Liverpool has been selected as the city of choice for the inaugural branch opening of Adecco Premier. The launch of this new style branch, targeted at professional candidates looking to develop their careers and businesses looking to select the best workers, marks a change in recruitment practices in the UK by pledging to tap into the talented Liverpool workforce.

Even though the weather's been miserable, bring a better bit of summer into your workplace with LiveOne20.

It's a little card-shaped slice of sunshine for you and your staff that offers you all exclusive access to some of the best bits of Liverpool life.

A COMPANY working in the field of nano-technology has been named as the annual winner of the Merseyside Innovation Awards. Iota NanoSolutions beat off strong competition from The Gravity Cue, Burley Doors and The Medical Device Innovation to win the accolade. The judges were particularly impressed with the firm's relationship with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine for the development of anti-malarial treatments.

It was the second award in the space of a few days for Iota. It was also named NorthWest Regional Development Agency Science and Technology Business of the Year at the Daily Post Regional Business Awards.

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce is really getting into gear for the 800th birthday party on Tuesday 28th August.

A party is planned for Old Hall Street on the Tuesday afternoon. The event will feature 'school games' including egg and spoon, sack and three legged races and a real ale testing from CAMRA.

Don't forget that if you've got news of Birthday celebrations involving your business contactCatherine Jones at the Liverpool Echo on 0151 472 2459 or email catherinejones@Liverpoolecho.co.uk

Following last weeks article on Grievance & Disciplinary, this week we look at Performance and Capability. Further advice and documentation can be found by visiting the ChamberHr website www.chamberhr.co.uk

If you have not received your website log in details or you are a new member and would like to register to use the service please contact the membership team by email at membership@liverpoolchamber.org.uk or by telephone on 0151 227 1234

CHINALINK Trade Mission to the Canton Fair 13 - 30 October 2007 offers both import and export opportunities.

For years this trade fair has been used by many British companies as one of the most effective ways to import or to arrange for products to be manufactured in China.

Trident Training, the training arm of the Liverpool Chamber is offering training for new and experienced managers.

There are a range of courses to suit different needs from those for newly appointed managers to refershers focusing on key skills. To decide which course or programme best meets your needs contact our Work Force Development Team on 0151 236 3222.