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Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to the Quakers and Business Autumn Conference,

Our theme is “BEST BUSINESS PRACTICE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES”

And we are really lucky to have Gillian Tett of the FT as the keynote speaker.

The day will be packed with learning opportunities, networking time and a chance to reflect on how you and your business are reacting to these difficult times.

We recognized that it’s easier to hold to our principles in the good times, and that these times will test us sometimes to the limit. We wanted to take some time to reflect and build, so that we are more able to find a way through to withstand the pressure. We hope you will join us and that you will go away refreshed.

We do expect a good response to this conference and places are limited so please do book early – you can see the programme and book your place through the Q&B website at www.qandb.org

We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you on the day,

Q&B Events Working Group

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Dear Colleagues,

In light of the progress in the reform debate in recent weeks, Paul Moxey of the ACCA, and Eoin McCarthy of Quakers and Business will address this topic with four panelists including John Kay, Prof Andrew Kakabadse, Frank Curtiss and Sean Tully.

We expect very high quality discussion during the panels.  Attendance is free but booking is required

For the full programme and booking details please go to

www.zyen.com/long-finance/long-finance-events/695.html

Eoin McCarthy
Events Working Group convenor
For Quakers and Business
www.qandb.org

Tel: +44 (0) 1684 891 566
Skype: EoinMcCarthy6

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Business Week Live: 10th November 2010, The Kent Showground, Detling nr Maidstone

Interested in promoting yourselves in a business to business environment?

Business Week Live will be held at the Kent County Showground, and will feature The EcoVillage, showcasing sustainable and eco-friendly businesses. This event is a broader business event run by the organisers of Construction Expo, who hope to bring the key elements and exhibitors of that event to Business Week Live.

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The EcoVillage, the Kent based exhibition and events organisation, has been shortlisted for the Environmental Awards for Kent Businesses.

The awards, sponsored by Kent County Council, Kent Highway Services, Business Support in Kent CIC, the Environment Agency, the Kent Messenger Group, and E.ON, recognise and reward the innovative environmental and community work undertaken by Kent businesses. 

Within the Environment Awards, there are five themed categories;

• Environmental Engagement,
• Innovative Partnerships,
• Achievements in Resource Efficiency,
• Commitment to the Environment &
• Sustainable Business Management. 

The shortlisted businesses for the 2010 event are as follows:

• Sust Ltd – The EcoVillage, Whitstable·  
• Ashford International Hotel, Ashford  
• 3663. First for Foodservice, Paddock Wood  
• Rough Old Wife Cider LLP, Canterbury
• H+H UK Limited, Sevenoaks
• Geo-Mole Limited, Faversham
• Nordic Recycling Ltd, Gillingham
• London Beach Hotel, Ashford
• Skill Net Group, Canterbury
• Directline Structures, Ashford

The 2010 Environment Awards for Kent Business awards ceremony will be held at Salomons, Tunbridge Wells, on Thursday 23 September 2010, so we’re keeping our fingers crossed!

For more information on the Environment Awards for Kent Business, click here

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You will be given a better insight to our phenomenal Teak projects in Brazil, that are yielding our existing clients 10-20% per annum.

Date: 28th July 2010
Time: 6.30pm – 8pm
Location: St Clements House, 27-28 Clements Lane, London, EC4N 7AE

RSVP: As places get booked up very quickly, please ensure you RSVP before 5pm on the 28th of July 2010. Email: darren@globalforestryinvestments.com or call to book your place on 020 7754 0493. View our website for more information.

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Kent based events organiser, The EcoVillage, go from strength to strength as they prepare for their third year at The Kent County Show this July. The Kent County Show runs from 16^th – 18^th July at The Kent County Showground, Detling, nr Maidstone.

The EcoVillage is a series of ‘events within an event’ where we use large mainstream events to promote green businesses, products and organisations to a wider audience.

The more people are encouraged to buy products and services from these businesses, the better it is for producers, workers and for our communities.  If we ensure that our choices minimise our environmental impact then we give future generations greater choice also.

This year’s area will be bigger and better than ever. It will feature around 70 exhibitors within almost 7000 sq m of space.

Exhibitors at The EcoVillage will range from solar energy to organic clothing, from investments and banking to wildlife days out, food to cosmetics and much more. 

Featured within The EcoVillage this year are:

Riverford Organic, sponsors of The EcoVillage Picnic Area who will be bringing their Riverford Cooks Campaign, demonstrating simple hints and tips for beginner cooks as well as serving up seasonal taster snacks. Riverford will also be displaying their full rang e of affordable organic fruit and veg, freshly picked on their farm and delivered to your door.

The EcoVillage Picnic Area

Our traditionally styled Picnic Area, situated in front of the Kent Beekeepers Marquee is a lovely place to relax and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Show.  While you are there, why not try some fair trade, organically produced coffee from Carnival Coffee, or delicious organic, locally produced bhajis and pakoras from Mother Bhumi, who is well known at events all over Kent.

Kidz Organic Baby Change and Feed Area

A great success in 2009, we are pleased to include this area within Market Marquee, which now includes a Baby Feed Area as well as a changing area with two eco changing stations.  Also includes a green nappy disposal service provided by EcoSan.

Hidsons of Maidstone will be displaying their range of SEAT Ecomotive vehicles at their hospitality suite.  Hidsons have kindly provided a SEAT Leon to The EcoVillage Team again this year, so that our team and all of our kit can arrive in eco-friendly style!

Finally, Grow at Brogdale, known for its work to help preserve the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale in Faversham, will be with us this year, look out for a fantastic hazel roundhouse and garden as you come through Gate 4 into the Show.

Some of our exhibitors: Munchy Seeds, Ecover, Port Lympne, Protect Kent, EcoSwitch, EDF Energy, Energy Saving Trust, Neals Yards Remedies, Kent Wildlife Trust, Goody Good Stuff, Recognise Magzine, Eternal Energy, Wildthing Wildlife Consultants

Victoria Whitlock, Director of The EcoVillage, said:

“We are extremely happy to be at The Kent County Show for the third year running. Despite tough economic times, it shows that environmental issues are very important to people and we can show that there are ways to protect the environment without spending huge amounts of money.”

For more information on The EcoVillage please call 01227 261271 or visit the website at www.theecovillage.co.uk.

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Just a little note to tell everyone about the Keen Green & Ethical Market that is taking place in Leeds on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. 

The market will feature a number of stalls held by ethical businesses, including the fair trade shop By Hand. The stalls will be in Victoria Gardens, which is the area in front of the art gallery on the Headrow in Leeds.

If you live in the area and want to do your bit to support ethical business then pop along.

For more information about By Hand please visit www.by-hand.co.uk or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/byhandshop

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You will be given a better insight to our phenomenal Teak projects in Brazil, that are yielding our existing clients 10-20% per annum.

Date: 19th May 2010
Time: 6.30pm – 8pm
Location: St Clements House, 27-28 Clements Lane, London, EC4N 7AE

RSVP: As places get booked up very quickly, please ensure you RSVP before 5pm on the 19th of May 2010. Email: darren@globalforestryinvestments.com or call to book your place on 020 7754 0493. Alternatively you can fill in the Event Registration form on the right hand side of the website.

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