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Business Networking Safari -
Over 40 Member companies enjoyed the 21st Business
Networking Safari on Monday, 13th December and our thanks go
General Manager, David Morgan of the
Holiday Inn Hotel and his staff, who kept everyone well
fed as they “hunted” for new business opportunities!
Added a photo to the Safari page
of the website!
www.harrogatechamber.org/safari.htm
FUTURE MEETINGS
The
first meeting in 2010 will be held
on Monday, 10th January at Pavilions of Harrogate on "How to make an exhibition of yourself" with practical
hints, products and services to help you make the most of the
Yorkshire Business Market and other trade shows.
The following Chamber Members will
make presentations:
We are looking for one more
speaker from either an exhibition supplier, printer, designer,
corporate gift provider, etc. to add to the January meeting.
Please send proposals to
info@harrogatechamber.org by 31st December 2010.
The 14th February meeting will be
on Promoting Harrogate for business and leisure tourism -
the lifeblood of our local economy at the Old Swan Hotel,
Harrogate with presentations by Welcome to Yorkshire,
Harrogate International Centre, Leeds Bradford Airport, etc.
2011 Meetings Planner now
on the website at
www.harrogatechamber.org/meetings.htm
BACKSTAGE AT HIC
24th January 2011
Harrogate International Centre
have invited members for a tour of the Royal Hall, the
exhibition halls plus the auditorium and backstage at HIC on
24th January 2011.
The evening will start with
refreshments at 18.00 at the Royal Hall and conclude about
20.30. Representatives from across the organisation will be on
hand to answer questions on all aspects of the venue.
Send an e-mail to
info@harrogatechamber.org if you would like to attend.
FREE SEMINAR
SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS
The first free seminar for members
will take place on Monday, 14th February from 15.30 to 17.00.
Digital agency Mixd will be covering the use of
Facebook, Twitter, etc. for business and how to make the most
of it. More detail to follow in the New Year.
Send an e-mail to
info@harrogatechamber.org if you would like to attend.
NEW DIRECTOR AT HIC
Harrogate International Centre
recently announced the appointment of Angus Houston as the new
Director commencing in the New Year.
Angus brings with him a wealth of
relevant experience, most recently as Executive Director at
The Ricoh Arena in Coventry, which has seen him proactively
develop event market share for this multi-purpose sports and
events venue.
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YORKSHIRE
BUSINESS
MARKET
9th MAY 2011
Last call for
Harrogate Chamber members to take advantage of the
25% discount off
total booking if paid by 31st December 2010,
which makes the smallest space just £199.50.
Click here to download a booking form or send an e-mail
to
info@harrogatechamber.org
Business to
Business Promotion
Planning for the annual
Business to Business shared mailing is underway, due for
despatch mid March 2011. Include an insert to 8,500
business contacts in North and West Yorkshire in
conjunction with the Yorkshire Business Market brochure
from £400.00 for an A5 leaflet up to 5g.
Download a booking
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ACKRILL MEDIA GROUP
BUSINESS AWARDS 2010
Nominations are due by 28th January 2011 for the Ackrill Awards for
business excellence. Harrogate Chamber is again sponsoring the
Best Small Company of the Year category.
Members can nominate themselves, or other businesses they
know, for the many categories covering all aspects of
business.
The Gala
Awards Dinner will be held at Harrogate International Centre on
Wednesday, 23rd March 2011. Members are encouraged to book
tickets for the Dinner direct, but indicate if they would like
to join the Harrogate Chamber table.
Visit www.harrogatetoday.co.uk
and click on the Business Awards icon or
click here to find out more.
MEMBERS' FORUM
FREE Trial for 1 month
Support 4 Success are pleased to
offer 1 months FREE Trial of their Virtual Receptionist
Service and will also include £10 worth of call answering.
Sign up at
www.receptionist4success.co.uk or call Fiona MacPherson on
0800 680 0224.
Website:
www.support4success.co.uk
Special New Year's Offer
from Berwins Solicitors
Berwins’ Legal 500 recommended
Wills team are offering a 20% discount on legal fees for
all Wills made for Chamber members where instructions are
received in January 2011. This offer applies to all Wills –
from the simple to the complex.
Call Gareth Marland on 01423
542770 or email
GarethMarland@berwin.co.uk
FREE HR Training Course
Cloud Eleven HR are
offering a FREE training course worth £1075 to all who sign up
to their HR Support Services before 31st January
2011, giving instant access to professional expertise and HR
tools needed to be successful in 2011. They provide on-call HR
support with a local presence and have a wide variety of
“quick hit” courses for managers and business owners such as
supervisory management and interview skills. To take advantage
of this offer please go to
www.cloud11hr.com to find out more or call Martin Brockett
on 01423 815511.
You should have received a free
2011 desk calendar in with November REVIEW. If you missed out,
feel free to get in touch with Martin who will get one to you. |
