Backing Kent Business

The video of proceedings at the Backing Kent Business event is available to view here

New Bank Bailout- is it really needed ?

The government has today announced a second bank bailout package which it hopes will boost lending to businesses and individuals.

The original bank bailout failed to unblock the paralysis in the credit markets and it has been necessary for the government to take further measures.

But, is this appropriate?

Local Businesses and Chamber members are invited to give their opinions either as a comment here or email to the office - let us know so we can inform the BCC (British Chambers of Commerce)

New Years Resolutions

Interesting website here (Click on the New Years Resolutions title) from Andy Lapota - who is a bit of a networking guru, and it is well worth a read if you get five minutes - explains why networking can work for you!

There is also a great site here - http://www.kintish.co.uk/ full of resources for those who would like more help with networking.

Our next Networking event is on Thursday 15th January at the Ramada Hotel in Dover - either call 01303 270022 or email info@shepwaybc.co.uk or leave a comment on here and we can book you in.

DO IT!

Start the Year As You Mean to Go On

Join us for Breakfast – AND a networking Bonanza. There is no better opportunity for you to meet new contacts and potential customers than our premier networking Breakfast event for 2009, being held at the Ramada Inn at Whitfield, Dover on Thursday 15th January starting at 7.30am. Our host, Trevor Bond always serves an excellent Full English Breakfast and with members coming from Thanet, Dover and Shepway districts this promises to represent an unrivaled return on your precious time – you can book now by phone to Tracy Reynolds on 01303 270022 or on line via the link above