MEAL FOR TWO TO BE WON
The Chamber is always keen to update and develop the services that it provides to members and, with this in mind, we’d like to ask for your thoughts on the style and content of the Good Morning Leicestershire newsletters- simply click on the link below and complete the quick and easy questionnaire and, as a thank you, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a meal for two at Cherry’s Restaurant at the Belmont House Hotel in Leicester.
www.chamberofcommerce.co.uk/gmlsurvey.pdf
INVITATION TO CHAMBER AGM
Leicestershire Chamber’s 2004 AGM will take place on Friday December 3rd at the Midlands Conference Centre, LCFC between 11.30am and 12.15pm. More details will be posted to Chamber Members shortly but in the meantime any enquiries on the AGM can be directed to Danielle Gillett, Company Secretary on Tel: 0116 2575 661
DIGNITARIES VISITING LEICESTERSHIRE CHAMBER FROM GHANA
A trade mission led by the Ghana-UK Chamber of Commerce & Industry will visit the Chamber’s offices on November 11th presenting a valuable opportunity for local businesses to meet with representatives from Ghana (appointments can be made in advance). Local businessman Dr Nik Kotecha of Morningside Pharmaceuticals will be guest speaker at 11am at the event when he will speak about his company’s dealings with Ghana and the successful way in which they continue to trade.
If you would like to attend this event or would like more information please contact Vicky Rogers on Tel: 0116 204 6601 or email: rogers.v@chamberofcommerce.co.uk before November 2nd.
LEICESTER SHIRE ECONOMIC BASELINE STUDY 2004
Leicester Shire Intelligence has published the Leicester Shire Economic Baseline Study 2004, a local economy audit model to benchmark Leicester Shire’s performance with other areas of the country. This has produced some interesting results and highlighted both strengths and weaknesses in our local economy.
Please follow the link below to view the new edition of the Leicester Shire Economic Baseline Study 2004 http://www.lsint.info/reports.asp , alternatively if you would like a hard copy please contact Ian Neale at Leicestershire County Council on 0116 265 8097.
PENSIONS - THE TURNER REPORT
The Pensions Commission has published their report and recommendations to Government. This document is not prescriptive and is open to consultation; the closing date for comments is the end of January 2005.
http://www.pensionscommission.org.uk/index.asp
CONNECT MIDLANDS OFFERS FUNDING
The InvoRed East team, based at the Loughborough Innovation Centre, is recruiting early stage companies and innovators at pre-incorporation stage to apply for seed or start-up funding.
East Midlands-based science, engineering or technology companies seeking to raise funding are invited to apply.
Further information, eligibility criteria and an enquiry form for this programme may be found at www.connectmidlands.org
If you wish to discuss this programme call 01509 228700 or e-mail: invoredeast@connectmidlands.org
Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce networking events are
sponsored by Wilson Browne Solicitors
REGENERATION UPDATE BREAKFAST
Date: 9th November
Time: 7.30am - 9.30am
Venue: Leicester Tigers Ground, Aylestone Road, Leicester
Cost: £25 Members/£35 Standard
At this seminar the Leicester Regeneration Company Chief Executive John Nicholls will update everyone on the progress with the regeneration Masterplan including the marketing to developers of the New Business Quarter.
INTEGRA PRESENTATION WITH WI CALENDAR GIRL TRICIA STEWART
Date: 16th November
Time: 6pm-8.45pm
Venue: LCFC, Leicester
Cost: £34.50 Chamber Members/£44.50 Standard
Tricia Stewart’s life is the one on which the hugely popular film Calendar Girls was based and is truly an amazing story. Many people may have seen the film or read the book but this is the chance to meet the remarkable woman who inspired the alternative “nude” version of the famous WI calendar.
BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENING: Sponsored by Wilson Browne Solicitors
Date: 18th November
Time: 6pm-8.30pm
Venue: Leicester Tigers Ground, Aylestone Road, Leicester
Cost: £25.00 Members/£35.00 Standard; Attendance & exhibition stand space £55.00 Members/£65.00 Standard
ANNUAL LUNCHEON sponsored by Royal Bank Of Scotland, Freeth Cartwright LLP and Charles Street Buildings (Leicester) Ltd
Date: 3rd December
Time: 12.15pm-4pm
Venue: Midlands Conference Centre, LCFC, Leicester
Cost: £45.00 Members (£425 for a table of 10)/ £50 Standard (£475 for a table of 10)
The Annual Luncheon has a great tradition of attracting top name guest speakers and this year is no exception with household-name comedian Stan Boardman stepping into the role.
For more details or to book onto Chamber Events please contact the Events Team on Tel: 0116 247 1800. You can also visit www.chamberofcommerce.co.uk and click on What's On/Events.
WORKING TIME AND PRODUCTIVITY
Do you want to find out how to maximise productivity whilst reducing staff working time in your business? Are you interested in taking part in an exciting new project, funded by the DTI, that aims to identify how you can do just that?
A series of master classes are being held across the UK on how organisations can best meet the challenge of becoming a high performance workplace while moving away from having to rely on staff working long hours. This is an opportunity to discuss – directly with other businesses – how you can implement a positive change programme in your business to promote modern working practices beneficial to both employees and bottom line results. Best of all, the event is completely free of charge.
Date: 10th November 2004
Time: 12.30 – 5 pm
Venue: Nottinghamshire County Cricket Ground, Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Lunch will be provided
Please call Barbara Limon on 020 7960 7438 or email barbara.limon@eoc.org.uk for further information.
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FORUM ON THE MIDDLE EAST AND TERRORISM
Date: 9th December 2004
Venue: HSBC, 8 Canada Square, London, E14 5HQ
Programme includes:
CREON BUTLER (To be confirmed)
Chief Economist and Director Economic, FCO
Welcoming remarks and introduction to Security Information Service for Business Overseas (SISBO) and its work.
ELIZA MANNINGHAM BULLER
Director General, Secret Service
“Global Issues and the role of the National Security Advice Centre and Thames House”
COLIN DENYER
Regional Security Manager Africa and the Middle East, British American Tobacco
“Securing Business in the Middle East and North Africa”
Open forum on SISBO
This session is an opportunity for attendees to ask questions about the role of SISBO and to offer comments on the initiative and feedback on what businesses need or expect from the service.
After the open forum there will be a networking buffet lunch. Due to limited capacity registration will be on first come first served basis. Prior registration for the event is essential. Attendance fee: £60
Enquiries should be directed to:
Peter O’Brien, SISBO email: peter.obrien@fco.gov.uk
Antonia Cassell-Daley, CBI email: antonia.cassell-daley@cbi.org.uk