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This week 27 June 2007
in this issue
  • TOP TIPS ON REDUCING WASTE & SAVING MONEY
  • GET ON THE MOVE WITH LIVEONE20
  • NORTH WEST COMPANIES 'BLINKERED' TO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES?
  • INTERNATIONAL LIVERPOOL DAY - UKVISAs EXPLAINED
  • HOW WATER EFFICIENCY CAN SAVE YOU MONEY
  • COULD CANALS SAVE £17 BILLION LOST THROUGH CONGESTION?
  • CHAMBER MEMBERS REACH FINALS OF AWARDS
  • ROYAL MAIL STRIKE CONTINGENCY PLANS

     

  • This week we've waded through the floods to bring you a newsletter with a distinctly green flavour. We'll show you how to save money and water and how to reduce your carbon footprint.

    If you're doing buisness overseas or keen to find out more, don't miss the range of seminars offered on International Liverpool Day on 12 July, and this week's sponsors Merchant Taylors' Schools invite you along to their special events.

    If your company would like to sponsor Chamber News give the marketing team a call on 0151 227 1234, preferential rates for Chamber members.


    TOP TIPS ON REDUCING WASTE & SAVING MONEY

    All businesses produce waste, arranging for the disposal of these and complying with legal requirements can be costly and time-consuming.

    Reducing your waste is about being efficient. It means that you use less, spend less & get more out of what is used.

    GET ON THE MOVE WITH LIVEONE20

    LiveOne20 is the fantastic Chamber scheme which mixes value with va-va-voom to get you, your staff and clients on the move around Liverpool!

    An exclusive package of deals means you can make waves in the city and make your way across the waves on the Mersey with our travel partners.

    Use your LiveOne20 card when booking with WhizzGo car hire and get free membership saving you £25. WhizzGo is the quick and easy service which allows you to reserve a car at short notice at no more than £4.95 an hour

    NORTH WEST COMPANIES 'BLINKERED' TO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES?

    Companies in the North West are adopting an increasingly risky business strategy according to new research revealed today - by not recognising the impact that environmental behaviour could have on their competitive position.

    INTERNATIONAL LIVERPOOL DAY - UKVISAs EXPLAINED

    Impending changes to the UK's entry visa processes, work permits and student visas will have significiant impact on businesses, educational organisations and professional services.

    HOW WATER EFFICIENCY CAN SAVE YOU MONEY

    Managing your water usage effectively can save your business money and help protect the environment.

    This FREE seminar event has been organised by MERBEN (Merseyside Business Environment Network). It will help you understand where your water is being used and how you can manage its uses efficiently.

    COULD CANALS SAVE £17 BILLION LOST THROUGH CONGESTION?

    The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling for Government to re-think its approach to the water freight industry and recognise that the UK's ports and waterways offer a green alternative to the road network.

    Congestion on Britain's road cost business £17 billion a year yet the Government is being somewhat negligent in ignoring the extensive network of inland waterways and commercial shipping that offer the potential

    CHAMBER MEMBERS REACH FINALS OF AWARDS
    Daily Post

    The shortlist for the Daily Post Regional Business Awards has been announced with Chamber members featuring in most categories.

    Congratulations to the following companies and we wish them every success at the awards ceremony on Thursday.

    ROYAL MAIL STRIKE CONTINGENCY PLANS
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    The Communications Workers Union has announced a 24 hour strike on Friday 29th June.

    Royal Mail is putting in place contingency plans and will attempting to keep disruption to a minimum

    MERCHANT TAYLORS' YEAR 5 ACTIVITIES DAY
    Merchant Taylors
    Your chance to try out our Schools Every year we invite Year 5 pupils to experience a free 'taster day' at our two Senior Schools. Boys and girls will meet pupils, teachers and use our fabulous facilities.

    This year there is a magical theme and we will be experimenting with potions in chemistry, using magical maps in orienteering and learning about mythical monsters in classics, to name but a few adventures. The event takes place on Friday 29 June 10.00am- 3.00pm

    Find out more . . .

    REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT - FREE BUSINESS ADVICE
    We have all heard of our Carbon Footprint - What does it really mean and how can we ensure our business has the best possible performance?

    Come along to a FREE seminar to hear more.

    Find out more . . .

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