23rd October The Priory Partnership is holding its annual networking event at The Village Hotel in Bromborough.

Business support agency Blue Orchid is holding a workshop on guerilla marketing - what it is, how to do it and why it can help your business.

19-21 November 2008, BT Convention Centre, Liverpool On the Waterfront investigates how a port’s history shapes the future of today's 21st century waterfront. Set in Liverpool, the European Capital of Culture 2008 this major international three-day conference brings together experts in culture, heritage and regeneration from around the world including China, France, India, Nigeria and USA.

November 03-05 2008 WaterfrontExpo is the only international event covering global waterfront regeneration and development and provides an excellent platform for networking and knowledge sharing.

10-12 Nov 08 The BCSC Conference & Showcase is a prime opportunity to access over 3,000 decision-makers from the retail property industry doing business together over an intensive three days.

The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Government of Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) is to hold a free business briefing event on Friday 3rd October.

On the 1st and 2nd October 2008 Benchmark for Business will present "Transforming the Future", an international management "Summit" to be staged at Liverpool's new Arena and Convention Centre as the central business event of the city's Capital of Culture Year, 2008.

The Grand Opening on 1st October marks the first date that the entire 42 acres of shopping and leisure will be fully open (some stores will open 30th September).

20 September 2008 - 30 November 2008 Join us for the fifth edition of the UK’s festival of contemporary art. For ten weeks every two years Liverpool is transformed into the most amazing gallery of new art, showcasing the best contemporary artists from around the world.

A major conference, sponsored by DLA Piper and Wates Interiors, has been announced for the North West hosted by the Liverpool and Manchester Property Forum. Date: 10th September 2008 Location: Racquet Club, Chapel Street, Liverpool

Liverpool based China specialist Dr Kerry Brown is to address businesses on why the country matters to their future prospects.

The Wirral and Chester Business Fair has changed its venue from Wallasey Town Hall to Leasowe Castle Hotel and Conference Centre on Wednesday 16th July. 

Thursday 26th June Barclays is holding a free seminar for business owners and managers to help small businesses boost their profit at Thornton Hall, Wirral.

Liverpool Daily Post has announced its inaugural LDP Business Hub 2008. The two-day business extravaganza includes learning, networking and doing business with one and other at one of the most important and dynamic business events in the region.

Ness Botanic Gardens will host a gala concert with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, 5 July 2008.

The shortlist has been decided, the stage is set and the clock is ticking towards the announcement of this year’s leaders in the property industry.

The sixth annual Merseyside Women of the Year Awards lunch takes place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Friday June 20, 2008.

28 Apr 08 The Business Convention from local creativity to global competitiveness The British Chambers of Commerce Annual Convention is the UK's ultimate gathering of business, government and skills leaders.

17-18 May 08 BT Convention Centre, Liverpool Ticket Prices: £4.00 adv - £7.00 on the door / OAP's: £3.00 adv - £6.00 on the door BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Liverpool BA are inviting companies large and small to take part in the seventh annual City of Liverpool Business Fair on 13th March.

This major national conference is taking place outside London for the first time ever in April 2008. And not surprisingly in this Capital of Culture year, the chosen venue is Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre.