ISSUE 33 WINTER 2011
Santander boss on driving business forward
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A positive approach to 2012
The Chamber Annual Dinner is the highlight of The Labour Party Conference in September Liverpool’s business calendar, a is why 480 guests generated around £15 million for Liverpool’s joined us in the Anglican Cathedral. economy. It was insightful to hear from Charlotte Hogg, The Chamber and Liverpool Vision worked with Santander’s Head of Retail, since the banks and Martha Lane Fox, the founder of Last Minute Dot financial services remain in the eye of the economic Com, to launch Go On Liverpool. storm. Last year I agreed to become an Ambassador for The year began with Prime Minister David the National Apprenticeship Service. The Chamber Cameron visiting Wirral Waters, which forms provides Apprenticeships, but it is difficult to find our Enterprise Zone with Liverpool Waters. The employers who will take them on. In 2012, we UNESCO debate over our World Heritage Status will work with colleagues in Liverpool Community must not deflect us from developing those sites to College and Liverpool City Council to expand our benefit the regional economy. programme. I urge every business to offer at least The Cruise Liner terminal has resulted in a battle of one place to a Chamber Apprentice. political will between Southampton and Liverpool. Liverpool Chamber aims to issue a record 24,000 The prize is so significant that our business and Certificates of Origin to exporters in 2011/12. professional communities must make themselves This suggests we may see a revival of exporting heard. nationally, despite the potential double dip In March we hosted Angela Knight and the British recession. Contents Banking Association with their Better Business Liverpool Chamber took a trade delegation to Finance Roadshow, at which 150 Chamber members Boston in September, holding high level meetings grilled the bankers. with business leaders and senior News It was terrific that Jaguar Land Rover based its politicians, including Governor global campaign to launch the Evoque in Liverpool. Deval Patrick and Mayor 4-5 JLR carefully engaged the support of the Chambers, Tom Menino. A return trade TMP and Liverpool Vision to maximise PR, and mission of senior Boston Member News its contribution to investment, employment and businessmen to Liverpool in 6-9 training is outstanding. April 2012 has been agreed. This year, the Chamber has also hosted or co- The chairman and I were Cover Story hosted Vince Cable, Lynne Featherstone, Chris honoured to meet Her Majesty 10 -11 Grayling and Lord Green. when she opened the Museum Lord Heseltine’s report with Sir Terry Leahy on of Liverpool. The visit was New Members & Events “Rebalancing the Economy” contributed to debates a tribute to the vision around regional growth and governance. of National Museums 12-13 A memorable visit for the wrong reasons saw Liverpool, Chairman Phil Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg meet board Redmond, and Director News members after the civil unrest. David Fleming. It was 14, 16, 18, 34 Liverpool escaped lightly compared to other the perfect antidote to cities, which was down to coordinated and inclusive economic gloom, and The Built Environment community policing. Chief Constable Jon Murphy we approach 2012 on 17 and his service deserve our thanks. a high. Liverpool Chamber’s chief executive, Jack Stopforth Hospitality 19-21 Contact points Editorial Legal and Finance Editorial by Mark Armstrong & Advertising Pam Holstein. If you have any 22-23 For details on advertising opportunities news or views you would like in Liverpool Chamber, contact: to share with other Chamber Corporate Healthcare, members, contact Stewart Crabb on 0161 661 4164 Health & Wellbeing email [email protected] Pamela Holstein on 0151 227 1234 or Lee Cross on 0161 661 4154 e-mail at editorial@ [email protected] 24-29 liverpoolchamber.org.uk Conferences & Events Liverpool Chamber is produced on behalf of the Membership Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and Industry by Excel For more information about membership of Liverpool 30-33 Publishing Co Ltd. It is distributed to members of the Chamber, visit www.liverpoolchamber.org.uk or ring Chamber and other qualifying businesses free of charge. the membership team on 0151 227 1234.
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Front cover image: Charlotte Hogg & Jack Stopforth by Ant Clausen THE ULTIMATE BUSINESS NETWORK visit www.liverpoolchamber.org.uk 4 n NEWS South Carolina delegation assess the city
In November, a small As part of their visit, Liverpool the Foothold programme, orchestration of the construction delegation from South Chamber hosted an informal which offers companies a “soft of some of the south’s most Carolina visited the city with meeting with the delegation landing” into the US market by notorious naval ships including the aim to assess the business and local companies to discuss offering facilities and ongoing the Alabama during American environment, opportunities opportunities for companies to support during the start-up Civil War, and previously linked and culture within the UK. start business in Spartanburg, process. to South Carolina through The delegation visited the South Carolina. The meeting One of the attendees, Stuart the cotton trade, which was Jaguar Land Rover factory in was attended by David Keppie, partner at Keppie the reason forming such a Speke, which was of particular McRobbie, Regis Robe Director Massie, commented: “Due to our strong relationship with the interest to the delegation as of International Studies, USC agency’s historical connections American South. We found Spartanburg, South Carolina Upstate and Brian Nash Director to the southern states, via it very interesting to hear is the location of the BMW of Business Development, the properties we own and from the delegation, plans to manufacturing company in the Spartanburg County Economics occupy at Rumford Place, which promote new business links with USA. Future Group, who discussed were the headquarters for the Liverpool.” Stylists show a head for business Two Liverpool hair salons, Neil Smith Hair and Kate Henshaw Hair have celebrated business milestones by achieving five years and one year in business respectively. Neil Smith Hair, based just off Aigburth Road was established in 2006 when owner and head stylist Neil Smith had the idea to bring a city centre set-up to the suburbs, offering a range of men’s grooming in a contemporary and relaxing environment. After putting his concept into practice he can now boast five successful years and a wide and varied client list, and the salon has even proved to be popular with several Liverpool and Everton football players. Neil has also had the opportunity to work with Having started her career in Liverpool, after she had trained Kate some of the biggest names in the industry and featured in several sought adventure and headed to Dubai in what turned out to be a publications including Cosmopolitan. savvy career move. Her time there gave her experience in some of Passionate about his achievements so far, Neil is now planning for the world’s leading salons, which she has now been able to utilise in further expansion and training opportunities, and hopes to open a her own business. training school in the future; Having put her skills into practice, Kate is now known across “I’ve found starting my own business to be the best decision I’ve the Merseyside area as being one of only a handful of stylists to ever made. It’s been a very tough but enjoyable past five years, and specialise in wedding ‘hair up’ styles The reputation she has built wouldn’t swap it for anything. meant that she was recently invited to be a judge in the Miss This is more than job for me as I love this industry and lifestyle. Liverpool competition, and she is now also a features stylist with the Now I’m onto my 2nd salon I will continue to train young Liverpool Echo. hairdressers aged 16-19.” Kate believes that her achievements are the embodiment of Another success story is Kate Henshaw who launched her first “hard work, determination and the vision to create a new salon flagship salon just over a year ago. experience.”
Leading North West insurance firm brokers’ 28% growth in 2011 Butterworth Spengler, one of two offices in Liverpool has the sustained period of growth awarded Associate Directorships Liverpool and the North West’s enjoyed steady growth even for the firm with Alan Tune, and broker Peter Gee being oldest and most successful through recent recessionary Mark Robinson, James Jaycock promoted to Account Executive. business insurance brokers, times as Gary Spengler and Andy Thomson being has achieved a 28% increase of Butterworth Spengler in growth for the year ending maintained. October 2011. He said: “Liverpool Chamber The firm has also announced has worked well for everyone a series of promotions, a major concerned and through our recruitment drive for 2012 and business development pipeline is planning a move shortly to further afield, we’ve also larger premises. managed to boost our portfolio, Earlier this year, Butterworth especially in the region by Spengler was awarded an cutting Merseyside business’ exclusive deal to reduce insurance costs by up to 40% in Liverpool Chamber members’ many instances.” business insurance costs. Mr Spengler also revealed that The firm that has traded four new Associate Directors continuously since 1924 with had been created following From left: James Jaycock, Alan Tune, Andy Thomson, Mark Robinson, Peter Gee NEWS n 5 Martyn Pellew appointed President of the British Chambers of Commerce
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Mr Pellew said: “The British Chambers announced the appointment of Martyn of Commerce is truly a leading voice Pellew as President, succeeding Neville in business, and I am delighted to be Reyner CBE DL. appointed President. I look forward to Mr Reyner completes three years at the driving the organisation forward, and to helm of the leading business organisation continuing the BCC’s strong campaign to and will become Honorary Past President. encourage enterprise and business growth. Mr Pellew becomes President of the The BCC, and the Chamber of Commerce BCC after serving as Vice President of the movement, represent businesses of every organisation since July 2010. He takes up size, across every part of the UK, and will his new role at the BCC following ten years’ play a critical role in the UK’s future growth.” involvement with the North East Chamber Outgoing President Neville Reyner CBE of Commerce, where he was President from DL added: “As President, I have worked 2009 to 2011. together with the Director General, David Martyn started his career in engineering, Frost, to deliver an agenda for change. I am later working in the chemicals and pleased that our success means the BCC leisure sectors in both the UK and the is now one of the most influential business continent. He held the position of Group organisations in the corridors of power of Development Director of PD Ports, based in Westminster, Whitehall and Brussels. I am Middlesbrough, between 2002 and 2010. confident Martyn’s wide business experience Having worked for companies such as and long involvement with Chambers of Morgan Crucible, Hoechst AG, Ladbroke, Commerce, especially in the North East of Exel and Unipart, across marketing, IT, England, will ensure the continued success communications and logistics, Mr Pellew will of the BCC. In my firm opinion, there is no make a significant File:contribution 34258-LV-CEC to theQP BCC’s better time for companies to join their local national and EuropeanAd size: work. A4 1/4P (88mm wide x 130mmChamber.” high)
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Liverpool Vision develops Chinese trade opportunities with new appointment
In September, Liverpool (CBBC) and Chambers in China. Vision appointed Helen Wang Liverpool has seen an as a consultant representing the increase in interest from Chinese city of Liverpool in China. Her companies following the role is to promote bilateral trade Shanghai Expo in 2010, which has between Liverpool and China, lead to a number of high-profile encouraging inward delegations delegations visiting the region to visit the city and helping local this year. This interest looks set to companies gain a foothold in the continue in 2012 as well, making Chinese market by facilitating Helen a key partner for the city. meetings with key contacts. Helen has highlighted Helen came to Liverpool the creative industries and Chamber on the 30th of education as important sectors November and briefed us on her for investment in China, with the strengths and services. She has UK being seen as highly skilled a background in finance, but has in these areas and is working spent the past few years working with schools, universities and for UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), companies to help promote Elena Enciso, LCC Helen Wang, City of Liverpool consultant China-Britain Business Council education exchange. and Nicola Harris from Liverpool Vision member news n 7 Government sickness absence review
Merseyside organisation Chief executive Frances Molloy Health@Work says it hopes that said: “It is clear that we have a recent government review into to change the way we currently sickness absence means more deal with sick employees, as the will be done to create a healthier current system isn’t working. One working culture in the region. in six GP consultations are related The government review into to work – whether it is stress, sickness absence, jointly chaired anxiety or a muscular skeletal by David Frost, director general problem, such as back pain. of the British Chambers of “By the time people see a Commerce and Dame Carol GP they may well be sick; but Black, national director for Health at Health@Work we know from and Work, delivered its results in our work with employers that November. these sicknesses can be avoided Workplace absence costs the by putting in place a healthier economy £100 billion a year. work culture. And by intervening More than 300,000 people are early – and listening to both forced to leave work to claim employees and employers – sickness-related benefits each steps can be taken to avoid long year. A massive 150 million term absences.” working days are lost each year One of the projects delivered to sickness absence – equivalent at Health@Work is the Workplace Health@Work Chief executive Frances Molloy to six days for each worker. Wellbeing Charter, developed One of the more controversial by Liverpool PCT to improve the mental health and advice on real results, and those affected findings of the review is the idea health of employees. They have preventing sickness absence. by long-term sickness have the of creating a new independent worked with companies of all Frances says: “We’ve seen chance to make a full recovery assessment service to sign sizes across the region to educate the results and know that with and a successful return to the workers off sick instead of GPs. and encourage a healthier the right advice and support, workplace.” Health@Work works with lifestyle in the workplace. The long-term sickness absence For more information about businesses across Merseyside charter covers everything from is something that can be Health@Work please contact: offering advice in all aspects of healthy eating and smoking successfully tackled. We need 0151 236 6608 or email: workplace health and wellbeing. cessation to promoting good to ensure this review produces [email protected] Entrepreneurs return to LIP Start-up 3D visualisation for the property and games said: “Both Fhog Media and “The return of both companies firm, Fhog Media and engineer industries after striking out Charles Francis Cooper saw the reaffirms our vision for the recruitment specialists Charles alone from successful 3D design potential to expand hassle-free Innovation Park as an open Francis Cooper have returned to studio, Evolve Productions. and on flexible terms as a major innovation campus in which Liverpool Innovation Park after Dr Mark Tock, Innovation plus point. In addition, our newly knowledge-based companies almost two years away. Manager at Liverpool Innovation refurbished main reception, can grow with support from Fhog Media, headed up by Park, pointed out the park’s networking hub and café enable proactive Park management entrepreneurs Gary O’Grady flexible offering as one of businesses to meet each other and a bustling community and John Ferry set up the new the reasons businesses are and hold meetings within an of collaborative IT-intensive venture specialising in 3D visuals interested in moving there. He informal business environment. businesses.”
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Launch of LinkToChina
Liverpool Chamber Representatives from local from Chinese organisations there will be more success has officially launched the companies attended the who are hoping to find a UK stories in the upcoming LinkToChina programme lunch to learn more about partner for their projects. months. on Merseyside. The British the programme, which is a Even before the official More information about Chambers of Commerce’s business matchmaking service launch of the programme, a the programme can be Chief China Advisor, Dr aiming to promote bilateral local company was already found on our website or, Kegang Wu, gave an overview trade between the UK and successful in finding a alternatively, you can contact of the programme and how it China. The programme offers distributor for their product our International Trade
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Altcourse is a local prison based in The business of work HMP Fazakerly Liverpool. It accepts prisoners from the Cheshire and North Wales courts Our aim at HMP Altcourse is • Engineering Fabrication as well as young offenders from Liverpool. Altcourse For those prisoners serving sentences to provide an environment that and Powder Coat Painting the prison has a duty to prepare them emulates in all respects the terms, Workshop. for eventual release with enough skills to conditions, practices and ethics • The manufacture of prison enable them to obtain employment and both offered and expected by bedding and curtains, to live a crime free life. To achieve this, the industrial employers. This gives bespoke specification. prison provides several work opportunities prisoners “Real Work” experience • Recycling operations including in the industrial field. These comprise of and best prepares them for work the baling of cardboard and Engineering, Fabrication, Recycling, and life on their return to the paper which has significantly industrial Laundry and Fabric community. reduced the amount of waste Manufacturing. We also provide training Prisoners participate in a 40 going into landfill. in Bricklaying, Plastering, Joinery, Vehicle Maintenance and Painting & hour working week, undertaking a Many of the above industrial Decorating. Some of our industrial units wide range of industrial activities. operations provide prisoners with are run as commercial concerns and All prisoners are given training excellent skills that are readily compete for contracts with other local appropriate to their duties so transferable so increasing their businesses. Our commercial industries are: that customer and contractual opportunities of finding and standards can be achieved and retaining work after release. Laundry, Engineering Workshop, maintained. NVQs are currently being offered Book redistribution, Fabric Workshop Manufacturing contracts are in Performing Manufacturing and Office Furniture Assembly. undertaken on behalf of both Operations and Recycling. external and internal customers To find out more about If you would like more information please contact: Alan Chorlton, and are managed as commercial the facilities and the services What we Industries Manager operations with critical quality available at HMP Altcourse HMP Altcourse, Higher Lane, standards and delivery schedules please do not hesitate to contact Fazakerly, Liverpool L9 7LH achieved in line with customer us we will be happy to discuss can do Tel: 0151 522 2119 expectations. your requirements. International Safety Awards The question is “what can we Awarded 2009 for you Some examples of current work: do for you and your business” • Large commercial laundry - Contact: Lyndon Noonan 15000 pieces / week to industry [email protected] standards. 0151 522 2000 member news n 9 MOWLL invest in training
In 2010 Moving On with Life & Learning (MOWLL) were offered the opportunity to work with the Chamber Of Commerce Training team to support the development of skills for MOWLL volunteers. 10 people undertook training with the chamber working on a programme of literacy development which also included listening and speaking skills. The course continued over three months and everyone was able to achieve a qualification according to their level. Their achievements were celebrated at a Chamber award ceremony at Liverpool Football Club, where Richard Billingsley, a peer advocate volunteer at MOWLL was nominated for a for adult learner award. The group found the training challenging as for some this was the first time they had undertaken a mainstream Skills for Life Achiever of the Year - Richard Billingsley - MOWLL getting his qualification from Carole Crosby qualification. One learner, Jacqui, particularly enjoyed environment and understanding Since the training ended, two spite of the fact that that have developing her numeracy more about genres of writing learners have moved on to all been labelled as having skills and was the first time she which was new. One learner attend adult literacy courses at learning difficulties. MOWLL had undertaken tests in exam particularly enjoyed the local colleges and continue to celebrated their achievements conditions and was proud of her opportunity to work on a build on their skills learnt. again at their Annual Award achievements. personal project which gave This was a great opportunity Ceremony on Thursday Many of the learners enjoyed confidence and placed his for all of our learners to achieve December 1 at Liverpool being in a different learning literacy skills in relevant context. a mainstream qualification in Marina.
NVQ Courses at Liverpool Chamber Training
Liverpool Chamber assessing candidates on Training’s methods on NVQ explained the benefits of using Training is offering a range increasingly complex yet vital and other courses: Liverpool Chamber Training . of training courses, including qualities to succeed in their “South Liverpool Homes He said: NVQ’s. chosen field. Level 1 offers has worked with Liverpool “I have had in excess of Chamber Training provides a basic introduction to the Chamber of Commerce on half a dozen of my team flexible teaching and learning business, whilst Level 5 will several occasions over the past either qualify or are currently methods in order to suit the be a target for those who few years. They have provided qualifying in a number of different needs of candidates wish to move into a senior funding to allow two members different NVQ’s to help . People of any age can apply management position. of our staff to achieve an NVQ develop and add value to our for a course, which includes Liverpool Chamber Training 5 and were very supportive business. excellent resources, modern offers several different throughout this process, “I would recommend equipment and one-on-one NVQ courses, at various providing advice and guidance Liverpool Chamber Training to tutor support. levels and across a range of every step of the way.” any companies looking to add The NVQ (National industries. Depending on what Other NVQ courses offered value to their business.” Vocational Qualification) qualification a student would by Liverpool Chamber If you would like to find awards are especially like to earn (a basic award, Training include business out more about any of noteworthy because they are a certificate or a diploma), and administration; customer the courses provided by work-based credentials that courses are tailored to the service; retail; IT applicant Liverpool Chamber Training, can be earned in England, specific needs of candidates. specialist/ procom; team you can email recruitment@ Wales and Northern Ireland. Lynne Gibson, HR Manager leader; and management. liverpoolchamber.org.uk or NVQ’s generally come in of the SLH Group, had this to Steven Hesketh, from you can telephone the Training the form of several levels, say about Liverpool Chamber Bridgestreet Apartments, team on 0151 227 1234. 10 n COVER STORY Driving business forward – Chamber Annual Dinner 2011
With guest speaker, Charlotte Hogg, Head of Songwriter and wit, Richard Stilgoe, moved Retail Distribution and Intermediaries, Santander throughout the audience, collecting random words UK PLC and with Santander such big supporters of that he crafted in a poem later in the evening. Formula One, it gave the dinner the obvious theme He also spoke passionately about the night’s of motor racing, Driving Business Forward. nominated charity, the Royal Court Trust, citing Guests were greeted by a full size, Chamber the theatre as a vital part of his education while branded, F1 car in the well of the cathedral, that growing up in the city. Fund raising for the charity certainly created a sensation. A tyre wall added on the night raised a very welcome £1882.98. to the theme, and guests were seated at tables After dinner, Charlotte Hogg spoke confidently named after racing drivers. about some of the main issues affecting business In a contemporary theme, a QR Code on such as bank lending and the position of the the table linked to a welcome message and euro. She explained that her research showed information on the table host and the named that medium sized businesses were the key to the drivers career highlights. On the tables, country’s success and economic growth in terms of The Spirit of Liverpool statuette, from job creation and opportunities for young people Liverbirdsinc.com greeted guests and was a sought to start their careers. She named three successful after gift at the end of the dinner. local examples with female directors then she took Guests were welcomed by Lord Derby, questions from the audience. Chamber President followed by a run down of the The night was rounded off by a superb set by year’s successes from CEO, Jack Stopforth. The local pop superstars, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Chairman of Liverpool Vision introduced the Global Dark who played a selection of their greatest hits Entrepreneurship Awards and 2012’s spectacular including Joan of Arc, Electricity and Enola Gay to cultural event. an appreciative audience. cover story n 11 12 n NEW MEMBERS & 2012 EVENTS
New members to Liverpool Chamber October to December 2011
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n 13 Jan - 60 Really Useful Minutes for 2012 n 19 Jan - Speed Networking Brian McCann from Vanguard Corporate Finance hosts this 60 Our members tell us it’ all about the networking so join us at our Really Useful Minutes Session on Improving the value of your popular speed networking event over a bite to eat after work. business. The next event take’s place at the Radisson BLU Hotel Liverpool, Valuation of any business for its owners is much more of an art from 5.30pm and will cost as little as £10.00. than a science and depends very much for whom the valuation is being prepared. However, years of experience in selling n 24 Jan - New Meet and Eat For January businesses means that we are very well placed to provide a The New Year brings a new direction for Meet & Eat. There practical guide to the approach which buyers and investors take will now be a buffet lunch, allowing more time for members when putting a valuation on your business and we should also be to interact with each other. Other changes include a start time able to highlight some practical tips for “improving” this value. of 12:15pm, and sponsorship by The Comedy Trust, who will You can find more details and book your place here! arrange a different networking sessions. Join us at the Crowne Plazain St Nicholas Place, don’t forget you will need plenty of business cards.
Book online for all events at Liverpoolchamber.org.uk NEW MEMBERS & 2012 EVENTS n 13
New members to Liverpool Chamber October to December 2011
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HELENS, Merseyside WA9 5GG T: 0151 5240023 www.speakfluent.co.uk Andy Aldrich T: 0844 855 0400 Matthew Withey andy.aldrich@vivabrazilrestaurants. 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Commencing at 11.00am, At this event employment lawyer Matt guests. Join us for a great day out and do the seminar comprises two workshop Smith from Weightmans LLP will discuss business too! sessions specifically tailored for the the essentials to be included in contracts construction sector. The first workshop will of employment, issues to be considered in be presented by Hill Dickinson for a legal seeking to change the terms of contracts Update followed by Henry Owen-John of of employment and the most recent case English Heritage. law in this area. Following this there will be a construction sector only networking lunch after which we will hear from Steve Dickson, Director of Facilities Management at the University of Liverpool.
Book online for all events at Liverpoolchamber.org.uk 14 n NEWS
Mersey construction firms urged to ‘get tough’ as accident figures increase
A leading Merseyside health “We want to urge construction can seek advice and support from devastating a serious accident and safety construction firm firms to take a belt and braces a variety of health and safety can be to a company: as well says that new accident figures approach to health and safety specialists,” he said. “Key areas as the anguish for the people released by the Health & Safety and ensure it is kept under to monitor closely include people involved, there is huge disruption Executive (HSE) are a sobering regular review,” he said. “There working at height, with heavy and potentially massive financial reminder of the critical need to is enormous pressure within the objects and machinery work. penalties.” regularly review on site safety industry on costs which means It is worth stating again how procedures. firms are having to deliver Chamber of Commerce construction projects quickly. member Birkenhead based With bosses also preoccupied Innov8 Safety Solutions with winning new business and specialises in construction design battling the recession, it is easy management and site safety. Its to take the eye off health and managing director Alan Robson safety. By getting it right, site said the new figures show that safety should help projects the number of employees fatally proceed quickly, efficiently as well injured at work increased in as safely.” the last year – from 147 to 171. Mr Robson said health and Among these fatalities were 50 safety does not have to be costly construction workers. There were or complex to implement. 23 in the North West, compared “If firms do not have a health with 17 last year. and safety officer in house they Innov8 director Jeremy Meredith and MD Alan Robson
WIZZ Operating Flights To Lithuania
WIZZ Air, the low-cost airline The route will be Wizz Air’s fourth they are now well established operating routes throughout from Liverpool - it already flies to as the airline of choice for many central and Eastern Europe, is to Warsaw, Gdansk and Katowice in Central and East European open a new route from Liverpool’s Poland. Fares start from £21.99 passengers.” John Lennon Airport to Vilnius. one way (including taxes). Vilnius became joint European The airline will operate twice- Chris Harcombe, Peel Airport’s Capital of Culture in 2009 - the weekly flights on Mondays and aviation development manager, year after Liverpool held the title. Fridays to the Lithuanian capital said: “We have worked closely Its old town is also a UNESCO from May 28, 2012. with WIZZ Air for some time and heritage site Two Merseyside companies make the final of top business awards
Two innovative Merseyside of Commerce, said: “The health set up in 2009, manufactures metal, cardboard and paper companies have made the finals of the UK’s economy relies upon and supplies high precision, on behalf of public, private of the national Chamber awards. the confidence of our businesses containment valves to the and third sector organisations ChargePoint Technology to grow, invest and create jobs. pharmaceutical industry to throughout the North West. Limited, based in Evans Road, That’s why the British Chambers protect staff who handle potent But what sets it apart is its Liverpool, was voted the North of Commerce has been working powders, such as anti cancer priority to provide meaningful West’s Most Promising New hard to ensure the Government drugs. In less than three years, employment opportunities for Business, sponsored by BT makes good on its promises to it has built up a client base socially excluded groups and Business. encourage enterprise, and does that includes the world’s top individuals. The company is Meanwhile, Knowsley-based everything in its power to help 20 largest pharmaceutical committed to demonstrating Elixir Foundations CIC picked up businesses grow. groups and exports to the US how you can generate profits the region’s Business of the Year We’re delighted to be able and Western Europe. It is now and at the same time help Award, sponsored by Westfield to celebrate the success of focusing on China, India and people to change their lives and Health. these companies through the Japan. environment, and has ambitious John Longworth, Director Chamber Awards.” Elixir, launched in 2008, plans for a national roll during General of the British Chambers ChargePoint Technology, recycles PVCu, polythene, glass, the next three years. New CIPS Evening Classes
Due to popular demand, Tuition sessions, which will be running for six weeks before begins on May 31, and for the first time there will held on Thursday evenings an exam on March 6. Then, concludes with an exam on be CIPS classes held on from 6pm to 8pm. Developing Contracts will run July 18. evenings. To begin with, Measuring, for six weeks from March 22; For more information, visit Liverpool Chamber Traning Purchasing, Performance the exam will be on May 15. http://www.liverpoolchamber. is hosting CIPS: Level 4 starts on January 26 2012, Lastly, Purchasing Context org.uk/cips.html. Liverpool Chamber A4 ClubMal.qxd:Layout 1 8/12/11 16:53 Page 1
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Liverpool John Lennon Environment at Peel Airports, said: Airport (JLA) has been named “These results show that we take as one of the environmentally our environmental commitments ‘greenest’ airports in the UK. seriously and whilst there is always And it has also been revealed room for improvement, everyone that JLA enjoyed its busiest here at the airport is doing their summer to date in 2011. bit.” The Environment Agency In recent months, JLA has also recently published figures in its succeeded in gaining passengers. inaugural league table, which Over 3.6 million travellers flew ranks all 2,015 UK organisations via John Lennon Airport between who participate in the Carbon April and October 2011, and Reduction Commitment monthly totals for June, July, (CRC) Scheme, based on their August and September were all contribution to the environment in higher than they had been in 2010/2011. 2010. Peel Airports, parent company Reasons for the growth in of JLA, were ranked at 275th, numbers includes the annual which places the company in the boost given by the school summer top 14% of all those on the list, holidays; the increased number of and puts John Lennon Airport holiday resorts to which easyJet above most other airports in the and Ryanair operated flights; and country. the chance for customers to fly to Amongst the implementations Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, is a new lighting control scheme, which offers hundreds of onward which automatically switches off connections. lights in areas where they aren’t Craig Richmond, CEO of Peel airport with these latest figures money flights from Liverpool has needed. Airports, said: “This has been exceeding our expectations. continued to prove extremely Andrew Dutton, Head of a very good summer for the The great range of value for popular.”
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Renowned delicatessen and neighbourhood restaurant Delifonseca Dockside celebrated its first birthday with a special fun and games night. Guests descended on Brunswick Docks where they were invited to take part in an interactive food quiz and tasting session, with each team testing their taste-buds and general food knowledge. The evening began with three mystery white wines, where guests had to match the descriptions given, before enjoying a delicious starter platter that contained more mystery flavours to identify. The main course consisted of a hearty game stew that was also accompanied by three mystery red wines. Owner Candice Fonseca said: “We’ve had a great first year here at Dockside and we’ve built up a very loyal following. Our more products, more fresh menu that we are really proud of. why we decided to hold a quiz overall offering has developed vegetables, a larger range of “The team and I really wanted and to create the perfect party considerably since opening last wines and beers, an extended to do something a bit different atmosphere. It was fantastic to year and we have now added butchers’ service and a restaurant to mark our birthday and that’s celebrate the occasion!”
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The partnerships will provide Liverpool between Hotel Indigo Biennial with accommodation Liverpool and The Cotton for artists, press, media and Lounge with Liverpool VIP guests and an exclusive Biennial are based on a preferential rate for Liverpool commitment to increasing Biennial visitors during the tourism and providing a Festival. high quality visitor service Paul Smith, Executive in Liverpool. The affiliation Director of Liverpool Biennial will be key to delivering said, “Liverpool Biennial one of the most exciting inspired 834,000 visits in international cultural events 2010, with a third coming of the year. from outside the region or Situated just inside Hotel on international visits. We Indigo Liverpool, The Cotton are delighted to be working Lounge is the perfect bar with new official partner to stop for a drink and a Hotel Indigo and The Cotton piece of cake whilst making Lounge, who offer the best your way around the festival of Liverpool hospitality and Liverpool said; “Supporting forward to working closely route. style.” such a prestigious festival with the Biennial team in As part of the partnership David Hughes, General is an exciting and proud making the event a huge and deal, Hotel Indigo Liverpool Manager of Hotel Indigo moment for us and we look continued success.” The Monro and The James Monro as Official Restaurant Partners As Official Partners of to Liverpool Biennial 2012 Paul Smith, Executive Monro Group said, “ The the Festival, The Monro and exhibition sites, either Director of Liverpool Biennial festival is a very exciting time The James Monro will be Restaurant is an ideal place said, “The Monro Group’s and allows artists to showcase key to delivering the most for Festival visitors to stop idea of hospitality matches their work to Liverpool’s exciting international cultural for lunch or dinner. our own and their enthusiasm ever growing global visitor events of the year. In addition to sponsorship for the Biennial is a great economy. We are very much Both The Monro and of the Festival, The Monro compliment. We look forward looking forward to working The James Monro have Group will host a series to sharing our excitement with the Biennial team leading established an excellent of dinners for Liverpool for their great food and up to, and during the festival.” reputation for their food Biennial 2012 artists, welcoming atmosphere with Liverpool Biennial 2012 and welcoming atmosphere. sponsors, stakeholders and our guests in 2012.” takes place 15 September – Located in close proximity VIP guests. Will Lyons, Owner of The 25 November 2012.
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Entrepreneurs from the most recent event include across the North West gathered a sports coaching business for in Manchester to pitch their children with problems at school business ideas to a group of and a health spa building on an investors who are offering existing business in the North funding to companies that are West. finding it difficult to access bank Professional advisors from finance. Brabners Chaffe Street and Allens The ‘Angels Den Speedfunding’ Accountants were on hand to event, jointly hosted by law offer legal and financial advice firm Brabners Chaffe Street to the entrepreneurs and Angels and Allens Accountants, is a taking part. monthly business funding clinic Robert Street, Corporate for entrepreneurs and business Partner at Brabners Chaffe owners. The concept is similar Street, said: “This event gives to speed dating - it involves entrepreneurs a significant entrepreneurs each having three opportunity to access minutes to pitch their ideas funding which may not be individually to five investor accessible elsewhere, or which Angels. At the end of the event complements existing bank the entrepreneurs have a chance debt. Entrepreneurs who secure to get feedback, network and investments from the Angels, arrange their next meeting with who are all successful business interested Angels. people in their own right, get Investments made by the the added benefit of having the Angels start at £25,000, with Angel provide expert business the average investment being advice which increases their £200,000. chances of success, particularly if Businesses that took part in they are a start up business.”
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ON 1ST July 2012, a number “If you can swim for 10 minutes, water swim sessions in the lead of company directors and up to the event, as well as lots employees are embarking upon bike for 30 minutes and finish up of general advice on training an exciting challenge by taking and equipment. part as a team in the Liverpool with a run of 15 minutes, then Charity fundraising can be Triathlon. The experience is a great motivational tool for designed to promote teamwork you too can be a triathlete!” the workplace and the event and good communication whilst has three official charities; the having fun and being active. Wirral-based Clatterbridge By entering groups of Your Cancer Centre, the RNLI employees in an event like take up the triathlon challenge – Neil may not be in need of who have lifeboat stations at the Liverpool Triathlon, if you can swim for 10 minutes, the Triathlon organisers’ help West Kirby, Hoylake and New companies have found it has bike for 30 minutes and finish up with preparation – but there Brighton and leading disability led to increased productivity with a run of 15 minutes, then is plenty of it available, with a charity, Scope. and more motivated staff on a you too can be a triathlete! Training Day being organised day-to-day basis. Colleagues Neil Grundy (44), a chartered on 18th March at the Wavertree Visit the website: www. with the opportunity to focus building surveyor with Aquatics centre for first timers LiverpoolTriathlon.co.uk or on a shared goal develop Liverpool property consultants, and those new to the sport. Facebook page, ‘Liverpool better working relationships, McGrath, is a keen Triathlete, For novices, the most daunting Triathlon’ to find out more and it also improves team competing in six events a element is often the open about entering the 2012 event, performance and confidence in year. The Liverpool Triathlon water swim and, again, the or send any queries to: info@ the workplace. is his favourite. He said, “Not organisers are offering open LiverpoolTriathlon.co.uk. Now in its fourth year, the only is it a great event with Liverpool Triathlon attracts the unrivalled city location over 2,000 participants, with and fantastic crowd cheering competitors racing on fully you on, it also gives me the closed roads alongside many opportunity to network with the of the City’s famous landmarks. other competitors – many of With three distances on offer, the whom are clients or potential Liverpool Triathlon provides a clients with a shared interest in great opportunity for people to fitness and competition”.
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Celebrity hairdresser Herbert Howe has been styling the city for over forty-five years. Since opening his first salon at just 17, he has enjoyed huge success and established himself as one of the most well-known faces on the Liverpool business scene. His achievements have been formally acknowledged on several occasions, most notably to date with the presentation of a lifetime achievement award for his services to the hairdressing industry. Herbert is also renowned for his many TV appearances, stage performances and relentless work for good causes, having raised nearly three million pounds for charity over the years. Herbert Enjoys the Chamber’s Aintree Event with Jo Mills and Melissa Bush Putting his effervescent public image and altruistic nature creation of one of the UK’s 120 apprentices a year from immediately contribute to your aside, it would be a mistake most successful training schools salons all over Merseyside. Fair entire business.” to overlook the fact that at his flagship premises- The treatment of staff is an issue Former student Kim Herbert Howe is also a serious purpose built Bling Bling that is particularly important to Stevenson, who now has her businessman who succeeded in Building on Hanover Street him, and he explains; own salon, explains the positive the unlikely task of developing which he opened in 2006. “The apprentices all have impact Herbert’s Training a luxury business in a city not The school offers the status and rights of a fully Centre had on her career; always known for its glamour. apprenticeships to 16-24 employed person. I don’t think “Herbert’s name and “I bring beauty to the beast of year olds, and advanced that they can be trained in a reputation is unbeatable- I’d Liverpool”, he laughs. Having apprenticeships to students craft like hairdressing in just strongly recommend training kept the city at the heart of who are looking to move into two days a week, it’s a full time with them, my training helped his work, he has maintained managerial and supervisory commitment.” me mature into the hairdresser his strong affinity with it roles. In addition to training Lynn Atherton, the Director and business woman I am throughout his career, despite students to be experts in of Training at Herbert’s today.” having been offered numerous styling, cuts and colouring, the training centre, believes that For Herbert himself, training business opportunities apprenticeships also focus on apprenticeships are an integral others is an aspect of his career elsewhere. issues such as health and safety part of salons. By the end of from which he has gained a Undoubtedly the area in and how to promote salons, the training, she says, they great deal of satisfaction; which Herbert has made the providing essential knowledge have moulded talented and “I help them to fulfil their most significant contribution to for young hairdressers hoping business-minded individuals; potential. It’s very rewarding to Liverpool’s business community to open their own businesses. “Our hands-on approach see a young person prosper, I is his investment in training. His training academy is a to apprenticeships results in have a great sense of pride in The last decade has seen the centre of excellence, taking on ready made professionals who all the people I have trained.”
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Langtree Park is the fantastic, brand new conference and events venue in St breakout rooms for the larger conference. All boxes are available with free Helens. The stadium is an excellent location in between the major cities of Wi-Fi and have the facility to have refreshments and food served throughout Liverpool and Manchester and is easily accessible via the M62 motorway. the day. Ideal for smaller businesses who require away days, board meetings, The stadium can easily accommodate all types of activities - including interviews and planning out of the normal o ce environment. business meetings, interviews, away days, conferences, exhibitions and private functions and dinners - with four hospitality suites and 12 executive Founders Café Bar boxes all combining state-of-the-art facilities. The Café Bar has direct access from the front of the stadium located on The exibility of the function rooms allow us to cater for as little as 10 or the South Stand next to the retail store and museum. The ground oor as many as 400 people and all rooms are equipped with air conditioning and café bar is the ideal suite to accommodate celebrations such as parties, complimentary Wi-Fi access. anniversaries and christenings. Each executive box overlooks the pitch with impressive views of the 18,000 capacity stadium. Licensed bars are located in the Premier Lounge, The Boardroom Sponsors Lounge and Players Lounge providing the perfect setting for This is a truly unique room that can accommodate up to 60 people on parties and celebrations. There is even the unique opportunity to hire the the rst oor of the South Stand. The Boardroom is quietly tucked away at Saints Boardroom. the centre of the stand and o ers the perfect location for private meetings, A range of creative and exible menus and delegate packages are interviews and board meetings. available according to your event. We passionately strive to provide the widest range of options for your event at the stadium. All catering is freshly Premier Lounge prepared by our in house chef. Overlooking the pitch o ering natural daylight the Premier Lounge Our dedicated on-site Saints Conferencing and Events Team are here is the ideal setting for training and recruitment events. The suite can to meet all your requirements and o er a personal, dedicated approach to accommodate up to 210 delegates with close access to the boxes for the use ensure that your event runs smoothly. of breakout rooms.
Sponsors Lounge Players Lounge The Sponsors Lounge is our largest suite based on the rst oor of the The Players Lounge is located on the second oor of the South Stand South Stand, is glass fronted and overlooks the stadium pitch. The perfect overlooking the pitch. This function suite is ideal for seminars and setting for dinners and conferences for up to 400 delegates. The suite has its presentations for up to 210 delegates. own built in partition wall to section o a small breakout room for up to 100 delegates within the suite. Please call Saints Events for all your Conference and Events requirements: t Conferences Executive Boxes t Meetings All our executive boxes are located on the second oor in the centre of t Exhibitions and Seminars the South Stand, with fantastic views of the 18,000 capacity stadium. Our t Weddings 12 contemporary boxes are ideal for smaller meetings up to 12 people. You t AGM’s have the option of opening up boxes 6 and 7 as they have a partition wall t Recruitment and Training Saints Events to create one large box for a party of 20. The boxes are in close proximity t Private Parties [email protected] to our larger function suites, giving the option of the boxes to be used as t Functions and Celebrations
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Digital Entrepreneur Jack Stopforth who lead the difference and help to reach Liverpool Business Online’ and founder of Lastminute. discussion at the event stated: out to the estimated 25% of campaign, and explained com, Martha Lane Fox visited “There are innumerable people in Liverpool, and the how and how Google Juice the city’s launch of the Go opportunities provided by the 8.7 million people nationwide Bars are supporting the Go On It’s Liverpool initiative at web to help build economic who are not online. ON it’s Liverpool. He said: Liverpool Innovation Park. future for Liverpool. We need She said: “ I am grateful “The Internet offers exciting While there, Martha opened to use the web to bridge the to the Liverpool Chamber of opportunities for everyone – a new UK online centre in skills gap in the city and help Commerce for championing the individuals and business owners the reception area of the the communities in the city digital pledge and encouraging – so we fully support the Go On Innovation Park the Park’s to maintain and generate local businesses to actively Liverpool initiative. We’ve been pledge is to support the wealth through savings online support Go ON it’s liverpool. running our Getting Liverpool campaign by opening up new, savings and increased job There are an estimated 100,000 Business Online campaign free public wifi hot spot to opportunities.” people in the city who have for six weeks and have seen mark Martha’s visit. Panel members who spoke never used the internet and first-hand how the Internet With some of Liverpool’s top included Martha Lane Fox, many local companies that can help both local businesses companies such Merseytravel who talked passionately are not exploiting its full and the online economy grow. and Liverpool One having about: the role local business potential. Business leaders We encourage people to get already committed to signing leaders can play in supporting could make a real difference to online and experience what the the Digital Pledge, and many the campaign. According to transforming the skills base and Internet has to offer.” more signing up at the launch, Martha, measures such as future economic prosperity of Aspiring digital champions Liverpool Chamber is urging ensuring all staff are online, Liverpool by signing the digital can sign up at www.go-on/ more companies to back the providing mentoring support pledge and helping secure a champions.co.uk to access pledge and ‘give an hour’ to to other businesses; giving fully networked city, able to resources and tips to help help people in the city to get an hour to support off liners take advantage of all that the people go online for the first on line. and opening up wifi spots in web offers.” time and find out about cheap Liverpool Chamber of business premises to the wider Google’s Peter Barron, connectivity and hardware Commerce Chief Executive, community will make a huge presented the company’s ‘Get offers. Helping Liverpool businesses to keep things moving
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