The Chamber

12:00 -14:30 noon,
08.08.08
Harbour City, 27-35 Berry Street, Chinatown, Liverpool L1 9DF

You Don’t have to be in Beijing to watch the Olympic Opening live!

“At lunchtime on Friday 8 August, the world will turn its eyes to the Olympic Stadium in Beijing for the spectacle and splendour of the Opening Ceremony. Millions of people worldwide will view this historic event, which marks the beginning of 16 days of world-class competition.” (BBC Sport).

This luncheon event is organised by ChinaLink for hundreds to share in this special celebration. Dr. Kegang Wu, Chief China Adviser for British Chambers of Commerce and Director of ChinaLink, said “This Olympics is of extra significance for those of us who are connected both with China and the UK because London will take over the Olympic torch from Beijing at the end.”

If you are disappointed about not being able to be in Beijing, why don’t you join us at this specially organised luncheon to celebrate?

If you have been looking for a unique event to entertain your clients or staff, what can be more special than to invite your guests on such a memorable occasion?

If you like Chinese culture or share an interest in the local Chinese community, this is the opportunity to rub shoulders with the locals at the heart of Liverpool Chinatown.

If you are ChinaLink clients who have been doing business with China, what better to do than coming to toast ‘Gan Bei’ for your business success?

If you are just starting to put China on your business agenda, you won’t find a better crowd to network with at the lunch.

If you are Chinese businessmen, officers, and students visiting the UK or British Chinese, you will be proud to share the moment simultaneously with the 1.3 billion Chinese in China who will be also watching live on TV.

The cost of the event, including drink at arrival and a three course Chinese lunch is £35.25 per head (or £30 concession) inclusive of VAT. (Cheque to be made payable to Liverpool Chamber of Commerce), or a table of 10 at £300 plus VAT.  We anticipate this to be a popular event.

(Car parking: free customer car park at the rooftop of the restaurant, access via Knight Street)

Programme:

·12:00 Network & China market updates, invited guests including the Chinese Consul General, Mr. Jianzhong Gong
·13:00 Watch BBC One live coverage of the opening ceremony on 50″ TVs
·13:08 Join the celebration ( 08:08 pm Beijing time)
·13:15 Enjoy delicious Chinese sit-down lunch

Booking

To book your place, please email ChinaLink at chinalink@liverpoolchamber.org.uk or call us on 0151 227 1234.

Last night Liverpool Chamber was at the Daily Post Regional Business Awards, where we were one of the sponsors of this prestigious event. It was hosted by famous Liverpool Institute, old boy, Peter Sissons and we enjoyed an impassioned speech by key note speaker, the music mogul, Pete Waterman.

Chamber members made a good account of themselves in the awards; with New Mind winning Small Business of the year; Croda taking the award for Corporate Social Responsibility; T J Morris winning Investment of the Year; Rensburg Sheppards won the Cultural Engagement award and the Duke of Westminster was presented with the Business Person of the year award for his work bringing the Liverpool One development into fruition.

A special mention goes to the puddings that managed to be both rich and tasty and feature the city’s iconic skyline. Nom!

Free Indonesia Trade Workshops
8 August
9:30 am- 11:00

Liverpool Chamber’s International Trade Centre is hosting a FREE workshop for any local businesses interested in trading with Indonesia.
Chris Wren, Chief Executive of BritCham Indonesia, will visit the International Trade Centre on the 8 August. He will be available in the morning to make a presentation and to answer questions from companies interested in the Indonesian market.

Please contact  Sarah Abraham on sarah.abraham@liverpoolchamber.org.uk to register your interest.

International Trade Centre
One Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9HG

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Visitors to this year’s Tall Ship Races event are being urged to use public transport and avoid peak time travelling wherever possible.

Access by public transport is good to the two key sites of the event, Albert Dock and Wellington Dock and a range of public transport options are in place to get people to and from the Mersey River front.

Download an events and travel guide [PDF 5MB]

By Rail

The easiest way to get to the Tall Ships event will be by train.

There are around 5,000 free park and rides spaces across the Merseyrail network.

Enhanced rail services will be in operation throughout the event, with trains every ten minutes at peak times.

Rail passengers should get off the train at James Street, Central or Moorfields on the city centre loop line for access to the Albert Dock.

Passengers should get off at Sandhills Station on Merseyrail’s Northern Line for Wellington Dock.

The Northern Line has great links with trains connecting at Lime Street Station, Liverpool Central, Liverpool South Parkway and Southport. The advice is to use Central Station or Moorfields to get onto Northern Line from the City Centre.

From Friday 18th July to Saturday 19th July, there will be six strengthened trains (six cars) every hour during the peak hours (6.30am to 10.30am and 4pm to 8pm) on the Southport line for visitors travelling to/from Liverpool city centre and Sandhills (for Wellington Dock) to view the tall ships in dock.

In between these hours the frequency will be three trains every hour, also made up of six cars. Trains on the Ormskirk and Kirkby lines will be all six-car services and run three times every hour.

On Sunday 20th July, strengthened Southport line services will again run six times every hour during the peak hours (7am to 10.30am and 4.30pm to 8pm) and four times per hour during the rest of the day. Trains on the Ormskirk and Kirby lines will operate a normal Sunday service (two strengthened trains every hour).

Wirral line services will operate a Saturday service and, wherever possible, will operate as six car trains.

Parade of Sail - Merseyrail

Enhanced rail services will be in operation to the Wirral and Southport coasts for the best views of the Parade of Sail on Monday 21st July.

On Monday trains will operate to their normal frequencies across the Merseyrail network (mostly four trains per hour) with all Southport line trains made up of six cars.

There will be additional trains on the New Brighton line (eight trains every hour) between 3pm and 7pm for spectators who want to view the spectacle from the Wirral side of the Mersey.

By Bus

Existing bus services will be in operation, subject to some adjustments due to road closures.

Contact Traveline Merseyside for the latest information on bus services in Merseyside during this event – 0871 200 22 33.

A regular shuttle bus service will operate from St Nicholas Place opposite the Crowne Plaza Hotel to Wellington Dock on Regent Road.

The service, operated by Arriva North West and Merseytravel, will be fully accessible.

These buses will run from 10am until 10pm on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the race.

On the Monday, a shuttle bus will take passengers from Hamilton Square Station on the Wirral line to Seacombe, one of the recommended viewing areas.

Buses will not run to Wellington Dock on Monday 21 July as the ships will move from their berths to the River Mersey for the Parade of Sail.

Mersey Ferries

Mersey Ferries will be providing extra services on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Tall Ships.

Services will be extended into the evenings and two vessels will be operating on all three days.

On Friday 18th July, normal direct services will operate between Seacombe and Pier Head from 7.20am to 9.50am.

From 10am until 3.30pm River Explorer cruises will operate every half hour from Pier Head, Seacombe and Woodside.

Direct services to all three terminals will then again continue from 4.15pm to 8.55pm.

On Saturday 19th July and Sunday 20th July direct services will operate between Seacombe, Pier Head and Woodside from 8.05am to 9.45am.

Then from 10am until 6pm on both days River Explorer cruises will operate every half hour from all three terminals.

Direct services to all three terminals will then again continue from 7pm to 8.40pm.

On Parade of Sail day, Monday 21st July, Ferries will depart every ten minutes between Pier Head and Seacombe from 7.20am to 10am. Between 10am and 10.50am direct services will continue every 20 minutes.

Due to the closure of the river to all vessels not involved in the Parade of Sail, the will be no ferry services from 10.50am through to 5.55pm.

From 5.55pm direct services will begin operating between all three ferry terminals every ten minutes. Last services are 8.25pm (Seacombe to Woodside and Liverpool), 8.35pm (Woodside to Liverpool) and 8.45pm (Liverpool to Seacombe).

Visit www.merseyferries.co.uk for full details.

Mersey Tunnels

Both Mersey Tunnels will be operating throughout the event and there are no planned closures.

Useful Contacts

For information on all modes of transport contact Merseytravel’s Traveline team or visit the websites below.

Traveline Merseyside - 0871 200 22 33 – Extra staff will be operating Traveline from Thursday 17th July to Monday 21st July and it will extend its hours, operating from 6am
National Rail Enquiries - www.nationalrail.co.uk
Liverpool Culture Company - www.liverpool08.com
Merseytravel - www.merseytravel.gov.uk
Wirral Council - www.wirral.gov.uk
Sefton Council – www.sefton.gov.uk

On Friday 12 September, local MP Louise Ellman will be at the Chamber to hear your views and concerns. Louise has just been appointed Chair of the Transport Select Committee and so has an important influence on many of the issues close to many members’ hearts.

As well as having a chance to put your opinions directly to Louise Ellman, this event is also an excellent opportunity to network with fellow chamber members.

Last quarter’s briefing  was particularly well attended. A variety of issues were raised including the West Coast Main Line, Worklessness and Congestion Charging – and a lively and constructive debate ensued! We were pleased to note that Louise raised the issue of worklessness in the House of Commons after our discussions in early June.

This is an excellent opportunity for Chamber members to make their views heard in government.

If you would like to attend this event or for further details, please contact Esther Sumner either by phone 0151 227 1234 or email esther.sumner@liverpoolchamber.org.uk. Bookings can also be made via the Chamber website.

The event costs £15 to attend, and includes a networking lunch.

“Doing What Works…” is a series of interactive seminars brought to you by the Mersey Skills Network designed to help businesses get the skills necessary to succeed.

The “Doing What Works… Finance” seminar will take place at Blackburne House, Blackburne Place off Hope Street in Liverpool, on 18 September. It aims to alleviate the fears associated with financial management and provide advice, information, tips and techniques which can then be immediately implemented within organisations.

The seminar will feature as key-note speaker local man Steve Sealy, founding director of AM Paper Group Ltd. In addition, three interactive workshops will focus on the Credit Crunch, Finance for Non Financial management, and Profit Improvement, all facilitated by professionals with many years experience in the field of finance.

Places cost £250 + VAT and can be booked by contacting:
Mersey Skills Network
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, Number One Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9HG
Email: info@merseyskills.co.uk
Telephone: 0151 224 1888

A limited number of places are  available for businesses, budding entrepreneurs (and journalists) to join a handpicked audience at a unique Business Question Time.

The event, taking place on Thursday 23 October 2008, at the Reebok, Bolton, is organised by Chambers of Commerce North West and promises an honest and lively discussion a range of issues affecting our business community

The panel members will all be prominent figures from the world of business, renowned for expressing their hard hitting and frank opinions on a whole range of issues affecting business in our region. Whatever your political opinion or whatever type of business you own or manage we’re sure that you’ll find the event stimulating and entertaining.

This free event will start at 6.30pm and finish at 8.30pm with a buffet supper. We hope that you will be able to join us at the event and look forward to meeting you on the day.

A coach will depart Liverpool at 5pm.

Book your place online at the Liverpool Chamber website.

For more information, contact Liverpool Chamber’s Head of Policy, Maresa Molloy.

Join the Business Doctors for an interactive seminar at Aintree Racecourse on Thursday 17 July.

Many businesses have already benefited from this practical insight into growing a business profitably. Get some positive support and advice for future proofing your business and scaling up for sales and profit growth.

As in their previous June event, places are limited so act now. Visit the Business Doctor website to register or speak with Rod on 0845 219 7077.

Where
Merryman Boxes
Aintree Racecourse
Ormskirk Road
Liverpool L9 5AS

When
Thursday 17 July
Choose between Breakfast or Lunch.

Breakfast
7.30am arrival, 8.00am start, away by 9.00am
Lunch
Noon arrival, 12.30pm start, away by 1.30pm

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
THAT THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-EIGHTH
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF THE CHAMBER
will be held at Jury’s Inn
at 12 Noon on Wednesday 23rd July 2008

Members are requested to attend

A G E N D A

1. To elect the President of the Chamber

2. To elect the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Deputy Vice Chairman of the Chamber

3. To receive the report of the Board from the Chairman

4. To receive the Statement of Accounts and Balance Sheet, and the Report of the Auditors

5. To agree the re-appointment of Edward Robinson as Auditors for 2008/09 and to agree to allow the Board to fix their remuneration

6. (a) To elect Council members retiring in rotation under Article 42 and who have signified their willingness to offer themselves for re-election

(b) Council are asked to NOTE the resignations of Council members.

(c)To elect members who have been recommended for election to Council, or who have signified their willingness to be elected in accordance with Article 39

7.  To formally agree to the adoption of the new “Code of Operation” to prepare for the future Governance of the Chamber.

Download a copy of the Code of Operation here [Word Doc]

8. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Book your place online at the Chamber website

Get directions to Jury’s Inn Liverpool

26 June 2008

Climate 2ºC warmer…
Oil at $129 a barrel
What will it mean for business?

Climate change and resource scarcity will have major eff ects on business.

Understanding how such global changes might aff ect you and your client’s business remains a
difficult if not impossible task.

The University of Liverpool is hosting an authoritative workshop bringing together experts from a range of disciplines to address the threats and opportuniti es presented by these changes and how SMEs and business leaders can prepare for the future.

Make sure you know what is on the horizon and sign up today using the attached booking form or mailing: frazer.kearney@liv.ac.uk

For more info visit: www.liv.ac.uk/swimmer

Download information and booking form [PDF]