INTRODUCTION  
This special update looks back at the latest ‘Livercool’ awards. Four hundred of the city’s leading movers & shakers packed into the Crowne Plaza to enjoy fabulous entertainment from China Crisis, JMU’s dancers, and compere for the evening Kev Seed. There was also a sparkling awards ceremony and an excellent speech from the Chief Executive of The Mersey Partnership Lorraine Rogers to enjoy. DLIB would like to thank the Northwest Development Agency, Brabners Chaffe Street and Noname Kitchens for sponsoring what many have described as the best Downtown event yet! This bulletin also provides a briefing on the Governments latest Queens’ Speech, and news of DLIB’s final networking event of 2007 and details of the spectacular opening 08 show at the new Arena.  
     


   
‘LIVERCOOL’ 07 – THE WINNERS  
The fifth annual ‘Livercool’ awards presented a range of accolades to leading entrepreneurs from the Liverpool business community. Rod Holmes of Grosvenor walked away with the Property award, whilst cushion king Tony Caldeira was a popular winner of the entrepreneur of the year award. To view all the night’s winners, please CLICK HERE.  
     

   
OH WHAT A NIGHT!  
The champagne was flowing, and the Liverpool business fraternity got their glad rags on for the evening – as can be witnessed by viewing the gallery from the night HERE  
     

   
TMP CHIEF IMPRESSES AUDIENCE  
Keynote speaker Lorraine Rogers impressed guests with a confident presentation, in which she outlined TMP’s determination to showcase the city-region to the widest possible international audience during capital of culture year. However, she warned that lack of resources could hinder the organisations efforts, saying, “ As one Councillor put it, how can it be right that we spend more on fireworks than on attracting inward investment?”  
     


   
NEW LOOK LIVING ROOM  
Under new management, and fully refurbished, Liverpool’s original cool bar/restaurant has a brand new vibe that is well worth checking out!  
     

   
VINEA  
This fabulous new concept combines wine ‘shop’ with wine bar. Situated next door to the Beatles Museum at the Albert Dock, Vinea has already established an active wine club, and offers specialised wine tasting evenings. Downtown is hosting its Christmas get together here, and you know we only do quality! For more information visit www.vineyardwines.co.uk  
     

   
THE 2008 OFFICIAL OPENING EVENT  
The 2008 Capital of Culture year starts with a spectacular evening’s entertainment at The Echo Arena Liverpool on Saturday 12th January with a premier performance of ‘Liverpool – The Musical’. There are a limited number of Corporate Hospitality places for this opening event which starts with a gala dinner at the Anglican Cathedral, followed by the best seats in the Arena for the show.
The evening promises to be a huge success with the event fully sold out to the general public. Please CLICK HERE for details of the evening’s itinerary.
To register for the event, print off the booking form HERE
 
     


   
FESTIVE NETWORKING – MULLED WINE & MINCE PIES!  
DLIB’s final event in 2007 will take place on Monday 10th December at the magnificent new wine bar Vinea, at the Albert Dock (next door to the Beatles Museum). Join us between 4.30pm – 7.30pm for mulled wine and mince pies, and celebrate what has been an outstanding year of success for Downtown Liverpool and many of its members. To register for this event CLICK HERE. Please note this is a MEMBERS ONLY event.  
     


   
JOIN  
Give your business an early Christmas present by joining the ‘business club with attitude’. Liverpool’s premier networking and lobbying organisation is planning a bonanza of events in 2008. Don’t miss out. CLICK HERE for further information.  
     


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