On Saturday 30th January 2010, ACE member Central Hall Westminster (CHW) played host to Poetry Live for Haiti, a fundraising event organised by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy in aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee's Haiti Earthquake Appeal.
Carol Ann Duffy and Poetry Live invited 20 of Britain's leading poets to perform at Central Hall Westminster to raise money for the people of Haiti. Poets included Carol Ann Duffy, Brian Patten, Roger McGough, Gillian Clark and Jo Shapcott.
Everybody in business welcomes new ideas to increase productivity, up revenue and improve service. In the current challenging times we welcome such ideas even more. Reworking aspects of our business strategy can offer more effective modes of operating which make all the difference when times are tough.
Rohit Talwar, a recent speaker at the ACE Industry Get Togethers, states this fact persuasively in this issue and his words are well worth taking on board. New technologies are increasingly central to the events, conference and exhibition sector and I am delighted that our Association is helping to pave the way for the future by inviting industry experts such as Rohit Talwar to tell us how it is. It offers us all a head start.
I know I am not alone in appreciating working in an industry that is full of talented people. The economic downturn may not be over but there is safety in numbers. The range of features in our Eventful Times publication reflects the diversity of our membership base and a community of business people working together.
I wish you all every success in the year to come. Best wishes Michael Sharp ACE Chairman and
Exceptional times call for exceptional measures, and there is no doubt that during the past 12 months the meetings and events industry has not only faced unprecedented challenges but has also responded with creative and compelling solutions to defend itself and protect its reputation as a force that drives business and adds real value.
There has been a lot of debate about the likely economic impact of hosting the 2012 Olympic Games for Britain.
Against this backdrop and of increases in the finance needed to stage the Games, it is essential to try and establish a more accurate consideration of the economic advantages of the Games. If we can do this, we can begin to determine its potential value.
Everybody in business welcomes new ideas to increase productivity, up revenue and improve service. In the current challenging times we welcome such ideas even more.
There has been a lot of debate about the likely economic impact of hosting the 2012 Olympic Games for Britain.
Taking the Pulse of Event Training, Education & CPD
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