tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46180234941654963672024-03-05T12:58:05.469-08:00IntervallumPaul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.comBlogger198125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-73417845159048603342020-01-07T08:43:00.000-08:002020-01-07T08:43:21.962-08:00Stand up and support your CIMA community
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #073763; color: white;">As you may know, across the UK, the CIMA branch network organises
over 250 events each year to provide members and students the opportunity to
keep up to date with the latest developments in the profession, as well as
building networks with other CIMA colleagues.<br />
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There are a number of great reasons to get involved, so why not make supporting
your CIMA community your 2020 resolution!<br />
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Some of the many benefits in taking part in your CIMA network are:</span></span></div>
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experience and developing skills that can be applied in your current
organisation.</span></span></li>
<li paraeid="{e5959fda-7cda-442c-a551-7c02f2ca875f}{111}" paraid="2067301745" style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="background-color: #073763; color: white;">Networking
and socialising with like-minded professionals and building up a network
that can support you when you are faced with technical and business
challenges.</span></span></li>
<li paraeid="{e5959fda-7cda-442c-a551-7c02f2ca875f}{111}" paraid="2067301745" style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="background-color: #073763; color: white;">Recognition
from your peers for organising activities of relevance and interest to
them, as well as building up your skills through relevant CPD sessions.</span></span></li>
<li paraeid="{e5959fda-7cda-442c-a551-7c02f2ca875f}{111}" paraid="2067301745" style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 16.5pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="background-color: #073763; color: white;">Gaining
new experiences in life, as well as in work, from confidence building to
career and business development.</span></span></li>
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to the direction of your Institute and the delivery of the events taking
place.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: #073763; color: white;">Many of our volunteers find
this is to be very fulfilling and rewarding, where you can have a direct impact
in helping other members and engaging with CIMA.<br />
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We would love to hear from you if you are interested in getting involved as
there are a number of opportunities to get involved at a range of different
levels. </span></span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-20108164892056165372019-09-09T04:58:00.000-07:002019-09-09T04:58:38.368-07:00UK growth rebound eases recession fears
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The UK's economy grew faster than expected in July, easing
fears that it could fall into recession, the BBC has reported.<br />
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The economy grew 0.3% in July, the UK's official statistics
body said, helped by the dominant services sector.<br />
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Growth was flat over the three months to July, but this was
an improvement on the 0.2% contraction seen in the April-to-June quarter.<br />
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This contraction, coupled with some weak business surveys,
raised concerns the UK was heading for recession.<br />
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An economy is generally deemed to be in recession if it
contracts for two quarters in a row.<br />
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However, while growth in the services sector - which
accounts for about 80% of the UK economy - helped to drive July's
stronger-than-expected growth figure, the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
warned that the sector remained weak.<br />
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"While the largest part of the economy, the services
sector, returned to growth in the month of July, the underlying picture shows
services growth weakening through 2019," the ONS said.<br />
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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) also said that
concerns remained.<br />
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"Although there was a rise in GDP between June and
July, the zero growth recorded on the underlying three-month measure points to
an economy under pressure from uncertainty over Brexit and weakening global
economic conditions," said Suren Thiru, head of economics at the BCC.<br />
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"The manufacturing sector remains an area of concern,
with tightening cash-flow, concerns over disrupted supply chains and weakening
demand in key markets weighing on activity in the sector."<br />
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-86355462947924643202019-09-06T01:49:00.000-07:002019-09-06T01:49:38.618-07:00No-deal bill a 'chink of light' for business says Carolyn Fairbairn of the CBI<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: white;">The BBC have reported that "Progress in passing a bill to stop a no-deal Brexit in parliament has been a "chink of light" for UK business", according to the head of Confederation of British Industry (CBI).</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">However, Carolyn Fairbairn told the BBC the "cloud has not gone away" for companies until a deal is agreed.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">She said many would have to keep stockpiling, even though the bill is likely to be ready for royal assent on Monday.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">"The clock is still ticking," she said.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">On Thursday, the government confirmed the bill - designed to force the prime minister to seek an extension to the 31 October Brexit deadline - would complete its passage through the Lords on Friday.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">The proposed legislation was passed by MPs on Wednesday, inflicting a defeat on Prime Minister Boris Johnson.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">However, the government - which wants the UK to leave the EU on 31 October with or without a deal - is seeking support for an election on 15 October.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">As a result, Ms Fairbairn said, many businesses would continue to prepare for a potential no-deal. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">"So many businesses are stockpiling for 31 October in the same way they did for 29 March at enormous cost and expense," she said.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">"It's so wasteful and I think they will have to continue to do that until they know otherwise. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">"And I think more and more are deeply concerned about the long-term effect on their competitiveness; they are seeing a loss of market share internationally that is very hard to claw back." </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Corbyn fears</span></h2>
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<span style="color: white;">The CBI has previously said leaving the EU with a deal <a class="story-body__link" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/48465791" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(17, 103, 168, 0.3); border-color: currentColor currentColor rgb(220, 220, 220); border-image: none; border-style: none none solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 1rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: inherit; line-height: 1.375; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">is essential to protect the economy and jobs</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">And it has said that, despite spending billions on preparing for no deal, many businesses are not ready for the shock it might cause. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">A survey from manufacturing lobby group Make UK and the auditors BDO came to a similar conclusion. It found UK firms were less prepared for no deal than in March, while Brexit uncertainty was dragging on demand.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Despite this, Ms Fairbairn said few CBI members viewed the prospect of a Labour government following a potential October election as much better than no deal, citing concerns over Jeremy Corbyn's plans to renationalise industries and hand company shares to workers. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">"I think this is a choice no business wants to have to make. In terms of the policies of a Corbyn government, some of them are deeply damaging." </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Some politicians have argued that warnings about the potential damage of a no-deal Brexit have been exaggerated.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Before becoming Leader of the House of Commons, Jacob Rees-Mogg said in July that quitting the EU without a deal could result in an £80bn boost for the economy. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">He also dismissed as "pure silliness" Treasury forecasts warning of a £90bn hit to the UK - projections that former chancellor Philip Hammond later described as "terrifying".</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="color: white;"></span><br />Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-59904198986036795732019-09-06T01:43:00.000-07:002019-09-06T01:43:10.793-07:00CIMA CFO Conference; DNA of the future CFO - Wednesday 16th October
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The CIMA CFO Conference will gather key decision-makers
within different sectors to share their knowledge and expertise on the changing
landscape of the finance function.<br />
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This conference will present a unique opportunity for our senior audience to
network, collaborate and solve the most pertinent business challenges facing
the finance function in 2019 and beyond.<br />
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<b><span style="color: white;">What will you learn?</span></b><br />
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<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: white;">DNA
of the Future CFO </span></li>
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: white;">Today’s
CFO vs tomorrow’s CFO – Why CFOs need to think more strategically</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: white;">Success and
organisational effectiveness for emerging leaders</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: white;">Identifying
the resources, tools and training required to drive change</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: white;">Harnessing
the finance function to drive business performance</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: white;">Defining
the CFO’s innovation journey: How soon is tomorrow? </span></li>
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: white;">How
digital disruption is shifting the core finance competency and skill
sets in a new direction </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: white;">How
digital operations will unlock business value creation and a new role
for finance </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: white;">Latest
thinking on how to future-proof the finance function to enhance
execution of both its functional and business responsibilities to move
the finance function into the 21st century</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: white;">Talent
acquisition </span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: white;">How
to attract and retain the key skills for your business</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: white;">Developing
a finance team talent strategy — maximising team engagement and impact</span></li>
</ul>
</ul>
</ul>
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<b>Speakers:<br />
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Andrew Harding, Chief Executive – Management Accounting, The Association
of International Certified Professional Accountants<br />
</span></b>Andrew Harding is Chief Executive – Management Accounting of The
Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Prior to this
he was Chief Executive of CIMA as it joined forces to create the world’s most
influential accountancy Association, representing the full breadth of the
profession.<br />
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He served as Managing Director of CIMA from 2011 to 2016 and was responsible
for the institute’s operational performance. Andrew is a chartered global
management accountant, a chartered accountant, and holds an MBA from Henley
Business School. Prior to joining CIMA in 2009, Andrew worked for 17 years in
professional body education, regulation and management.<br />
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<b>Peter Milligan, New Generation Leaders</b><br />
Career success and organisational effectiveness are enhanced when emerging
leaders have the right type of support and challenge to make a smooth
transition from technical specialist to manager and leader.<br />
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Whether you are stepping up into a bigger role yourself, or a senior leader looking
to promote and develop leadership talent, knowing the classic traps, and how to
avoid them, will save time, money and energy. Peter will help provide you with
powerful insights and useful tools for working with human psychology and
culture. That way, you can confidently deliver results while fully enjoying
your work and life,<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="color: #444444;">16 October 2019 - 09:30 </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Central London </span><br />
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CIMA CFO Conference; DNA of the future CFO <br />
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Increase your employability by attending this conference.<br />
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<a href="https://www.cimaglobal.com/Events/Events/CIMA-CFO-Conference/#jumpToBooking"><b>Book
Now</b></a> <br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Date:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br />
Wednesday 16 October 2019<br />
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<b>Location:</b><br />
Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall Place, 2 Whitehall Court, Whitehall,
London SW1A 2EJ</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-53340145546251996222018-01-11T08:41:00.000-08:002018-01-11T08:41:17.083-08:00Joint CIMA/CIPD Event, ‘Building brilliant business relationships’ in Stafford on 24 January <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Speaker: Michelle Mills-Porter, CEO of
Ensize UK and Managing Director of Ethos Development Ltd - <a href="http://www.ethosdevelopmentltd.co.uk/"><span style="color: orange;">www.ethosdevelopmentltd.co.uk</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Michelle
Mills-Porter was involved in the horrific 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. She
witnessed human behaviour in the face of true adversity and she will explain
what she learned about humanity and what led her to do what she does now,
running a behaviour profiling and development organisation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Michelle will
explain what behaviour profiling is, how we differ from one another and the
sciences behind it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Then she will
show us how this can be of benefit in a working environment. When you
understand and practice behaviour profiling, you can pre-empt your client’s
wants and needs, build a massive sub-conscious rapport and build relationships
that are impenetrable by any competition.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">It will then
be your turn to take a look at yourself. With the help of powerpoint slides and
descriptions, we will see how Ensize divides the behaviour’s. This will be
interactive and delegates will move around the room.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Michelle will
show a group analysis on screen. This is who we are and what we would look like
if we were working together as one organisation. This section is anonymous and
highly entertaining.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">The talk will
finish by showing us how we can learn to identify behaviours in others,
communicate more effectively and build better business relationships.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Delegates who
attend the event will be given the opportunity to have their own behaviour
snapshot which will be sent to them electronically after the event along with a
cheat sheet to remind them of the different behaviours and how to identify
them. They will leave with the tools to build a massive rapport with potential
clients, existing clients and colleagues, diffuse conflict and work more
effectively together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Our events
are an excellent opportunity to meet and network with other CIMA members,
students and guests. You are welcome to bring a guest, please ensure they are
booked in and include their email address. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Michelle
Mills-Porter FPSA is an author, speaker, fellow and regional president of the
Professional Speaking Association. Michelle witnessed human behaviour in the
face of true adversity. Having discovered the elements responsible for our
motivation, she is able to provide clients with breakthrough discoveries to
some of the most persistent organisational issues. Michelle delivers her talks
in a stimulating, encouraging and thought provoking manner and her sessions are
extremely enjoyable and witty.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Date: 24
January 2018</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Time: 6.30
for 7.00pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Location: Tillington
Hall Hotel, Stafford ST16 1JJ</span></div>
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0.00 </span></div>
Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-56950160495486211022018-01-09T04:15:00.001-08:002018-01-09T04:15:49.159-08:00CIMA Event: ‘Landing your next job with ease’ - 18 January in Coventry <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">You have
decided the time is right to take the next step in your career but are you
finding it tougher than you expected? If you are ready to land your next job
with ease, this event is for you. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">By the end
of this event you will: -</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">•Understand
the importance of developing the right mind-set for success.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">•Have
clarity about what you have to offer to an employer.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">•Be able
to market yourself effectively so you get invited for more interviews.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">•Know how
to succeed in job interviews and increase your chances of getting offered the
job.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Speaker: Duncan Brodie, Managing
Director of Goals and Achievements Ltd </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"> </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Duncan
Brodie specialises in helping accountants and professionals build their soft
skills and achieve more career success. He is a fellow of The Chartered
Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and a certified professional coach.
Prior to setting up Goals and Achievements in March 2006 he spent 25 years in
accounting and consulting roles with major organisations including PwC, Ernst
& Young, Lloyds TSB and the NHS. He is a former NHS finance director. Since
setting up Goals and Achievements he has trained, coached and mentored in
excess of 5,000 accountants and other professionals. He has had several
articles published in the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors UK
professional journal ‘Internal Auditing’ as well as on the CIMA Insight
E-Magazine and other publications. He has published three kindle books on
Amazon, ‘How to have a successful career in accountancy’, ‘Leadership for
professionals’ and ‘Being an effective team leader’. Our events are an
excellent opportunity to meet and network with other CIMA members, students and
guests. You are welcome to bring a guest, please ensure they are booked in and
include their email address.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Booking Information: -</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Date/Time:
18<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> January at 18:30 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Location: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Citrus Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn), Coventry
CV8 3DY<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">No
charge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Buffet
served on arrival</span></div>
Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-35810817074363370672018-01-04T03:45:00.000-08:002018-01-04T03:45:07.891-08:00Happy New Year from the Chairman of CIMA West Midlands<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="ember-view" id="ember6934"><span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy New Year to all of my friends, colleagues and contacts - 2018 marks my 35th year within industry and the 20th anniversary of my first involvement with the CIMA branch and area committees (going on the be Branch President of North West Midlands from 2003-2005 and again from 2012-2014) and Chairman of CIMA West Midlands from the beginning of 2015 (so now entering my fourth year in the role). </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="ember-view"><span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
2018 is shaping up to be a challenging year for UK businesses, with the three CIMA branches in the West Midlands already planning some excellent events to support our members and students, along with their companies.
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Following our highly successful Prestige Event in 2017, where Lord Digby Jones was our very passionate keynote speaker, 7th June 2018 will see this year's Annual Lecture at The Council House, Birmingham, given by David Smith, Economics Editor at The Sunday Times, and the Bank of England.
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We are always looking for volunteers at Branch Committee level to assist us with our work, so if you're interested in helping us then please contact Julie Witts at </span></span></span><a class="feed-link ember-view" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" id="ember6937" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Julie.Witts@aicpa-cima.com</span></a><span class="ember-view" id="ember6939"><span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> who will be able to give you further details.</span></span></span>Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-30482822107616204492018-01-02T08:09:00.001-08:002018-01-02T08:09:48.601-08:00'2018 must be a year of unity, clarity and urgency' - Carolyn Fairbairn's CBI New Year message <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">In
a year-end letter to members, Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General, set out
her review of the year that has been and the business priorities for 2018 to
help ensure the economy thrives in all corners of the UK.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Reflecting
on 2017, Carolyn said:</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">“Certainty,
predictability and calmer politics were all on our Christmas wish-list for
2017, but it was not to be. The year soon turned into a rollercoaster ride,
full of jaw-dropping twists and turns from the start.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">“Firms
have responded with resilience but there’s no doubt that the impact of
uncertainty has taken its toll. While the global economy enjoyed a boom, the UK
economy shifted down a gear, with 2017 GDP growth of around 1.5% compared with
2.3% in 2016.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">“We
know from members that investment was postponed and in some cases halted. Order
books for manufacturers ended the year in good shape, but inflation of 3% has
bitten on living standards and affected retailers and other consumer firms.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">“International
investors love doing business in the UK but end the year longing for greater
clarity.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">“Thankfully
the year has ended with some good Brexit news. We all breathed a sigh of relief
when the EU Council in mid-December confirmed that trade talks can now begin
and a status quo transition has been agreed in principle.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">“While
Brexit is the top political and economic issue of the day, it is only part of
the picture. Many of the fundamental building blocks of our economy – skills,
innovation, infrastructure – are firmly within our control.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the transformational challenges of our
age, such as AI, digital and low carbon, amplify the need for urgent action.
Ensuring domestic priorities stay high on the Government’s agenda has been a
key theme of our year.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">“And
there has been welcome progress. The Industrial Strategy, published last month,
represented ‘a decent first step, and we saw two budgets that were broadly good
news for jobs and investment’.”</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Looking
ahead to the opportunities and challenges in 2018, Carolyn said:</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">“Even
harder work lies ahead. To keep jobs and investment in the UK, binding Brexit
transition terms by the end of the first quarter need to be accompanied by
progress on a framework for a final deal that delivers barrier free trade with
the EU.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">“From
our politicians we need unity, clarity and certainty, not a different opinion
every day. Politics will need to work on business timescales if we are to get
the right result for the country.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">“We
should be under no illusion about the scale of heavy lifting needed in 2018.
The world around us is transforming. While the UK is consumed with Brexit,
China is building a global infrastructure through One Belt One Road while other
nations are seizing the opportunities of the fourth industrial revolution.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">“The
world won’t wait for Britain. We must get on, at speed and with great
determination, with adapting our economy for the future.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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skills, she said:</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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top priority must be the urgent transformation of our skills base. The clock
may be ticking on Brexit but it is ticking just at fast in our schools,
colleges, universities and workplaces.”</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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UK is facing a skills emergency. Weaknesses in supporting young people into the
labour market have existed for years, but the changing nature of jobs and skill
needs have turned the situation critical.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">“The
CBI will be campaigning for reformed careers advice in schools and to ensure
every young person gets quality guidance and at least 4 interactions with
working life by the age of 16, in every nation of the UK.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">“We
will also champion the effective delivery of higher quality technical
education, including T-Levels in England, a reformed apprenticeship levy and
real progress on mass adult reskilling.”</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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innovation, Carolyn said:</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">“In
parallel, we need more practical action to support innovation in 2018. We will
work with businesses and universities to improve the UK’s approach to
commercialising the leading-edge research we deliver so successfully.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">“At
the same time, action is needed to ensure companies adopt tried and tested
technologies that will move the dial on productivity. You can expect a drumbeat
of activity from the CBI on innovation throughout 2018.”</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">On
infrastructure, she said:</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">“Meanwhile
planned infrastructure projects must be delivered on time and efficiently
throughout the year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Making progress on
the big projects is essential – Heathrow, Hinkley and High Speed Rail. We will
keep up the pressure, but local delivery aligned to regional economic plans is
equally important. The pipeline is there – now the taps need switching on.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">“But
one thing is sure – business has a vital role to play in building a bright
future for our country. The CBI and the thousands of firms we represent look
forward to working in close partnership with a united government to improve
lives for everyone in 2018.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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invite all members, students and their guests to their annual ball</span></span></div>
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year we are pleased to welcome many CIMA members, students and guests from
around the West Midlands to our annual ball. This is your opportunity to not
only have a very enjoyable evening but also to network and meet guests from
many business sectors within the area. We would love to see as many students as
possible joining us.</span></span></div>
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and we would welcome the opportunity to assist CIMA members and their clients.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">To book a place please go to<strong> </strong></span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.cimaglobal.com/westmidlands"><span style="color: orange;">www.cimaglobal.com/westmidlands</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US"> and click on ‘Events’ on
the right or contact Julie Witts on email </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:Julie.witts@aicpa-cima.com"><span style="color: orange;"><strong>Julie.witts@aicpa-cima.com</strong></span></a></span><span lang="EN-US"> or Tel 02476 849380</span></span></div>
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Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-61974578193735578392017-06-26T02:05:00.000-07:002017-06-26T02:05:12.288-07:00Shaylor Group CFO, Paul Hooper-Keeley, takes 2nd place in the IoD'sLarge Company Director of the Year in the West Midlands<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-55675172604327450532017-03-07T07:35:00.000-08:002017-03-07T07:35:32.752-08:00CIMA Leadership Conference in Birmingham on Saturday 22nd April<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">CIMA CPD conference: Leading
innovation, creativity and enterprise - leadership lessons from the parallel
universes of the business school and music </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Speaker:
Peter Cook, Human Dynamics </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The
Academy of Rock uniquely blends business and leadership with the power of music
to inspire, inform and engage you. Join us at this exciting conference to find
out more.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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conference will have four sessions during the day covering: -</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Leading innovation, creativity and
enterprise I</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In this
session, Peter Cook will examine the disruptive business world in which we now
operate and outline strategies for innovation as a means of responding to
this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will relate this to the job of
the finance professional in the wake of an adaptive business environment</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The music of business</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We
continue our exploration of innovation and creativity but this time using
examples from the parallel universe of music. What can we learn about
leadership from Madonna, business strategy from AC/DC or innovation from David
Bowie and Prince?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a unique blend
of business academia and music with opportunities to contribute your own
examples and participate.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Leading innovation, creativity and
enterprise II</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In this
second session, we examine ways in which you may create a culture of innovation
in your enterprise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also examine the
qualities of creative leadership that will contribute to an enterprise where
people bring their heads, hearts and souls to the workplace.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Virgin way: leadership lessons
from Sir Richard Branson and Virgin</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Peter Cook
won a prize from Sir Richard Branson and this led to working for Virgin as an
author and event leader. At the same time Richard then offered an exclusive
interview for Peter’s book with Bloomsbury.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As a result of this he has had the opportunity to study the Virgin group
in terms of its leadership and approach to innovation and creativity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here Peter reflects on his experiences and
gives an insight into the way that Virgin is led and managed with transferable
lessons to your own organisation.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Schedule: -</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">9.30 to
4.00pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">9.30 -
Arrival, breakfast and registration</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">10.00am -
Leading Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise I</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">11.30 -
The Music of Business</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">12.50
Lunch and networking</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">13.50 -
Leading Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise II</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">15.20 -
The Virgin Way: Leadership Lessons from Sir Richard Branson and Virgin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">16.00
Close, networking and 1:1 coaching opportunities </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Peter Cook, Human Dynamics<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Peter Cook
leads Human Dynamics, offering business and organisation development. He also
delivers keynotes around the world that blend business intelligence with
parallel lessons from music via the Academy of Rock. Peter is author of and
contributor to 12 books on business leadership, acclaimed by Tom Peters,
Professors Charles Handy, Adrian Furnham and Harvey Goldsmith CBE. His three
passions are science, business and music, having led innovation teams for 18
years to develop life-saving drugs including the first treatments for AIDS,
herpes and the development of human insulin. He won a prize from Sir Richard
Branson for his work and now writes and delivers events for the Virgin brand.
Peter has spent 18 years in academia and 18 + years running his businesses and
all his life since the age of four playing music.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Date: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>22 April 2017 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Location: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ETC venue Maple House, Birmingham</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Price: Price:
£65 members, £60 students, £75 guests.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-40755381030381387292017-02-27T01:44:00.000-08:002017-02-27T01:44:42.193-08:00CIMA West Midlands Free Event, “The economic contribution of industryin the West Midlands” on 15 March at the British Motoring Museum,Gaydon CV35 0BJ<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We welcome
three excellent speakers to this exciting event in the West Midlands that will
complement the automotive industry, CIMA and business looking at the industrial
and economic development in the West Midlands. We look forward to hearing from
Andrew Miskin, CIMA President, Andy Street, ex CEO of John Lewis and Michael
Mychajluk from Jaguar Land Rover. The evening will include drinks and
networking and an opportunity to have a look around the British Motoring
Museum. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Andrew Miskin</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> will discuss the contribution
management accountants can make to economic development and growth in the
business world.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Andy Street</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> will look at recent economic changes
and development in the West Midlands, using his knowledge from his time as CEO
at John Lewis and involvement with the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local
Enterprise Partnership.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Michael Mychajluk</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> will look at the impact of Jaguar
Land Rover on the UK economy, supply chain, the future and how finance
professionals could learn from this. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">6.00 for
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">6.00pm –
Arrival, drinks networking and tour of museum</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">7.00pm –
Welcome and talk Andrew Miskin, CIMA President</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">7.45pm –
Andy Street, ex CEO of John Lewis and West Midlands Mayoral candidate</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">8.15pm -
Michael Mychajluk, Supply Chain and External Engagement Manager, Government
Programmes at Jaguar Land Rover.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Date – 15<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>
March</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Time – 18:00
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Location -
British Motoring Museum, Gaydon CV35 0BJ</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Price – 0.00</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Contact
Julie Witts at <a href="mailto:Julie.Witts@aicpa-cima.com"><span style="color: orange;"><strong>Julie.Witts@aicpa-cima.com</strong></span></a>
to book your free place</span></div>
Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-71509801977010983982017-02-07T06:16:00.000-08:002017-02-07T06:16:28.440-08:00Use our Technological, Engineering and Manufacturing capabilities to help our armed forces protect the UK after Brexit.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";">It is of
great concern to see the recent suggestions that our armed forces aren’t currently
capable of defending the UK in our times of need, and the MOD is wasting
billions of pounds on vanity projects that aren’t joined up on kit that doesn’t
fully work. Further, with the army down to just 83,000 in number, the RAF at
30,000 and the Royal Navy at 29,000 and just 19 warships and 10 submarines,
things seem very perilous in the current global climate where Russia and China
appear to be developing ever more technologically advanced weapons and
increasing the size and reach of their military capabilities.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";">Cut-backs
may balance the government’s books in times of austerity, but they don’t defend
our nation from the threat of aggressors – and we have recently seen the
Russian Aircraft Carrier Group sail through the English Channel twice, as well
as the numerous incursions into our airspace from Russian Tu-95 Bears.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";">Our last
remaining Aircraft Carrier, along with our Harrier Jump Jets, fell victim to
the 2010 cut-backs leaving us without a capability until the new Queen
Elizabeth carriers come in to service in the next 2 or 3 years, although the 24
£105m F-35 jump jets that will fly off them won’t be in service until 2023. Why
did the government not find the funds to have kept the capability that we had
in place until the replacements were ready to be introduced operationally? In
addition, it has been commented that these carriers are already irrelevant due
to China’s carrier killing DF-21 ballistic missile that has a top speed of Mach
10 and a range of 1,100 miles and due to the fact that there are not enough “destroyers,
frigates and submarines to protect the aircraft carriers”.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";">If the
reports are right, our new state-of-the-art Type 45 Destroyers are unable to
operate in warm waters without suffering engine problems that have shut them
down and left them adrift and stranded. The solution to the engine problem is
to spend yet more money cutting holes in them in order to replace the engines
with ones that work. Furthermore, it is reported that these Destroyers can be
heard 100 miles away by Russian submarines as they sound like “a box of
spanners” underwater. And these ships are so expensive that, at £1Bn each, the
original order for 12 was subsequently reduced to 6.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";">The
cheaper Type 26 combat ship is believed to have risen well above budget meaning
that the order for 13 has already been reduced to 8, and could reduce further
if costs continue to spiral.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";">The army’s
42-ton Ajax tanks are too heavy for the RAF’s new transport plane, the A400M,
which can only carry up to 25-tons. This means that the tanks would need
partially disassembling to deploy by air – not exactly rapid reaction is it?</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";">The RAF’s
new maritime patrol aircraft, the Boeing P-8 Poseidon, which doesn’t start to
arrive until 2019, cannot be refuelled in mid-air by our Voyager air-tankers,
and could be vulnerable to cyber-attack. And this is all after the scrapping of
the new Nimrod project in 2010. Sounds like more tax-payer money wasted unnecessarily
by politicians.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";">54
drones were ordered in 2005 for £700m – that cost has now risen to £1.2Bn and they
have still not entered full service.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";">The
recent $28.8Bn expenditure on aircraft, drones and helicopters from the US
Military is also likely to be hit due to the 21% fall in value of the pound
since the UK voted to leave the European Union increasing the cost of the
equipment. Furthermore, due to the sensitivity of the technology on the US
supplied helicopters, software upgrades and some parts can only be supplied by
American nationals. You couldn’t make this up!</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";">What
happened to the country that developed the Dreadnought warships that
revolutionised modern navies, and the invention of the tank that took armed
warfare from the trenches and made it more mobile? We also seem to have come a
long way from the cutting edge of aircraft design that we held for the first
three—quarters of the twentieth century (Sopwith Camel, Supermarine Spitfire,
Avro Lancaster, De Havilland Mosquito, Avro Vulcan, English Electric Lightning,
Hawker Siddeley Harrier, TSR2 etc.), although much aviation technology still
comes from the UK.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";">It also
seems a strange strategy to continually allow UK defence companies to
consolidate over the years until there is little or no competition – clearly the
outcome of such a near monopoly position is going to be higher costs and
reduced bargaining power for the government.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";">And is
the current meagre defence budget being spent in the best possible way to
defend our shores? Are the big tickets items such as aircraft carriers at
£6.2Bn each, Type 45 Destroyers at £1Bn each, F-35 jump jets at £105m each the
best value for money? Or should we have been extending the life of our original
carrier, keeping our Harrier Jump Jets, retaining the numbers within the ranks
of our armed services, ordering more Typhoon Eurofighters and building a more
joined up capability that takes in the modern aspects of cyber-warfare too? </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif";">A
cross-service approach to look at what we need to defend our island on land, on
sea and in the air, together with looking at the capabilities within the
technological, engineering and manufacturing sector of the UK’s industrial base
is surely the way to go – particularly within a post-BREXIT Britain where we
will need to rely upon our own independence even further. Smaller ticket items
to match the requirements of a full cross-service capability need identifying
and enacting now – we don’t want to be caught out as almost happened in the
1930s in a world that is rapidly changing. And this would be good for UK
business too; creating jobs, paying salaries, encouraging consumer spending, generating
tax for the government to spend on hospitals, schools, roads etc. as well as
keeping and enhancing skill sets and technology that can be sold to other
countries.</span></div>
Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-16026349061532324442017-01-23T01:30:00.000-08:002017-01-23T01:30:22.888-08:00Wolverhampton Civic Halls revamp to start as Shaylor Group is appointed Contractor<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Refurbishment work on Wolverhampton’s Civic Halls will begin today following the appointment of Shaylor Group as contractor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Enabling work on the grade II-listed venue was completed in 2016 and the £14.4m will boost its capacity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Both the Civic Hall and Wulfrun Hall will reopen between October 2017 and January 2018 and the revamp is scheduled for full completion in October 2018.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">John Reynolds, City of Wolverhampton Council cabinet member for city economy, said: "This is an exciting time in the project when we will begin to see real changes to the Civic Halls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"The halls have been around since 1938 and are an important part of our visitor economy – providing jobs and generating millions of pounds every year by staging nationally acclaimed shows.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"As part of our regeneration plans for the city we recognised the Grade II listed building is in need of refurbishment, as well as improvement to ensure it remains a thriving venue to be proud of."</span>Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-92059501855085506272017-01-03T05:01:00.003-08:002017-01-03T05:01:55.584-08:00Business groups' 2017 priorities
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Carolyn
Fairbairn, CBI Director-General, has jointly signed a letter alongside the
heads of other UK business groups outlining their priorities for firms of all
sizes and sectors for 2017. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">The letter
below appears in The Sunday Telegraph: </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Dear Sir</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">2016 has
been a year of unprecedented change for politics, society and for business. The
decisions that will be made in the year ahead will shape the prospects for
people, businesses and communities across the UK for generations to come.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">We are
committed to making 2017 a year of progress and success, and to working with
the Government to shape a better economy.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Industry
input into the Brexit negotiations is critical. The Government must enter
negotiations with the evidence it needs to understand the implications of the
decisions and trade-offs that lie ahead. This evidence must be drawn from the
on-the-ground experience of small, medium and large enterprises, which are
committed, despite an uncertain business environment, to delivering the
economic growth that creates jobs and funds our public services.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">A modern
industrial strategy relies on a vision of our future shared between firms, the
Government and society. By calling on all the experience and knowledge
available across the UK, this new plan can transform our sectors and
communities.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Success in
all these areas depends on an open and honest dialogue and we welcome the
engagement we have had so far with the Government. Firms must work to be more
transparent and build fairness into the heart of their operations, including
their supply chains. The Government, employees and customers should champion
the businesses that do this. 2017 must be the year when this open dialogue
begins to deliver for Britain.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">We the
undersigned commit to play our part, working with businesses from all corners
of the UK, to seize the opportunities and overcome the challenges that lie
ahead.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Yours
sincerely</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Mike
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Carolyn
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Adam
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Terry
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Simon
Walker, Director-General, Institute of Directors</span></div>
Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-79825403185722748332016-11-09T04:24:00.001-08:002016-11-09T04:24:30.982-08:00CIMA North West Midlands Christmas social and networking evening in Stafford on Tuesday 13th December
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Stevens, CIMA North West Midlands chairman, invites you to join him at this
event. You will have the chance to meet Craig, your local committee and fellow
members for a complimentary drink and food by dropping by anytime between 6.30
and 8.30pm.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">This
event is open to all CIMA members and a great opportunity to build your
network, understand more about CIMA events planned for 2017 and for you to
voice your opinions on your branch.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">We are
delighted to announce that Lord Digby Jones will be our keynote speaker for our
CIMA West Midlands Prestige Event on the evening of Thursday 29<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>
June 2017.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Our
Prestige Event, following recent tradition, will be held at The Council House
in Birmingham.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Lord
Jones’ graduation from University College London was followed by 20 years with
Edge & Ellison, a Birmingham-based firm of lawyers, where he worked his way
up from Articled Clerk to Senior Partner. During these years he was intimately
involved in all aspects of business from running the firm “as a business” to
recruiting and managing several hundred employees. It was here that he
developed a vision of business and its role in society, and began to believe
firmly in socially inclusive wealth creation.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">In 2000
he joined the CBI and was able to put some of these ideas into action. During
his six and a half years as Director General he became known in the public
arena especially for his candid, forthright attitude in his many media
appearances.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">He
campaigned relentlessly on a range of issues including the move from
traditional manufacturing of commodities to value-added, innovative products
and services. He also lobbied against protectionism protesting that “it is a
scourge which may well find short term popularity but inhibits growth, reduces
wealth and oppresses the weak”.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">His
views on the Public Sector remain a subject of great debate. He has stressed
that, "if fundamental reform does not take place, from working practices
right through to pension provision, we will end up with an ever-diminishing
private sector trying to pay for, and provide pensions for, an ever increasing
and inefficient, unproductive, self-interested public sector".</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">In 2005
he was knighted for his services to business and became Sir Digby Jones in the
Queen’s New Years Honours List.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">When he
left the CBI in 2006 he spent the next 12 months in the private sector as
adviser to Deloitte and Barclays Capital, held a variety of non-executive board
roles, and was the unpaid UK Skills Envoy. In this role he became outraged
about the levels of adult illiteracy and innumeracy in the UK, and made the
point that we cannot hope to have a safer and healthier society if people lack
self-respect or aspiration.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">In July
2007 he was appointed Minister of State for UK Trade & Investment and
became a life peer taking the title, Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham Kb.
Forthright and, as ever, loyal to British business he spent the next 15 months
“doing it in a different way”. He did not join the party of government and
without the ambition to progress in politics he concentrated on the business of
promoting Britain across the world, travelling to 31 countries in 45 overseas
visits.</span></div>
Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-71711497069287385862016-10-27T01:23:00.000-07:002016-10-27T01:23:49.664-07:00Sir John Peace & Paul Kehoe to speak at IoD West Midlands Annual Dinner on 24 November at Warwick Castle, Warwickshire.
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The
Institute of Directors invite you to join us at this year’s annual dinner, in
the majestic surrounds of The Great Hall in the heart of Warwick Castle.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">We are
delighted to announce our keynote speakers are Sir John Peace, Chair of the
Midlands Engine and Paul Kehoe, CEO of Birmingham Airport. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The
evening includes a welcome reception, three course dinner with half a bottle of
wine per person and tea or coffee. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Please
note, due to the nature of the venue, spaces are limited and the dress code is
Black Tie.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Date
& time: 24 November 19:00 - 23:00 </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Location:
Warwick Castle , Warwickshire </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Ticket
Price: 90.00 GBP (Inc. VAT)</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Two
ticket price: 180.00 GBP (Inc. VAT)</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Four
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Table
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Ms Sue
Hurrell</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Contact
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Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-35974646467659262702016-10-27T00:57:00.000-07:002016-10-27T00:57:20.202-07:00Moore Stephens engineers new academy contract reports The Business Desk
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">BIRMINGHAM
accounting firm Moore Stephens has been appointed as auditor for WMG Academy
for Young Engineers. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The firm
is one of the leading accounting advisors to academies in the UK and has been
appointed to work with WMG Academy across its Coventry and Solihull sites. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">WMG
Academy is looking to generate the next generation of engineers that will
sustain the West Midlands’ manufacturing industry with the skilled labour it
needs to continue its advance.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The
multi academy trust has developed partnerships with more than 20 manufacturing
and engineering businesses and has 500 students enrolled across its academies in
Coventry and its new Solihull academy in Chelmsley Wood, which opened in
September. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Moore
Stephens works with more than 100 academies across the UK and the appointment
is the firm’s first with a University Technical College (UTC). </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Nick
Simkins, partner at Moore Stephens’ Birmingham office and the firm’s national
Head of Charities and Education Group, said: “WMG Academy has built a fantastic
reputation as a high achieving academy of excellence and has forged extremely
strong links with key industry organisations across the region and nationally.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">“The
academy has strong aspirations to build on the success it has achieved to date,
including the recently launched new Solihull academy. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">“(We)
have a strong track record of supporting academies, along with helping schools
converting to academy status, and we’re looking forward to working closely with
the board, the principal and the executive team at WMG Academy.”</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">WMG
Academy is one of 30 UTCs which are government-funded schools that train 14 to
19-year-olds in science, engineering and technology.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Kate
Tague, Executive Principal at WMG Academy, added: “Moore Stephens has a proven
track record of working successfully with academies and education and we look
forward to working with Nick going forward.”</span></div>
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Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-52006110457442081322016-10-26T03:05:00.001-07:002016-10-26T03:05:48.568-07:00Andy Street and Andrew Miskin to speak at special CIMA West Midlands event at JLR on 15 March
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">I am
delighted to announce that Andy Street, currently CEO of The John Lewis
Partnership and Conservative Candidate to become West Midlands Mayor, will be
joining CIMA’s Global President, Andrew Miskin, at a very special event to be
held at JLR on 15<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> March.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The
event will take place at the British Motoring Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon,
Warwickshire CV35 0BJ </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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evening will start at 6.00pm with a buffet, networking and tour of the motor
museum for those that would like to do this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We will then have the talks starting at 7.00pm which will include Andrew
Miskin, CIMA President, Andy Street and possibly one other speaker from JLR.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-44368693433801851602016-10-25T01:57:00.001-07:002016-10-25T01:57:30.309-07:00Shaylor hails £100m post-Brexit orders reports Construction Enquirer
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Walsall-headquartered
contractor Shaylor Group has shrugged off industry fears of a post-Brexit
downturn after securing over £100m of work.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The work
boom has been driven by a surge in student accommodation and luxury flats in
the Midlands.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Stephen
Shaylor, CEO, said: “Despite the post-Brexit fears regarding labour shortages
and an industry wide recession, our order book is stronger than ever
particularly with regards repeat business and framework agreements. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">“We are
confident that our independent status and collaborative approach continue to
provide a </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">future proof</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> platform for growth.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">”</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Work
will start shortly on 77 flats in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter of
Birmingham after the builder completes 41 high-end apartments for the same client
in the heart of Sutton Coldfield. </span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">In the
student sector, Birmingham Properties Group has commissioned 140 student rooms
on a former brownfield site to be ready for the 2017 intake. The company is
also undertaking a refurbishment and new build student accommodation project on
Bristol Street for Pennycuick Collins, chartered surveyors, to provide two
ground floor commercial units and 75 student bedrooms.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Shaylor
Group is also delivering Birmingham’s first easyHotel, part of the easy</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> brand of companies, on John Bright
Street in the heart of Birmingham.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">At the
other end of the residential market, Shaylor Group is delivering several
schemes for one of the country</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">s
leading luxury retirement living providers in locations from Kent to Hertfordshire.</span></div>
Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-69853321958773907482016-10-25T01:10:00.000-07:002016-10-25T01:10:51.989-07:00IoD Chairman, Jason Wouhra, to give keynote speech at CIMA West Midlands Annual Ball in Birmingham on 18th November
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The Institute
of Director’s West Midlands Chairman and Director of East Ends Foods plc, Jason
Wouhra, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the CIMA West Midlands
Annual Ball to be held in Birmingham on Friday 18<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> November.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Don't
miss out on your chance to join us at the Christmas Ball. This is always a very
enjoyable evening attended by many CIMA members, students, local business
people and companies. </span></div>
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include: -</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Reception drinks upon arrival.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Three course meal with fine wine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Welcome and chance to meet MAndrew
Miskin FCMA, CGMA, CIMA’s Global President.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Guest speaker – Jason Wouhra – Director
of East End Foods and Chair of West Midlands Institute of Directors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>After dinner - Fun casino.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">•<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dj and dancing until the early hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Why not
book a table with work collegues, friends and family?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Dress
code is black tie.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Date and time: -</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Fri 18
Nov 2016</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">7.30pm
drinks reception</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">8pm
dinner served</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">12.30am
finish</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Venue: -</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Burlington
Hotel</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">126 New
Street</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Birmingham</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">B2 4JA</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Cost: -</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">£36 per
ticket</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The
event is being held in association with SF Group <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #ff9900;"><a href="http://www.sfgroup.com/"><span style="color: #ff9900;">www.sfgroup.com</span></a></span></b> </span></div>
Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-27489050033015033602016-10-24T07:31:00.000-07:002016-10-24T07:31:04.130-07:00Paul Hooper-Keeley re-elected as West Midlands Chairman of The Chartered Institute of Management Accounts (CIMA) for 2017 & 2018
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">I am
delighted to be continuing as Chairman of CIMA West Midlands for a further
2-year term covering 2017 & 2018, and would like to thank the Area and
Branch Committees for their continuing support.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">We are
already looking towards some fantastic events in 2017, including a March date
at JLR’s Motor Museum that will see our Global President, Andrew Miskin, giving
a keynote address along with Andy Street, CEO of The John Lewis Partnership and
Conservative candidate to become West Midlands Mayor.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">And in
June we will be holding our CIMA West Midlands Prestige Event at The Council
House, Birmingham, where our keynote speaker is sure to fill the venue when
announced.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">No year
would be complete without the CIMA Annual Ball so I am sure that this year’s
Ball on 18<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> November will be successfully repeated during the
latter stages of 2017.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The CIMA West
Midlands Area Officers for 2017 will be: -</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Area Chair 2017 & 2018 – Paul Hooper-Keeley</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Area Secretary 2017 – Gabi Butler (second year of her
two year term)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Area Treasurer 2017 – Denise Hammersley (second year
of her two year term)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Birmingham</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Branch chair – Graham Harber</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Branch secretary – Ben Herring</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Branch treasurer – Paul Totty</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Coventry</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Branch chair – Roy Ingram</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Branch secretary – Nick Jessett</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Branch treasurer – Jeanette Evans</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">North West
Midlands</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Branch chair – Denise Hammersley </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Branch secretary – Liz Tinsley</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Branch treasurer – Cath Shirley</span></div>
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<br />Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618023494165496367.post-75128497125427171322016-07-19T07:26:00.000-07:002016-07-19T07:26:35.026-07:00Shaylor Group Donates £35k to Teenage Cancer Trust<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">National contractor Shaylor Group is delighted to have smashed its target of £10,000 to donate to their chosen charity for 2015-16, Teenage Cancer Trust. </span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival for young people with cancer aged between 13 and 24. The company chose to support this incredibly worthwhile cause as one of Shaylor Group’s longstanding employees experienced the amazing service they provide whilst his son fought a rare form of bone cancer. As a result, the entire company whole heartedly threw themselves behind fundraising which has led to a magnificent total of £35,000 being raised in under 18 months. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On Tuesday 5th July Stephen Shaylor, CEO of Shaylor Group, presented a cheque for £35,000 to Emily Cooper and Lottie Kendall, Regional Fundraisers for Teenage Cancer Trust at the company’s Aldridge Headquarters. The funds were raised from a wide number of initiatives including teams participating in the Wolf Run, the Fred Shaylor Golf Classic and the world record breaking ‘Skydive For Stephen’ event in memory of Stephen Sutton. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mr Shaylor commented “Obviously Teenage Cancer Trust is a cause very close to our hearts which is reflected in the magnificent sum we have raised as a company. Our big hearted staff and supply chain partners have worked tirelessly taking part in events and running competitions to raise the funds.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On behalf of Teenage Cancer Trust, Emily Cooper added “We loved working with Shaylor Group. Their staff worked tirelessly to raise funds that will enable us to support young people with cancer. Thanks go to everyone at Shaylor Group for their incredible support and generosity.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To learn more about how Teenage Cancer Trust support and care for young people living with cancer visit <a href="http://www.teenagecancertrust.org/"><span style="color: orange;"><strong>www.teenagecancertrust.org</strong></span></a> </span> Paul Hooper-Keeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04160419482896801293noreply@blogger.com0