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CNW conference and survey

by Andreia | Mon, 18/10/2010 - 15:01
Changing Landscapes Conference
Networking Event and Workshops with General Meeting
Thursday 4 November 09.30 – 15.30 pm
Quaker Meeting House, 50 Silverwell Street, Bolton, BL1 1PP
 
Programme

09.30   Registration and choice of network, refreshments provided
 
10.00   Networking
Tables available throughout the day for your organisation’s publicity and promotional material. Networking includes principle six networking pitch, developing ‘Elevator Pitch’ skills with Phil Frampton
 
11.15   Refreshments

11.30   General Meeting
Co-operatives North West. Our keynote speaker, Steve Connolly, will address the changing economic and political landscape that co-operatives are now operating in. All members and friends of Co-operatives North west are invited to discuss CNW’s forward strategy; including promotion to Local Economic Partnerships and increased mutual support and networking.

12.30   Lunch
Provided by Lakamka Co-operative

13.30 Choice of three workshops       
Option 1: Financial training workshop: getting the finances right,   Kevin Wan
With the current climate as challenging as ever this timely workshop aims to provide participants with a practical insight in how to implement sound financial management systems into their own business.

Option 2: Business project management: ensuring your projects deliver true business benefits, Phil Mail
This workshop will outline a practical approach and a proven method for effectively managing your business operations. It will tackle quantifying business objectives, assessing risks, defining the required outcomes, managing the implementation and benefits realisation. No prior knowledge of business analysis or project management is necessary.

Option 3: Community Investment, Gareth Nash
Community investment, where people buy shares in an enterprise which will benefit the community, is experiencing a revival.This workshop will look briefly at the sectors in which it has been used, the opportunities, the stages in the development process and good practice in designing and making a share offer.

15:00   Refreshments

15:30   Close
Cost: £25.00 members. £40.00 non-members. +£10 Late booking fee after 1November.
Bursaries available or for more information: barbara@cooperatives-nw.coop
Documents for attendees of the general meeting can be found at the following links:
http://cooperatives-nw.coop/documents/cnw-gm-cover-letter
http://cooperatives-nw.coop/documents/cnw-gm-041110-agenda
http://cooperatives-nw.coop/documents/cnw-gm-041110-member-details-form
http://cooperatives-nw.coop/documents/cnw-gm-041110-financial-statements

Co-operatives North West survey
Ends 10 November

Co-operatives North West would like your views! We are using a survey; similar to the one we used last year, to consult with members and stakeholders. We are aiming for a significant response rate, and won’t repeat the survey for another year. There are nine questions and it should only take about 10 minutes to complete.
Last year we had over 50 responses to our survey and your feedback and comments enabled us to introduce some new services including: Seminars to introduce people to Co-operative Enterprise, Training for Business Advisers, a Regional Directory of Co-operatives and improved online media presence, including Twitter and Facebook pages.
Your co-operation in completing this survey has been invaluable to Co-operatives North West and we truly appreciate it. 
To complete the survey please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QYQZXWC or, if you prefer to complete a hard copy, contact Barbara Davidson at barbara@cooperatives-nw.coop, tel: 01706 812699