INTRODUCTION  
Welcome to the first issue of the Downtown Update for 2008, brought to you by the fastest growing business club in the region, Downtown Liverpool in Business (DLIB). These quarterly ‘updates’ focus on Liverpool’s ever busy social scene, whilst also telling you what our growing number of member companies are up to. Downtown Update will also provide details of a host of special offers for DLIB members. Our Events Manager, and man about town, Roger Jonas, will offer his view of the city, and we want to hear your news too. You tell us, and we will tell over 10,000 people!!! Read on and enjoy…  
     


   
JUST JONAS  
DLIB Events Manager Roger Jonas offers his view on what is hot and happening in the capital of culture. CLICK HERE to read more  
     


   
DLIB’S OFFICIAL 08 CHARITY – THE ROY CASTLE FOUNDATION  
DLIB is delighted to announce that we will be supporting the Roy Castle Foundation as our official charity for 2008. Look out for regular updates on the charities tremendous work, and forthcoming activities, including information on their next event in the ‘events’ section of this Update. CLICK HERE to read more about the Roy Castle Foundation.  
     

   
OSCAR NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN  
Nominations for the Liverpool Business Oscars, hosted by DLIB in association with the Northwest Development Agency, Brabners Chaffe Street and Noname Kitchens, can now be made. Simply CLICK HERE and nominate your favourite companies for the available awards.  
     

   
DLIB MEMBERS TEAM UP FOR NEW STADIUM PROJECT  
Everton Football Club have appointed fellow DLIB member Ampersand to provide design, marketing and multi-media work for the clubs push to get a sponsor for its new stadium. READ MORE  
     

   
BUDGET COMMENT FROM GRANT THORNTON  
Leading accountants and financial experts Grant Thornton offer a comprehensive review of Alistair Darling’s first budget. CLICK HERE for details.  
     

   
SIX IN THE CITY  
Focus on six of the fastest growing companies in Downtown Liverpool. CLICK HERE for information about new all speech radio station City Talk, a new company going places, Taylor Young, property specialists Venmore, travel agents, Platinum World Travel, financial experts GB Finance and print company Entwistle.  
     


   
NEWZ BAR  
The world famous and exclusive Newz Bar on Water Street has established a cracking Friday night ‘after work’ club, with the help of Radio City’s Simon Ross. CLICK HERE for further details.

 

 

 
     

   
LA CUBANITA  
For those who are into live music, check out La Cubanita in Campbell Square. The authentic Cuban band is amazing, the food and atmosphere terrific. Well worth a visit.  
     

   
LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT  
Struggling to think of something a bit different to do corporate hospitality wise this summer? The Liverpool International Tennis Tournament must be the best value for money sporting event around. CLICK HERE for further details of the Calderstones Park jamboree!  
     


   
MEMBERS OFFERS  
Membership of DLIB gives you a range of discounts from a host of companies, bars and restaurants. CLICK HERE to claim the latest discount offer from the Newz Bar, and CLICK HERE to check out other member offers.  
     

   
MEMBERS OFFERS  
To coincide with capital of culture year, DLIB has agreed to sponsor up-and-coming Liverpool artist Simon Yorke. For a glimpse of some of Simon’s acclaimed work, please CLICK HERE. If you want further information about his work email change@downtownliverpool.com  
     


   
LIVERPOOL BUSINESS OSCARS – NOMINEES PARTY  
The shortlisted candidates for this year’s Liverpool Business Oscars will take place on the evening of Thursday 17th April at La Cubanita at Campbell Square. Another fantastic networking event is planned, with an unveiling of the companies that have been nominated by you for an Oscar in 08. We will be joined by event sponsors the Northwest Development Agency, Brabners Chaffe Street and Noname Kitchens, and our media partner City Talk. REGISTER HERE  
     

   
LIVERPOOL BUSINESS OSCARS  
The fourth annual Liverpool Business Oscars will take place on Thursday 24th July at the Sefton Park Palm House. Please CLICK HERE for further details.  
     

   
CORPORATE GOLF EVENT  
The Roy Castle Foundation is offering a fantastic day’s experience at the 137th Open Golf Championship, hosted this year at the Royal Birkdale. CLICK HERE for further details  
     

   
LIVING ROOM FUNDRAISER FOR WISH UPON A STAR  
Granada Reports Paul Crone is hosting a charity fundraising event at the Living Room on Victoria Street on 2nd April, with all funds raised going to the Wish Upon A Star Appeal. CLICK HERE for more information  
     


   
JOIN  
Downtown Liverpool in Business is the fastest growing business club in the city. Can you afford to miss out on our most exciting events programme yet, in Liverpool’s capital of culture year? CLICK HERE to see how you can become a member of the ‘business club with attitude.’  
     


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