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It is Tuesday. That can mean only two things - it is still three days until the long weekend (chiz chiz), BUT, it is the Liverpool Chamber newsletter (huzzah!) This week our great friends at the Consultancy Company share more of their wisdom, we have a wizard offer on music at the Phil, free events for IT entrepreneurs, advice on trading internationally and cutting carbon emissions plus news about the Chamber being up for an international award. If your company would like to sponsor Chamber News give the marketing team a call on 0151 227 1234, preferential rates for Chamber members.
The Consultancy Company works with national and multinational companies to address a comprehensive range of supply chain issues, visit our website. Competitive pressures, globalization, the desire to enter developing markets overseas, together with the growth of the internet have seen a surge in sourcing from Low Cost Countries (LCCs). These questions may help you think through the process of what sourcing from low cost country will entail.
LiveOne20 this week unveils a series of new eye- and ear-catching offers in conjunction with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. Cardholders can enjoy a two-for-one deal to hear Paul McCartney's Liverpool Oratorio performed by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra with world-famous conductor Carl Davis.
Businesses in the region have just two weeks remaining to enter into the prestigious Merseyside Innovation Awards. "Offering a first prize of £14,000 - including £10,000 in cash, the awards recognise and reward the use of innovation as a means of boosting growth and profitability," said Chair of the judging panel and awards founder, Brian McCann.
Liverpool Chamber now offers a one stop shop service for international business support on Merseyside after assuming the operation of the International Trade Centre for Greater Merseyside. The Chamber has also officially taken over management of the Growing Business International Merseyside (GBIM), a project part funded by the European ERDF scheme. A team of International Trade Executives are now operating their trade missions, grant schemes, China programme, Americans programme, CPD for international business programme and other services.
Carbon Trust trial identifies potential to save 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 and save UK small businesses £300 million per year. New research published today by the Carbon Trust has identified that the use of advanced metering by small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) could save 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year - equivalent to the entire annual carbon footprint of Bristol - and also provide a net financial benefit to the UK economy.
Digitalinc invites you and your colleagues to attend i- start's latest free event, taking place from 6pm - 8pm ~ Wednesday, 30th May 2007 at the Newz Bar, Water Street, Liverpool.
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce has been nominated as a finalist in the International Chambers of Commerce 'Best Unconventional Project for SMEs' category. The nomination comes in recognition of our groundbreaking Tender Alert service. This allows SMEs to sign up to receive the latest tenders from their chosen fields.
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