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New Insights into Audio Visual Technology that Works For businesses and organisations of every size and kind, audio visual and videoconferencing technology is playing an increasingly important role in improving communications, saving time and cutting costs. A new publication points the way ahead, describing integrated communication solutions designed for many leading companies and public sector bodies by a Yorkshire technology company with long standing regional connections. Professional 6 members with new Chief Constable of Humberside Police and Chamber Chair in N E Lincolnshire Amanda Austin
Women’s Networking Group Annual Lunch Justine Curran, newly appointed Chief Constable of Humberside Police (3rd left in picture) was guest speaker at the Professional 6 Women’s Networking Group Annual Lunch, held at Oaklands Hall Hotel. Justine gave a fascinating talk about her career to date, which has included posts in some of the country’s most difficult and challenging policing environments such as Toxteth and Manchester. She also gave her personal views on ‘Leadership’ and on ‘Work Life Balance’. The event was organised on behalf of Professional 6 by members Wilkin Chapman Grange and 64 local businesswomen attended.
l-r: Laura Stuart-Cook, Editor – Lincolnshire Journal representing GSMG, Amanda Austin – Chair, Chamber N E Lincolnshire Area Council, Justine Curran, Chief Constable – Humberside Police, Anne Tate, N Lincs Manager – Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce, Teresa Thomas – Partner, Wilkin Chapman Grange, Diane White – Business Consultant, LCS Group, Julie Smith, Corporate Business Manager- Handelsbanken, Kate Brown, Associate - AP Robinson
Communicate 2013 marks a unique triple milestone for York AV integrator, Saville Audio Visual, who established specialist regional centres in Leeds and Hull in the late 1970s. First published in 1989, the latest edition of the brochure is the first to be available in hard copy, downloadable in iPad format or viewable on-line. Aimed at end users in business, education and the wider public sector, Communicate 2013 highlights new products and technology from the world’s leading manufacturers, including videoconferencing environments, interactive collaboration projects, digital signage and videowall installations plus custom-built furniture and professional audio systems. See or download the brochure at www.saville-av.com For more information phone 0870 606 1100 or e-mail systems@saville-av.com
Informed Financial Planning Sponsors The Hull Law Society Yorkshire based business Informed Financial Planning (IFP) has signed a one-year sponsorship agreement with Hull Incorporated Law Society. The announcement follows a substantial period of growth over the past few years with more than
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£100m in assets now under management across its locations in Leeds, Barnsley, Milton Keynes as well as its headquarters in Livingstone Road, Hessle. Following recent changes in the Legal Services Act for solicitors, IFP has been delivering a number of seminars in conjunction with SIFA on subjects such as Tax Planning and End of Year Opportunities. The recent sponsorship deal with Hull Incorporated Law Society will enable the IFP team to deliver further seminars to members. “IFP is expanding for the long term and working closely with other professionals will naturally play an important role in that growth,” said IFP Managing
director, Kevin Ferriby. “We recognise the value of strong professional relationships and that’s why we’re delighted to sign a one-year deal with Hull Incorporated Law Society. It’s an excellent opportunity to build on our existing relationships with the legal community in the region.” The sponsorship deal will involve support of the annual ball in November and IFP will once again partner with Legal Affairs Director of SIFA, Stuart Bushell, to deliver a series of training workshops to members.