The Insider

your Views on Manston Airport ??

Channel Chamber has been asked by Manston Airport to help them identify local business and travel needs.
Initial research undertaken amongst Chamber members indicates a significant demand for travel to a whole range of European destinations with staff members also keen to enjoy the prospect of many popular holiday destinations. If you haven’t taken part in this online survey please do so:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/channelchamber
It will be hugely valuable for Manston Airport to receive as many views as possible – from management and staff.

‘Folkestone’s Festival of Festivals’

FOLKESTONE Town Centre Management (FTCM) has invited local businesses, entertainment providers and community organisations to help present next year’s events programme as an all-embracing Festival of Festivals. It would include the town’s traditional summer season festivals and carnivals as well as local celebrations to mark unique national events.

Branding the events programme as a three-month something-to-please-everyone festival, claims FTCM, will enhance the marketability of Folkestone as a leisure, recreation and shopping destination and create extra sales opportunities for commercial and other enterprises which cater for and entertain holiday and day visitors

For more information please contact Folkestone Town Centre Manager on 01303 850522.

Recruitment for the Triennial

The Creative Foundation is recruiting for a number of summer positions for the Folkestone Triennial. The roles include Visitor Centre Manager, Invigilator Team Coordinator, Invigilators and Tour Assistants. Hours, pay and closing dates for applications vary for each role – details are in each Job Description.

Applications are by application form, covering letter and CV which need to be returned to the email address shown on the application form. Anyone who is interested, please find full details at www.creativefoundation.org.uk/job_opportunities.html or for an informal conversation about the roles, please call 01227 811777 or email maryann.lelean@yearoneconsulting.com

Forthcoming Chamber Events

Free Workshop - So you think you don't need a Will or Power of Attorney!

11th May 2011 - 17:30pm - 19:00pm, Shearway Business Park, Folkeston

Without a Will or the correct type of Will and without a Lasting Power of Attorney the consequences for families can be disastrous with the courts and social services making decisions for you. If you are a partner or a major player within a company then things can come to a grinding halt. Jaci Godman Irvine is an Estate Planner specialising in Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate. She is well known for explaining the many issues involved in plain English and in a manner that can be easily understood giving the choices which one can have in such a way that an informed decision can be made. Come to an informal evening where Jaci will give a short presentation followed by a question and answer session. Call Tracy Reynolds on 01303 270022

Member Price: Free
Non-Member Price: Free

20th May 2011 - 09:30 - 12:00

Are You Environmentally Aware?

Port Lympne Mansion, 20th May 2011 - 09:30 - 12:00
Channel Chamber is holding this interactive seminar in this beautiful setting to provide an introduction of environmental benefits to small businesses. This workshop is sponsored by the British Standards Institution (BSI) and prepared and delivered by David Hall, Managing Director of Business Flow UK Limited, it provides an introduction to Environmental business improvement using the “Carbon Hub” and ISO 14001. Kent County Council’s Jenny Colville will be explaining the Kent County Council's 'South East Business Carbon Hub' and the benefits of free registration. An introduction to the work of the Aspinall Foundation will be followed by Andy Wilson Business Development Manager from the British Standards Institute (BSI) who will be showing you the way forward, how to certify and the benefits of Environmental standards in your business. The cost includes a lunch time buffet, tour of Zoo Park & networking. To book your place please contact Tracy Reynolds on 01303 270022

Member Price: £20 + VAT
Non-Member Price: £25 + VAT