Welcome to DLIB’s sizzling summer special ‘Business Bulletin’, a celebration of all that is good in Liverpool, as the city continues to buzz with activity and confidence in the build up to 2007 – our 800th birthday – and Capital of Culture 2008.
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DOWNTOWN LIVERPOOL OSCAR NOMINATIONS – VOTE NOW!
The inaugural Downtown Liverpool Business Oscars, sponsored by the Northwest Development Agency and No Name Kitchens, takes place on Thursday 14th July, at the Palm House, Sefton Park. Shortlisting for all six Oscar categories has taken place for these prestigious awards. Who will win? YOU DECIDE! Vote now
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UEFA SEES SENSE
European Football’s governing body, UEFA, applied common sense in the end, and Liverpool FC will be able to defend their hard won title next season. Thanks to all of you who signed our petition supporting the Reds case. Good luck to both Liverpool and Everton in the 2005/06 Champions League. Are you watching Manchester? Read more
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DOWNTOWN GOES GLOBAL
Thanks to our new PR partners, Mason Media , DLIB has enjoyed a significant increase in its profile this month, with appearances in publications as far and wide as South Africa, Australia and the USA. DLIB has also featured in The Times, The Guardian and national magazine, Regeneration & Renewal. Read more
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CONGRATULATIONS DAILY POST
Talking of our friends in the media, we are delighted to add our congratulations to the Daily Post, which celebrated its 150th anniversary this week. The Daily Post has consistently provided the local business community with excellent coverage of regional, national and international issues, and boasts a superb ‘Business Section’ every Wednesday, which has become a ‘must read’ for Liverpool’s movers and shakers. Here’s to the Post’s next 150 Years!!
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LIVERPOOL TO NEW YORK – IT COULD HAPPEN
A direct air link between Liverpool and New York could be introduced next year. Officials from the increasingly successful John Lennon Airport are to meet airline operators to discuss the plan, as confidence grows in the commercial viability of the route. Read more
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BLUES OR REDS?
For the first time, the city of Liverpool has two teams competing in the Champions League next season. But which of them will go furthest in the competition? Vote for Moysey’s Boys or Rafa’s Reds! Read more
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HEATHCOTES @ ANFIELD
Heathcotes @ Anfield are offering DLiB members the unique opportunity to watch Liverpool's champion league triumph through the eyes of legend Phil Thompson. This special event, at Anfield on Friday 15th July starts with a champagne reception, 4 course meal and includes some quality entertainment + PHOTO with the REAL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CUP. Can you afford to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity? Contact 0151 2637744 - events@liverpoolfc.tv to book your place. |
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SUMMER POPS
Liverpool’s fabulous ‘Summer Pops’ takes place June 27th – July 24th. There are some great acts appearing this year, including Paul Weller, Will Young, Anastacia, Ronan Keating, Gabrielle and Diana Ross. For the best corporate hospitality deals, contact DLIB member Dave Brown of ‘Red Squirrel’ Red Squirrel Events
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ALBANY LAUNCH PARTY
The luxurious Albany apartments will be launched at what promises to be a magnificent summer party in the locations courtyard on the evening of Thursday 30th June. If you are interested in attending, please contact Albany’s Jane Grogan, Telephone: 0800 731 3100. Read more
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LIVERPOOL TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to Anders Borg and his team for organising the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament, which enjoyed record crowds- and superb weather - for this years competition, which featured Martina Navratilova and Pat Cash. Preparations are already underway to make the 2006 event bigger and better! www.liverpooltennis.co.uk
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HOSPITALITY DIRECT
HD are offering DLIB members and supporters a special hospitality package for the Haydock Race meeting which takes place on Thursday 30th June and Saturday 1st July. Tickets for a splendid Executive box are available for both days, priced £75.00 on the Thursday, and £90.00 on the Saturday. For further details visit www.hospitaltydirect.co.uk
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Brabners Chaffe Street provides on-line legal advice for DLIB members and supporters. Click here to find out what the latest issues are affecting your business.
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Leading Liverpool Company Grant Thornton offers first-rate guides on tax issues and financial support for business. View their latest tax tips for DLIB members. Read more
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Chris Marritt , of Liverpool based PR Agency, Mason Media, talked to DLIB Chairman Frank McKenna about the city’s renaissance. Read more
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DOWNTOWN MEMBERSHIP
DLIB is the fastest growing private sector lobbying company in the city. Recently described by Insider magazine as ‘quango -bashers extraordinaire’. If you want to influence what is happening in Liverpool, if you want a more dynamic, business-friendly city, and if you want to have fun while you’re doing it, then you want to be a member of DLIB. Read more
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DOWNTOWN 100
Downtown 100 is the most exclusive, sophisticated and wealthy entrepreneurs club in Liverpool. Membership is by invitation only and offered exclusively to Liverpool’s leading entrepreneurs, distinguished companies and investors. Read more
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DLIB’s June ‘Business Bulletin’
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