IN THE SEPTEMBER GOOD MORNING LEICESTERSHIRE
- Chamber Open Day Invite
- Go Audio
- Crime Reduction Opportunity
- Still Time To Apply For Flood Fund
- Competition To Reward Businesses
- Innovation Exploitation
- A Musical Interlude
- RAF Invite
- Call For Cyclists To Go Whole Hog
- Getting The Edge
- Forthcoming Chamber Events
GET INVOLVED
If your company would like to help the Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce continue to provide this informative e-newsletter Good Morning Leicestershire and raise the profile of your own business at the same time then please talk to Sharon Jeffrey on 0116 204 6618 to discuss sponsorship opportunities, preferential rates are available for Chamber Members.
CHAMBER OPEN DAY INVITE
Do you think you know the benefits of your Chamber membership? Would you like to know more about how being a Chamber member can save your company money? Have you wondered how all of your staff could benefit from your company being a Chamber member?
The Leicestershire Chamber is holding an Open Day on Tuesday 23 October in which our members, and other companies interested in joining, can come along and meet the Chamber team as well as network with each other. Experts in the various chamber membership benefits, products and services will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
The Open Day will take place at the Ramada Hotel on Granby Street in Leicester between 10am and 2pm, everyone welcome, you are invited to register your planned attendance by emailing Sharon Jeffrey at jeffrey.s@chamberofcommerce.co.uk
This is your chance to make sure that you make the most of your membership. We look forward to seeing you there!
GO AUDIO
This month sees the launch of Chamber News Audio, a new free member service. You can now download an audio version of the newsletter to your mp3 player, pc or mobile phone to listen to it wherever and whenever you want. Launching the service, Sharon Jeffrey, Commercial Manager of Leicestershire Chamber, commented: "We understand that no two members have the same needs and so we are always looking for new and innovative ways to communicate with members in ways that suit their lifestyle. Chamber News Audio gives members the chance to catch up on the newsletter during downtime such as the daily commute."
The launch is being sponsored by Chamber members SFS Legal who immediately recognised the potential benefit to members.
"SFS Legal aims to provide an innovative, value-added service to its clients and we are delighted to be associated with Leicestershire Chamber when it is taking steps to develop new, leading edge member services," said Shameer Sacranie, Director of SFS Legal.
To access Chamber News Audio, simply log in to your account on the Chamber website and navigate to the News tab, taking the Chamber News option and follow the instructions. From there you can subscribe to have content on your mp3 player, mobile smartphone or your pc.
Chamber News Audio is produced by Chamber members, Wile Ltd, specialists in interactive mobile audio documents.
CRIME REDUCTION OPPORTUNITY
Crimex 07 Expo, sponsored by the East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA) and supported by the East Midlands Regional Business Crime Forum, is organised in partnership between Leicestershire Constabulary and local private security companies, and includes displays of security equipment and advice to business owners and home owners alike.
Exhibitors will cover a wide range of issues from lone worker monitoring, distribution of goods, internal shrinkage, external theft, fraud, vandalism, asset tracking, to crime prevention and dealing with anti-social behaviour.
Andrew Hallam, Managing Director of Premier Security Services, based in Leicester, said: "This event is invaluable to businesses and organisations that are looking to review their security practices. As well as the business community, we are hoping to attract home owners and those responsible for security at non-domestic premises such as schools and colleges. I'd urge you to pay a visit to this year's event. It won’t cost you anything, but it could prove financially and personally beneficial in the longer term."
Crimex 07 Expo will be held at Leicester City Football Club's Walkers' Stadium, Leicester, on Thursday 11th October between 10am and 4pm. Admission for visitors is free. Register on-line at the Crimex website.
Exhibitors can also register online by following the link above. A stand at this prestigious event costs just £325.00 + VAT.
MORE TIME FOR BUSINESSES TO APPLY TO FLOOD FUND
East Midlands Development Agency (emda) has announced that businesses employing up to 250 staff and affected by the recent floods now have until 30th September 2007 to apply for a grant of up to £2,500 for immediate recovery needs.
Applications to the £500,000 Flood Recovery Fund were due by 31st July, but emda has decided to extend this deadline to enable more businesses – particularly those in the agricultural sector – to benefit.
Most of the applications to the flood fund have so far covered loss of earnings and trade, damaged equipment, property damage and uninsured stock.
Businesses should contact the regional Business Link service on 0845 058 6644 to register and receive more details of the Flood Recovery Fund. Affected businesses will be allocated an advisor who will assess their needs and support them through the application process.
Applications should be made by the end of September – but emda will continue to assess the situation. The fund will not cover losses which are insured or insurable.
EAST MIDLANDS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS
The East Midlands International Business Awards 2007 is a unique competition which aims to reward regional companies who are actively exporting and contributing to theEast Midlands’ economy.
Companies can compete in one or more of the following categories:
• New Exporter Award
• International Business Communication Award - Company
• International Business Communication Award - Language Provider
• Established Exporter for China
• Established Exporter for India
• Established Exporter - Worldwide
Entries can be accepted online at www.international-awards.org.uk
Deadline for entries is Friday 21st September 2007 and winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on 23rd November 2007 at the Marriott Hotel in Leicester.
FREE EVENT ON INNOVATION EXPLOITATION
Innovation Exploitation – Commercialising & Marketing Your Intellectual Property
Tuesday 25th September, Walkers Stadium, Leicester
9am- 4pm, includes buffet lunch
So, you've got an invention or idea (intellectual property – IP) but how do you generate income from it? This free, full-day event, in partnership with the UK Intellectual Property Office and the British Library, will help you to gain knowledge and understanding of IP – such as patent, copyright, trademarks – and how they can be applied to every type of business. To register please call 0116 257 7372 or email: sgoldby@dmu.ac.uk
MUSICAL INTERLUDE
The Philharmonia Orchestra will perform a sublime programme of French music, including Debussy’s Images, and Jeux, together with Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand and the spectacular La Valse. Performed by Maestro Charles Dutoit and Russian pianist Nikloai Lugansky at De Montfort Hall, Leicester on Wednesday 10 October 2007, 7.30pm.
Sponsored by KPMG.
Click here for more information and booking details.
The Philharmonia Orchestra is proud to be a member of Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce.
RAF INVITE
The Royal Air Force (RAF) Presentation Team tours the country talking to audiences about the role the RAF plays in contributing to the defence of our nation and our interests around the globe and will be hosting a civic reception at the National Space Centre, Leicester on 30th October and at Pera Innovation Park, Melton Mowbray, on 31st October.
During the evening you will have the opportunity to meet Royal Air Force personnel in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. There will be drinks and canapés, a presentation, question and answer session and a selection of music will be played by the Salon Orchestra of the RAF. A wide cross-section of the local community is being invited and it should be both an enjoyable and informative evening.
It would be helpful if those attending would make contact on the following number or e-mail; this will help with catering requirements, however, it is not essential to your attending. Tel: 01494 495727 / e-mail: stc-rafpt@mod.uk
CALL FOR CYCLISTS TO GO THE WHOLE HOG
Leading children's charity NCH is looking to recruit adventure seekers from Leicestershire businesses for a 20 mile bike-based challenge.The Whole Hog, organised by Adventure Challenge Events Ltd, is an exciting bike and task event taking place on Saturday 10th November at Alton Castle in Alton Towers, Staffordshire. The 5-9 hour course covers 20 miles and is split up by two event areas where competitors will dismount from their bikes and take part in all manner of tasks and challenges. NCH is appealing for people interested in taking part to consider sponsoring the children's charity which supports thousands of children, young people and families in the East Midlands. Each competitor needs to raise £60 to take part and a minimum of £200 in sponsorship.
The Whole Hog is a series of bike and running races that take place across the UK. For more information, visit www.acefundraising.co.uk. For a booking form, contact fellow chamber member Rebecca Ash on 01604 686 697, 07867 531032 or rebecca.ash@nch.org.uk.
GETTING THE EDGE
Business Builder are running a series of dynamic, thought provoking workshops designed to give you practical tools and techniques for developing your business and improving your competitive edge:
ESSENTIAL MARKETING PRINCIPLES
Date: 7 November
Venue:Charnwood Court, New Walk, Leicester
Time: 0930 - 1300
Cost: Chamber Members £90 / Standard £105
This workshop will look at specific key areas, giving you insights into how you might operate more effectively with a view to increasing revenue, customer base and sales frequency.
Topics included:
- How to build successful marketing campaigns
- Tele-nurturing
- Making profits and locked in sales
- Targeted advertising
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Date: 13 November
Venue: Charnwood Court, New Walk, Leicester
Time: 0930 - 1630
Cost: Chamber Members £150 / Standard £175. Buffet lunch provided.
The focus for this workshop is on performance enhancement at an individual and team level.
Those taking part will:
- Understand the importance of communication and regular feedback
- Be able to give appropriate (motivational) feedback to individuals and teams
- Look at the importance of teamwork in a modern environment
- Understand the centrality of leadership to team performance
ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP
Date: 20 November
Venue: Charnwood Court, New Walk, Leicester
Time: 0930 - 1630
Cost: Chamber Members £150 / Standard £175. Buffet lunch provided.
This workshop is designed to bring out and develop leadership skills in team leaders and first line managers, allowing them to improve their performance within the workplace.
Those taking part will:
- Understand the role of the leader and different leadership styles
- Effective leadership qualities
- Connect the team with vision and strategy
- Look at effective delegation
THE ART OF BEING BRILLIANT
Date: 26 November
Venue: Charnwood Court, New Walk, Leicester
Time: 0930 - 1630
Cost: Chamber Members £150 / Standard £175. Buffet lunch provided.
This workshop aims to inspire delegates to change the way they think about work, life and relationships and to create a positive climate for change. Those attending will see a visible and immediate impact on their attitudes and behaviour.
Those taking part in the one day workshop will:
- Learn about modern concepts of positive psychology and emotional intelligence
- Get improved results from the people around them
- Achieve more (in and out of work)
- Understand how to be themselves brilliantly
DYNAMIC CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Date: 29 November
Venue: Charnwood Court, New Walk, Leicester
Time: 0930 - 1300
Cost: Chamber Members £90 / Standard £105.
Change can be one of the most unsettling experiences in the workplace; headcount reductions, relocations, outsourcing or growth from small to medium, medium to large business. This workshop will help and support you to manage transitions by enabling you to cope effectively with the psychological aspects of the change process, including:
- The typical feelings that are likely to be experienced
- Effective communication styles
- The stages of the 'Change Lifecycle'
- How to realise and release the benefits
For more information on any of these workshops please contact Business Builder on 0116 258 7354 or email: info@bizbuild.co.uk
EMPLOYMENT LAW SEMINAR
In conjunction with Freeth Cartwright LLP
Date:2 October
Venue: Leicester Tigers Ground, Leicester
Time: 7:30am - 9:30am
Cost: Chamber Members £25 / Standard £35
Includes full English breakfast
You're Fired! - How to Dismiss without Risk.
In this highly informative seminar Freeth Cartwright Solicitors will talk you through the disciplinary procedure from start to finish in a way that guarantees compliance with the Fair Dismissal Procedures.
AN EVENING FULL OF INDIAN SPICES
Sponsored by The Business Booster
Date:16 October
Venue: Spice of India, Syston, Leicester
Time: 6pm – 8.30pm
Cost: Chamber Members £25 / Standard £35
You are invited to join Leicestershire Chamber for a networking evening with an Indian touch at one of Leicestershire's well-known Indian restaurants. The Spice of India will be providing a delicious buffet banquet with several Indian starters and main courses, you can eat as much as you like and go back for more as many times as you want. So why not come along and have a great meal and meet different people from other businesses?
BENEFITS OF PENSIONS - HOW TO SECURE A BRIGHTER FINANCIAL FUTURE
In conjunction with PKF
Date: 18 October
Venue: Leicester Tigers Ground, Leicester
Time: 8am - 9:30am
Cost: £25.00. One Price only - includes VAT and breakfast
This seminar will examine the effects of changes in recent / future legislation including how certain pensions will become obsolete, information on the wider scope for people to invest in pensions, how legislation will affect the employer and employees, how the earning and pension gap will widen and advice on planning for retirement.
LEICESTERSHIRE CHAMBER OPEN DAY
Date: 23 October
Venue: Ramada Hotel, Leicester
Time: 10am – 1pm
Cost: free to attend
Do you think you know the benefits of your Chamber membership? Would you like to know more about how being a Chamber member can save your company money?
The Leicestershire Chamber is holding an Open Day in which our members, and other companies interested in joining, can come along and meet the Chamber team as well as network with each other. Experts in the various Chamber Services will also be on hand to answer your questions. This is your chance to make sure that you make the most of your membership.
BEST PRACTICE WEBSITE BRIEFING
Date:25 October
Venue: National Space Centre, Leicester
Time: 8:30am - 10:30am
Cost: Free but please note there will be a £15 admin fee for those who book but do not attend
As the web matures as a medium, the complexity facing companies updating or creating a new website grows too. This briefing will show you the numerous aspects of web design and development that you should consider when building or commissioning a new website.
AREA LUNCHEON WITH PATRICIA HEWITT MP
Date:26 October
Venue: Leicester City Football Club, Walkers Stadium
Time: 12:30pm – 2pm
Cost: Chamber Members £25 / Standard £35
Patricia Hewitt joined the Labour Party in the 1970s. She was elected to the House of Commons as the first female MP for Leicester West in 1997 with a majority of over 12,000. In May 2005 Patricia Hewitt was promoted to Health Secretary, a post from which she recently resigned at the time of the change in Labour Party leadership.
CHAMBER GOLF DAY
Date: 30 October
Venue: Beedles Lake Golf Club, East Goscote, Leicestershire
Time: 8:30am – 4.30pm
Cost: Chamber Members £49.50 /Standard £59.50
The autumn corporate hospitality golf day will take place at Beedles Lake Golf Club in East Goscote. The event will include a superb day of golf along with breakfast and lunch. Players will be arranged into teams of 4 with a chance to win both individual and team prizes. All prizes on the day are sponsored by H.W. Chartered Accountants.
All Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce networking events are sponsored by The Business Booster.
For more information on these Chamber events please call Kam Atker on Tel: 0116 204 6614 or alternatively you may visit the Chamber website at: www.chamberofcommmerce.co.uk and select What’s On/events
RUSSIA - LOOKING FURTHER EAST
This event, orgnised by EMITA, features key speakers giving presentations on aspects of doing business in Russia. Topics covered include the pragmatics of doing business in Russia and business opportunities which may be available.
Date: 18 October
Time: 17:15 - 20:00
Venue: Quorn Country Hotel, Quorn, Leicestershire
For more details, a booking form, or to register onto this event call 0115 9471767 or email: emita@emd.org.uk