BII’s South East and Greater London & Essex regions join up for a day at Charlton Athletic Football

13-May-2002

BII’s South East and Greater London & Essex regions join up for a day at Charlton Athletic Football Club

The BII’s South East and Greater London & Essex regions are coming together for a mini trade fair and seminar at Charlton Athletic Football Club. The event is taking place on June 18, 2002. Last year’s event was a huge success and this year promises yet again, to be valuable day for licensees.

The day will open with a display by Grosvenor International Services who will present a typical duty using their trained proactive and passive detection dogs. A mini trade fair will take place in the morning with over 20 exhibitors who will be there with a wide range of products and services that are of interest to licensees.

Guests will then be able to relax and socialise over a buffet lunch, before John McNamara, chief executive of the BII, takes the stage to explain to delegates the expertise that the BII can offer to help improve trade and profitability in their businesses.

Phil Dixon CMBII and award winning licensee Bill Kendrick FBII will then talk to guests, on behalf of Grey Archer. Patrick Dardis, business development and marketing director at Grey Archer said: “We are delighted to be supporting the BII at its regional events and this day at Charlton looks set to provide valuable advice for licensees. The event will focus on trade building for local licensees and the benefits of using the PC as a marketing tool to raise revenue and cut costs.”

Toundjel Mahmout of the Race Relations Advisory Service will then discuss the benefits of practising equal opportunities within their businesses, and the consequences of falling foul of the law.

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Walter Jenkins MBII, chairman of the BII’s Greater London and Essex region said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for two BII regions to network and highlight the benefits of BII membership to newcomers to the industry.”

Dave Stickings CMBII, chairman of the BII’s South East region said: “ Not only will this day at Charlton encompass a trade fair, but also a line up of speakers that will be focusing on aspects of licensed retailing that are essential to every licensee. We have a fantastic venue and the support of many companies, so this event looks set to be a great success!”

The day will close with an optional tour of Charlton Athletic Football Club. Tickets for the event cost £15. To book your place, please call Caroline Burton at the BII on 01276 417846 or by e-mail caroline@bii.org. ends]

Notes to Editors: The British Institute of Innkeeping is the professional body for the licensed trade. It has around 15,000 members and last year processed over 76,000 qualifications. Its mission is to promote high standards of professionalism throughout the licensed retail sector and to provide information, skills and qualifications to help members run successful businesses.


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