This week we bring you news of plans to build the tallest skyscraper outside of London right here in Liverpool; the Liverpool Daily Post makeover and more success for the Arena and Conference centre. Top Liverpool comic John Bishop is our 'Man of the Week', Brabners Chaffe Street feature as 'Business of the Week' , whilst Lindsay Cessford reveals all in 'Who Are Yer?' Enjoy the latest TFI, have a great weekend and don't do anything Frank wouldn't do...

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Plans to build the tallest skyscraper outside London were unveiled for the first time this week.

The plans outline what the 165-metre and 54-storey King Edward Tower will look like if given planning permission.

Landowners Richmont and developer Y1 say they are now on the cusp of submitting a planning application for the £130m tower, which will contain offices, leisure space and apartments.

If given the go-ahead, it would be four floors bigger and around 8m taller than Manchester’s Beetham Tower.

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Liverpool’s Arena and Convention Centre (ACC) continues to pull in the accolades as Gerald Andrews was named as top finance director for a business with a turnover below £25m. The prize came as the regional money men were celebrated at the second annual North West Finance Director Awards at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester.  The city venue, which is owned by the council and has won praise for boosting Liverpool’s leisure economy with concerts and political conferences, brought in more than £12m and made a profit of £16,000 in its first full year of trading.  Andrews estimated that the ACC brings in more than £200m to the local economy each year but quipped: “It’s not all on our balance sheet unfortunately.”

It's About Website's sign up fellow Livercool nominees L3 Living for a series of email marketing campaigns to help L3 promote their luxury city centre apartments and business accommodation.

Gavin Sherratt from IAW said - "The email marketing campaigns will help L3 to track the success rate of their marketing with target click through and user interaction to each newsletter sent which is more effective than traditional printed marketing"

For more detail on IAW's email marketing service visit www.itsaboutwebsites.com
And to book your serviced apartment from L3 please visit www.l3living.com

Based right here in Liverpool since Adam was a lad, leading law firm Brabners Chaffe Street demonstrated their continued commitment to the city by signing up as major sponsors for the Shanghai Expo 2010 event. To find out more about Brabners CLICK HERE

It was announced this week that Liverpool comedian John Bishop is to play a second date at the ECHO arena this year.

After selling out his first date on May 6, the funnyman is set to bring his new tour to the city on December 17.

Not exactly sure what the point of this site is, but it certainly looks the business.

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In 2008, Live’smart launched an 08 Smartcard that offered discounts to both residents and the business community of Liverpool from a wide range of retail outlets and restaurants from across the city.

Thousands have now taken advantage of a quality discount card that basically amounts to a substantial wage rise if used effectively, by the number of savings that can be made.

And now the legacy lives on, with the release of the NEW replacement 08 card, with many more businesses offering more fantastic discounts.

If you are reading this and are not in possession of the latest 08 Smartcard, do the wise thing and contact Vickyjaycock@livesmart.biz , leaving your contact details and the lovely Vicky will dispatch a card to you.

Look at how you can save save save.. Click Here

Downtown Liverpool in Business (DLIB) is to host a head-to-head debate between Liverpool City Council Leader Councillor, Liberal Democrat Warren Bradley, and opposition Leader, Labour Councillor Joe Anderson in the run up to next May’s Local elections.

The event will take place on Thursday 25th February, at the BT Convention Centre and will also be broadcast by radio station City Talk FM. The audience will be made up of business leaders from across the city.

Hosted by Jim Hancock: Former political editor with Granada and BBC Northwest.

Date: Thursday 25th February
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Venue: BT Convention Centre

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You could own a piece of history……

Framed Liverpool and Everton home shirts signed by all of the first team squads.

You have until the end of February to enter your bid. The highest bid entered for either shirt, wins.

CLICK HERE to place your bid

The Noble House will be holding its very first Ladies Lunch Networking Event on Wednesday 24th February 2010.

This will be a great opportunity for like minded business women to network, make new contacts and sample some of the dishes from our a la carte menu.

Date:  Wednesday 24th February 2010
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Price:  £25.00 per person (includes wine on arrival, 2 course lunch, tea/coffee and chocolates!)

Make sure that you bring along your business cards to enter into the fabulous prize draw to be in with a chance of winning some fantastic prizes.

Tickets are limited for this event.

Please RSVP to Ria by e-mail at ria@thenoblehouse.co.uk or call 0151 236 5346.

Please note that once your place is confirmed a pre-payment will be required.

Name: Lindsay Cessford

Company: Franklins Deli and Franklins Hospitality

Position: Commercial Director

Red or Blue: Black and White

Brown or Cameron: Cameron

Favourite Liverpool Bar/Restaurant: Franklins Deli (does that count?)

What’s your Tipple: Red wine and Tequila (not together)

Favourite Liverpool Band: The Christians

Top Tune: The Impossible Dream by Andy Williams

Favourite Book: Animal Farm by George Orwell

Favourite Movie: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Who would play you in a film: Bette Davis

Favourite TV Programme: Heroes

Most visited website: google

Celebrity Crush: Zachary Quinto (Sylar from Heroes)

Interesting Fact about you: I recently converted my people carrier into a campervan.

Why Downtown: Why not!