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INTRODUCTION |
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Welcome to the first ‘Update’ of 2007, your Downtown guide to what is hot and happening in Liverpool. The New Year got off to a flyer for us, with over 200 people attending our ‘sexy networking’ evening at the Sir Thomas Hotel. We look forward to many more great evenings with you over the next twelve months.
In this issue we focus on six fabulous local businesses; we recommend some great forthcoming events and there are some special Downtown member offers for you to read about. We are also inviting you to make your nominations for this years Downtown ‘Business Oscars.’ |
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WE ARE MOVING |
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| DLIB is moving offices at the beginning of March. We anticipate an absolutely smooth transition, with little or no effect on our lines of communication! However, if you do struggle to contact us via email or landline during the next month, please contact us on Telephone: 07919592221. Details of our new address will appear in the business bulletin at the end of February. |
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AND THE NOMINATIONS ARE… |
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| DLIB, in association with the Northwest Development Agency, Brabners Chaffe Street and No Name Kitchens, will present the third annual Liverpool Business Oscars on the evening of Thursday 19th July, at the Palm House, Sefton Park. You will choose Oscar winners, and this is your chance to nominate the companies you feel ought to be rewarded for their efforts this year. CLICK HERE to nominate. |
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BE OUR GUEST
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| Each month we invite a guest columnist to share their Liverpool experiences with update readers. This month the Editor of leading North West business magazine, Insider, Michael Taylor, has his say. CLICK HERE |
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'SIX IN THE CITY' |
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| This section looks at six of the fastest growing companies in Downtown Liverpool. READ MORE |
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DOWNTOWN RECOMMENDS |
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Downtown’s guide to the best Liverpool has to offer.
January saw the opening of the Mal Maison hotel on Liverpool’s fabulous waterfront. The spectacular facilities include private dining rooms, impressive conference rooms and even hotel rooms dedicated to our city’s two football clubs, The Toffee Room, and The Kop! Well worth a visit, and an ideal location for corporate hospitality.
Contact: Adam Bell 0151 229 5000
The recently launched Liverpool Confidential provides the most comprehensive and regular information on where to eat, where to go and whats hot in the city; with a host of special offers, restaurant news and competitions, www.liverpoolconfidential.com is well worth checking out.
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DOWNTOWN MEMBER OFFERS |
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BUSINESS MAGAZINE DISCOUNT
Liverpool's entrepreneurs' club has teamed up with the voice of entrepreneurs in the region to bring you a rather special offer. EN The Magazine for Entrepreneurs, published by Excel Publishing, has been campaigning on behalf of owner-managers in the North West for more than a decade as well as bringing you interviews with the UK's top entrepreneurs such as James Dyson, Stelios Haji-Ionnau, Sir Alan Sugar, Sir Rocco Forte and Kwik Save founder Albert Gubay. The magazine has just increased its cover price, but is offering DLIB members the chance to take out a year's subscription for just £17.50, half the usual price of £35.. To subscribe simply visit www.entheweb.co.uk and click on the DLIB logo.
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RIVER CITY PRESENTS… |
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LADIES DAY, AT AINTREE - FRIDAY 13TH APRIL 2007
The Countdown to 2007 John Smiths Grand National Festival has begun. In recent years the popularity of the festival has grown from strength to strength, and 2007 promises to be even bigger and better with top class racing, new facilities, and the atmosphere and colour of one of the UK’s great social and sporting events. Ladies Day attracts some 60,000-race goers, and is now firmly established as an unmissable social occasion.
Ladies Day is a Jewel in the Crown and for the prestigious 2007 event River City has secured the most exclusive facility for corporate hospitality. Our suites are situated in the brand new luxurious stands. Our Suites are elegant and stylish in decor, and arranged exquisitely for the discerning guest. Our Platinum Suites are located on the top floor and are exceptionally stylish, offering the ultimate private dining experience with private balconies offering stunning views over the racecourse.
River City provides complete Corporate Hospitality, and to this end we have included the following to ensure all your needs are met for a first class day at the races. READ MORE
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SEXY NETWORKING - WERE YOU THERE? |
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| The first ‘sexy networking’ event of 2007 took place at the Sir Thomas Hotel, Victoria Street, on the evening of Thursday 25th January. CLICK HERE to check out the gallery. |
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LIVERPOOL PROPERTY FORUM |
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‘Sir Howard’s Way’
The Chief Executive of Manchester City Council, Sir Howard Bernstein, will be the keynote speaker at our first Liverpool Property Forum of 2007, which will take place on Tuesday 27th February at the Royal Philharmonic, Hope Street, Liverpool. The event will start at 1.30 p.m. and will also feature presentations from Neil Sturmey & Tony Reddin (Grant Thornton), Matt Staines (Property First Asset Management) and Chris Parkinson (Brabners Chaffe Street). To book your place at the seminar CLICK HERE |
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JOIN |
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| Your membership contributions allow us to function, develop and reinvest into Liverpool’s future. Becoming a member ensures DLIB can remain totally independent from any public sector funding or influence. MORE |
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