DISTRIBUTION AND ITS' CHALLENGES - HAVE YOUR SAY!

Tell us all about your distribution experiences in a survey we will be sending out shortly!

We want to here all about requirements, methods and positive and negative experiences. Big or small, we don't discriminate! We want to hear it all!

So look out for the survey in your inbox and fill it in for us!

EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY HUB DEMO FOR SELECT MEMBERS

Did you know that there is a wealth of new technology that businesses can use for free, right on your doorstep?

On the 26th February, a Fully Funded session especially for Select Lincolnshire members will run from 8.00am-10.00am at the Lincoln Technology Hub at the University of Lincoln offering you expertise from within the School of Architecture to use technology for just about anything!

The sky really is the limit at the Technology Hubs with a wide range of cutting edge technology to be used at your disposal.

Thinking of a major development? Full 3D and surround sound headphones at the as well as virtual tours University of Lincoln's Tech Hub can help visualise your proposed developments and design to your customers and stake holders.

The Hub's full range of 3D scanners can help you to research and test products like packaging.

Considering a new marketing strategy? The laser cutter at the hub can help you cut and engrave designs onto most materials, ensuring that your promotional material is a cut above the rest.

There are:

• 3D colour printing
• 3D Scanning
• Laser cutting and engraving
• CNC Milling 
• Vacuum forming
• CAD design and product/packaging development
• Workshop and prototype facilities
• Video, audio, web, apps and Social media

You could create your own labels, cutlery, food stands or even marketing material. There is scope for web advice designed to be delivered in a friendly manner, with no techy jargon to throw you off.

You can even speak to someone about branding and graphic design! Anything goes!

There will also be a live demonstration on how to use the equipment including the Love Food Select Lincolnshire stamp produced on the laser cutter! 

Places are strictly limited to 20 people to give a supportive learning experience, so please book promptly to avoid disappointment.

For booking please contact the onlincolnshire business support helpdesk:

Freephone 0300 80 80 120 or email onlincolnshire@lincs-chamber.co.uk

DISCOVER LINCOLNSHIRE WEEKEND 28TH & 29TH MARCH

Trading Opportunity – Lincoln

In collaboration with Lincoln BIG you are invited to take part in  ‘Discover Lincolnshire Markets 2015’.  This will be over the upcoming Discover Lincolnshire Weekend, Saturday 28^th and Sunday 29^th March from 10am to 4pm daily.

It will encompass Lincolnshire producers including Farmers Markets, Craft Markets, Select Lincolnshire and Artists Markets but will be run as one large event on a similar scale and layout to the Lincoln BIG Continental Markets using Lincoln High Street, Cornhill and down the side of WH Smith, with up to 50 stall spaces. 

There will be opportunity for stallholders to hire a space for one or both days, although we would prefer both days for continuity for customers.  For those who do not have their own stall, we have a contractor who will put our standard market stalls up for a charge.

This event will be marketed as part of the Discover Lincolnshire Weekend publicity.

Due to the interest we’ve had so far, stalls will be allocated on a first come – first served basis so please ensure that you register your interest at the earliest opportunity.

If the event  is successful we hope to repeat this later in the year as part of some larger events.

Select member price will be £50 plus VAT for the weekend or £35 plus VAT per day  for a 3m x 3m sq pitch.

If you require a stall or a larger space please let us know.

Please contact gillian.richardson@lincs-chamber.co.uk to register and arrange an application form.