INTRODUCTION  
First of all a big thank you to those of you who attended our third anniversary party at Baby Cream last month, and the ‘sexy networking’ event held last week to celebrate the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament. If you missed out on those two great occasions, there are still a good number of DLIB summer events ahead for you to enjoy, details of which can be found in this update, along with some of the ‘happy birthday’ messages we received. This update also gives you your final chance to vote for those companies who have been shortlisted for the 2007 Liverpool Business Oscars. As always, we also focus on six leading Liverpool companies. There is a great Members offer from one of the city’s premier restaurants, and much more. Enjoy…  
     

   
DLI 3  
With the help of over 100 of our members, DLIB celebrated its third anniversary in style at Baby Cream. CLICK HERE to view the gallery from the evening. CLICK HERE to view messages.  
     

   
DOWNTOWN’S ‘WALL OF FAME’  
To help commemorate our third anniversary, DLIB has produced a ‘Wall Of Fame’, featuring all of our corporate sponsors and 100 club members. CLICK HERE to view.  
     


   
TENNIS TOURNAMENT TRIUMPH  
Congratulations to all those involved in organising the sixth Liverpool International Tennis Tournament. Despite poor weather conditions, and the last minute pull out of headliner Bjorn Borg, more than 17,000 attended the competition. Particular credit to organisers, Ampersand, and event sponsors Maghull Developments.  
     

   
NEMESIS LAUNCH  
A new communications solutions company, Nemesis Networks, was launched in the city in June, at an impressive event held at the Radisson Hotel. The fifty invited guests heard an I.T. presentation for lay people from the Nemesis team, who explained their service offering in entertaining fashion. Nemesis’ services include IP Telephony, Data Cabling, Carrier Services, and much more Visit www.nemesisnetworks.net for more information.  
     

   
PAVER SMITH CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY  
Meanwhile, leading city PR guru Dougal Paver held a bash and a half at Paver Smiths impressive new Old Hall Street offices to celebrate its first year in business. If you get the chance to check out the views from this 14th floor accommodation, we recommend that you take it!  
     

   
BUSINESS OSCARS SHORTLIST - LAST CHANCE TO VOTE  
DLIB, in association with the Northwest Development Agency, No Name Kitchens and Brabners Chaffe Street, will present the third annual Liverpool Business Oscars on the evening of Thursday 19th July, at the Palm House, Sefton Park. The response to nominations this year has been higher than ever. CLICK HERE to check out the shortlist for each category and vote for your favourites.  
     

   
SIX IN THE CITY  
DLIB's official photogaphers Atmosferik, new business My Spa Clinics, communications agency Nemesis, Platinum World Travel, property company S & D, and Yorkshire Bank are featured this month. CLICK HERE for more.  
     


   
Downtown’s guide to the best Liverpool has to offer.  
MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA
There are only days to go before the Knowsley Hall Music Festival, which promises to be one of the highlights of the summer, with the legendary, Who being joined by a host of bands including Liverpool favourites The Coral and The Zutons. Visit www.knowsleyhallmusicfestival.co.uk for more information.
 
     

   
Downtown’s guide to the best Liverpool has to offer.  
SAMBA PARTY
The launch evening of what will be Liverpool’s first authentic samba venue, ‘Bar Brazil’, on the corner of Bold Street/Slater Street takes place on the evening of Wednesday 27th June. A samba party to commemorate the occasion kicks off at 7 p.m. ALL DLIB MEMBERS WELCOME.
 
     


   
THE SIR THOMAS HOTEL  

The home of DLIB’s legendary ‘sexy networking’ evenings, The Sir Thomas Hotel, has gained a reputation as one of Liverpool’s leading restaurants. DLIB members can enjoy a 10% discount on all food and drink at this fabulous location by presenting your DLIB membership card.

FOR A FULL LIST OF MEMBER OFFERS CLICK HERE

 
     


   
‘LIVERPOOL MEANS BUSINESS CONFERENCE’  
In association with the Northwest Development Agency, Brabners Chaffe Street and Grant Thornton, DLIB is proud to announce a business conference to celebrate the contribution of entrepreneurs and enterprise to Liverpool, in the city’s 800th anniversary year. CLICK HERE to register.  
     

   
‘TAKE A STAND’ COMEDY NIGHT- CHANGE OF DATE  
Have you ever wanted to laugh at Frank McKenna? Well, here is your chance to do just that. Frank, and a team of DLIB members, including Simon Gibson (Kirwans Solicitors), Ralph Cutler (No Name Kitchens) and Laura Doyle (Ampersand), will be on stage with their own distinct brand of comedy at Baby Blue on the evening of Thursday 12th July. A top professional comedian will also entertain you, for a gig that has been organised by PH Creative. Please CLICK HERE to book your ticket. CLICK HERE for information about ‘Take A Stand’. Entrance to this one time only event will cost you a tenner! All profits from the night go to charity.  
     

   
LIVERPOOL BUSINESS OSCARS  
As Liverpool prepares to showcase the city as the European Capital of Culture, DLIB have themed this years’ Liverpool Business Oscars’, on one of the best known works of the bard himself Shakespeare, ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’. The event takes place on Thursday 19th July 2007, at the fabulous Sefton Park Palm House. This summer spectacular, brought to you by DLIB, the Northwest Development Agency, No Name Kitchens and Brabners Chaffe Street, is a SELL OUT! Thank you to all of those who are supporting what promises to be a truly memorable occasion and look out for your very special invitations which should be with you this week. And apologies to those who missed out. Don’t worry, the ‘Livercool’ awards will be here sooner than you think.  
     

   
END OF TERM ‘SEXY NETWORKING’  

Before you head off to sunnier climbs for a well earned break, hook up with the city’s ‘movers & shakers’ at DLIB’s ‘end of term’ evening at the home of ‘sexy networking’, The Sir Thomas Hotel, Victoria Street, on Thursday 26th July. Catch up with all the Goss from the previous weeks Oscar’s event, and fill your diary with useful appointments for September! CLICK HERE to register.

 
     


   
JOIN  
Would you like to be part of the fastest growing business club in the region? Attend the best business events in the city? And influence policy in Liverpool to make it a better place to do business? Then join Downtown Liverpool In Business today. CLICK HERE for further information.  
     


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