Date: February 13, 2012
Time: 11:14 am
The Chamber of Commerce East Lancs has launched a new business network in a 
bid to stimulate growth in the Rossendale Valley.
‘Meet and Eat at the Chambers’ is a business-to-business networking group, where firms can forge contacts, debate hot topics that affect the region, and ultimately do business in a relaxed, informal environment.
The events, which are open to all businesses in East Lancashire, are being hosted at St Mary’s Chambers in Rawtenstall.
And the first one, which is free and takes place on Monday February 20, between 12 and 2pm, will feature a presentation from Andy MacNae, Councillor for Regeneration at Rossendale Borough Council. Read More »
Date: February 10, 2012
Time: 4:30 pm
The European Commission, Taxation and Customs Union have announced VAT Rates which are applied in the Member States of the European Union.
The purpose of this is to disseminate information about the VAT rates in force in the Member States of the European Union.
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Date: February 10, 2012
Time: 4:26 pm
Over 50 women braved cold and icy conditions to attend the first Unique Women in Business event of 2012 sponsored by Laura Hartley Recruitment. Held at the historic at St Marys Chambers in Rawtenstall much business was done over a light lunch and hot drinks, sponsored by ISSL.
Anecdotally Simply Chocolicious have been asked to provide corporate chocolates, Cronkshawfold Farm were approached about their holiday cottage lets, St Marys Chambers and Eaves Hall could be working with Outdoor Elements Team Building.
A number of delegates attended for the first time, enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere in which to do business and plan to attend more in the future which is great news for the network.
The three businesses invited to speak about themselves were Julie McDonald of Douglass Grange; Lisa Mousley of CBT International Travel; Lesley Halliwell & Denise Bond of Acklam Bond Noor………the wine draw was won by Emma Townley of Southerns Solicitors and Marcia O’Connor of Liberty Plus Financial Services.
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Date: February 1, 2012
Time: 3:44 pm
How To…series of workshops for Chamber members delivered by Chamber members.
February’s How To…..Workshop, presented by SA Graphics, and sponsored by iTEAM Lancs
will give an overview of key Facebook features, help build your business’s social profile, explain how Twittter can strengthen your brand and unlock new opportunities.
With nearly 50% of the UK’s population using Facebook and 15 million on Twitter, can your business afford to ignore this ever growing marketing tool? You’ll get some great hints, tips and tricks on how to effectively manage your social profile, saving you time and money.
This free event, on 21 February, for Chamber members only, opens at 8.00am with registration and coffee and ends at 10.00am.
Register your interest by going online at www.chamberelancs.co.uk/events
Date: July 22, 2011
Time: 1:27 pm
…and hopefully some cracking contacts were made.
It was back by popular demand – and the Hotpot for Hotshots summer BBQ didn’t disappoint – getting a big thumbs up from the 110 delegates that attended.
We’d like to thank all our speakers for their two minutes of top business advice. If you think you can match their efforts, get in touch and we’ll schedule you in for a future Hotpot for Hotshots event.
What seemed like a never ending supply of burgers, sausages and kebabs served up by Plum Tree catering, as the sun got its hat on and topped off the networking extravaganza in style.
Have a ganders at the gallery of photos here. (http://hotpotforhotshots.co.uk/category/gallery/)
We like to feature Hotpots fans on the website, so if you can offer a testimonial, or have secured business through hotpots, we’d love to hear from you – hello@hotpotforhotshots.co.uk.
See you all at the next one on 7th October!
The Hotpot for Hotshots partners are Chamber of Commerce East Lancashire, Lancashire Business View, Oswaldtwistle Mills, Slater
