber.org.uk or call 0151 224 1880

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

Wednesday 28th April 2010
9.00am to 12.30pm
Conference rooms 7& 8

The seminar will be conducted by Aaron and Partners Solicitors and will be held at Cheshire Police Headquarters, Winsford. The event will begin with tea and coffee at 9.00am for a 9.30am start and will end no later than 12.30pm.

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 there will also be an opportunity to raise other issues/questions during the session. 

• Right to request time off for training
• From ’sick note’ to ‘fit note’
• Additional Paternity Leave
• Equality bill implications
• Redundancies/TUPE/Change management

Presenter
The seminar is presented by Aaron and Partners of Chester, a leading UK law firm.

Cost
The price for this event is £45 per person+VAT (£52.88) which includes handouts.

To reserve a place please contact Louise Roberts on 01244 615923 as soon as possible. Once this is confirmed you will then be required to send a purchase order number or 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.

This should be sent prior to the seminar. Also please note that non-attendance or cancellations will still be charged at the full rate, unless cancelled giving more than one weeks notice of the seminar date.

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

The Roy Castle Lunc Cancer Foundation have We have tickets to go and See High School Musical 2 at the Liverpool Empire on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th feb for £20.

If you get in touch and buy a ticket, a donation will be made to the Foundation.

Contact helen.raghu@roycastle.org if you’d like some tickets.

After 25 years in Birkenhead, Wirral, Chamber member DeskCentre has moved to a new purpose built state of the art premises in Bromborough, Wirral. The new premises fit perfectly with the company’s service and quality centred philosophy.

DeskCentre has grown over the years to become one of the largest suppliers of office and educational furniture supplying many schools, universities, prisons, colleges, hospitals and local authorities along with a growing corporate market.

With new markets being developed in both public sector and commercial markets, one being a guaranteed next day delivery service, increased sales and prominence in the market has meant that DeskCentre needed to move to ensure our service and quality levels were not affected.

Colin Clayton Managing Director of DeskCentre says “ this move is the right fit for the business moving forward, the new purpose built facility will not only improve our service levels to our customers it will also give our dedicated staff a new modern and exciting working environment”.

Yhirty-eight staff have now completed the relocation from the old offices in Birkenhead, a process which substantially benefited several local charities and schools through financial and product donations as a result of a cathartic clearout operation.

Office Manager, Mike Skipworth comments “DeskCentre has a long established Wirral heritage and has been part of the community for over 25 years. Finding a new home within a 5 mile radius of our previous premises allows us to continue to be part of the community and to further build our heritage in the region”.

The lease deal, which was handled by Manchester based solicitors Zatman and Co, sees DeskCentre committed to the local area for at least another 10 years, further highlighting the confidence in the future of the business.

DeskCentre are now based at:
14 Stadium Court
Stadium Road
Wirral International Business Park
Bromborough
CH62 3RP

For further information please contact:
Colin Clayton
Tel: 0845 313 7456
Email: colin@deskcentre.co.uk

Your Pancake Day Party - It’s really simple to get involved in this fun event to raise money for Clatterbridge Cancer Care

Just get together with your friends, family or colleagues on Pancake Day,  16 February (or before if you cant wait) and ‘Batter for Clatter!’

You can do it at work, school or in your local community, the main aim is to have fun at your party and raise much needed cash for ‘Clatterbridge your cancer centre’.

Whether it’s at breakfast, brunch or teatime it’s up to you. Big or small, you can  hold your Pancake Party anywhere.

What’s in the Pack?

Register today and we’ll send you:

• Top tips on how to plan your pancake party 
• Collection box 
• Posters, balloons & stickers 
• Recipe card for the perfect pancake 
• Fun & healthy topping ideas
• Party games

For your free fundraising pack, call 0151 482 7948, email fundraising@ccotrust.nhs.uk

Why do it?

‘Clatterbridge your cancer centre’ is the only charity that raises funds to directly beneft the patients of Clatterbridge  Centre for Oncology, the leading  cancer treatment centre for people in Merseyside. Cheshire, Lancashire & Isle of Man.

The money you raise helps us to make  a difference to the lives of patients, enabling us to improve the care treatment and facilities we can offer.

What will the event cover?

This four week, practical workshop will cover all areas of trade credit management and the ‘order to cash’ process.  Hands on help and guidance will be given to the delegates to enable them to write and implement a credit policy to suit their business needs.