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Conference on Equality, Business & Public Sector Procurement
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester 11th Mar 2010 (10.30am - 3.30pm)
Business Link North West in partnership with Equality & Human Rights Commission would like to invite you to a conference, aimed at increasing the opportunities to win business from the public sector in the North West. A number of business support agencies will have presence, including Business Link North West, Chamber’s of Commerce, Institute of Directors and Minority Supplier Diversity UK.
A significant number of local authority procurement and commissioning managers will also be attending, as well as the North West Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (NWIEP). The NWIEP are currently introducing a system of web based contracting, which will become the standard model across the North West for local all authorities and they will be having a session on this. We have some interesting case studies to present, which we are confident demonstrate how factoring equalities requirements into procurement, has delivered real outcomes and benefits for suppliers and the wider community.
The conference forms part of a programme of work to support the embedding equality & diversity in public sector procurement in the North West in 2010/11.
It will also aim to inform and explain to public sector and suppliers, the legal requirements and opportunities that exist under the Equality Bill, when it comes into law in April 2010.
Type of Event: Conference on Equality, Business & Public Sector Procurement Contact: Please contact Angus Cleary on 0161 829 8234 or angus.cleary@equalityhumanrights.com for any further information on this initiative
CB Partners East Lancs Gateway Forum (No Limits)
Blackburn Enterprise Centre, Furthergate, Blackburn, BB1 3HQ 11th Mar 2010 (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
An opportunity for private sector companies to get together to share best practice and debate issues for concern. The forums act as a catalyst bringing together local employers who are joined by representatives from the public sector and other agencies to address business issues to aid social and economic regeneration.
Type of Event: Forum - Chairperson, Tony Raynor Abbey telecom Cost: Free Contact: To reserve your place please contact Linda Grimshaw at Community and Business Partners on: 01254 505050 or email linda@cbpartners.org Ideas North West Expo 2010
Burnley Football Club, Turf Moor Enterprise Haven, Harry Potts Way, Burnley 20th Mar 2010 (9.00am - 4.00pm)
Lancashire-based innovation organisation Ideas North West (www.ideasnorthwest.co.uk) is hosting its fifth annual North West Inventors’ Expo sponsored by No Limits at Turf Moor Enterprise Haven on Saturday 20th March.
The event follows on from last year’s success when more than 200 inventors and members of the public packed into the Expo. Visitors came from around the region including Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Blackburn - and as far North as Cumbria.
There will be local inventors showcasing their ideas, selected supporters' stands including rapid prototyping, tooling and manufacturing services; free patent search clinics; and, representatives from the Patent Office. There will also be a chance to have free consultations with patent agents, solicitors and government grants advisors. Successful local inventors will also be attending to inspire and share their knowledge.
Ideas North West Chairman Basil Philipsz said,
"The North West Inventors' Expo continues to be a one of the region's most dynamic and best-supported events for innovators. If you have an idea and want to exploit it you need to be at this Expo. We have a whole host of legal, logistical and business experts offering free advice - the kind of advice you would otherwise potentially pay thousands of pounds for.
"And there is also the opportunity to network and be inspired by inventors who have already brought products to market. The North West Innovation community is a thriving and self-supportive group - and the Expo is when you see this community spirit at its best.Type of Event: Ideas North West Expo 2010 Cost: Free Contact: For more information exhibitors and delegates can visit the website www.ideasnorthwest.co.uk or contact Paul White on 01254 692692 or email paul.white@blackburn.gov.uk.
In 2 Enterprise Networking Event
Accrington Superbowl Ltd, The Viaduct, Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1QF 24th Mar 2010 (6.00pm - 8.00pm)
Try your hand at ten-pin bowling & network at the same time!
Are you aged 18-30 and interested in business….?
Then mix business with pleasure and join us or an evening of bowling, the chance to network with other like minded young people and take advantage of free advice/mentoring from In 2 Enterprise project team.
Type of Event: In 2 Enterprise Networking Event Cost: Free Contact: Places are limited so book your FREE place NOW, by contacting Julia on 01254 828820 or email in2enterprise@fsmail.net
CB Partners Hyndburn Employers forum
Chamber of Commerce, red Rose Court, Clayton Business Park, Accrington, BB5 5JR 22nd Apr 2010 (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
An opportunity for private sector companies to get together to share best practice and debate issues for concern.
The forums act as a catalyst bringing together local employers who are joined by representatives from the public sector and other agencies to address business issues to aid social and economic regeneration.
Type of Event: Forum - Chairperson Taryn Hindle, Cummins and Mellor Cost: Free Contact: To reserve your place please contact Linda Grimshaw at Community and Business Partners on: 01254 505050 or email linda@cbpartners.org
Employers Forum - Pendle No Limits
TBC 12th May 2010 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
An opportunity for private sector companies to get together to share best practice and debate issues for concern. The forums act as a catalyst bringing together local employers who are joined by representatives from the public sector and other agencies to address business issues to aid social and economic regeneration.
Type of Event: Forum - Bill Phillips, Lancaster House Mortgages Cost: Free Contact: To reserve your place please contact Linda Grimshaw at Community and Business Partners on: 01254 505050 or email linda@cbpartners.org Employers Forum - East Lancashire Gateway
Blackburn Enterprise Centre, Furthergate, Blackburn, BB1 3HQ 17th Jun 2010 (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
An opportunity for private sector companies to get together to share best practice and debate issues for concern. The forums act as a catalyst bringing together local employers who are joined by representatives from the public sector and other agencies to address business issues to aid social and economic regeneration.
Type of Event: Forum - Chairperson Tony Rayner, Abbey Telecom Cost: Free Contact: To reserve your place please contact Linda Grimshaw at Community and Business Partners on: 01254 505050 or email linda@cbpartners.org Employers Forum - HR (No Limits)
TBC 13th Jul 2010 (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
An opportunity for private sector companies to get together to share best practice and debate issues for concern. The forums act as a catalyst bringing together local employers who are joined by representatives from the public sector and other agencies to address business issues to aid social and economic regeneration.
Type of Event: Forum - Chair Person Joanne Pickering, Forbes Solicitors Cost: Free Contact: To reserve your place please contact Linda Grimshaw at Community and Business Partners on: 01254 505050 or email linda@cbpartners.org Employers Forum - Darwen
TBC 10th Aug 2010 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
An opportunity for private sector companies to get together to share best practice and debate issues for concern. The forums act as a catalyst bringing together local employers who are joined by representatives from the public sector and other agencies to address business issues to aid social and economic regeneration.
Type of Event: Forum - Chairperson Judith Halstead, GGI Cost: Free Contact: To reserve your place please contact Linda Grimshaw at Community and Business Partners on: 01254 505050 or email linda@cbpartners.org Employers Forum - Burnley
Anvic Developments Ltd, Northbridge House, Elm Street Business Park, Burnley, BB10 1PD 8th Sep 2010 (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
An opportunity for private sector companies to get together to share best practice and debate issues for concern. The forums act as a catalyst bringing together local employers who are joined by representatives from the public sector and other agencies to address business issues to aid social and economic regeneration.
Type of Event: Forum - Chairperson TBC Cost: Free Contact: To reserve your place please contact Linda Grimshaw at Community and Business Partners on: 01254 505050 or email linda@cbpartners.org Employers Forum - East Lancs Gateway Forum
Blackburn Enterprise Centre, Furthergate, Blackburn, BB1 3HQ 21st Sep 2010 (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
An opportunity for private sector companies to get together to share best practice and debate issues for concern. The forums act as a catalyst bringing together local employers who are joined by representatives from the public sector and other agencies to address business issues to aid social and economic regeneration.
Type of Event: Forum - Chairperson, Tony Raynor, Abbey Telecom Cost: Free Contact: To reserve your place please contact Linda Grimshaw at Community and Business Partners on: 01254 505050 or email linda@cbpartners.org Employers Forum - Hyndburn
Chamber of Commerce, Red Rose Court, Clayton Business Park, Accrington, BB5 5JR 12th Oct 2010 (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
An opportunity for private sector companies to get together to share best practice and debate issues for concern. The forums act as a catalyst bringing together local employers who are joined by representatives from the public sector and other agencies to address business issues to aid social and economic regeneration.
Type of Event: Forum - Taryn Hindle, Cummins and Mellor Cost: Free Contact: To reserve your place please contact Linda Grimshaw at Community and Business Partners on: 01254 505050 or email linda@cbpartners.org CB Partners Strategic Employers Forum - No Limits
Blackburn Enterprise Centre, Furthergate, Blackburn, BB1 3HQ 21st Oct 2010 (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
An opportunity for private sector companies to get together to share best practice and debate issues for concern. The forums act as a catalyst bringing together local employers who are joined by representatives from the public sector and other agencies to address business issues to aid social and economic regeneration.
Type of Event: Forum - Chairperson Mike Damms, Chamber Commerce Cost: Free Contact: To reserve your place please contact Linda Grimshaw at Community and Business Partners on: 01254 505050 or email linda@cbpartners.org CB Partners Employers Forum - Hyndburn No Limits
Oswaldtwistle Mills Business and Conference Centre, Oswaldtwistle 17th Nov 2010 (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
An opportunity for private sector companies to get together to share best practice and debate issues for concern. The forums act as a catalyst bringing together local employers who are joined by representatives from the public sector and other agencies to address business issues to aid social and economic regeneration.
Type of Event: Forum - Taryn Hindle, Cummins Mellor Cost: Free Contact: To reserve your place please contact Linda Grimshaw at Community and Business Partners on: 01254 505050 or email linda@cbpartners.org Employers Forum - HR (SLA)
Blackburn Enterprise Centre, Furthergate, Blackburn, BB1 3HQ 24th Nov 2010 (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
An opportunity for private sector companies to get together to share best practice and debate issues for concern. The forums act as a catalyst bringing together local employers who are joined by representatives from the public sector and other agencies to address business issues to aid social and economic regeneration.
Type of Event: Forum - Chair Person Joanne Pickering, Forbes Solicitors Cost: Free Contact: To reserve your place please contact Linda Grimshaw at Community and Business Partners on: 01254 505050 or email linda@cbpartners.org CB Partners Employers Forum - Pendle No Limits
TBC 8th Dec 2010 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
An opportunity for private sector companies to get together to share best practice and debate issues for concern. The forums act as a catalyst bringing together local employers who are joined by representatives from the public sector and other agencies to address business issues to aid social and economic regeneration.
Type of Event: Forum - Bill Phillips, Lancaster House Mortgages Cost: Free Contact: To reserve your place please contact Linda Grimshaw at Community and Business Partners on: 01254 505050 or email linda@cbpartners.org
