Chamber Events

l-r Gareth Barnes, Mark Ashton, Paul Hoyle, Paul Hunt, Steve Dewhurst

The Ashton Hoyle sponsored Chamber Golf Day held last Thursday 16 May at Pleasington Golf Club proved to be a brilliant success. Not only did the sun shine all day (mostly!), there was great enthusiasm among the 48 golfers for some excellent golf.

The winning team were Ashton Hoyle Team 2, comprising Paul Hoyle, Paul Hunt of h20 Sports Partnership, Gareth Barnes of Orbis Solicitors and Steve Dewhurst of Lloyds TSB.

Winner of both the Longest Drive and the Best Individual was Neil Boothby of Lancashire Life, guest of Latitute Studios…..and what better way to celebrate a birthday than to receive the Nearest the Pin award won by the Chamber’s Adrian Lambe.

Huge thanks go to the club for the superb course, the chef for the superb food and Pete Emmett for his superb humour!

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Julie Young, the proprietor of Spencer Fold Management Services, was bursting with hotpot AND positive things to say after the event held on 19th April at Oswaldtwistle Mills. 

Julie said “I made a number of new contacts at the event in addition to meeting up with some people I haven’t seen for a long time. Within hours I had several significant appointments firmly booked in my diary – both with people I hope to offer a service to in the future, and with people I hope to buy a service from – it works both ways!

I’ve now been to several Chamber events at Oswaldtwistle Mills – it’s a great venue, easily accessible with plenty of parking, and space to mingle and chat. The Chamber works hard to provide interesting speakers talking about relevant business topics and the events attract business representatives from all over East Lancashire and beyond.

And if that wasn’t enough – the hotpot is absolutely delicious!”

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Cornel Sampson 
 
My Networking week kicked off with a cold damp drive to the East Lancs Chamber offices in Clayton le Moors. However the welcome was very warm. Chrissy Pilkington greeted and introduced me to early arrivals.

We sat down in the conference room and were introduced to the event sponsor, iTeam Lancs. Andy Poar delivered a short, sharp punchy overview of the iTeams service offering.

Andy explained how iTeam, a group of some of the North West’s leading technology professionals, provide small businesses with access to services usually only available to large companies. And because the iTeam are independent consultants and not tied to any suppliers, they will always offer you the best solution, at the right price and with the highest levels of customer service.

Their services cover •Web Solutions ▪Information Management •IT Support Team ▪Telecoms Specialist •Energy Manager.

A member of the iTeam recently repaired my PC after being referred to them.

As light snow fell in Clayton le Moors Jim Akrill, Partner and MD of PM + M Chartered Accountants highlighted the four stages of consideration for attracting funding for your business.

Using a mixture of direct questions, quizzes and practical examples Jim walked us through his presentation.

A large part of securing funding is common sense and knowing where to look for funding. Jim’s team can add the finishing touches to your proposal by critiquing and coaching you before submitting an application. And of course PM + M Chartered Accountants provide all the other ancillary services to help you and your business develop and grow.

Jim fielded some questions at the end and also chatted informally before putting away his notes.

Chrissy Pilkington concluded the meeting by selecting two attendees to deliver their pitch before she gave out a door prize.

I was able to share my product offering with Tony Sharp (Electronic Security Systems) and Paulo Farinha (LED bulbs online). I will be meeting with Paulo as well as referring him to one of my trusted contacts for telecommunications services.

Thanks to Chrissy, Barbara and the Chamber for facilitating this opportunity to ‘network’ and gain more insightful knowledge. In my opinion, a Great use of 60 minutes.

A great opportunity to make new contacts and network with business people from across Lancashire and beyond.

Networking works by sharing information, ideas and concepts. It enables businesses to call on others for support, inspiration and motivation and identify and develop new opportunities, mutual interests and good practice.

The Chambers of Commerce in East Lancashire, North & West Lancashire and Lancaster, and new for this year, Bradford Chamber, invite you a series of networking events to get yourself recognised, remembered and referred – it’s not just about selling, it’s about building and nurturing relationships.

Literature tables are available as well as light refreshments and staff from each Chamber will be on hand to meet, greet and introduce you to new contacts.

Dates and more information can be seen at www.chamberelancs.co.uk/events

Chamber to Chamber is sponsored by GrowthAccelerator

60 Useful Minutes – Workshop
Monday 18th March 2013 – 7.45am to 10.15am

Funding for SMEs – What are the options? How to get it right?

Jim Akrill, MD of PM+M Corporate Finance, will help guide you through the funding options available and how to maximise your chances of success.
PM+M will tell you:

• what funding is available
• what investors and lenders are looking for
• common mistakes to avoid

The workshop is open to Chamber members only, however if you bring a guest, please include all their details when registering.

To book your place/places please go to the events website  www.chamberelancs.co.uk/events

This workshop is sponsored by iTEAM Lancs