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INTRODUCTION |
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| There is no excuse for any of you not to enjoy a great summer, in the company of your favourite Business Club, as DLIB has put together a bonanza of events for your enjoyment, the details of which you can find below. Please make sure you register for those you are planning to attend. Our third anniversary party is almost fully subscribed, and the Business Oscars is a sell out. This update includes the shortlists for this event, and there is an opportunity for you to cast your vote for your favourites. As always, we also focus on six leading Liverpool companies. There are great members offers, news of DLIB's official charity for 2007, and much more. Enjoy… |
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DON’T FORGET - WE HAVE MOVED! |
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| Downtown Liverpool In Business has taken residence in its new office at New Zealand House, Water Street – next door to the Newz Bar. Our telephone number remains 0151 227 1633, but Frank McKenna’s mobile number has changed to 07919 592218. |
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BUSINESS OSCARS SHORTLIST |
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| 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. |
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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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BBC RADIO MERSEYSIDE CHARITABLE TRUST |
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I'm delighted that the BBC Radio Merseyside Charitable Trust is the official charity to benefit from DLIB this year. 2007 is such a special year as together we celebrate our City's 800th birthday in addition to celebrating 40 years of broadcasting by BBC Radio Merseyside. It's appropriate that the Trust raises funds which benefit a wide variety of organisations in the station's broadcasting area helping people of all ages - from premature babies to our most senior residents.
Below are some of the organisations who have already received our support:
Wirral Society for the Blind and Partially Sighted; Dyslexia Institute;Swan Womens Centre; Cruse Bereavement Care;
Merseyside African Swahili & French Comm. Assoc; Children's Adventure Farm Trust; Lasers for Life; After Adoption;
Crosby Group Riding for the Disabled; Garston Urban Village Hall; Trinity Creche; Wallasey Sea Cadets; Laird Street Family Support Centre; St. Phillips Pre School; Swimability Club; Sarahs Stars; Hoylake Cottage Hospital; Wirral Shopmobility;
Honeyrose Foundation; Yellow House; Blue Shed Theatre Trust; Liverpool Lighthouse; Lily Centre; Word 4 Word English Class; St.Cyril's Children & Youth Project; Altside Athletics Junior FC; Sefton Opera; Zero Centre; Newborn Appeal; Aftermath Support; Rampworx Youth Project; British Red Cross; Wah Sing Community Centre; SAMM,(Support after Murder and Manslaughter); Roadpeace NW; Sue Ryder Centre; Deaf/blind Group Heswall; Merseyside Prostrate Cancer Appeal; 13th Allerton Scout Group; Aintree Youth Centre; Greenbank Project; Carlton Little Theatre; Mary Seacole House; Picton Life Saving and Swimming Group; Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace.
We are looking to work in partnership with businesses so together we continue to support our community. If you can help please contact me at BBC Radio Merseyside
Telephone No: 0151 794 0995
or e.mail me marcia.hughes.01@bbc.co.uk |
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Downtown’s guide to the best Liverpool has to offer. |
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BAR & GRILL
If you haven’t done so already, check out the recently opened Bar & Grill on Brunswick Street. Great food, first class service, and a relaxed, friendly environment match an impressive physical refurbishment of the building. CLICK HERE for further information.
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Downtown’s guide to the best Liverpool has to offer. |
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The Liverpool International Tennis Tournament is now in its fourth year, and going from strength to strength. Having secured the services of Wimbledon legend Bjorn Borg, and major sponsorship from Maghull Developments, the 2007 event promises to be the best yet. CLICK HERE for more information.
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KNOWSLEY HALL MUSIC FESTIVAL |
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The vibrant British music scene is one of the most celebrated in the world. Having spawned some of the most legendary events nurtured a plethora of world-class talent, there is something intrinsically special about a British festival, So, as we look forward to another year of diverse and imaginative music events, it is a brand new 2-day music festival kicking things off and setting the standard for 2007.
Set in 2500 acres of stunning, landscaped parkland and as ancestral home to the Earls of Derby since 1385 the stage is most definately set for the first ever KNOWSLEY HALL MUSIC FESTIVAL and one of the most breathtakingly beautiful events ever to hit the North West of England. Combine this exceptional location with one of the most formidable promoters in the country and you can see why this is a welcome addition to a summer music calendar.
Created and developed by the award winning team behind Creamfields and Rockness and the production team behind Bestival and Freedom Rocks, this two day, premier event is destined a phenomenal addition to the festival circuit.
The hard working team at Cream as ongoing valued members of Downtown Liverpool In Business, have generously offered two tickets for this eclectic line up at the Knowsley Hall Festival (either day is optional). For a chance to win the two ticket's be the first to answer the following challenging question:
HOW MANY FRIENDS WILL KNOWSLEY HALL MUSIC FESTIVAL HAVE ON THEIR MYSPACE PAGE, ON FRIDAY 25TH MAY 2007?
All answers must be submitted by 5.p.m. Thursday 24th May 2007!
Answers direct to chris.wilcox@downtownliverpool.com |
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LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT |
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With the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament only a month away, DLIB can offer fantastic deals on what are sure to be great corporate occasions!
With no tickets available for Friday 15th June, the following dates are availabe at a cut price £85:
• Tuesday 12th June
• Saturday 16th June
• Sunday 17th June
Included in the price for a fantastic corporate deal are:
• Champagne reception
• Buffet lunch incl free wine , soft drinks until 3 pm afternoon tea box
• Seats, VIP parking, free programme
Contact Carl Bradshaw to take advantage of this fantastic deal!
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LIVERPOOL DAILY POST & ECHO |
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After a hugely successful two week Free trial courtesy of DLIB and DHL, your subscription to the Echo and Daily Post is due to expire on 20/05/07. To subscribe log onto www.shoptm.com where there is an introductory offer and a Champions League special - June edition of the Kop along with six editions of the Echo and Daily Post for just £5.
Your user name and password during your free trial is:
USERNAME - downtown
PASSWORD - freetrial
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DOWNTOWN’S SUMMER EVENTS BONANZA |
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| Downtown Liverpool In Business is delighted to announce a bonanza of events for the summer of 07. We are hosting THREE very special networking evenings. In May, we celebrate DLIB’s third anniversary at Baby Cream. In June we have the Tennis Players after party at Andersons Bar. And finally, an ‘end of term’ ‘Sexy Networking party at the fabulous Sir Thomas Hotel. CLICK HERE to check out the details and register for these events. |
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LIVERPOOL MEANS BUSINESS CONFERENCE’ |
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| 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 for further details. |
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LIVERPOOL BUSINESS OSCARS |
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| What do the Shadow Chancellor George Osborne M.P. and leading Liverpool comedian John Bishop have in common? They will both be appearing at this years’ Liverpool Business Oscars, which take 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 apologies to those who missed out. Don’t worry, the ‘Livercool’ awards will be here sooner than you think. |
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SEXY NETWORKING JULY 2007 |
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| Join DLIB and the top 'movers and shakers' from all over Merseyside, as we launch another legendary 'Sexy Networking' evening. Taking place at the Sir Thomas Hotel, on Thursday 26th July, the evening will get underway at the usual time of 6.30pm. To register your interest in this event CLICK HERE.
Book your places HERE for our 'Sexy Networking' at Andersons Bar, on Wednesday 13th June, if you havent done so already.
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JOIN |
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| 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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