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eshot - 01 February 2010
* Monthly Business Survey * BCC Annual Convention * Non-Executive Directors Wanted * Lincolnshire Tops the QES * Chattertons Mock Tribunal * East Midlands Rural Broadband Summit * Leaders First Training Funding * UK-Jamaica Investment Conference * Ladies Driving Challenge * Sport Relief * Stakeholder Consultation Event on New East Coast Timetable * Historic Lincoln Partnership Workshops * A Rural Voice for Lincolnshire * Innovation Advice and Guidance * Annual Charity Banquet * Project Management *
Monthly Business Survey
Following recent official data on unemployment levels and GDP growth, themes in this month’s questions relate to the labour market and the state of the economy. The survey has proven to be a very effective source of information and we’d like this to continue in 2010, so please do take part. There are twelve questions and it will only take 2-3 minutes to respond. Click here to complete the survey.
BCC Annual Convention
10th March 2010
This year’s BCC Annual Conference, “Preparing for Change”, will be a radical departure from the usual format. It will be the last premier league business conference before the general election – and that means we have a unique opportunity to get our policies across to the top levels of all three main political parties. There will also be the launch of BCC TV℠ - a new web video coverage of the proceedings, live and direct from the British Academy of Film & Television Arts (BAFTA) in central London.
This is available to all Chamber members throughout the world, for just £30. For more information and to book your place, please click here.
Non-Executive Directors Wanted
The Lincolnshire Sports Partnership is looking for four Non-Executive Directors to enhance the current board and be part of the continued development of sport throughout the County. You will contribute to the decision and policy making process and be part of specialist sub-groups. We are especially looking for people with excellent experience within the areas of education, marketing/media, legal and sport. Currently, the board meet 5 times per year with the various sub-groups meeting on a similar basis.
We are a ‘not for profit’ organisation with a pending application for charitable status.
If you are interested and would like to discuss the positions informally, please telephone the Chief Executive
Quarterly Economic Survey Success
For the second quarter in a row, Lincolnshire has come 1st out of 49 Chambers regarding response rates for this survey. This survey is important as it feeds into a national survey, and your views can help us to understand how our economy is fairing. Thank you very much for your support.
Chattertons Mock Tribunal
In association with ACAS
9th March 2010, 4.00pm - 7.30pm
Bishop Grosseteste, Lincoln
£52.88 (inc VAT) or free to Chamber Members
Click here for more information and to book your place
‘Digital Britain’ - will it reach rural areas?
East Midlands Rural Broadband Summit
10.00am – 4.00pm
emda, Apex Court, Nottingham NG2 4LA
Click here for more information
Leaders First Training Funding
Funding is available through the Learning & Skills Council to support the development of senior managers across the East Midlands through the Leaders First Programme. Click here for more information on this.
The Second UK-Jamaica Investment Forum
Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI) and Developing Markets Associates Ltd (DMA) take great pleasure in inviting you to the second annual Jamaica-UK Investment Forum to be held on Thursday, 11th March 2010 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Knightsbridge, London.
A full day investment programme highlighted by key note presentations by senior cabinet ministers of the Jamaican government, including the Hon. Karl Samuda, Minister of Industry Investment and Commerce and the Hon. Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture Youth and Sports, as well as current case studies by prominent foreign investors in Jamaica.
This unique forum will highlight the government of Jamaica’s commitment to encouraging Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and will further promote recent measures taken to ensure the country’s economic stability. There will be a sector-specific focus on a range of investment and business opportunities, including infrastructure projects, agro-processing, energy, leisure and the creative industries. Re-enforcing its commitment to engage directly and productively with the would-be investor, the Jamaican government delegation is delighted to invite you for one-to-one meetings during the course of the event and I warmly encourage you to confirm your attendance and submit meeting requests as soon as possible in order to ensure your requests are met.
To confirm your participation, or for further information on the Jamaica-UK Investment Forum, please contact DMA on 020 7700 1990 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to email Barbara Monteiro.
Ladies Driving Challenge
6th June 2010
Manby Motorplex, Nr Louth
The Ladies Driving Challenge is a fantastic Team Building opportunity raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity as well as fulfilling Corporate Social Responsibility and enabling your team to have the most fun they can with their seatbelt on. This is also open to members of the public but your group can be put on a specific session together. For further information please contact Laura Harden on 07798 725560 or click here to email her. For more information on the Fire Fighters Charity, please click here. We can offer a group discount for Chamber members. Click here for more information, and click here for the registration form.
As one of the UK’s biggest fundraising events, Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active, raise cash and change lives. The Sport Relief Weekend is taking place from Friday 19th March to Sunday 21st March 2010 and it’ll be three whole days of energy, entertainment and events for everyone to enjoy. From the Friday of fundraising fun, and a night of cracking TV on BBC One, right through to the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on Sunday, it promises to be a brilliant weekend. The best bit is that Comic Relief spends all the cash raised to help people living unimaginably tough lives across the UK and the world’s poorest countries. During Sport Relief 2008 we received fantastic support from employees working in over 25,000 organisations across the UK and we’d like to encourage you and your colleagues to do the same for Sport Relief 2010. So be a part of it. Take a break from the 9-5, bring your workmates together and have a laugh as you challenge yourselves to raise loads of cash – all in a day’s work.
To find out how you and your colleagues can rise to the challenge for Sport Relief, click here, or contact Emily Heffernan on 0207 820 6956 or by This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to email Emily.
Stakeholder Consultation Event on New East Coast Timetable
8th February 2010, 12.15pm - 2.00pm
The Spires Room, The Lincoln Hotel (LN2 4AA)
As you may know, plans for a new train timetable on the East Coast Main Line are being finalised by the rail industry. Due to be delivered in May 2011, it will represent the biggest train timetable change on this route for 20 years. The new timetable will deliver 25 extra weekday services, more seats, faster journeys and a new direct link between Lincoln and London. This will create a bigger and better railway to meet the forecast growth in the number of passengers travelling by train over the next decade.
You are invited to attend one of the stakeholder events listed below to hear more about the new timetable and to share your views. The event will include a presentation from Elaine Holt, Chairman of East Coast, or Karen Boswell, Managing Director, as well as being an opportunity to provide feedback and to ask questions. Light refreshments will be served.
In addition, there will be the opportunity to visit our mobile customer information vehicle as it visits 32 locations across the route. Highlights of the draft timetable can be viewed here. Click here to RSVP confirming you will be attending the Lincoln event.
Historic Lincoln Partnership Workshops
Tuesday 15th June, 6.00pm - 8.30pm
(light refreshments from 5.30pm )
and
Wednesday 16th June, 10.00am - 1.00pm
(coffee from 9.30am and light refreshments from 1pm)
Assembly Rooms on Bailgate
Places will need to be reserved, details will follow in due course, in the mean time please make a commitment in your diary. Speakers will include Andrew Arrol, lead architect on the Lincoln Castle Revealed and Heritage Skills projects.
Community Lincs needs help from people in rural communities, people who want their opinions to be heard. This help is needed so that the county-wide charity can argue the case for the delivery of rural services - things like post offices and rural broadband. All too often the only way to tap into public opinion is through long drawn out consultation. Community Lincs wants to change that. It is introducing fast and simple online surveys and wants the Lincolnshire public to take part.
Community Lincs is now creating a database of email addresses of people who want to voice their opinion. People on the database will then receive occasional email links to online surveys about key issues facing Lincolnshire’s rural communities. The intention is to keep the surveys short with no more than ten multi-choice questions. Anyone can participate and there is no obligation to complete a survey.
For each participant Community Lincs will need a name, email address and the name of the parish in which they live. This information will be held in the strictest confidence by Community Lincs and will not be disclosed to any third parties.
To get involved people should This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to email John Slater with their details. For further information, go to www.communitylincs.com
Innovation Advice and Guidance
A launch event to help businesses develop a robust future
Epic Centre, Lincoln
12th March 2010
Find out how to access dynamic and practical opportunities which can help your businesses onto a sound footing for future sustainable growth. Take advantage of expert advice and guidance to help innovate and improve your management techniques. The keynote speakers are Rachel Elnaugh; one of Britain’s highest profile female entrepreneurs, author and former Dragon’s Den ‘Dragon’ and Graeme Leach, Chief Economist, Institute of Directors. The event is free to attend, and lunch will be provided.
Lincolnshire Chamber Annual Charity Banquet
In aid of St Barnabas Hospice
A night at the races
23rd April 2010, 7.00pm - 12.00am
The Lawn, Lincoln (LN1 3BL)
Tickets from £40.00 +VAT
Please
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to email Charlotte Robson to book your place
Project Managment
16th and 17th February 2010
This is another great opportunity to understand the fundamentals of project management. This course has been mapped to the National Occupational Standards for Project Managers and is available with the option of City & Guilds (7540-381) accreditation. The course contains practical real life examples and exercises in order to equip your business to effectively manage change from day one.
Target audience:
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Individuals that are new to project management
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Existing project managers who require a greater knowledge of structured project management
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Managers who require a greater knowledge of project management
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Stakeholders who require a greater knowledge of project management
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Senior management who require an insight into the difficulties faced within project management
To find out more please click here to email Neil Brown.
