Oh What A NIGHT! Livercool 09 was as spectacular a business event that you are likely to see, with over 400 guests packing into the Crowne Plaza hotel to enjoy a fantastic evening that rewarded the city’s top performing business leaders and entrepreneurs. Simon Ross was the host with the most; Comedian Neil Fitzmaurice had us rocking in the aisles; and it was all back to Alma De Cuba for the after show party. Thanks to all the event sponsors for working with us to make the evening an outstanding success. This weeks TFI naturally focuses on some of last night’s winners, and has all the usual features that you have come to know and love. Read on, enjoy and don’t do anything Frank wouldn’t do…

YOU CAN NOW HEAR A PREVIEW OF TFI EVERY FRIDAY MORNING ON CITY TALK 105.9FM, 7.45AM, WITH FRANK McKENNA AND DUNCAN BARKES.

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Liverpool salon owner and entrepreneur Andrew Collinge was the deserved winner of this years ‘Livercool Entrepreneur of the Year’ award. Having established an international reputation, but maintained his major business interests in the city he started, Andrew recently opened a brand new state of the art training facility in Bold Street that will provide training and working opportunities to Liverpool students and budding hairdressers for many years to come. Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to Jim Davies and Guy Wallis of DWF; and Neil Sturmey, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton, whilst Vicky Jaycock and Roy Gronow walked off with the much coveted ‘Sexy Networker of the Year awards. CLICK HERE to see all the winners.

Read the DLIB chairman's introduction speech in all its glory here.

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Downtown sponsors Capricorn Kitchens have won a contract to fit out 192 kitchens at Kings Dock Mill.

Rob Prichard, of LAG Prichard, commented: "We are pleased our contractors Bowmer & Kirkland have selected Capricorn Kitchens to be the kitchen suppliers for the Kings Dock scheme. Having worked with Capricorn on Argyll Court we know the quality of the kitchens at Kings Dock Mill will satisfy any buyer.”

Law firm DWF has reported a 15% hike in fee income to £32m in the six months to October 31.

The Liverpool based firm said it would continue to expand, with a focus on the Leeds and London offices in particular.

DWF said the biggest area of growth was its people division, which includes employment law and pensions advice and which saw a 50% increase in business during the period.

Managing partner Andrew Leaitherland said: “We are delighted that we are continuing to experience double-digit growth in such difficult economic conditions.

The International Coaching Academy led by John Haynes, is now Coaching and Mentoring business people throughout the world to overcome change. they are finding that some business owners are still in the same old comfort zones, totally in denial about the challenges they face ahead. Their staff, products, cash flow and even their competition is either beating them, or underperforming. This must not happen to the Downtown business owners.

If you are serious about your business, then decide right now to beat change and take action. Grab this opportunity of a free one and half hour mentoring session with one of Europe’s top business Gurus, John Haynes. Even after this short session, you go away feeling more confident, more determined, and have 3 new skills that will have an immediate impact on your business.

This is what we want you to do. Phone CHLOE on 0845 9000 699, or Email success@john-haynes.co.uk DO IT NOW.

www.internationalcoachingacademy.org
www.internationalcoachingacademy.tv

It has been a busy year for Innov8 Safety Solutions after securing several high profile projects with the refurbishment of Manchester Grammar School’s theatre and the multi-million pound fit out of The Peninsula Landmark Office Building for Rainy City Properties. Innov8 are successfully managing projects with a combined total of £100 Million.

The last eighteen months has seen rapid expansion plans rolled out across Liverpool and Manchester with a focus on recruitment and client development. Innov8 have focused on several key sectors that have enabled the team to demonstrate their professional and positive approach with cite to penetrate alternative trade sectors and foster lasting relationships with new industry partners.

They are a practice purely dedicated to delivering Construction Design Management and promoting project safety; this means their clients’ schemes avoid any conflict of interest and benefit from a competent independent consultancy. They can offer a complete security package and are looking ahead to 2010 with anticipation to collaborate with many more organisations and maintain exceptional standards.

T: +44(0)845 468 1974
www.innov8safetysolutions.com

Looking to impress that special someone at the Christmas party? Re-invent yourself by having a brighter, more confident smile. Show confidence and individuality by treating yourself to teeth whitening at Ollie and Darsh this Christmas and let your dreams come true.

Suzy Gorman, MIP said “This is the ideal time to try out teeth whitening and show off your smile at the Christmas party or splash out as a Christmas present to yourself or indeed a unique and spectacular present from your loved one”.

Treatments are safe, effective and affordable and Ollie and Darsh are offering 50% off all tooth whitening programmes every Wednesday between now and Christmas. DLIB would also like to congratulate Ollie and Darsh who recently won the award for ‘Most Attractive Practice In The UK’.

Maintain your smile and make your first impression count by joining Suzy for a chat and a coffee on the sofa to discuss a new confident you! Call 0151 236 6578 or email suzy@ollieanddarsh.co.uk or visit www.ollieanddarsh.co.uk

Established in 1971, NSG has numerous projects and contracts across the UK providing multi-disciplined services including Access, Thermal Insulation, Painting, Cleaning and High Pressure Water Jetting to a whole host of industries.

They are widely acknowledged by their peers, employees and clients as market leaders in their field of expertise and secure their work portfolio from a large range of blue-chip companies from industrial, construction and commercial sectors such as Laing O’Rourke, Balfour Beatty, Carillion, Amec and Corus.

Some of their projects include the Kings’ Dock Arena, Lord Street, Stanley Street, The Albany, Burnley College; Green Quarter Apts; Whiston Hospital Expansion; Knowsley School and Wigan Arcade.

Fourth Avenue, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 2NR
Telephone: +44(0)1244 833100
Email: enquiries@nsguk.com
Web: www.nsguk.com

After receiving an MBE this week, Paul Heathcote, who runs some of Liverpool’s best-known restaurants, including Simply Heathcotes and The Olive Press, as well as catering at the Echo Arena, was recognised earlier this year for his services to the hospitality industry is a deserved Man of the Week.

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Zeligs still remains a big favourite. They offer a great night of good food and top class entertainment. If you have never been, there can be no better introduction than their next Showtime Cabaret on Thursday 26th November. For more details CLICK HERE

Join Downtown for the final Property & Enterprise Forum of 2009. The event to be held on Monday 30th November, will feature Simon Caunt, Deputy Agent for the Bank of England (North West) as the keynote speaker.

This Property & Enterprise Forum is sponsored by the Northwest Development Agency, Grant Thornton and DWF LLP.

REGISTER HERE

'A festive 15% off Christmas Party Nights at the Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool

Its not too late to book at the Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool on Old Hall Street. A three course meal including arrival drink and disco to follow for you and your colleagues or friends. Alternatively, dine in Filini Bar and Restaurant from the Christmas menu.

Take a look at the attached menus and call us on 0151 966 1500, ask for events and quote DLIB'

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Databax, part of the Archibald Bathgate Group are sponsoring the Caldy Vs Macclesfield Rugby Union match on Sunday 29th November and would like to extend 5 invitations to Downtown Liverpool members to join them.

http://www.caldyrugby.co.uk/

The event is completely free with lunch and match ticket included with chance to network with other guests of Databax and the rest of the Archibald Bathgate Group.
Please contact Chris Marsh on 0844 543 7501 or email c.marsh@databax.com

Name: Tom Woolley.

Company: Liverpool Unites, the official charity of the Liverpool Echo and Daily Post and DLIB’s preferred charity for this year.

Position: Fundraising Executive.

Red or Blue: I should say purple but in reality I’m a massive Blue!

Brown or Cameron: I met Mr Brown recently thanks to Downtown (plug plug); he was very nice and took my business card so gets my vote.

Favourite Liverpool Bar/Restaurant: The Bar and Grill on a Friday night.

What’s your Tipple: Brooklyn Lager from Mojo, it’s the future.

Favourite Liverpool Band: Echo and the Bunnymen.

Top Tune: Life on Mars-David Bowie.

Favourite Book: The Five People You Meet in Heaven.

Favourite Movie: Scent of a Woman.

Who would play you in a film: Roger Jonas.

Favourite TV Programme: Spooks.

Most visited website: Facebook.

Celebrity Crush: The lovely Hayley Williams from Paramore.

Interesting fact about you: I was in a multi-million pound advertising campaign when I was seven and was featured on billboards from Manhatten to Tokyo. I also opened the new Tesco on Old Hall Street recently which makes me at least a Z list celebrity no matter what the Downtown boys say.

Why Downtown: Downtown has been fantastic for me both personally and professionally; I’ve met some of the country’s most influential people who have helped to develop the charity, while making brilliant friends and contacts along the way.