< PreviousEVENTS50Business Link www.blmforum.netLeeds Law Society Lunch Harvey Nichols, Leeds - Monday 3rd DecemberLeeds Law Society are hosting another of their Business andProfessional Networking lunches. There are no speeches orpresentations, as the aim is for guests to mingle and to connectwith new people, exchange ideas and experiences and growtheir business through word of mouth. The event starts at12.30pm and tickets are £35 with £5 off for members of LeedsLaw Society and other associations. To book tickets visitwww.leedslawsociety.org.uk/Events/.Chamber Annual Lunch Royal York Hotel, York - Friday 7th DecemberThis is one of the Chamber’s flagship events in York and thisyear’s speaker will be James Lambert, Executive Chairman andChief Executive Officer of R&R Ice Cream. R&R Ice Cream hasproduction sites at Leeming Bar in North Yorkshire andCrossgates in Leeds, with a 650 strong workforce. They are oneof Europe’s largest manufacturers and distributors of ice cream.James is founder and director of R&R Ice Cream, and will tell hisstory and discuss doing business in North Yorkshire. Event runs12 noon to 2.30pm, tickets £35 for Chamber members and £45for guests, and to book call 0113 247 0000.Doing Good is Good for Business Wakefield Town Hall, Wakefield - Friday 7thDecemberKIDS, with support from Wakefield Council and localbusinesses, is holding a conference on how to make corporatesocial responsibility initiatives work in business. Is your CSRstrategy making you money? Are you looking for innovativeways to recruit, retain and incentivise your staff? A series ofguest speakers will aim to change the way businesses thinkabout working with the third sector in the Wakefield district,including Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls. Event runs 9.30am to1.30pm, and for more information contact Sam Grundy on01924 379015.York Property Forum Royal York Hotel, York- Tuesday 11th DecemberYork Property Forum has merged with the Leeds, York andNorth Yorkshire Chamber. The merger will broaden the scope ofthe forum as a think tank for property issues affecting York andthe wider district, as well as strengthen its lobbying andrepresentational activity on behalf of the sector. Speaking at thisspecial event will be Darren Richardson, the newly appointedDirector of City and Environmental Services at the City of YorkCouncil. Darren will be speaking about the plans for his newrole and hear from members of the property forum. Event runs5pm to 7pm, tickets £10 for members and £15 for guests and formore information, visit www.yourchamber.org.uk.Networking After Hours Millennium Galleries, Sheffield - Tuesday 11thDecemberNetworking after hours events from Sheffield Chamber aim toprovide the opportunity to relax in informal surroundings andFutureEVENTSTaylor&Emmet Employment LawReview Leopold Hotel,Sheffield - Thursday6th DecemberSheffield solicitorsTaylor&Emmet LLP is invitinglocal business owners andpeople managers to itsannual review of the keydevelopments inemployment law. The firm’sspecialist solicitors willhighlight the major changesto the laws affecting employers this year, focusing particularlyon the wide ranging reforms to the tribunal system. Led byDavid Poddington, Head of Employment Law (pictured), it willalso cover topics including flexible working and parentalrights, pension scheme auto enrolment, redundancy pools,age discrimination and holidays during sickness absence. Itwill also look forward to what is in store for human resourcesmanagers in 2013. Event runs 8am to 10am, tickets are freebut booking is recommended by calling Claire Petty on 0114218 4000.Ice Cream Expo, Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate50-51:Layout 1 26/11/12 09:23 Page 1Business Link 51www.blmforum.netEVENTSWorkplace Mental Health Event Village Hotel, Hull - Wednesday 16th JanuaryOne in six employees in the UK shows symptoms of stress,another one in six has already been diagnosed with depression,anxiety or both – and that’s costing employers in the UK morethan £30 billion a year. NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Groupis supporting a Workplace Mental Health Event , which willshowcase national and local initiatives which are available tohelp employers address mental health in the workplace, andprovide practical demonstrations on how employers canpromote positive mental health. For more information, contactAndy Flockton at mhfaliteevents@gmail.com.Events and the LawThe Children’s Food Trust, Sheffield - Thursday24th JanuaryMaking sure your events are working smartly within the law isa perennial challenge for event managers. At this event,informed speakers will cover important policies and regulationsthat event managers need to be tuned into, and provide food forthought of how your event can better take advantage of popularpolicy initiatives. There will be the opportunity to ask questions.Event runs 2.30pm to 4.30pm, and to book a place emailg.riding@shu.ac.uk.Ice Cream Expo Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate - Tuesday 19thto Thursday 21st FebruaryThe Ice Cream Expo is the biggest ice cream exhibition in theUK and attracts companies from across the world looking to takea scoop of the £1 billion market. The show is organised by TheIce Cream Alliance, the trade association for the UK’s ice creamindustry, and will feature a wide range of suppliers from latestmachinery to refrigeration and ingredients. It will also host TheNational Ice Cream Competition where ice cream makers fromacross the UK will vie to be crowned the Britain’s champion icecream maker. For more information, visit www.ice-cream.org.Chamber Annual Dinner KC Stadium, Hull - Friday 25th JanuaryChamber President MattJukes invites you to anexclusive evening of finedining and entertainment onBurns Night with his specialguest Matthew Chinn,Managing Director, Energy forSiemens UK and NW Europe.Matthew, pictured, will for thefirst time speak to a publicaudience in Hull aboutSiemens ambitious offshorerenewable energy proposalsin the city. Hear one of the keydecision makers who will shape the Humber’s industrialfuture for many years to come. Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm,and for more information visit www.hull-humber-chamber.co.uk.network with a variety of business people. This festive event isheld at The Millennium Gallery, home to some of Sheffield’sunique heritage, including the metalwork which made the cityworld famous, alongside contemporary art and designexhibitions. Event runs 5.30pm to 7.30pm, tickets free toChamber members and £18 for guests from www.scci.org.uk.Joint Chamber Christmas NetworkingLunchNewark Showground, Newark - Wednesday 12thDecemberThis joint Chamber networking event provides an effectivemarketing platform to create and develop opportunities, gainnetwork contacts based on referrals and introductions andnetwork casually and inter-trade with fellow Chamber membersand businesses from across the region. Event runs 11.30am to2.30pm, tickets £22 for Chamber members and £32 for guestsand to book email events@dncc.co.uk.Easy to Understand Psychology ofMarketing Commerce House, Lincoln - Wednesday 12thDecemberDiscover why so many organisations, including some majorplayers, get this part of their sales and marketing process wrong,This breakfast bite-size seminar aims to help peoplecommunicate effectively to a specific market sector or delivertargeted messages to different people on a level that is relevantto them. Event runs 7am to 9am, tickets £10 for Chambermembers and £20 for guests and to book contactnatasha.clegg@lincs-chamber.co.uk.Let’s Talk Devere House, Bradford - Tuesday 15th JanuaryHow would you like to feel really confident while negotiatingto get the results that you wanted for yourself and yourbusiness? Would knowing how to communicate with both menand women help your business? This workshop is ideal forthose women with business experience that need an extrahelping hand. Go away with practical skills and the knowledgethat whoever you talk too, you will be able to get your pointacross. Event runs 12 noon to 2pm, tickets free and to book,email events@bradfordchamber.co.uk.50-51:Layout 1 26/11/12 09:23 Page 252Business Link www.blmforum.netClassifiedClassifiedRecruitmentEntertainmentVehicle WrapElvisto Robbie, Beatlesto Bryan Adams, Oasisto Queen,Claptonto Kaiser Chiefsand much, much more.If you are after a great, tight band that canplay all types of music for your event orparty then Off Limits are the band for you. 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Duties will include:Acquiring and developing a portfolio of local key accountsGrowing business from existing and new clients Developing a high level of knowledge of your territoryReporting on sales activityAs an account executive you should also have the ability to work underpressure have good IT skills and proven negotiation skills.In return for your commitment we offer a competitive salary and great career prospects.Please contact Teri Fisher on 01472 310310 WWW.BLMFORUM.NETEvents52:Layout 1 26/11/12 09:18 Page 1New sales co-ordinator forThe HeadingleyExperienceA keen rugby fan is getting to gripswith the rules of cricket after landinga top job at the HeadingleyCarnegie Stadium, which playshost to both sports.Natalie Cohen has beenappointed Sales Co-ordinatorby the Headingley Experience, which runs the Conference and Banquetingfacilities at the ground, and is tasked with attracting new business to the stadium,which is home to Leeds Rhinos rugby team and the Yorkshire County Cricket Club.Natalie says, “There is always something going on at Headingley and theatmosphere is brilliant. I’ve been a huge Leeds Rhinos fan for years – and now mycolleagues have explained the rules to me, I’m really starting to enjoy cricket, too.” Natalie will also be tasked with increasing the number of corporate and event bookingsat the venue, which has a range of meeting rooms offering full audio visual connectivity.World Trade Centre Hull& Humber appoints newdirectorThe head of one of the region’s leading logistics companieshas been appointed a director of World Trade Centre Hull &Humber. Peter Brown, whose firm Neill & Brown Global Logistics hasseen steady growth, joins business leaders Carolyn Burgess, Rob Penrose and Lindsay Weston the World Trade Centre board.Neill & Brown became a partner of the World Trade Centre shortly after it being takenunder private sector ownership in 2011, and has since contributed financially andstrategically to the running of thecentre.Peter says, “I feel it is important tosupport initiatives that aim to boostthe regional economy, and I am veryhappy that my experience ofinternational trade will help morecompanies in the region to considernew markets.“The success of the World TradeCentre proves that collaborationbrings results, and I will assist ingetting the best value from thisunique grouping of organisations.”Business Link 53www.blmforum.netAPPOINTMENTSHCM expands teamfollowing nationalcontract winsHarris Construction Management has made twohigh profile appointments as well as recruiting itsfirst apprentice. The company has appointed GaryJordan as a Senior Projects Engineer, Lucy Noonanas Business Development Manager and RobertRutter as an apprentice joiner. Gary joins the firm after working overseas as aproject manager for several international distributioncompanies including Christian Salveson andNorbert Dentressangle. Lucy previouslyworked for the National Federation ofBuilders and is shortlisted asProperty Industry BusinessWoman of the Year.Jason Adlam, ManagingDirector of HCM, pictured, says,“We are currently in discussionsand submitting tenders for anumber of exciting projects withpotential new clients and thebusiness could feasibly grow by50% next year. Appointing Gary andLucy will help to support this growthand both bring plenty of experience totheir respective roles.”Walker Morris bolsters CommercialDispute Resolution TeamLaw firm Walker Morris has strengthened its commercial dispute resolutionteam with a string of new appointments. The team, which is one of the busiestcommercial litigation teams in the region, has appointed a new associate and twosolicitors.Danielle McCormick, who has been appointed as an Associate, has a breadthof experience in dealing with all aspects of commercial disputes. Having recentlyjoined the firm from a large regional practice, Danielle also brings with her awealth of knowledge and understanding of the media sector, having spent almosta decade working in TV, radio and advertising before changing career to becomea lawyer. Naomi Taylor has joined as a solicitor from WardHadaway and Claire Pincombe has joined as a solicitorfrom DLA. Both join the firm as solicitors havingrecently qualified.JamesHenry has beenpromoted to the newlycreated role of Head of Retail forIntermarketing Agency. Jamesheads Intermarketing Retail, adivision of the Leeds companyfocused on further developingIntermarketing Agency’s offering andclient work in the retail sector.James has already securednew projects for majorretail brands. LeadingYorkshireaccountants Garbutt &Elliott have recruited aspecialist tax consultant tostrengthen their existing team andto expand their client base. RobDurrant-Walker, who will be workingfrom both the York and the Leedsoffices of the award-winningaccountants, joins fromaccountants UHY CalvertSmith in York.53:Layout 1 26/11/12 09:19 Page 1AND FINALLY…54Business Link www.blmforum.netAnd finally…The world of FrazerHere’s Frazer’s monthly collection of the weirdand wonderful stories that came our way overthe last few weeks!The worstresearch ever?Don’t you just love surveys?Every week a new bit of research isproduced revealing how we spendour lives. Last week Frazer read anarticle on how much time isconsumed in meetings, then there’sthe one about how much time iswasted sitting on the lavatory –some 394 days in an averagelifetime apparently! This month,McArthurGlen’s York DesignerOutlet have been rather busy pollingshoppers and discovered thatwomen fall in love with theirhandbags more times than they fallin love with a fella. Sorry guys. In a questionnaire, over a third(35%) of the women surveyedadmitted they have owned a prizedhandbag for up to five years -longer than their best everrelationship.Hmmm, If Frazer was on theboard at McArthurGlen he’d bepolling the pollsters to see whythey’ve got so much spare time!Handbags at dawn…Friends in High placesA case of who you know, not what you know at Shulmans last month after John Foster, a partner at Leedscommercial law firm, was one of 32 oarsmen to row the QRB Gloriana during the Lord Mayor’s Show Flotilla.The new Lord Mayor of London, Roger Gifford – a University friend and fellow oarsman of John’s at Oxford –is now the elected head of the City of London Corporation, where his role is to represent the UK-based Citysector both abroad and at home. John, a partner in the commercial property team, says: “I was honoured to be selected as part of the team onboard Gloriana, it was a fantastic experience and we successfully transported the Lord Mayor and LadyMayoress through nine bridges along the Thames and through Tower Bridge, which specially opened in salute.”Is the next stop the Queen’s chauffeur John?Tough luckIt takes a lot to impress Frazer but one has to don ones cap to Halifax-based Sub-Lime Business Solutionsover their ambition to enter the Winter Tough Guy Challenge next year in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.The ultimate challenge which takes place at the end of January is set to offer brain freeze like never before.Staged over a course of eight miles, it consists of a gruelling mud run followed by a beasting through TheKilling Fields assault course - not forgetting the barbed wire, cuts, scrapes, burns, dehydration, hypothermia,agoraphobia, claustrophobia, electric shocks, sprains, twists, joint dislocation and broken bones. As with any charity event, the team are looking for sponsorship and donations to help boost fundraising fortheir worthy cause. As Rob Junk, Director at Sub-Lime says: “We’d be delighted with any help. Our aim is toraise as much money as we possibly can for this great charity so spread the word and let’s do something goodtogether!”Frazer prefers something more leisurely, sponsored snooze anyone?It’s not about the money (money, money)If the recession has taught us anything, it’s that we should think less aboutmoney and more about the quality of life. Of course, that’s fine if you work forthe government and have one of those gilded pension schemes. If the rest of usgave it all in to live at home and tend the garden we wouldn’t be able to affordthings like sending the kids to university or even fuel the car.However, if you live in York you wouldn’t need either, the city has been votedthe most beautiful city in the UK – where Brits would most choose to live. Apparently we have internet search provider Bing to thank for yet anothersurvey - in which York topped the poll with 17% of votes, beating Bath by fiveclear points! Councillor James Alexander, Leader of City of York Council says ”It isn’t hardto see why York has topped both of these polls, all you have to do is take a walkaround this stunning city and to see why it’s such a great place to visit, live, workand invest.”Frazer can see why people want to live there, it’s a beauty for sure, but isn’t ita shame their football team aren’t up to the same high standards? 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