News
Business and culture news from Liverpool and the North West featuring 08 businessconnect members.
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Turning heads in Liverpool
Who said there’s no money in art? A report commissioned by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and Tate Liverpool has revealed that the Turner Prize 2007 generated over £10m for the Merseyside economy.
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BIGGEST REGIONAL TALENT SEARCH EVER LAUNCHED
Absolutely anyone can take part, if you can wow an audience and pull a crowd, we want to see you. Two days of auditions will be held at the fabulous Echo Arena on 6th and 7th August, 12 lucky finalists will be invited to perform at a one night only star studded finale on August 8th.
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Liverpool is still doing business!
Liverpool is highly-rated as a business destination, according to the biggest ever independent survey of city businesses. The Foundations for Growth survey 2008 found that 64% of the 1500 companies who responded said that Liverpool was a good place in which to do business, with 27% giving it the top 5 out of 5 rating.
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Come and see the Liverpool city centre 3D model
The Liverpool city centre model, measuring 5m x 4m, has found a new home at the Capital Building, Old Hall Street, so it can be enjoyed by residents, businesses and all those passionate about the regeneration of Liverpool city centre.
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St George's Hall in the running to win a National Lottery Award
Liverpool’s St George’s Hall has reached the semi-finals of The National Lottery Awards 2008. The legendary building will now battle it out with a host of other Lottery-funded projects from across the UK for the chance to win £2,000 to spend on their project and the opportunity to star in a special prime-time BBC1 TV show.
