May Meeting, Thursday 10th May

By Phil Marston | Published: May 9, 2012
May 10, 2012
6:00 pmto8:00 pm

Next meeting is on Thursday 10th May

Book your ticket by clicking on the button below

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(Payments can be made from your PayPal account or by Credit Card

The Meeting

*NEW meeting time is now 6:00pm – 8:00pm!

Arrive: 6:00pm – Networking Opportunity

Food served: 6:15pm

Meeting starts: 6:30pm

Speaker: Karen Gould from Work-Biz Academy, talking about ‘The High Growth Programme’ funded by the Government

Meeting ends: 8:00pm but we have the room until 9:00pm for further networking!!

Meeting cost: £10 per person. This includes meeting room, food and a raffle ticket! and you have to pay via PayPal so we know how much food to order. PLEASE PRE-BOOK!

Book your ticket via PayPal

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The Venue

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port
Waterways, Lower Mersey Street
Ellesmere Port, Wirral
Cheshire. CH65 2AL

Click for Directions via Google Maps

We will all have a “10 minute 1-2-1” in the room with another member or visitor, to find out more about them and how we can help them.

REMEMBER: You can still bring your roller banners!

Lets get more business!

CEPN Committee

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April Meeting – Thursday 12th April

By Amanda Daniels from Koogar | Published: April 4, 2012
April 12, 2012
6:00 pmto8:00 pm
6:00 pmto8:00 pm

Next meeting is on Thursday 12th April

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The Meeting

*NEW meeting time is now 6:00pm – 8:00pm!

Arrive: 6:00pm – Networking Opportunity

Food served: 6:15pm

Meeting starts: 6:30pm

Speaker: Melissa Bragg from The Edge Magazine – talking about “Making the most of your Advertising!”

Meeting ends: 8:00pm but we have the room until 9:00pm for further networking!!

The AGM will be taking place during the 1st part of the meeting.

Meeting cost: £10 per person. This includes meeting room, food and a raffle ticket! and you have to pay via PayPal so we know how much food to order. PLEASE PRE-BOOK!

Book your ticket via PayPal

The Venue

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port
Waterways, Lower Mersey Street
Ellesmere Port, Wirral
Cheshire. CH65 2AL

Click for Directions via Google Maps

We will all have a “10 minute 1-2-1” in the room with another member or visitor, to find out more about them and how we can help them.

REMEMBER: You can still bring your roller banners!

Lets get more business!

CEPN Committee

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Speed Networking – CEPN meet The Chamber (8th March)

By Amanda Daniels from Koogar | Published: February 24, 2012

Next meeting is on Thursday 8th March

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The Meeting

*NEW meeting time is now 6:00pm – 8:00pm!

Arrive: 6:00pm – Networking Opportunity

Food served: 6:15pm

Meeting starts: 6:30pm

Speed Networking Event: Bring plenty of business cards!!

Meeting ends: 8:00pm but we have the room until 9:00pm for further networking!!

Meeting cost: £10 per person. This includes meeting room, food and a raffle ticket! and you have to pay via PayPal so we know how much food to order. PLEASE PRE-BOOK!

Book your ticket via PayPal

The Venue

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port
Waterways, Lower Mersey Street
Ellesmere Port, Wirral
Cheshire. CH65 2AL

Click for Directions via Google Maps

We will all have a “10 minute 1-2-1” in the room with another member or visitor, to find out more about them and how we can help them.

REMEMBER: You can still bring your roller banners!

Lets get more business!

CEPN Committee

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£1500 Grant Available to Support Employers to Recruit an Apprentice – Available Now!

By Amanda Daniels from Koogar | Published: February 24, 2012

£1500 Grant Available to Support Employers to Recruit an Apprentice – Available Now!

If your company is eligible, this new grant can support you to recruit up to a max of 3 apprentices and you can receive up to £1500 for each one.

Interested ?

To find out about this new opportunity call

Mark Groves on 01606 288901 or email mark.groves@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Note: Grants available on a first come first serve basis.

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Thursday 9th February Meeting

By Amanda Daniels from Koogar | Published: February 1, 2012

Next meeting is on Thursday 9th February

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The Meeting

*NEW meeting time is now 6:00pm – 8:00pm!

Arrive: 6:00pm – Networking Opportunity

Food served: 6:15pm

Meeting starts: 6:30pm

Speaker: Frank Rogers from Brown|Turner|Ross who will be talking about Motor Prosecutions and what we can do to prevent them.

Meeting ends: 8:00pm but we have the room until 9:00pm for further networking!!

Meeting cost: £10 per person. This includes meeting room, food and a raffle ticket! and you have to pay via PayPal so we know how much food to order. PLEASE PRE-BOOK!

Book your ticket via PayPal

The Venue

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port
Waterways, Lower Mersey Street
Ellesmere Port, Wirral
Cheshire. CH65 2AL

Click for Directions via Google Maps

We will all have a “10 minute 1-2-1” in the room with another member or visitor, to find out more about them and how we can help them.

REMEMBER: You can still bring your roller banners!

Lets get more business!

CEPN Committee

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Cheshire West and Chester would you like to help you fill your vacancies for FREE!!

By Amanda Daniels from Koogar | Published: December 19, 2011

The Work Programme is a national initiative managed through regional contracts to reduce the number of people on benefits by moving them into employment.

Using our experience and database of jobseekers, we will fill your job vacancies for FREE acting in a similar way as a recruitment agency.

We offer a bespoke service with various levels of involvement as required, including:

  • Collating and assessing completed applications
  • Interviewing potential employees to your criteria
  • On-going support and monitoring following appointment
  • Provide you with a FREE work trial to try out the applicant*

* Subject to a definite job outcome

We can fill as many positions as required at whatever skill level you prefer.

If you are interested in filling your vacancies for FREE contact to explore the options:-

Louise Livesey
Employer Engagement Officer
(0151) 356 6667
Email: louise.livesey@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk


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Marketing with no Money… or very little anyway!!!!

By Amanda Daniels from Koogar | Published: December 9, 2011

This session will look at ways that companies can market themselves without having huge budgets or a line-up of agencies to help.

Date: Tuesday 13th December 2011 with Andrew Greenyer from Business Link………………

Venue: RIVERSIDE INNOVATION CENTRE, (Part of the University of Chester), Castle Drive, CHESTER, CH1 1SL

Time: 8am for networking and refreshments, event starts at 8.30pm until 9.30pm

Parking: Nearest available parking it at the Roodee, opposite the Innovation Centre

  • We will look at using the press (local and/or trade)
  • how to make the most of your press releases
  • the creation of ‘thought leadership’ articles
  • e-marketing with simple targeted campaigns and social media

As usual all of the ideas will be illustrated with real life examples from smaller businesses that hopefully you will be able to relate to.

These are popular sessions and have received excellent feedback, so why not join us!

To reserve your place email businessevents@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

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January 2012 Launch

By Amanda Daniels from Koogar | Published: December 9, 2011
January 12, 2012
6:00 pmto8:00 pm

On Thursday 12th January 2012 we are launching the new look CEPN.

Visit:

http://www.cepnforum.org.uk/january-launch/

to book your place

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Wine Tasting evening! 1st Dec

By Amanda Daniels from Koogar | Published: November 16, 2011
December 1, 2011
6:00 pmto8:00 pm

Next meeting is on Thursday December 1st...

Wine Tasting Evening with Sam from Chester Beer and Wine

The Venue

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port
Waterways, Lower Mersey Street
Ellesmere Port, Wirral
Cheshire. CH65 2AL

Click for Directions via Google Maps

The Meeting time is now 6:00pm – 8:00pm!

Arrive: 6:00pm – Networking Opportunity

Food served: 6:15pm

Meeting starts: 6:30pm

Speaker: Sam from Chester Beer and Wine

Meeting ends: 8:00pm but we have the room until 9:00pm for further networking!!

Meeting cost: £10 per person. This includes meeting room, food and a raffle ticket! and you have to pay via PayPal so we know how much food to order. PLEASE PRE-BOOK!

BOOK your ticket via paypal

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NXACYV6DAY6WA

We will all have a “10 minute 1-2-1” in the room with another member or visitor, to find out more about them and how we can help them.

REMEMBER: You can still bring your roller banners!

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How to Use Social Media as a Marketing Tool for your business

By Amanda Daniels from Koogar | Published: November 13, 2011

How to Use Social Media as a Marketing Tool for your business?

Cheshire West and Chester are hosting another Social Media Master Class, these are highly popular sessions and have received excellent feedback, so why not join us!

Date: 17th November 2011 with Andrew Greenyer from Business Link

Venue: Blakemere Craft Centre, Sandiway, Cheshire CW8 2EB – or directions http://www.visitblakemere.co.uk/location.html

Time: From 5pm for networking and refreshments, event starts at 5.30pm until 6.30pm

Business Benefits in attending session –

  • Have a better understanding of how Social Media is used by businesses today
  • Look at some real examples from brands such as Coca Cola, Pizza Express, Nike through to small local North West businesses
  • Understand some of the pitfalls and learn from other company’s mistakes
  • Understand if your company should be using social media and if so, which channels are appropriate
  • Understand how Social Media needs to fit in with your other marketing activities

Places are limited, to reserve your place at this free event please email : businessevents@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

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