17-02-2010 | LBV February Enews
LBV Events
Ten year economic strategy
Smarter Travel
Charnwood promoting tourism
Celebrate St George
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LBV's 5th Burned Out Night held on 26 January celebrated Robbie Burns and the achievements of LBV - thank you to everyone who supported the sell-out event and to James Bowie and the team at the Belmont Hotel for hosting a great evening.
LBV and the Leicester Comedy Festival celebrated the launch of the Comedy Festival at Breakfast with a Smile on the 5 February. Thank you to Aatin Anadkat and the team at Hotel Maiyango for hosting the event. Enjoy the Comedy Festival everyone which runs until 21 February.
Back to business and our next events planned are:
April Prospect Leicestershire and LE One (the new city centre management partnership) updating us on progress and plans for the future
June UK Economics revisited following the Election
Full details will be circulated in due course
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Your opportunity to comment on economic strategy for the next ten years
The consultation on Leicester and Leicestershire's Draft Economic Strategy and Economic Assessment has been launched. The outcome will determine the economic priorities over the next ten years. It follows six months of preparation work on the sub-regional economy involving public, private and other sectors. Your comments are welcome.
Read More [ www.leicester.gov.uk/consultationstrategy4growth ]
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Want to save you and your business money on travel?
Smarter Travel Leicester provides employers with the opportunity to find out how you could save money on travel costs. It will also promote the benefits to staff and business reputation that can be generated through reviewing business and home to work travel.
You are invited to a Smarter Travel Leicester workshop that will highlight the business benefits and provide you with a taster of different ways to help deliver them. The workshop will provide information on grants, best practice, policies and special discounts for attendees. In addition, you will have your own hands-on opportunity to go on a driving simulator.
The 2 hour workshop is being held on two different dates - 18th March (8am to 10am) or 23rd March (4pm to 6pm) in Leicester city centre. To book, please RSVP by Friday 26th February and click HERE stating your preferred date. A confirmation e-mail will then be sent back with venue details. The cost is £25 (plus vat) with the guarantee that if a business does not at least save £250 from attending the workshop, the registration will be refunded!
Smarter Travel Leicester is led by Go Travel Solutions, a transport consultancy focused on delivering business benefits and sustainable transport. The programme is supported by Arriva, Big Difference Company, Centrebus,East Midlands Trains, Energy Savings Trust, First, Groundwork, Highcross, Leicester City Council, Leicester Shire Promotions, Leicestershire Business Voice, Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce, PowaStation, RSM Tenon and UnityComm
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Charnwood Promotions Tourism Network Event - Welcoming Visitors
Friday 26 March 9.30 for 10.00 am - 2.00pm (Optional Sessions 2.00 - 3.00) at Burleigh Court For details contact: Sue Swain T: 01509 634836 e: sue.swain@charnwood.gov.uk
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St George's Festival - a full day of events will be held on Saturday 24 April in St George's Cultural Quarter to celebrate St George's Day - www.oneleicester.com/cultural-quarter
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And finally. . . .
We need your support to enable the views of the business community to continue to be heard. LBV is an independent and strong voice, striving to make Leicester and Leicestershire a better place to do business in.
Membership renewal details have been sent out recently and we hope we can count on your continued support. Details of how to become a member have also been circulated to all those that have shown an interest in LBV during the past year and we look forward to receiving your support in 2010. Any details, information or comments, please contact me -- ann.lamin@leicestershirebusinessvoice.com
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