Fiona Young watched her parents work long hard hours managing pubs. She grew up with a strong work ethic, about taking responsibility, pride and creative initiative and working to excellent standards. Eventually they set up their own business and Fiona saw the benefits of this, and wished they had done it earlier in their lives.
14th May, 2008
The Best Events
11th May, 2008
Over 6o performers now confirmed for Furness Fest 2008
The maiden event of Furness Fest looks like it will be a runaway success with 66 performers now confirmed, including:
- The Holloways (UK chart singles)
- OPM (US reggae artists / UK chart single)
- Subnoize Souljaz (U.S. rap artists)
- AIM (Furness based international DJ artist)
- Greg Vickers (UK international DJ)
- DJ Food (UK international DJ)
- Guns 2 Roses (international tribute to Guns N Roses)
- Amenti (debut album just released)
For further details, visit www.furnessfest.co.uk
MySpace: www.myspace.com/furnessfest
7th May, 2008
Art Gene Events
Art Gene presents ‘Out of Place’ on Thursday 15th May 2008, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
‘Out of Place’ showcases photo, video and installation works by seven Chinese artists, most of whom are postgraduates from Xiamen University Art College. The exhibition reflects the concerns of these young Chinese artists’ about the reality in China now. They see the world from different angles: perspectives captured through their personal vision and now articulated in their art works.
The exhibition explores these unique perceptions and experiences, and highlights the sometimes jarring juxtaposition of cultures, events and imagery in a world somehow now ‘Out of Place’.
This exhibition has been made possible through the support from Visiting Arts and British Council.
Free - All welcome. Refreshments will be served.
For further details, visit the Art Gene website.
There are lots of schemes and scams on the internet offering you a wonderful career, a fast buck with no set-up fees and easy money while you sleep. It’s like the modern day equivalent of a gold rush. However, anyone who has really tried to set up an internet business knows how misleading these claims are. Some people do strike gold, but not without hard work, smart thinking and persistence.
29th Apr, 2008
Video: Enterprise Masterclass - Sarah Dunning & Edwin Booth
In the second of our new video features, Emma Jones talks about the recent Enterprise Masterclass organised by Furness Enterprise, where local businesspeople were invited to hear two inspirational speakers: Sarah Dunning, who is the Cheif Executive of Westmorland, and Edwin Booth, Chairman of Booths Supermarkets.
On Friday, April 18th, Furness Young Professionals, in association with Furness Enterprise, hosted an exciting event featuring a presentation by Tori James, the youngest British woman to reach the summit of Everest.
Young professionals joined with local business leaders in an evening which was aimed at inspiring and motivating everyone who attended, and to raise the profile of Furness Young Professionals.
We Make Media were there to capture the event on film, and in the first of a series of new video features here on Go Furness, you can watch Sally Broom explaining about Furness Young Professionals, and their ambitions for the future.
25th Apr, 2008
Retail Therapy
21st Apr, 2008
Access All Areas
Furness Enterprise and We Make Media will be hosting an exciting new event in May.
Access All Areas, presented by Phil Powell, is an innovative masterclass which aims to demystify the modern-day internet, and show you how it can be easily put to use by any business - large or small.
You’ll learn about the possibilities for enhancing your business using online marketing, through real-world examples and insights from the cutting edge of the New Media industry.
The customer isn’t always right
Learn to avoid the common pitfalls of online marketing - discover what you really need, rather than what you think you need.
Big cats, and agile mice
It’s not just big corporate companies who can benefit from advances in media technology – more than anyone, smaller businesses are ideally positioned to take advantage.
Are you talking to me?
Browsing the internet is like listening to the radio, or reading a magazine. But unlike traditional media, your audience can answer back. You’d be wise to listen.
But it goes up to 11
The modern-day internet user is an impatient and fickle beast. There are simple and effective ways you can improve customer loyalty, and attract new business, just by giving them some value-added extras.
Viruses are a good thing
Word-of-mouth can be an amazingly effective marketing tool, and the internet is the biggest mouthpiece on earth. Let your customers do the talking with viral marketing.
The event is taking place on 19th May, starting at 7pm, at Forum 28 in Barrow. It’s a FREE event, but you will need to book your place in advance.
You can download your invitation here.
RSVP
01229 820 611mproctor@furnessenterprise.co.uk
About Phil Powell
Phil has worked in New Media for the past 10 years. He’s been at the forefront of shaping the internet we know today, producing award-winning projects for the likes of Levi’s, Adidas, Audi, Sony and BBC. His work for U2 was nominated for a BAFTA and won a prestigious Cannes Lion award.
Phil is now co-founder of We Make Media, a new and exciting media production company based in Furness.
“I’m fascinated by 21st century technology and how it can empower people, helping them to develop new ways of communicating and to discover new ways of doing business. These are exciting times for any entrepreneur or businessperson who’s willing to embrace what the online world has to offer them.”
18th Apr, 2008
Furness returnee looks for work
Alison Harris has recently relocated back to the UK after working overseas for the last 6 years. She is now looking for work in the Ulverston/South Cumbria area and is interested in any suitable job openings.
With extensive experience of working in an office environment including management roles, as well as customer care and sales positions, we think Alison is quite a catch!
Download Alison’s CV below.
18th Apr, 2008
Event: Ulverston Community Arts Network party!
It’s party time. And you’re invited.
Ulverston Community Arts Network welcomes you to a party. This Saturday, 19th April, 8pm at The Coach House, Ford Park.
