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Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - Friday, September 25, 2009 As well as voting please send us your comments. Supersonic Extravaganza Click here

Altrincham & Sale Chamber of Commerce Centenary Event - 02 October £55pp To book: [email protected]

Speaker: Hosted by Becky Want, BBC Radio Manchester Event Time: 19.00 - 23.00 Venue: Concorde Conference Centre Address: Manchester Airport Contact: Barbara Hallwood E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 941 3250 Event: Type Business Networking/Social Occasion Target: Audience Leading business professionals within South Trafford Organizer: Marketing Profile Ltd Cost: £55 per person

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - Thursday, October 1, 2009

Business Taxation Update Other News

Edgar Brothers on target with To assist qualified Finance Directors to meet their compulsory annual CPD requirements, Horwath Clark Whitehill is hosting a series of accounts and business taxation update seminars. Why you should attend: Orbit Counts towards your annual CPD requirement, Keeps you up to date with current business tax legislation, SFO launches price fixing Provides awareness of business tax efficiency opportunities. Course content: Current developments in probe at JJB and Sports Direct company taxation, CGT changes affecting business owners, Topical employee taxation issues, including share incentive schemes, VAT developments, other changes in the 2009 Finance Act including pension tax Colliers leads Kimberly-Clark relief restrictions for those with income over 150,000. shed search Speaker: Steve Livingston - Corporate Tax Partner, Tom Elliott - Tax Partner Sandra N Brown tipped to take-over McLean - VAT Senior Manager High & Mighty Event Time: 09.00 - 12.30 OFT won't let car dealer Venue: Horwath Clark Whitehill LLP collect debts Address: Sixth Floor, Arkwright House, Parsonage Gardens Co-op Bank posts 11 per cent interim profits increase City: Manchester, M3 2HP Contact: Debbie Joseph This Week's Issue E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 214 7500 Event: Type CPD Seminar Target: Audience Qualified Finance Directors Cost: Free

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Aid Funded Business Seminar

Each year, approximately US$60 billion is disbursed in the form of loans, grants or projects designed jointly by Donors and the Governments of Developing countries, or provided as aid relief in circumstances of natural disasters, warfare and famine. In order to tackle the issue of aid/development, the private sector Culture for Sale plays a vital role in supplying the necessary goods and services needed to achieve the goals of organisations such as the United Nations, World Bank, Regional Development Banks and the European New blow to airport as Delta Union. calls halt to New York flights Event Time: 08:45 - 15:00 Duo take on Halfords with e- commerce venture Venue: Old Trafford Football Stadium For the Record Address: Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford What's News City: Manchester, M16 0RA Corrie sale 'an opportunity' for Contact: Jonathan Shaw region E-Mail: [email protected] Hospitality firm hopes for a bullseye with darts packages Phone: 0161 875 2337 Ex-teacher's online venture is Event: Type Seminar adding up Target: Audience Any company who thinks they may be able to provide goods/services that Law deal for state school kids would be of benefit to any of theInternational Aid/Donor organisations working in the Developing world. Graduate's ideas made FREE mobile phone software firm Cost: more focused

Thursday, September 10, 2009 Most Read Stockport Breakfast Club Manchester arrests in Should I be Tweeting - Social Media basics With all the fuss about Facebook and talk about Twitter, are construction industry ‘missing you missing out by not knowing how to use social media? Matthew Goldsbrough, of Goldsbrough trader' probe Consulting, will give you the basics about how tools like LinkedIn, blogs Facebook and Twitter can be used Manchester lures National to extend your network and promote your business. Using examples from successful businesses, Matthew will help you decide what to use, and show you some of the traps to avoid. Football Museum to Urbis Myconostica raises £1.7m as Speaker: Should I be Tweeting - Social Media Basics big hitters join board Event Time: 07.15 - 09.00 NWDA spends £4.9m on Venue: Alma Lodge Hotel mentors for small firms Address: 149 Buxton Road Lloyds backs IFA consolidator with £12.5m package City: Stockport, SK2 6EL Contact: Pauline Pawlykiwskyj Borough News E-Mail: [email protected] Manchester news Phone: 0161 875 2357 Trafford news Event: Type Networking Breakfast with guest speaker Stockport news Tameside news Target: Audience Greater Manchester Businesses Oldham news Organizer: Business Support Solutions Salford news Wigan news £16 inc vat Chamber Members £32 inc Vat non-members Cost: Bolton news Bury news Thursday, September 10, 2009 Rochdale

Rotary looks at the work of a Prison Foreign Nationals Officer

Rotary invites Andy Platt, recently awarded the MBE for his work in Manchester Prison, to talk about the Work of a Prison Nationals Officer

Speaker: Andy Platt, MBE 'The Work of a Prison Nationals Officer' Event Time: 12.30 - 14.00 Venue: Freemasons Hall Address: Bridge St, off Deansgate City: Manchester Contact: Philip E Webb E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 01625 861342 Event: Type Rotary';s weekly meeting Target: Audience People from the City of Manchester Organizer: Rotary Club of Manchester Cost: £4 plus snack lunch

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Is your wardrobe working? by Colette Ali, Image Consultant & Anthony McDonald, Founder of The House of Rosehill

We start the autumn programme with a cracking double bill that is all about image and making your wardrobe work for you. The fashion forecast is for a return to more tailored and formal clothes, yes even shoulder pads are making a comeback!! To guide you through this minefield we have Colette Ali, a member of NNW, who has the info about what is in the high street, and Anthony McDonald, founder of The House of Rosehill and an expert in design and making clothes just for you.

Speaker: Is your wardrobe working? by Colette Ali, Image Consultant & Anthony McDonald, Founder of The House of Rosehill Event Time: 18.30 - 21.00 Venue: Etrop Grange Address: Thorley Lane, Manchester Airport, M90 4EG City: Manchester, M90 4EG Contact: Clare Rothwell E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 07841 756170 Event: Type Womens Networking Event Target: Audience Business women Cost: £15 for Network NW members, £20 for non-members

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Practical Advice for Family Businesses

George Davies Solicitors LLP is teaming up with Steuer Gregsson Management Consultants and Mike Roberts of Frank Roberts and Son Bakers and NW Regional Chairman of the Institute of Family Business, to deliver a fantastic seminar focussing on Family Businesses and the issues that they face. The seminar will look at various issues including: · constitution documents - shareholders agreement, employment contracts · do you know what will happen to the company in the event of your death or another shareholder's death · how get the best tax gains · passing the business on · what to do in a crisis

Speaker: George Davies Solicitors LLP, Steuer Gregsson Management Consultants and Mike Roberts of Frank Roberts and Son Bakers Practical Advice for Family Businesses Event Time: 18.00 - 21.00 Venue: The Village Hotel Cheadle Address: Cheadle Road, Cheadle City: Cheshire, SK8 1HW Contact: Lindsey Farrelly E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 234 8802/07717 177 609 Event: Type Seminar Target: Audience Directors and shareholders of family businesses Organizer: George Davies Solicitors LLP Cost: FREE

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

International Business Day with Copernicus and NFIA

The Netherlands is an exciting business opportunity for UK companies considering European expansion. The international and open Dutch business environment provides a successful gateway to continental Europe. The country offers a strategic location in Europe and a highly skilled and well educated multilingual workforce. Combined with a top level physical and technological infrastructure, the Netherlands provides the necessary solutions for your business growth. The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce in association with the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) and market experts Copernicus would like to invite you to participate in their International Business Day.

Event Time: 0930 Venue: The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Address: Warren Bruce Court, Warren Bruce Road, Trafford Park City: Manchester, M17 1LB Contact: Catherine Fleetwood E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 237 4451 Event: Type Business Opportunity Target: Audience Start-up companies, entrepreneurs, Organizer: The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Cost: Free

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Crain's Breakfast event for Warrington Business Community

We have the pleasure in inviting the Warrington Business Community to meet Arthur Porter, the Publisher of Crain’s Manchester Business for breakfast at the Fir Grove Hotel. The breakfast will be an opportunity to meet other Crain’s readers, making it an ideal networking event. This will also be an excellent opportunity for Warrington Business Leaders to learn how other successful business executives and professionals use Crain’s to grow their business.

Speaker: Arthur Porter - Publisher Event Time: 07.30 - 09.00 Venue: Fir Grove Hotel Address: Knutsford Old Road City: Warrington, WA4 2LD Contact: Trish Peters E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 209 5823 Event: Type Business and networking Target: Audience Business leaders, professionals and small business owners Organizer: Crain's Manchester Business Cost: £12

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Rochdale Networking Lunch

Looking for new contacts and networking opportunities? If so then our next networking lunch is for you. These lunches are an excellent opportunity for businesses to meet informally over a buffet lunch, make new contacts and generate business opportunities.

Event Time: 12.00 - 14.00 Venue: Rochdale Football Club Address: Spotland Stadium, Sandy Lane City: Rochdale, OL11 5DS Contact: Pauline Pawlykiwskyj E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 875 2357 Event: Type Networking Lunch Target: Audience Greater Manchester businesses Organizer: Business Support Solutions Cost: £11.50 including vat Chamber Members £17.25 non-members

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - Thursday, September 17, 2009

CPD Fire Seminars and Trade Show

In light of the legisation changes to the Regulatory Reform Order (RRO), the law is clamping down on businesses who do not comply. These seminars are designed to inform on topics such as Emergency Lighting, False Alarm Reduction and Disabled Refuge. The leading fire security manufacturers will be speaking in addition to the Fire Industry Association and the Chief Fire Officers Association. The seminars will help attendee;s understand their obligation to Fire Security in their business to ensure they are following legislation and do not get caught out.

Speaker: There are 12 Seminars over a two day period from different speakers including the Chief Fire Officers Assocaition and the Fire Industry Association. Event Time: 09.00 - 17.00 Venue: Old Trafford Football Ground Address: Sir Matt Bushby Way, Old Trafford City: Manchester, M16 0RA Contact: Charlotte Worthington E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 767 2917 Event: Type CPD Seminars Target: Audience Those involved in the Fire Security Decision Making Process, Facilities Management, Engineers, Installers, Architects, Safety Consultants Organizer: ADI Global Distribution Cost: Free

Thursday, September 17, 2009

GM Chamber of Commerce Golf Society

GM Chamber of Commerce Golf Days are the perfect opportunity to network with clients, colleagues and build new relationships, in a relaxed environment.

Speaker: Sponsor will present the day's prizes. Event Time: 12.30 - 21.30 Venue: Manchester Golf Club Address: Hopwood Cottage, Rochdale Road City: Middleton, M24 6qp Contact: Jennifer Shaw E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 07710 452936 Event: Type Golf Society meeting for members and their guests. Target: Audience Members of the GM Chamber of Commerce. Directios, business owners, decision makers and employees are welcome to join us at these events. Organizer: Jennifer Shaw Events - Sponsor TBC Cost: £65 pp incs light lunch, golf and presentation dinner

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Clough & Willis Employers Forum: Investigations into Disciplinary Matters – What the Employment Tribunal Looks for in a Case

The crucial issue for many employment tribunal cases is whether or not the employer carried out a reasonable investigation. The forum aims to give an insight into what an employment tribunal expects from an employer when conducting an investigation into disciplinary matters. We will review actual cases that have been heard and consider what the employer did and what the tribunal found. We will look at how to deal with some common but difficult circumstances such as what to do when employees/ witnesses are not willing to come forward & what to do when office banter goes too far.

Speaker: Andrew Moore - Employment Law Specialist, Clough & Willis Solicitors Event Time: 07.30 - 09.30 Venue: Clough & Willis Solicitors Address: 2 Manchester Road City: Bury, BL9 0DT Contact: Hazel Lever E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 764 5266 Event: Type Speaker & Open Panel Discussion Target: Audience Employers & HR Professionals Organizer: Clough & Willis Solicitors Cost: Free

Thursday, September 17, 2009

WOMNEN IN LOGISTICS UK 1ST BIRTHDAY BASH - NETWORKING EVENT

Drinks & dinner networking event open to any members of Women in Logistics UK, and to anybody working in the transport, supply chain an logistics group who would like to find out more about Women in Logistics UK. Mix a little business with pleasure: meet and introduce yourself, your business and/or services to like minded business professionals, network, create new contacts and generate business opportunities over some lovely food, in a relaxed environment. Great value and fun event.

Event Time: 1830 - 2130 Venue: CAPRI RESTAURANT, FIR GROVE HOTEL Address: KNUTSFORD OLD ROAD City: WARRINGTON, WA4 2LD Contact: Marie Boyer E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 746 8339 Event: Type Networking event with drinks and 3-course meal dinner Target: Audience Anybody working in the transport, supply chain and logistics area. Any area of the industry, any levels of experience. Organizer: Women in Logistics UK - North-West sub-group Cost: £18

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Rotary invites Wendy Wright to highlight her work in Education

Wendy Wright recenntly awarded MBE for Services to Education talks about her work.

Speaker: Wendy Wright OBE "My thoughts on Education" Event Time: 12.30 - 14.00 Venue: Freemasons Hall Address: Bridge St, off Deansgate City: Manchester Contact: Philip E Webb E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 01625 861342 Event: Type Rotary's weekly luncheon meeting Target: Audience People who work in the City Centre Organizer: Rotary Club of Manchester Cost: £4 plus snack lunch

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Barnardo's Business Networking Breakfast

Barnardo's networking breakfast provides and opportunity to meet new clients and win new business while supporting a charity that works in your local community. We meet for networking at 7.30am and breakfast is served at 8.00am. We try to finish the formal part of the morning by 9.15am.

Speaker: Chris Gibb – Chief Operating Officer, Virgin West Coast Trains Event Time: 07.30 - 09.15 Venue: Room Restaurant Address: 81 King Street City: Manchester, M2 4ST Contact: Dorothy Borland E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 01254 825858 Event: Type Networking Breakfast Target: Audience Business and Professional Organizer: Barnardo's Cost: £25

Thursday, September 17, 2009

North West Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators Inaugural Networking Event

Ever felt like you were missing out on company secretarial social, networking and technical events because you don't work in London? Following discussions between ICSA students, graduates and associates working in the North West the establishment of a new North West ICSA group has been proposed. The future of a new North West ICSA group depends on the level of interest in such a group. This inaugural event will introduce the committee and give you the opportunity to network with fellow company secretaries as well as feeding back what you would like from a local group.

Speaker: North West ICSA Committee Members - Exploring what we would like from our North West Group. Event Time: 18:30 - 20:30 Venue: BELUGA Address: 2 Mount Street City: Manchester Centre , M2 5WQ Contact: Victoria Parr E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 248 2333 Event: Type Networking event. Target: Audience ICSA students, graduates and associates working in the North West. Organizer: North West ICSA Group Cost: Free

Friday, September 18, 2009

B2B Networking Lunch

Business to Business networking event giving you the opportunity to network with companies from all over Greater Manchester. Registration will take place from 12 noon after which there will be half an hour of informal networking before lunch and then round table during lunch.

Speaker: Jim Watson Managing Director of Shred Easy Event Time: 12.00 - 14.00 Venue: Lancashire County Cricket Club Address: Talbot Road City: Old Trafford, M16 0PX Contact: Pauline Pawlykiwskyj E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 875 2357 Event: Type Networking lunch with guest speaker Target: Audience Greater Manchester businesses Organizer: Business support Solutions Cost: £28.75 inc Vat Chamber Members £57.50 inc Vat non-members

Monday, September 21, 2009

FROM BEDSIT TO BOARDROOM

Deirdre Bounds is an entrepreneur, speaker and mentor. Fifteen years ago she had no idea what the outcome would be when she stepped on a plane for a career break .That flight to find the 'real world' took her to teach English in Japan, China and Greece and drive a backpackers’ bus in Sydney. On her return she started i-to-i.com , an ethical travel company with no business experience but loads of passion; a FTSE100 company then bought it for an eight figure sum. Deidre’s book - Fulfilled: a Personal Revolution in 7 Steps’ is out now. www.tie-uk.org

Speaker: Deirdre Bounds Founder of i-to-i.com,Author, Speaker Event Time: 18.30 - 21.00 Venue: HSBC Address: 4 HARDMAN SQUARE City: SPINNINGFIELDS, MANCHESTER, M3 3BE Contact: Jean Drinkwater E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0870 890 9834 Event: Type Keynote Presentation Target: Audience Entrepreneurs, start-ups, young professionals, graduates, business owners Organizer: Jean Drinkwater Cost: Member £10 Non-member £20

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Academic Enterprise Seminar

Academic Enterprise Seminar hosted by Carl Allen of Alchemy Business Acceleration Ltd

Speaker: Carl Allen Raising investment funds from the Private Sector. What Venture Capitalists want from you. Event Time: 16:00 - 18:00 Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University Business School Address: Anthony Wilson Suite, 2nd Floor Minshull House, Chorlton Street City: Manchester, M1 3FY Contact: Jannine Andrew E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 247 3854 Event: Type Seminar Target: Audience Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, students, academics, public sector organisations involved in business support Organizer: MMU Business School Cost: 0.00

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Negotiation Skills Masterclass

The Negotiation Skills Masterclass covers every aspect of interpersonal skills, from how you handle people to how you handle conflict, and how you can get the best possible deal for your bottom line. This workshop is a ‘hands-on’ masterclass where participants will put their new skills into practice throughout the day. Continual feedback and coaching is provided by the course facilitator as well as fellow participants.

Speaker: Derek Arden - An international keynote conference speaker, business coach and facilitator. Event Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Venue: Manchester Legal Centre Address: 64 Bridge Street City: Manchester, M3 3BN Contact: Ruth Green E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 773 3727 Event: Type Training Seminar Target: Audience Anyone who needs to negotiate in their job. Organizer: Kintish Cost: £397 + VAT

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Engage & Inspire - a FREE seminar

A survey by Towers Perrin revealed that companies with a highly engaged workforce improved operating income by 19.2 per cent over a period of 12 months, whilst those companies with low engagement scores saw operating income decline by 32.7 per cent over the same period. This FREE, engaging and inspirational workshop will give you practical tools and ideas on how to engage and inspire people in your organisation. Engaged and Inspired employees contribute more and are less likely to leave. Networking and Refreshments from 8 am.

Speaker: Mark Fitzmaurice, Master Trainer and Director from Dale Carnegie Training Event Time: 8.30am - 10.30am Venue: The Premier Inn Address: Waters Reach, Old Trafford City: Manchester, M17 1WS Contact: Linda Parkes E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0113 251 5116 Event: Type FREE SEMINAR Target: Audience HR Professionals, Directors, Partners and Senior Managers Organizer: Dale Carnegie Training Cost: FREE

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Directors Networking Breakfast

Following the continued success of the monthly Warrington event we have arranged a similar event in the centre of Manchester - Two mins walk from Piccadilly Sta. Same format Networking with a difference. Directors only No pressure to pass on referrals Inspiring mixture of informal and formal networking plus a guest speaker. No membership fees £20 + vat incl. buffet breakfast

Speaker: Chrissie Gibson - Improve your networking skills Event Time: 07.00 - 09.00 Venue: eOffice Address: 1 Portland St City: Manchester, M1 3BE Contact: Trevor Williams E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 07792009803 Event: Type Networking Breakfast Target: Audience MD’s, CEO’s, Partners, Managing partners, Directors, Business owners General managers, Divisional directors Cost: £23

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Engage & Inspire

This free, inspirational and engaging two-hour seminar will give you practical tools & ideas on how to engage & inspire people in your team and organisation. Engaged & Inspired employees contribute more to an organisation and are less likely to leave.

Speaker: Mark Fitzmaurice, Master Trainer for Dale Carnegie worldwide. 'Engage & Inspire' Event Time: 8am refreshments, 8.30am start - 10.30am Venue: Premier Inn Old Trafford Address: Waters Reach, Trafford Park City: Manchester, M17 1WS Contact: Richard Gisbourne E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 07929022876 Event: Type Two-hour seminar Target: Audience HR & L&D, Managers and Directors. Organizer: Linda Parkes (Director Dale Carnegie, North of England) Cost: FREE

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Survive & Thrive Masterclasses - Boost your revenue and profit

Get into fighting shape for the recession and beyond. FREE to North West manufacturers (standard price £295+VAT) thanks to funding from the North West Regional Development Agency. Why attend? Learn how to: * Market your company and your products more effectively * Integrate your marketing & sales efforts to achieve maximum business benefit * Boost your profits by exploiting your website * Use social media to enhance reputation and stimulate sales

Speaker: Vanessa Moon, Course Director, Chartered Institute of Marketing Jan Klin, Managing Partner, Jan Klin & Associates Nathan Smith, Managing Director, Smith & Smith PR Ltd Event Time: 09.00 - 16.30 Venue: Haydock Park Racecourse Address: Newton-le-Willows Contact: Ailsa Small E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0800 458 9585 Event: Type One-day conference Target: Audience Manufacturers only: Business leaders and decision makers Personnel with marketing, sales and PR responsibilities Businesses with no dedicated marketing or PR function Organizer: The Manufacturing Institute & MAS NW Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Free Small Business Seminar for Dentists

Sterling Partners will be hosting a free business seminar for dentists and dental practice owners. There will be experts in Tax, Audit, Finance and Law on hand to offer relevant tips and advice. Agenda will include Tax, PAYE, buying and selling practices and health and safety. This informal seminar will benefit any dentist who needs tax, business or legal advice.

Speaker: Various Event Time: 17.45 - 20.00 Venue: Sterling Partners Address: Grove House, 780 Wilmslow Road City: Didsbury, M20 2DR Contact: Leila Baxter E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 446 2112 Event: Type Business Seminar Target: Audience Dentists and dental practice owners Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Quarterly Tax Update

The quarterly tax updates will examine the main tax developments in the three months prior to the course.

Speaker: Robert Jaimeson: Outside his work, Robert joined the Council of The Chartered Institute of Taxation in 1993 and became their President in May 1999. In addition, he has been on the Editorial Board of the weekly magazine “Taxation” since 1990 and he has recently joined the Editorial Board of“Simons. He contributed to Sweet & Maxwells "Transactions: Group Company Structures" and Tolley's “Tax on Transactions” and he was the author of a Tax Digest for Accountancy Books on "Close Company Problems". He was also one of the original Series Editors for Croner's Tax Handbooks. Event Time: 12.00 - 17.00 Venue: Copthorne Hotel Address: Clippers Quay City: Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3SN E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 796 3553 Event: Type Seminar Target: Audience Practitioners who need to keep up to date with the latest changes in tax law and practice. Organizer: Park Seminars Cost: £60

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Latest Tax Planning Issues and Opportunities

The main aim of this course is to provide a résumé of a number of topical tax planning arrangements and opportunities. The course will cover: ·An entrepreneurs’ relief checklist ·Pension contributions and owner- managed companies ·Family debt scheme revisited ·A new advantage for self-settlements ·Matrimonial settlements – are they affected by FA 2006? ·Will planning – the options for 2009 ·Pilot trusts after FA 2006 ·Business property relief and property companies ·Domicile rulings ·Some thoughts on disincorporation ·Contributions of assets to a partnership

Speaker: Robert Jamieson: Outside his work, Robert joined the Council of The Chartered Institute of Taxation in 1993 and became their President in May 1999. In addition, he has been on the Editorial Board of the weekly magazine “Taxation” since 1990 and he has recently joined the Editorial Board of“Simons. He contributed to Sweet & Maxwells "Transactions: Group Company Structures" and Tolley's “Tax on Transactions” and he was the author of a Tax Digest for Accountancy Books on "Close Company Problems". He was also one of the original Series Editors for Croner's Tax Handbooks. Event Time: 09.00 - 12.00 Venue: Copthorne Hotel Address: Clippers Quay City: Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3SN E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 796 3553 Event: Type Seminar Target: Audience Partners, managers and other members of staff who need to give up-to- date tax advice to their business and personal clients. Organizer: Park Seminars Cost: £60

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Working Mothers in Business September Lunch

Working Mothers in Business was set up in 2005 by George Davies Solicitors and Kintish. We now have over 200 members made up predominantly of professional business women i.e. accountants, bankers and lawyers. Membership is free and to qualify you must be either a mum or expecting a child.

Speaker: Michelle Elgin - Travel Counsellors Event Time: 13.00 - 14.00 Venue: The Midland Hotel Address: Peter Street City: Manchester, M60 2DS Contact: Ann Davies E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 773 3727 Event: Type Afternoon tea buffet lunch. Target: Audience Working Mothers in Business Organizer: Kintish and George Davies Solicitors Cost: £10

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Employment Update

We will highlight some of the key employment legislative developments and cases occurring during 2009. We will also give a "heads up" for developments to look out for in 2010.

Event Time: 07.45 - 09.00 Venue: HSBC Bank Plc Address: 4 Hardman Square, Spinningfields City: Manchester, M3 3EB Contact: Elaine Smith E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 234 8992 Event: Type Breakfast Seminar Target: Audience Managing Directors, HR Directors and Managers, Finance Directors and those with responsibility for HR matters. Organizer: George Davies Solicitors LLP Cost: Free (must book in advance)

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Your Business Club (Manchester Golf Club)

Stay active now and be in a stronger position when the economy turns! Our aim is to help small business to stay active by providing a unique blend of traditional face-to-face networking events, complimented by a range of online networking and business promotional facilities on this site at no extra cost. For £11.50 per month, our members receive a comprehensive networking service to enable them to stay active.

Speaker: Dr Mark Nugent will tell us how to get “The Slight Edge" Event Time: 12.00 - 14.00 Venue: Manchester Golf Club Address: Hopwood Cottage, Rochdale Road City: Middleton, M24 6QP Contact: Jennifer or Steve Shaw E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 07710 452936 Event: Type Relaxed and friendly networking, online business promotion Target: Audience SME's, start-ups, business owners, managers and employees Organizer: Your Business Club Cost: £11.50 booked online or £15 on the door - Free to subscribers

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Retail Trust Great Northern Party

The Retail Trust Great Northern Party will bring the 1940s alive for one night only, as it takes over the iconic Manchester Imperial War Museum. Known as the fundraising event of the North, major retailers are attending including Matalan, House of Fraser, Harvey Nichols, Littlewoods Shop Direct, Manchester Airport and Liverpool One.

Speaker: Nigel Rothband, CEO of Retail Trust Event Time: 19.30 - 01.30 Venue: Manchester Imperial War Museum Address: Trafford Wharf , The Quays City: Manchester , M17 1TE Contact: Helen Nicell Phone: 020 8358 7253 Event: Type Retailing and fundraising event Target: Audience Retailers General consumers Organizer: Retail Trust, the principal charity for the retail sector Cost: Dependent on ticket required

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Rotary looks into the role of the Lawyer in Professional Sport

Rotary asks Mark Hovell, Partner, George Davies & Co, to present his views on 'Legal Services in Professional Sport'

Speaker: Mark Hovell, George Davies & Co 'Legal Work in Professional Sport' Event Time: 12.30 - 14.00 Venue: Freemasons Hall Address: Bridge St, off Deansgate City: Manchester Contact: Philip E Webb E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 01625 861342 Event: Type Rotary's weekly luncheon meeting Target: Audience People from the City Centre Organizer: Rotary Club of Manchester Cost: £4 plus snack lunch

Thursday, September 24, 2009

The Manchester Insurance Awards Lunch

The Manchester Insurance Awards is a networking event that emphasises professionalism and recognises local contributions to the Manchester Insurance Market.

Speaker: The Manchester Insurance Awards, Compere Fred Eyre and Guest Speaker Patrick Smith, President of the British Insurance Brokers Association Event Time: 12.00 - 16.00 Venue: The Lowry Hotel Address: 50 Dearmans Place City: Salford, M3 5LH Contact: GarethJones E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 07501 257 153 Event: Type Awards Lunch and Networking Event Target: Audience The Manchester Insurance Community Organizer: Sponsored by Greenwoods Solicitors - Media Partner Crains Manchester Business Cost: £50

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Experts with Peninsula

Come and join us in Manchester City Centre for our very special networking event. Receive 1-2-1 business advice from our Business Guru's such as Peninsula Business Services and HSBC whilst increasing your prospects! We will also be hosting wine tasting too...

Speaker: TBC Event Time: 16:00 - 18:00 Venue: HSBC Spinningfields Address: 4 Hardman Square, Spinningfields City: Manchester, M3 3EB Contact: Katherine Higgins E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 08708032528 Event: Type Networking Event Target: Audience Small SME's to large global businesses. Organizer: Business Consort Cost: £10 + VAT

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Tenon Property Tax Seminar

The seminar will cover the major changes to the tax system being introduced from April 2010. Main focus will be on the following areas:- - Review of income tax and pension changes from 6 April 2010 - Income or Capital - Improving cash flows – Capital - Allowances - Reducing Costs – SDLT planning - Looking at acquisitions – planning points and pitfalls

Event Time: 09.45 - 11.15 Venue: The Holiday Inn Address: 1 Higher Bridge Street City: Bolton, BL1 2EW Contact: Vicky Tonge E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 01204 395 000 Event: Type Seminar to discuss the main issues affecting property tax in the UK. Target: Audience Property Developers/Investors Organizer: Tenon Group Plc Cost: Free

Friday, September 25, 2009 - Saturday, September 26, 2009

Sex and The City Charity Ball for The Christie

Black tie ball to raise money for Manchester based cancer research and treatment facility, The Christie. We aim to raise over £20,000 on the night. The evening promises to be a star-studded event with a sumptuous three-course meal served at Rocco Forte's The Lowry Hotel Manchester. There will be live entertainment on the night and some fantastic auction prizes including a £1,500 Boodles voucher experience, a weekend trip to New York with flights included, Ricky Hatton and Amir Khan signed boxing gloves and many more.

Event Time: 19.00 - 01.00 Venue: The Lowry Hotel, Manchester Address: Pier 8, The Quays City: Salford, M50 3AZ Contact: Phil Powell E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 07747122617 Event: Type Charity fundraising ball Organizer: Simply4charity Cost: £45 per person / £450 per table of 10

Friday, September 25, 2009

The Art of Business

Join us to hear Jim Davies, Founding Partner of DWF solicitors firm, in conversation with Brenda Parkerson of Arts & Business as they discuss the growing phenomenon of corporate art. Discover how art can transform your brand, excite employees, entertain clients, generate positive PR and create exciting and innovative places of work. We look forward to seeing you at Buy Art Fair, Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester for this unique one-off event.

Speaker: Jim Davies, Founding Partner of DWF solicitors firm Brenda Parkerson Director of Arts & Business Manchester Event Time: 13.00 - 14.00 Venue: Urbis Manchester Address: Cathedral Gardens City: Manchester , M4 3BG Contact: Claire Barlow E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 2362058 Target: Audience Business Members Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Tenon Tax Investigation Forum

The forums provide an informal environment to discuss topical issues relating to tax investigations. There’s no formal agenda, but topics that are likely to feature are as follows: • HMRC Consultation document (False self employment in construction industry) • HMRC attack on hospital consultants • Legal & professional privilege • Direct tax & VAT penalties (for joined up practices) • New rules/penalties on retention of business records • Withdrawal of ‘equitable liability’ treatment

Event Time: 8.15am - 10.00am Venue: De Vere Hotel Address: Daresbury Park City: Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4BB Contact: Jamal Atcha E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 01257 518000 Event: Type Forum to discuss the latest tax issues affecting businesses today. Target: Audience Accountancy/Tax practitioners Organizer: Tenon Cost: Free

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Early Evening Networking

Join us for some early evening networking at the Broadfield Park Hotel Rochdale. During the evening there will be lots of opportunity to network over canapes' and drinks. Book onto this event if your alooking to make new contacts and promote your business.

Event Time: 17.30 - 19.30 Venue: The Best Western Broadfield Park Hotel Address: Sparrow Hill City: Rochdale, OL16 1AF Contact: Pauline Pawlykiwskyj E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 875 2357 Event: Type Networking Target: Audience Businesses within Greater Manchester Organizer: Business Support Solutions Cost: £11.50 including Vat Chamber Members £17.25 including Vat non- members

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Tenon Tax Investigation Forum

Event Time: 08.15 - 10.00 Venue: The Boardroom, Chorley Office Address: Sumner House, St Thomas Rd City: Chorley, PR7 1HP Contact: Jamal Atcha E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 01257 518000 Event: Type Forum to duscuss the latest tax issues affecting businesses today Target: Audience Accountancy/tax practitioners Organizer: Tenon Group Plc Cost: Free

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Survive & Thrive Masterclass - Recession Beaters

Get into fighting shape for the recession and beyond. FREE to North West manufacturers thanks to funding from the North West Regional Development Agency. Why attend? * Learn from the experiences of recession success stories * Take away practical ideas to reduce waste, cut costs and release cash in your business * See how fellow manufacturers are investing in their people for business benefit * Learn about effective networking

Speaker: Andy Bounds Flexcrete Technologies Ltd Cormar Carpets Ltd Aegis Engineering Ltd Science In Sport Ltd Event Time: 09.00 - 15.30 Venue: Reebok Stadium Address: Burnden Way City: Bolton, BL6 6JW Contact: Ailsa Small E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0800 458 9585 Event: Type One-day conference Target: Audience Manufacturers only: * Business leaders and decision makers * Managers, senior managers & directors in the following departments: Production, Operations, Manufacturing, Continuous improvement, HR Organizer: The Manufacturing Institute & MAS NW Cost: Free

Thursday, October 1, 2009

VIP Platinum Networking Event

If anyone had the privilege of attending our last event at Bentley Motors you will know just how special this event is....we have limited places to attend this event capped at 40. On arrival you will be welcomed and treated in a luxurious fashion from then on....Drinks reception, guest speaker, VIP tour - A special and very different tour from last time and possibly the most exciting bit...getting your hands on a Bentley and taking it out for a whirl after a gourmet lunch in the musuem...Extremely special event!

Speaker: Geoff Ramm - Marketing & Sales Event Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Venue: Bentley Motors Address: Sunny Bank Road, City: Crewe, CW2 Contact: Katherine Higgins E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 08708032528 Event: Type Networking Event Target: Audience High Net Worth Business People Organizer: Business Consort Cost: £30 + VAT

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Tenon Tax Investigation Forum

Event Time: 08.15 - 10.00 Venue: Marriott Hotel Address: Manchester Airport City: Manchester, WA15 8XW Contact: Jamal Atcha E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 01257 518 000 Event: Type Forum to discuss the latest issues affecting businesses today. Target: Audience Accountancy/Tax practitioners Organizer: Tenon Group Plc Cost: Free

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Steve Davies, MOSI, introduces to Rotary the Sierra Leone Railway Museum

MOSI Director presents a fascinating talk on his work with creation of the Sierra Leone Railway Museum.

Speaker: Steve Davies, Director MOSI Event Time: 12.30 - 14.00 Venue: Freemasons Hall Address: Bridge St, off Deansgate City: Manchester Contact: Philip E Webb E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 01625 861342 Event: Type Rotary weekly meeting Target: Audience 20/40 Rotary Members and Guests Organizer: Rotary Club of Manchester Cost: £4 plus snack lunch

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

GM Chamber of Commerce Golf Society meeting + Annual Presentation Dinner

Golf events are a great way to do business, an ideal networking opportunity and can assist you with setting up business meetings on the golf course and creating time for you to get to know your clients in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

Speaker: Sponsor will present the day's prizes. Event Time: 11.30 - 20.30 Venue: Sandiway Golf Club Address: Chester Road City: Sandiway, Northwich , CW8 2DJ Contact: Jennifer Shaw E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 07710 452936 Event: Type GM Chamber Golf Society meeting for experienced golfers. Target: Audience GM Chamber of Commerce members and their guests. Directors, business owners, decision makers, employees are all welcome to join us at these events. Organizer: Jennifer Shaw Events - Sponsor TBC Cost: £78 pp incs light lunch, golf and presentation dinner

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Spotting and developing high growth businesses.

Academic Enterprise Seminar hosted by John Leach

Speaker: John Leach, CEO, Winning Pitch Event Time: 16:00 - 18:00 Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University Business School Address: Anthony Wilson Suite, 2nd Floor Minshull House, Chorlton Street City: Manchester, M1 3FY Contact: Jannine Andrew E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 247 3854 Event: Type Seminar Target: Audience Businesses, Academics, those interested in Academic and General Enterprise, Public Sector institutes who work with businesses Organizer: MMU Business School Cost: 0.00

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Do More, Travel Less, Be Present

ANS Group and LifeSize Communications, are leading experts in deploying High Definition Video Conferencing solutions to our customers. In our breakfast briefing, we will demonstrate how, in these challenging economic times, Video Conferencing can save your business time and money. We look forward to showing you our innovative technology and letting you experience for yourself how high definition will change the way you use Video Communications.

Event Time: 09:00 - 11:30 Venue: ANS Group Address: Synergy House, Manchester Science Park City: Manchester, M15 6SY Contact: Olivia Jaskolka E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 227 1000 Event: Type Networking and Seminar Organizer: ANS Group Cost: Free

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Business is Booming, Brad Sugars UK tour 2009

Share an evening with the World's No.1 business coach and learn 28 proven strategies to massively grow your business.PLUS the most significant business networking event in the North West in 2009. From 4pm network with up to 1000 SMEs in one place at one time. From 6.30pm high profile, entrepreneurial speaker, Brad Sugars is on stage sharing his secrets to success.

Speaker: Brad Sugars CEO ActionCOACH Event Time: 16.00 - 22.00 Venue: Manchester United Football Ground Address: Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford City: Manchester, M16 0RA Contact: Kim Hope E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: Freephone 0800 090 1629 Event: Type Motivational business speaker Target: Audience SMEs within the Greater Manchester area Organizer: ActionCOACH Cost: £49+VAT

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

2010 Increased tax rates: What can you do now?

The HURST Leadership Academy offers free seminars for managing directors, finance directors and business owners. You don't have to be a HURST client and the events come with no obligation. If you are earning over £150K your tax regime is about to change dramatically. Are you doing enough to mitigate the impact of these changes? Our specialist tax team give you some tips and advice. If you’re unsure about the advice you’re getting, or have been approached about a tax scheme this seminar is a must.

Speaker: Rachel Murphy and Lisa Dicken Event Time: 08:00 - 09:30 Venue: Lancashire Gate Address: Stockport Contact: Simon Brownbill E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 477 2474 Event: Type Breakfast Seminar Target: Audience managing directors, finance directors and business owners Cost: FREE

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Network North West Premier Event

Network North West are pleased to announce our annual Premier Event. Our guest speaker, Caroline Shaw, Chief Executive of Christies is one of the youngest female Chief Executives in the NHS and her awards include the ‘North West Inspiring Woman of the Year’ award (public sector category) 2007. You will also have the chance to find out what Network North West is about and let guests know how they can join this lively organisation for businesswomen. Tickets are only £10 and include a welcome drink, two-course buffet and a goody bag!

Speaker: Caroline Shaw, Chief Executive, Christies Event Time: 19.00 - 21.30 Venue: Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel Address: Water Street City: Manchester, M3 4JQ Contact: Clare Rothwell E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 07841 756170 Event: Type Business Networking Target: Audience Business women Cost: £10

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Making Effective People Performance Management Part of Your Company’s DNA

In this free seminar, you will learn from leaders of well known and trusted organisations such as National Grid,Cap Gemini and Lancaster Management School about how they have created a constant appraisal and development culture to ensure that their staff members evolve and flourish within their businesses. You will also hear about the enabling solutions that allow this to take place without impacting adversely on the day to day performance of your company.

Speaker: Jon Butterworth,MBE - Operations Director, National Grid Patrick Hart - SVP Customer Service Consultancy,Cap Gemini Chris Rogan - MD,ItsGenie Martin Hird - Honorary Fellow, Centre for Performance-Led HR, Lancaster University Management School Event Time: 09.30 - 13.00 Venue: The Lancashire Room, Institute of Directors Address: Peter House, Oxford St, City: Manchester, M1 5AN Contact: Tim Easton E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 6605520 Event: Type Seminar Target: Audience Operations Directors and Managers, HR Directors and Managers Organizer: ItsGenie Cost: Free

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Rotary looks into realities of life for the Lawyer

All businesses and professions are needing to adapt to the present difficult climate. One lawyer explains what he has been doing to survive.

Speaker: Duncan Ross, Partner DRG Solicitors Event Time: 12.30 - 14.00 Venue: Freemasons Hall, Address: Bridge St., off Deansgate City: Manchester Contact: Philip E Webb E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 01625 861342 Event: Type Rotary's weekly meeting Target: Audience Rotary members and guests about 50/70 Organizer: Rotary Club of Manchester Cost: £4 plus snack lunch

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Manchester Chartered AccountantsBusiness Members' Conference 2009

The conference will be focussing attention on content that will provide practical advice to help chartered accountants working in businesses across the region to play their part in leading their organisation to financial stability and success, despite the economic storm that is currently raging.

Speaker: Various including the Head of the ICAEW IT Faculty, Richard Anning, the Faculty’s Chair John Oates, IT Advisory Partner at Baker Tilly in Chester, and Deputy Chair Nina Robinson from Nina Robinson Associates, who works as an Interim Finance Director for SME businesses in the North West. Event Time: 08.30 - 16.00 Venue: Lancashire County Cricket Club Contact: Astrid Leather E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: +44 (0) 1606 89259 Event: Type One day conference with presentations and a panel session. Refreshments and lunch included Target: Audience chartered accountants working Organizer: Manchester Chartered Accountants Cost: £75

Thursday, October 8, 2009

HURST leadership Academy presents

08:00 Breakfast Registration & Networking. Meet your hosts and fellow delegates over a coffee and healthy breakfast 08:30 Welcome & introduction. Tim Potter opens the day. 08:45 Accounting Update. With Peter Herbert from Aptus training. 10:45 Coffee 11:00 Tax Update. Rachel Murphy updates delegates on the latest taxation issues. 11:30 Budgeting and Performance Management. Helen Besant-Roberts presents best practice. 12:30 Lunch & Networking 14:00 Free use of leisure facilities/Departures

Speaker: Various Event Time: 08:00 - 14:00 Venue: Village Hotel, Cheadle Contact: Simon Brownbill E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 477 2474 Event: Type Accounting update and CPD Target: Audience Finance Directors, Financial Controllers, Company Accountants, Company Secretaries. STRICTLY ORGANISATIONS T/O £2m + Cost: FREE

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Marathon not a sprint. Academic Enterprise Seminar

Academic Enterprise Seminar hosted by Graham Howieson

Speaker: Graham Howieson, Managing Director, GP Solutions UK (Ltd) Event Time: 16:00 - 18:00 Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University Business School Address: Anthony Wilson Suite, 2nd Floor Minshull House, Chorlton Street City: Manchester, M1 3FY Contact: Jannine Andrew E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 247 3854 Event: Type Seminar Target: Audience Businesses, Academics, those interested or working in Academic Enterprise. Organizer: MMU Business School Cost: Free

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

DMA/IDM Annual Conference - Moving from Channel Led to customer led

You may think that customer centric planning sounds pretty obvious. However, can you really say, hand on heart, that everything you do is designed around your customer? If there’s even the slightest doubt in your mind, then the DMA North and IDM’s annual conference on 14 October is for you.

Speaker: Various speakers including, Liverpool Football club, Media Vest, Swinton Insurance, BJL & Red C and more Event Time: 08.30 - 17.00 Venue: Digital World Address: Salford Quays Contact: Suzanne Kay E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 918 6722 Event: Type Marketing Conference Target: Audience Marketing Managers, Commercial Mangers, Media Planners, CRM Managers and anyone with responsability for their organisations marketing campaigns and stratergy Organizer: DMA & IDM Cost: £130 non members / £99 DMA/IDM members (rates incudes Lunch & refreshments)

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Rotary goes behind the scenes at Manchester City's famous Academy

Rotary has the privilege of a visit to one of the most effective Football Academies in the Country and a talk by Peter Lowe who will present the Club's Educational strategies.

Speaker: Peter Lowe - 'Educating the modern footballer' Event Time: 12.00 - 14.30 Venue: Platt Lane Academy, Fallowfield Address: Platt Lane, Fallowfield City: Manchester Contact: Philip E Webb E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 01625 861342 Event: Type Rotary's weekly meeting. Target: Audience 20/40 Rotary members and guests Organizer: Rotary Club of Manchester Cost: £5

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

The Clock is Ticking, Are You ready for 2012? Personal Accounts and Risk Profiling – What You Need to Know

Topics Personal Accounts • The impact Personal Accounts will have on your business. • How to avoid the inherent problems as an employer. Risk Profiling • Does your insurance programme protect you now and for the future? • How you can improve the risk profile to soften the impact of rising premiums

Speaker: William Annison, Consultant & Tom Hayes, Director Event Time: 08.00 - 11.00 Venue: Lancashire CCC Address: Red Rose Suite, Old Trafford Cricket Ground City: Manchester, M16 0PX Contact: William Annison E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 935 2874 Event: Type Breakfast Meeting Target: Audience As an employer this seminar will be of interest to you if you are; A Finance Director An HR Director Have responsibility for pension an / or insurance costs within your company Organizer: Heath Lambert Group Cost: Free

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Leadership Day

Entrepreneurs and business owners in Manchester seeking to achieve major growth have a chance to adopt new approaches to leadership through events organised by Ignite Strategic Partners. The Leadership Days are being delivered by the business transformation consultancy and will introduce delegates to Ignite’s approach to building sustainable and profitable organisations through enlightened leadership techniques. The one day course teaches delegates a range of skills including how to quickly build solidarity, trust and respect, how to effectively manage fear, anxiety and change and how to successfully lead people, as well as leading a business and having a fulfilling personal life.

Event Time: 09:00 - 16:30 Venue: Museum of Science and Industry Address: Liverpool Road, Castlefield City: Manchester, M3 4FP Contact: Mark de Meza E-Mail: [email protected]. Phone: 07764 933114 Event: Type One Day Course

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Mega Business Networking Event with Style

This a spectacular event not to be missed! This event is for those wishing to network with larger business from our VIP Platinum Club...This mega networking event offers YOU the chance to exhibit in prestige surroundings AND we are offering four presentation slots to those wishing to boost their business exposure - Ben "The Can Can Man" will be offering motivational advice to you!

Speaker: Ben Kench Event Time: 15:00 - 17:00 Venue: Stratstone Ferrari & Maserati Address: 19-21 Upper Brook Street City: Manchester, M13 9XH Contact: Katherine Higgins E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 08708032528 Event: Type Networking Event Target: Audience Small SME's to Large Global Organisations Organizer: Business Consort Cost: £15 + VAT

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Rotary looks at the Computer's Future

Having spoken to Rotary about the Invention of the Computer and the University's role, Professor Steve Furber looks at the Computer's future.

Speaker: Professor Steve Furber 'The Future of the Computer and how our lives will be affected'. Event Time: 12.30 - 14.00 Venue: Freemasons Hall Address: Bridge St, off Deansgate City: Manchester Contact: Philip E Webb E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 01625 861342 Event: Type Rotary's weekly meeting Target: Audience 20/40 members and guests of Manchester Rotary Organizer: Rotary Club of Manchester Cost: £4 plus snack lunch

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Growing your business: Profit improvement and business modelling

The HURST Leadership Academy offers free seminars for managing directors, finance directors and business owners. You don't have to be a HURST client and the events come with no obligation. We’re merging two highly popular topics from our spring series to give delegates our top ten profit improvement tips and ideas to implement in a downturn. We’ll also introduce business modelling and its applications.

Speaker: Helen Besant-Roberts and Murray Patt Event Time: 08:00 - 09:30 Venue: Lancashire Gate Address: Stockport Contact: Simon Brownbill E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 477 2474 Event: Type Breakfast Seminar / Networking Target: Audience Managing directors, finance directors and business owners. Cost: FREE

Monday, October 26, 2009

Urbis Research Forum: Science of the City

The Urbis Research Forum is an informal and interdisciplinary forum looking at contemporary and popular culture. The forum intends to bring together academics, community leaders, businesses and interested public through a panel discussion and question and answer time.

Speaker: Jon Porter (Technical Director, Countryscape) Prof. Greg Keeffe (Universiy of Leeds) Prof. Terry Cox (University of Salford) Event Time: 18.00 - 19.30 Venue: Urbis Address: Cathedral Gardens City: Manchester, M4 3BG Contact: Mark Rainey E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 605 8241 Event: Type Panel Discussion Target: Audience Academics, business and community leaders, interested public Organizer: Urbis Cost: free

Thursday, October 29, 2009

LMA Presents an evening with the managers.

Tickets £125+VAT per person £1,250+VAT per table of 10 (PRIVATE TABLES OF 4,6,8,10 AVAILABLE) Hosted – Angus Scott (Ex Setanta Commentator) MC; Willie Thorne (snooker legend) As the 09/10 season gets underway, join the managers for a special evening of entertainment. Your evening will begin with a champagne reception with the personalities before sitting down to enjoy a three course meal. The evening is hosted by Angus Scott who is ideally placed to open up the managers Sam Allardyce, Mark Hughes and David Moyes, with a United representative awaiting final confirmation.

Speaker: Angus Scott Event Time: 18.30 - 02.00 Venue: Lancashire County Cricket Ground Address: Old Trafford Cicket Ground City: Manchester, M16 0PX Contact: Ali higginbotham E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 927 2929 Event: Type Business networking and corporate entertainment Target: Audience Business Organizer: Front Row Events and The LMA Cost: £125

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Rotary looks into Homelessness

Despite the Welfare State, Homelessness remains a major problem and Rotary has asked Amanda Croome of the Booth Centre at Manchester Cathedral to speak of her own experiences.

Speaker: Amanda Croome speaking on 'Working with the Homeless'. Event Time: 12.30 - 14.00 Venue: Freemasons Hall Address: Bridge St, off Deansgate City: Manchester Contact: Philip E Webb E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 01625 861342 Event: Type Rotary's weekly meeting Target: Audience 20/40 Rotary members and guests Organizer: Rotary Club of Manchester Cost: £4 plus snack lunch

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

A Consultancy Led Approach to University Led Business Development. Academic Enterprise Seminar

Academic Enterprise Seminar hosted by Dawn Whitemore

Speaker: Dawn Whitemore, Head of University of Derby Corporate Event Time: 16:00 - 18:00 Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University Business School Address: Anthony Wilson Suite, 2nd Floor Minshull House, Chorlton Street City: Manchester, M1 3FY Contact: Jannine Andrew E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 247 3854 Event: Type Seminar Target: Audience Academics, Business Development Managers at Universities, Businesses Organizer: MMU Business School Cost: Free

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Business breakfast with Mr Loophole (Nick Freeman)

Find out why top celebrities use Nick Freeman as their motoring lawyer. What is his special approach? What can you learn about building relationships with clients.This is a one off unique opportunity to hear from the man himself. Full Q&A available . Sponsored by State Bank of India

Speaker: Nick Freeman - defending clients Event Time: 08.00 - 09.15 Venue: Freemasons hall Address: Bridge St City: Manchester, M60 2AT Contact: Brian White E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 07973 165723 Event: Type Business breakfast for top business people and their advisors Target: Audience Top north west business players Organizer: MJCC Cost: £38

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

The Clock is Ticking, Are You ready for 2012? Personal Accounts and Risk Profiling – What You Need to Know

Speaker: William Annison Consultant & Tom Hayes Director Event Time: 08.00 - 11.00 Venue: Whites Hotel, Reebok Stadium Address: De Haviland Way City: Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6SF Contact: William Annison E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 935 2874 Event: Type Breakfast Meeting Target: Audience As an employer this seminar will be of interest to you if you are; A Finance Director An HR Director Have responsibility for pension an / or insurance costs within your company Organizer: Heath Lambert Group Cost: Free

Friday, November 6, 2009

Finance Networking Event

Hosted in the beautiful surroundings of Booth's Hall in Knutsford is our VIP Platinum Event - Exclusive networking for high net worth individuals and businesses that exceed £1M turnover - Come along and network with over 150 guests from the premier business market. There will be an array of prestige businesses showcasing at the event- For opportunities to also showcase your business contact Katherine 08708032528. You will be served a selection of gourmet appetisers and sample some of the finest wines. This events purpose is to facilitate networking hosted in a prestigous environment. A fantastic event not to be missed!

Speaker: Finance Experts Event Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Venue: Bruntwood Booth's Hall Address: Booth's Park, Chelford Rd City: Knutsford Contact: k E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 08708032528 Event: Type Networking Event Target: Audience High Net Worth Business People Organizer: Business Consort Cost: £10 + VAT

Friday, November 6, 2009

Ladies Networking Lunch - The Vagina Monologues

Join us for a networking lunch with a difference as we welcome the popular stage show 'The Vagina Monologues' to The Lowry... The event will begin with a networking reception followed by a two-course lunch and then a special audience with stars of The Vagina Monologues; Sally Lindsay, Lisa Riley and Sarah Jayne Dunn. The lunch will offer the perfect opportunity to network and entertain clients in the wonderful surroundings of The Lowry at Salford Quays. Anyone attending the lunch will also receive a 10% discount on ticket bookings for the show.

Speaker: Sally Lindsay, Lisa Riley and Sarah Jayne Dunn (stars of The Vagina Monologues at The Lowry) Event Time: 12.30 - 14.30 Venue: The Lowry Address: Pier 8, Salford Quays City: Salford, M50 3AZ Contact: Caroline Senior E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 876 2162 Event: Type Ladies Networking Event Target: Audience Businesswomen from the North West Cost: £35 per person or £260 for a table of 8

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Engage & Inspire - a FREE seminar

Speaker: Mark Fitzmaurice, Master Trainer and Director from Dale Carnegie Training Event Time: 08.30 - 10.30 Venue: The Premier Inn Address: Waters Reach, Trafford Park City: Manchester Contact: Linda Parkes E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0113 251 5116 Event: Type FREE SEMINAR Target: Audience HR Professionals, Directors, Partners and Senior Managers Organizer: DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING Cost: FREE

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Evening Networking and Concert

Join the Hallé and The Business Network North for a Networking Event with a difference! Join us behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall to enjoy a pre-concert canapé reception and networking session, followed by an inspiring performance by the Hallé and conductor Rory MacDonald. They will be joined by outstanding young Irish pianist Michael McHale in a programme of Mozart, Dvořák and music from Prokofiev’s famous film score Lieutenant Kijé. At the interval, dessert canapés will be served and you will have the chance to meet some of the Hallé’s talented musicians.

Event Time: 18.30 - 22.00 Venue: The Bridgewater Hall City: Manchester, M1 5HA Contact: Alexandra Jobling E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 237 7018 Event: Type Networking and concert Target: Audience Business Professionals Cost: £29 including concert ticket

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Festive Business Networking

To celebrate another year of Business Consort we would like you all to join us for our Christmas Networking Event. Come and join in some festive business networking over a mulled wine or two!

Speaker: Andy Preston Event Time: 17:00 - 19:00 Venue: Stratsone Aston Martin Address: Water Lane City: Wilmslow, SK9 5BQ Contact: Katherine Higgins E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 08708032528 Event: Type Networking Event Target: Audience Small SME's to Large Global Organisations Organizer: Business Consort Cost: £15 + VAT

Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Aspire Sports Quiz Dinner

Mark Pougatch, presenter of BBC’s Sport on Five will once again be hosting the Dinner, which will take place on Thursday 19th November at the award winning, 5 star Lowry Hotel. You will be treated to a drinks reception, three course meal and a fully interactive sports quiz where tables compete against each using handsets on the tables. With 250 guests from the corporate community it is a relaxed but prestigious evening; making it an ideal opportunity for you to entertain clients and staff whilst raising much needed funds for Aspire. For more information, contact Elisha.

Speaker: Mark Pougatch Event Time: 18:00 - 23:00 Venue: The Lowry Hotel Address: 50 Dearmans Place City: Manchester, M3 5LH Contact: Elisha Yuen E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 020 8420 8957 Event: Type Charity Dinner Organizer: Aspire Cost: £1,250 for a table of 10

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

How to become and remain a successful entrepreneur. Academic Enterprise Seminar

Academic Enterprise Seminar hosted by Alex Connock

Speaker: Alex Connock, Chief Executive of Ten Alps Plc Event Time: 16:00 - 18:00 Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University Business School Address: Anthony Wilson Suite, 2nd Floor Minshull House, Chorlton Street City: Manchester, M1 3FY Contact: Jannine Andrew E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 247 3854 Event: Type Seminar Target: Audience Businesses, Enterpreneurs, Academics, those interested in Entrepreneurship Organizer: MMU Business School Cost: Free

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Universities, Business & Knowledge Exchange. Academic Enterprise Seminar

Academic Enterprise Seminar hosted by Philip Ternouth

Speaker: Philip Ternouth, Associate Director R&D Knowledge Transfer at the Council for Industry & Higher Education (CIHE) Event Time: 16:00 - 18:00 Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University Business School Address: Anthony Wilson Suite, 2nd Floor Minshull House, Chorlton Street City: Manchester, M1 3FY Contact: Jannine Andrew E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 0161 247 3854 Event: Type Seminar Target: Audience Businesses, Academics, those interested in Academic Enterprise and Knowledge Transfer Organizer: MMU Business School Cost: Free

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