SWLBF Event Programme

Sefton &West Lancashire

Business FAIR

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Sefton & West Lancashire Business FairSouthport Theatre & Convention Centre Tuesday 24th May 2011

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Costco is a membership warehouse club that sells a wide selection oftop quality brand name merchandise at low warehouse prices.

Trade MembershipIf you are a bona fide business owner or manager or are selfemployed you qualify for Standard TradeMembership or Executive Trade Membership.You need to provide evidence of trading in theform of a current business utility bill (electricity,gas, water) plus either a VAT RegistrationCertificate or two other pieces of business stationery (cheque,letterhead, invoice).

Standard Trade Members pay an annual fee of £20 (plus VAT) andthis includes a free spouse card.

You could be earning 2% on your purchases.Ask at the membership desk for details.

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Unmissable EventsSe�on & West Lancashire Business FairTuesday 24th May 2011Southport Theatre and Conven3on Centre

Wrexham & Borderlands Business FairWednesday 22nd June 2011Glyndwr University Wrexham

Wirral & Chester Business FairWednesday 21st September 2011New Brighton Floral Pavilion

Business and Technology Show NWTuesday 18th October 2011Aintree Racecourse

Halton & Warrington Business FairWednesday 2nd November 2011Stobart Stadium Halton

For further informa,on on exhibi,ng at orvisi,ng these events contact us on0151 709 8932 or visit our events website.

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Se�on&West LancashireBusiness Fair10.30am -3.30pm

Tuesday 24th May 2011Southport Theatre &Conven$on Centre

Free to VisitB2B ExhibitionFree SeminarsFree Marketing ClinicsInformal NetworkingFree Event ProgrammeTendering InformationAdvice Clinics

Exhibit from under £200+VAT

Wrexham & Borderlands Business Fair . . . . . 22nd June 2011Wirral & Chester Business Fair . . . . . . . . 21st September 2011Business and Technology Show NW . . . . . . 18th October 2011Halton & Warrington Business Fair . . . . . 2nd November 2011

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Contact us on 0151 709 8932 or visit www.businessfairsuk.com

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Welcome to the 2011 Sefton and WestLancashire Business Fair.

There are a wide range of features on offer.

Business Exhibition - featuring a wide variety ofcompanies and organisationsFree Seminars - topical business workshops all free toattendBusiness Information and Advice / Ask the ExpertFree Marketing Clinics from the Chartered Institute ofMarketingSupport for Business Starts - from Invest Sefton andother agenciesFree Event Programme and Business GuideNetworking Opportunities - with hundreds ofbusinesses and dozens of exhibitorsFree Head and Back Massages from CloudnineBodyworks and Wine Tasting from Portland Wines

The event is brought to you by Liverpool BA and we are grateful forsupport from Sefton Chamber of Commerce and Trinity Mirror.For more details on our future events, contact Liverpool BA on0151 709 8932 or visit www.businessfairsuk.com.

A wide variety of exhibitors can be found in theexhibition hall - for details see roomplan.

Refreshments and Snacks (and Seating Areas) areavailable in the Gardens Bar.

10.30 Liverpool BA Business ShowcaseThese are networking sessions with a difference. At each Showcase we will invite up to ten businesses todo a 60 second pitch about what they do (free of charge) to the rest of the audience. This is followed upby a further ten minutes of general speed networking.If you would like to deliver one of these pitches,submit your details to us using the Contact Us form on the www.businessfairsuk.com website - makesure that you provide your Contact Name, telephone number and a short descrip3on of what your pitchwill cover (in the message field).

11.05 Public Rela,ons DIY WorkshopSmall businesses might have zero budget for PR, yet they know they need to be doing some of it for thesake of their reputa3on, their marke3ng, their recruitment and their bo4om line.PR is vital - it's about ge5ng the right messages out to the right people. But PR consultancies can beexpensive and can blind you with smoke and mirrors.This workshop will show small businesses how they can do the PR basics for themselves, and will showthem how, as they grow and their PR needs mature, they can engage with a PR agency on an equalfoo3ng. How to brief the agency, what you might need them for, and what you might not.

Oliver Chesher, Head of Office North West, Admiral PR.

12.15 How to Create your own Marke,ng PlanThis free one hour mini marke3ng masterclass will coverWhat market are you in - 7 P's of marke3ng - Crea3ng effec3ve plans - Strategic approach to marke3ng -Effec3ve marke3ng ac3vi3es - Return on your investmentA4endees will benefit by:-understanding how to market strategically; wri3ng their own marke3ng plan in the session; boos3ngconfidence in marke3ng; understanding how to invest wisely in marke3ng and secure a return oninvestment

Davide de Maestri, Chartered Ins0tute of Marke0ng

1.30 How to create ongoing profit by becoming a valueadded ecommerce resellerThis workshop from TIC Webshops will provide a brief overview on the do's and dont's of selling onlineand also how to generate revenue through client referral networks - both online and offline.

Mark Gidlow, TIC Webshops

2.00 Increasing Profits through increasing revenue andreducing costs.SME businesses are o#en guilty of not capitalising on the commercial opportuni3es that exist withintheir business, o#en overlooking the importance of proac3ve CRM (customer rela3onship management),partnership marke3ng and other ini3a3ves that can either provide new revenue streams or reduceoverhead to maximise a business’s profitability. Apex Consultants workshop will focus on two key areas:1. Maximising exis3ng rela3onships (customers, suppliers and contacts) to improve your businessprofitability2. Improving profitability through improved processes and management.

Nick Richardson, Director, Apex Consultants.

2.30 Tax, Na,onal Insurance and VAT for Small Businessesand the Self EmployedThis 30 minute workshop will provide a quick outline of the basics of business taxes and VAT. It will coverhandy 3ps for the self employed, an overview for employers, and the basics of VAT. The HMRC BusinessEduca3on & Support Team will also be on hand throughout the day to answer any in depth orconfiden3al queries that people may have.

The session will give a brief overview on:-Sole Traders - Partnerships - Going Ltd - Taking on Staff - Construc3on Industry - Record Keeping - SelfAssessment Return - Important Dates - Penal3es - VAT Registra3on - Online Services - Business PaymentSupport Service - Where to get further help.

HMRC Business Educa0on & Support Team.

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Se�on & West LancashireBusiness Fair 2011

Features

Supported by Se�on Chamber of Commerce and Southport Visiter, thisevent promises something for every business big or small, new or old,with features including:

Business Exhibi*on showcasing a wide variety of local CompaniesTake the opportunity to make valuable contacts and source local suppliers by mee+ng the wide variety ofexhibitors at the event.

Business Workshops & Seminars - full schedule belowincluding Business Showcase Session - Networking sessions with a difference! At the Showcase we willinvite up to ten businesses to do a 60 second pitch about what they do (free of charge) to the rest of theaudience. This is followed up by a further ten minutes of general speed networking. If you would like to deliverone of these pitches, submit your details to us using the Contact Us form on the www.businessfairsuk.comwebsite - make sure that you provide your Contact Name, telephone number and a short descrip+on of whatyour pitch will cover (in the message field).

Free Marke*ng Clinics delivered by the CIM

Business Showcase Session featuring Speed Networking

Free Management Clinics from the CMI

Ask The Expert on a range of business topics:

Marke+ng - The Chartered Ins+tute of Marke+ng (CIM)Business Support available in Se�on - Invest Se�onSe,ng up & growing your Own Business - ELECTManagement - The Chartered Management Ins+tute (CMI)Business Tax, VAT and Employing People - HMRCSelling Online - TICWEBSHOPS

Business Informa*on and Advice

Art Displays, Free Head/Back Massages & other Special Features

FREE TO VISIT - NO NEED TO PRE-REGISTER

A wide range of ac*vi*es will be taking place at the Business Fair – all free to a+end.Simply turn up on the day (no need to pre book)


exhibitors

Active Training NetworkActive Training Network is a health & safety training provideroffering a range of courses and retailer of quality first aid supplies.We are accredited to deliver:HSE First Aid At Work Courses - Initial, Requalification and EFAW / IOSH Managing &Working Safely / CIEH Health & Safety Course, Manual Handling & COSHHOpen courses are delivered at several venues around Merseyside & West Lancashire or wecan visit you. Come and say Hello to us on our stand and if you are one of our first 100visitors you will receive a FREE First Aid Kit plus a 10% voucher redeemable against anyATN open Courses.

07883 071 220 www.activetrainingnetwork.com

Adrenaline BrushAdrenaline Brush not only makes beautiful board games, it offers corporate board gamedays where staff can create their own games and unleash personal and team creativity. Thecompany also makes corporate games to suit the needs of the client.

01244 315 507 www.adrenalinebrush.co.uk

Astec Electrical Services LtdASTEC is a medium sized electrical company basedin Southport, providing all aspects of electrical repairs and installations to both domestic andcommercial clients.

01704 320 500 www.astecelectricalservices.co.uk

Business Doctors LtdThe Business Doctors are experts at providingfriendly, practical down to earth support togrow your business. If you areFrustrated by your lack of growth and poor performance of your staff?Finding that your Business is running YOU?Spending all your time working IN your business and not ON your business?Then you need to talk to us!

0845 219 7077 www.businessdoctors.co.uk

Chartered Management InstituteProfessional body for Managers and Leaders, focusing on improving personal andorganisational performance. We set the standards, support individual and organisationaldevelopment, provide accreditation, qualifications and professional recognition, includingChartered Manager status.Attractive membership rates for individuals and organisations at each event.

01539 726 191 / 077 966 95259 www.managers.org.uk

Cloudnine BodyworksWorkplace acupressure massage / reikiTreatments with the WOW! Factor

0771 339 8993 www.c9wow.com

Costco WholesaleCostco is a membership warehouse club that sells a wide selection of top quality brand namemerchandise at low warehouse prices.If you are a bona fide business owner or manager or are self employed you qualify for TradeMembership. Specific employment groups also qualify for Individual Memberships.

0151 224 7678 www.costco.co.uk

ELECTELECT provides FREE impartial information, advice and guidance to people thinking ofstarting a business, already running their businesses (including Social Enterprises) or thoselooking for employment.Working with The Women’s Organisation and Prince’s Youth Trust, we provide customisedquality support from local venues throughout Sefton, West Lancashire, and acrossMerseyside.

0151 230 0300 www.elect.org.uk

Federation of Small BusinessesThe Federation of Small Businesses, (FSB), is the UK’s biggest business support organisation.With an unparalleled range of member benefits, the FSB promotes and protects the interestsof small businesses, providing advice and support on legal, employment and taxation issues,unbeatable savings on vital business services and a powerful lobbying voice that ensuresthat the views of small businesses are heard at all levels of government in the UK.

0151 645 5694 www.fsb.org.uk

Final Demand LtdNo Win No Fee Debt Recovery - With over 70 years in house experience providing costeffective and proactive resolution to all your debt recovery needs. Providing clients withaccess to expert legal advice and a fully qualified litigation department.

0800 334 5558 www.finaldemand.biz

HMRC Business Education & Support TeamThe HMRC Business Education & Support Team is specially trained to help businessesunderstand their tax responsibilities and give them the confidence to get it right, first time.Our services, which include workshops on a variety of topics, are free of charge and aredesigned for everyone in business, especially new businesses or new employers.Come to our workshop today for an overview of the basics of business taxes and VAT or visitour stand for more specific advice.

0151 703 8593 www.hmrc.gov.uk/bst

HR Law Easy AnswersA local company that delivers answers to you in relationto any Employment Law and Health & Safety complianceissues by taking a no nonsense approach to documentation.We recognise the need for compliance however; we understand the importance of ensuringvalue for money. Offering excellent value for money and considerably less expensive andmore accessible than many outsourced consultancies.

0151 244 5409 www.hrlaweasyanswers.com

IMSMIMSM are a management consultancy implementing ISO standardsto clients worldwide. Our global team of highly qualified IRCA Standardauditors are well versed in the implementation of ISO Standards includingISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Managementand BS OHSAS 18001 Health & Safety Management, and many more.

01666 826 065 www.imsm.com

Invest SeftonInvest Sefton is at the forefront of economic growth in Sefton, supporting new and existinglocal businesses and helping to attract new investment and jobs to the borough. Ourobjective is simple - to make Sefton an attractive and easy place for you to start, operate andgrow your business.

0151 934 3452 www.investsefton.com

NWPL Plumbing & HeatingNWPL Plumbing & Heating work throughout the North Westregion offering a first-class plumbing and heating service to ourclients. We carry out all jobs swiftly, cost-effectively and to the very highest standard.

01704 576 016 www.nwpl-uk.co.uk

Scientiam LtdScientiam Ltd, established in 2001, is one of the leading training providers to businesses,organisations and people across Merseyside, Cheshire and the North West.Scientiam delivers a range of Government funded initiatives including Apprenticeships andAdvanced Apprenticeships and has worked with more than 3,000 employers supporting over4,500 apprentices and learners.

0151 650 1678 www.scientiam.co.uk

Sefton Chamber of CommerceSefton Chamber of Commerce has over 500 memberswho benefit from a wide range of products andservices that we offer, including;Marketing and PR - Information and SupportLobbying and Representation - Chamber Utility AuditingFREE Legal Insurance - Chamber HR (on-line personnel department)Promotional OpportunitiesWe also host 2 BSB groups in Southport and Formby. These groups generate significantincremental sales via referral marketing.Visit our stand to find out more about how we can benefit your business.

01704 531 710 www.seftonchamber.com

Southport Theatre & Convention Centre & Ramada Plaza HotelThe Southport Theatre & Convention Centre and the Ramada Plaza Hotel is one of thebiggest Conference, Exhibition, Banqueting, Wedding, Entertainment and Accommodationvenues in the North West. With Conference facilities for up to 2000 delegates, a choice of 23meeting & exhibition suites, banqueting for up to 750 and accommodation for 133 guestsmaking us ‘A Truly Unique Venue’

0151 934 2423 www.southporttheatre.org.uk /www.ramadaplazasouthport.co.uk

Stephensons Solicitors LLPStephensons has developed Constant for businesses who want to offer their employees acomprehensive value added service.Employers who sign up free of charge to Constant will be able to provide their employeeswith access to a 24 hour legal helpline which is also a tax and NI free benefit.

01942 777 777 www.stephensons.co.uk

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exhibitors

The Chartered Institute of MarketingWhether you are just starting up or are a well establishedbusiness, take advantage of our FREE marketing clinicswith local Chartered Marketers. Visit us on our stand tobook an appointment and lets see if we can help growyour business with professional marketing advice.

07813 669 305 www.cim.co.uk

The MerseyThe Mersey is a free monthly magazine deliveredto over 20,000 homes across Merseyside and beyond.Each month the magazine is packed with community news, what’s on, competitions, localbusiness information and much, much more...You will also find the Mersey online at www.the-mersey.co.uk giving you a second chance tocatch up on what’s new.

0151 530 2185 www.the-mersey.co.uk

The Willwriting Guild (UK) LtdThe WWG is a family run business first established in 1991, providing Will services across theNorth West. We are members of the Society of Will Writers and the Institute of ProfessionalWill Writers, complete with full indemnity insurance. Our services include:Single & Mirror WillsProperty Protection TrustLasting Powers of AttorneyPre-paid Funeral PlansSeverance of Joint TenancyLiving WillProbate AdministrationSecure Document Storage

01704 54 66 88 www.thewwg.co.uk

TICWEBSHOPSProviding online shopping websites to small and medium size business, WITHOUT any capitaldevelopment costs. With onsite training, guaranteed long term fixed running costs at lessthan 16 per week. Includes taking over any existing website and re-designing, or thecreation of a new one. Utilising our skilled copy writers and designers enablesTICWEBSHOPS to give all traders a powerful online shop.

0844 474 8686 www.ticwebshops.com

Total RecallThe fastest way to generate new customers and increase sales on your shop is to be seen onpage one of Google. We Guarantee to get you there in just two days for under 500...Howmuch is a new customer worth to you?Call us for a chat to discuss how we can drive traffic to your shop and generate newenquiries for you Fast 01704 500 667

01704 500 667 www.trppc.co.uk

Ultimate Health LtdUltimate Health Ltd are a Specialist Private MedicalInsurance Intermediary. We work with all leadinginsurers including Bupa, AXA-PPP, Aviva and Pru Health to ensure our clients not only havethe right Policy for them but are also supported through the claims process. Our servicescome completely free of charge to our clients as we get paid by the Insurers.

01704 567 600 www.ultimate-healthcare.co.uk

Ultimate Health LtdU

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10.30am -3.30pmWednesday 22nd June 2011Catrin Finch CentreGlyndwr University Wrexham



Wirral & Chester Business Fair . . . . . . . . 21st September 2011Business and Technology Show NW . . . . . . 18th October 2011Halton & Warrington Business Fair . . . . . 2nd November 2011

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Wrexham & BorderlandsBusiness Fair

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Federa,on of Small BusinessesThe FSB is the UK's biggest business support organisa3on, with over 215,000members. The FSB lobbies 3relessly on behalf of the self-employed andmembers can take advantage of a wide range of benefits and services......................................................................................................www.fsb.org.uk

EnvirowiseEnvirowise seeks to provide support to all UK businesses on resource efficiencyissues to help them minimise waste and maximise profits. We work closely withregional Business Support Organisa3ons to ensure that the businesses we workwith receive the support they need........................................................................................www.envirowise.gov.uk

WRAP (Waste & Resources Ac,on Programme)WRAP (Waste & Resources Ac3on Programme) works in England, Scotland,Wales and Northern Ireland to help businesses and individuals reap the benefitsof reducing waste, develop sustainable products and use resources in anefficient way.................................................................................................www.wrap.org.uk

Business SceneLocal knowledge, contacts & opportuni3es all accessed through our 200,000member strong online community www.business-scene.com and offline at ourConnec3ons events. Promote your business with a full online profile, submitar3cles, press releases and classified ads all free of charge thanks to the supportof our na3onal sponsors Microso#, Blackberry & Santander.....................................................................................www.business-scene.com

Eco-InnovateThe North West Eco-Innova3on Programme provides free, tailored support tohelp you exploit the market for sustainable products and low-carbon solu3ons,helping you develop products and services suitable for a low carbon economyand move your business ahead of the rest.............................www.eco-innovate.org.uk / www.ctechinnova3on.com/eco

Ask About BusinessAsk About Business is a partnership between fourteen library authori3es acrossthe north west. Led by Manchester Library & Informa3on Service, Ask AboutBusiness provides informa3on through libraries to support:

* Pre-start and new businesses * Exis3ng businesses * Jobseekers* Consumers * Inventors * Business students

................................................................................www.askaboutbusiness.org/

Ins,tute of Export & Interna,onal TradeThe Ins3tute of Export & Interna3onal Trade is the professional bodyrepresen3ng and suppor3ng the interests of everyone involved in impor3ng,expor3ng and interna3onal trade. We offer a unique range of individual andbusiness membership benefits as well as a world renowned suite of professionalqualifica3ons, training & CPD. Visit: www.export.org...............................................................................................www.export.org.uk

The Carbon TrustThe Carbon Trust was set up by Government in 2001 as an independentcompany. The Carbon Trust's mission is to accelerate the move to a low carboneconomy, by working with organisa3ons to reduce carbon emissions now anddevelop commercial low carbon technologies for the future.........................................................................................www.carbontrust.co.uk

HMRC Online ServicesHMRC offer a range of online services which aim to be efficient and customerfriendly. Our con3nually developing services enable you to interact with usquickly, securely and at your convenience.We provide a range of services for:- individuals and employees - employers - businesses and corpora3ons- tax agents and advisers - so#ware developers.................................................................................................www.hmrc.gov.uk

Groundwork in the North WestProviding through the ENWORKS programme:- FREE environmental resource efficiency reviews for businesses- Advice on Corporate Social Responsibility- Subsidised environmental training and accredited training courses......................................................................................www.groundwork.org.uk

LEADLEAD is a unique leadership programme designed specifically around the needsof SME owner-managers with up to 20 employees. Past delegates credit thecourse with having a significant impact on their business - 90% witnessed anaverage £200,000 increase in turnover. It allows you to work ON the businessnot IN it, and tackles prac3cal issues rather than focussing on theore3calconcepts...........................................................................www.businesslinknw.co.uk/lead

Business LinkThe regional Business Link advisory service will cease to operate from November2011. Since April 2011 much of the local business support informa3on that waspreviously found on regionally branded Business Link websites can now beaccessed within the na3onal Business Link website directories (Events, BusinessSupport Finder and Contacts). The Business Link website will remain and willcon3nue to provide businesses of all sizes with access to informa3on, supportand government services.......................................................................................www.businesslink.gov.uk

The North West FundThe North West Fund is targeted at growing businesses that are unable to securefunding from tradi3onal sources in order to finance their growth plans.Consequently, The North West Fund is targeted at growing SMEs, irrespec3ve oftheir “age”. However, there are restric3ons around investments in businesses indifficulty and firms in certain sectors. A total of £184.4m is available across thesix product funds for investment up to the end of 2015. Please contact therelevant Fund Manager for further informa3on...............................................................................www.thenorthwes2und.co.uk

Contracts FinderContracts Finder is a free new service for businesses, government buyers andthe public. This service comes from government under its transparencycommitment, and you can find:· live contract opportuni3es · closed tender documenta3on· contract awards and contract documentsYou can also subscribe to email updates on exis3ng or new items...........................................................www.contractsfinder.businesslink.gov.uk/

Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS)The Manufacturing Advisory Service aims to address the prac3cal needs ofBri3sh manufacturers by delivering hands-on advice and assistance from expertsin a wide range of manufacturing disciplines..............................................................................................www.mas.d3.gov.uk

The Chartered Ins,tute of Marke,ngWhether you are just star3ng up or are a well established business, takeadvantage of our FREE marke3ng clinics with local Chartered Marketers. Visit uson our stand to book an appointment and let’s see if we can help grow yourbusiness with professional marke3ng advice......................................................................................................www.cim.co.uk

Chartered Management Ins,tuteProfessional body for Managers and Leaders, focusing on improving personaland organisa3onal performance. We set the standards, support individual andorganisa3onal development, provide accredita3on, qualifica3ons andprofessional recogni3on, including Chartered Manager status...........................................................................................www.managers.org.uk

BionowBionow is the cluster support group for the Northwest of England'sbiotechnology, pharmaceu3cal and healthcare industry................................................................................................www.bionow.co.uk

UK Trade & InvestmentUK Trade & Investment (UKTI) can help you rise to the exci3ng opportuni3es andchallenges that globalisa3on offers. We work with UK-based businesses toensure their success in interna3onal markets. We also encourage the bestoverseas companies to look to the UK as their global partner of choice....................................................................................................www.uk3.gov.uk

Business Guide - Useful Sources of Help and Information


Business Support AgenciesInvest in Cumbria .....................................................www.inves3ncumbria.co.ukInvest Se#on ....................................................................www.investse#on.comInvest Wirral......................................................................www.investwirral.comLiverpool Vision ..........................................................www.liverpoolvision.co.ukLocate in Salford .......................................................... www.locateinsalford.infoManchester Investment Development Agency Service..............................................................................www.inves3nmanchester.com

Chambers of CommerceAltrincham & Sale ..............................................www.altrinchamchamber.co.ukBlackburn & District .............................................www.blackburnchamber.co.ukBorough of Congleton..........................................www.congletonchamber.co.ukCumbria .................................................................www.cumbriachamber.co.ukEast Lancashire ..........................................................www.chamberelancs.co.ukGreater Manchester............................................www.manchester-chamber.orgHalton..........................................................................www.haltonchamber.comKnowsley ..................................................................www.knowsleychamber.orgLancaster District ................................................www.lancaster-chamber.org.ukLiverpool...............................................................www.liverpoolchamber.org.ukMacclesfield .....................................................www.macclesfieldchamber.co.ukNorth & Western Lancashire........................................www.lancschamber.co.ukSe#on ..........................................................................www.se#onchamber.comSouth Cheshire.............................................www.southcheshirechamber.org.ukSouth East Cheshire Enterprise...................................................www.sece.co.ukSt Helens ..................................................................www.sthelenschamber.comWarrington ........................................................www.warrington-chamber.co.ukWest Cheshire and North Wales ..............................www.cepnwchamber.org.ukWirral.........................................................................www.wirralchamber.org.uk

Chambers of Commerce North West.................................................................www.chambersofcommercenw.org.ukBri3sh Chambers of Commerce (BCC)...............................................................................www.bri3shchambers.org.uk

Higher Educa,on Ins,tu,ons

Edge Hill University................................................................www.edgehill.ac.ukLancaster University...................................................................www.lancs.ac.ukLiverpool Hope University Business Gateway ..........................www.hope.ac.uk/Liverpool John Moores University..........www.ljmu.ac.uk/businessengagement/Manchester Metropolitan University.........www.business.mmu.ac.uk/business/University of Bolton .............................www.bolton.ac.uk/ServicesForBusiness/University of Central Lancashire ..........www.uclan.ac.uk/informa3on/business/University of Chester................................www.chester.ac.uk/business-researchUniversity of Cumbria .........................................www.cumbria.ac.uk/EnterpriseUniversity of Liverpool......................................www.liv.ac.uk/businessgateway/University of Manchester ...............................www.manchester.ac.uk/business/University of Salford .................................www.business-services.salford.ac.uk/

Local Authori,es

CheshireCheshire East Council...................................................www.cheshireeast.gov.ukCheshire West and Chester Council...........www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.ukHalton Borough Council .........................................................www.halton.gov.ukWarrington Borough Council ..........................................www.warrington.gov.uk

CumbriaAllerdale Borough Council..................................................www.allerdale.gov.ukBarrow in Furness Borough Council..................................www.barrowbc.gov.ukCarlisle City Council...............................................................www.carlisle.gov.ukCopeland Borough Council ............................................www.copelandbc.gov.ukCumbria County Council ..................................................www.cumbriacc.gov.ukEden District Council ................................................................www.eden.gov.ukSouth Lakeland District Council .................................www.southlakeland.gov.uk

Greater ManchesterBolton Metropolitan Borough Council...................................www.bolton.gov.ukBury Metropolitan Borough Council .........................................www.bury.gov.ukManchester City Council................................................www.manchester.gov.uk

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council...............................www.oldham.gov.ukRochdale Metropolitan Borough Council ...........................www.rochdale.gov.ukSalford City Council ...............................................................www.salford.gov.ukStockport Metropolitan Borough Council .........................www.stockport.gov.ukTameside Metropolitan Borough Council..........................www.tameside.gov.ukTrafford Metropolitan Borough Council ...............................www.trafford.gov.ukWigan Metropolitan Borough Council .............................www.wiganmbc.gov.uk

LancashireBlackburn with Darwen Borough Council ........................www.blackburn.gov.ukBlackpool Borough Council...............................................www.blackpool.gov.ukBurnley Borough Council......................................................www.burnley.gov.ukChorley Borough Council ......................................................www.chorley.gov.ukFylde Borough Council .............................................................www.fylde.gov.ukHyndburn Borough Council...........................................www.hyndburnbc.gov.ukLancashire County Council ...............................................www.lancashire.gov.ukLancaster City Council ........................................................www.lancaster.gov.ukPendle Borough Council ........................................................www.pendle.gov.ukPreston City Council.............................................................www.preston.gov.ukRibble Valley Borough Council .......................................www.ribblevalley.gov.ukRossendale Borough Council ..........................................www.rossendale.gov.ukSouth Ribble Borough Council .......................................www.southribble.gov.ukWest Lancashire District Council...................................www.westlancsdc.gov.ukWyre Borough Council ..........................................................www.wyrebc.gov.uk

MerseysideKnowsley Metropolitan Borough Council ..........................www.knowsley.gov.ukLiverpool City Council.........................................................www.liverpool.gov.ukSe#on Council ........................................................................www.se#on.gov.ukSt Helens Metropolitan Borough Council ...........................www.sthelens.gov.ukWirral Metropolitan Borough Council.....................................www.wirral.gov.uk

Police ServicesCheshire Police ...............................................................www.cheshire.police.ukCumbria Constabulary ....................................................www.cumbria.police.ukGreater Manchester Police ...................................................www.gmp.police.ukLancashire Constabulary..............................................www.lancashire.police.ukMerseyside Police ......................................................www.merseyside.police.ukNorth Wales Police ...................................................www.north-wales.police.uk

Science & Innova,on ParksDaresbury Science and Innova3on Campus ..................www.daresburysic.co.ukLiverpool Innova3on Park .............................www.liverpoolinnova3onpark.comLiverpool Science Park ......................................www.liverpoolsciencepark.co.ukManchester Science Park.............................www.manchestersciencepark.co.ukWest Lakes Science Park..................................www.westlakessciencepark.co.uk

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