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INTRODUCTION | |
| Welcome to the first Digest of 2009. Frank McKenna describes how you can 'Network yourself through the credit crunch'. Joel Jelen, is our 'Guest' and teaches us about customer etiquette. The 'Downtown Debate', Six In The City' 'Business of The Month' all feature too, along with the first column from our new legal sponsors DWF LLP. And as always we provide you with all the lastest goings on in Downtown Liverpool! | ||
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NETWORK YOURSELF THROUGH THE CREDIT CRUNCH! | |
This month the DLIB chairman offers his own advice on how to be the smooth, sexy networker, that he himself truly is! READ MORE |
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DLIB UNVEILS NEW SPONSOR | |
Private sector lobbying group and networking club, Downtown Liverpool in Business (DLIB) has unveiled a new legal sponsor for 2009. Leading law firm DWF LLP will join accountants Grant Thornton, property developers Iliad and manufacturing firm Noname Kitchens as a headline sponsor of DLIB, which will celebrate its fifth anniversary later this year. DLIB Chairman Frank McKenna said: “DWF LLP has a first class reputation in the city and has exciting plans for the future, very practically demonstrated by the opening of their new Liverpool offices in Old Hall Street last year. “I am sure they will provide a fabulous on line service to our members via the DLIB website, and contribute effectively to the debates and discussions that will take place around the many issues affecting the local business community in 2009” DWF Client Development Partner Richard Mathias added: “Equally, we are keen to play our part in influencing regional and national decision makers on the key policies that effect private sector companies.” “Events such as the business ‘Oscars’ the ‘Livercool’ awards and ‘sexy’ networking are the type of quality occasions that DWF wants to be involved in and associated with, and we are looking forward to developing a strong relationship with DLIB and its growing number of members.” |
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NEW CORPORATE SPPNSOR BACKS CITY BUSINESS GROUP | |
A MAJOR PLC has become the latest company to sign up as corporate sponsor of private sector champion, Downtown Liverpool in Business (DLIB). Insurance brokers CBG Group PLC is looking to raise its profile to compliment the company’s expansion into new offices in Liverpool. Now, the Rumford Place-based company has struck a deal to back DLIB, in a move which has been welcomed by Frank McKenna, chairman of the lobbying and networking group. Mike Askew, Managing Director of CBG said: “There’s no doubt that Downtown Liverpool is the meaningful business group in the city.” “It is about getting things done and growing businesses, which fits perfectly with us as a company.” “We were delighted to be able to come in as corporate sponsors, raising our profile within the city while putting us in touch with the people who matter in Liverpool.” DLIB chairman Frank McKenna added: “We at Downtown “I believe CBG fit in that same category as a highly regarded professional service with something unique and innovative to bring to the table.” “While investing in having a meaningful presence in Liverpool, the company offers services which have been successful on a national scale, and so fits perfectly with the ambitions and outlooks that we share.” Downtown Liverpool In Business is the North West’s most dynamic private sector business group. It is the only independent business club in the city and is dedicated to improve the trading conditions for the city’s private sector and tackling the long term issues which businesses in Liverpool face. |
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PM SPEAKS TO DOWNTOWN MEMBERS | |
| Prime Minister Gordon Brown brought his cabinet to Liverpool in January, and he, along with several government ministers
including Ed Balls, James Purnell and Hazel Blears, attended a
networking event at the Newz Bar to meet and talk to over 100 DLIB members.
The PM told us that he was determined to help businesses through the tough economic challenges that we face, and that financial support would be made available through the Northwest Development Agency and Business Link. He confirmed that public spending plans would go ahead, and that a further injection of cash into the banking system would be made to ensure the future stability of the financial services sector. Mr. Brown also congratulated the city on hosting a fantastic European Capital of Culture year in 2008. |
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HAS THE COUNCIL GONE MAD | |
The Council is proposing to extend car parking charges in Liverpool City Centre from 6pm to 8pm in the evening. DLIB believes that this will damage local businesses, particularly those in the retail sector. On Monday morning at 8am, DLIB Chairman Frank McKenna will feature on City Talk 105.9, who are focusing on car parking charges as its ‘Big Issue’. City Talk will be hosting a poll on its website throughout Monday, and we would urge you to participate in the vote. To read Frank McKenna’s latest thoughts on the Council’s plans, please CLICK HERE |
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THE DOWNTOWN DEBATE – LAST MONTHS RESULTS | |
In our last ‘Debate’ we asked you whether or not you believed Liverpool’s year as Capital of Culture had been a success. Well, the answer was an overwhleming ‘YES’. Over 90% of you believed we have done the country proud, and that is reflected in the possibilty of the creation of the British City of Culture initiative, inspired by our very own 2008. |
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THIS MONTHS POLL | |
The river Mersey acts as a natural barrier between Liverpool and the Wirral. In a bid to maximise Liverpool’s social economy and promote itself as a 24 hour city, should taxi’s be exempt from paying tunnel fees, thus making the city a less resistant destination to residents of the Wirral? |
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MANAGING STAFF WHO ARE MOONLIGHTING | |
| Are your staff taking on second jobs to deal with money problems? Emma Harvey, employment partner with DWF in Liverpool, provides advice on how to make sure they maintain focus on their employment with you. READ MORE |
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CAROLYN HUGHES PR | |
Based in Liverpool city centre, and offering some of the best PR services in the region Carolyn Hughes PR is 2009’s first ‘Business Of The Month’
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SIX IN THE CITY | |
DWF LLP, Innov8, Livesmart, NW Corporate, Pantheon Property Servcies and Wilcocks Associates, are six of the best companies in Downtown Liverpool! |
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JOEL JELEN | |
In a recession, the paying punter always wants ‘more bang for their buck’ but when it comes to eating out, quit complaining, says PR man Joel Jelen. “The customer isn’t always right.” |
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CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL RACE | |
Steve Marsters Sports Management has arranged a corporate package for the Cheltenham Festival Race Meeting on Wednesday 11th March 2009, which provides an excellent way of entertaining your clients, colleagues, family and friends. The 2009 Wednesday meeting has seven races, and sees The Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase take centre stage, as the best two mile Chasers produce a fast and furious contest over the famous Cheltenham fences. For many this is the most exciting race of the year! READ MORE |
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LEGAL NETWORKING SPORTSMANS DINNER | |
Legal Networking Sportsmans Dinner in aid of Kidney Research UK. Friday 6th March, Adelphi Hotel, 7.30pm - 1.00am. Guest speakers Ian Snodin and Alan Kennedy, and guest comedian Tony Gerrard. |
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LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT | |
Northern Vision Ltd are very pleased to announce Pat Cash, Mansour Bahrami, Vince Spadea and Michelle De Brito back to Calderstones Park with what will be the 8th Liverpool International Tennis Tournament in 2009. The tournament will run from Wednesday 17th till Sunday 21st of June, with world-class international players to contest it out on centre court. Book before 31st January to receive a 20% discount on corporate hospitality. General Tickets go on sale January 28th via Ticketmaster Call 0151 227 5940 or email admin@liverpooltennis.co.uk for more information. |
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