CEPN Business Forum met at Chester Sports and Social Club on 8th April 2010. 25 members and 2 guests had 15 seconds of fame (1 or 2 members stretched this to 30 seconds!)

The meeting was split into 2 parts.

A presentation by Paul Rutherford from Sales Leadership Development Ltd. He outlined sales actions and goals with a 5 step guide to securing the order or contract. He also provided discussion on how to close the sale/ask for the order.

The AGM chaired by Keith Wood. The Chairman’s report from Carol Pengelly was read by Les George, Secretary’s report from John Trimble read by Keith Ward. Treasurer’s report presented by James Dick and Andrew Bagnall presented the Membership secretary’s report. All reports proposed, seconded and adopted by the meeting. A new committee for 2010/11 was proposed, seconded and adopted by the meeting. Colin Brown proposed a vote of thanks to all retiring committee members.

The new chairman, Amanda Daniels outlined her vision for 2010/22 and hoped that the goal of 100 members would be achieved.

The next 2 meetings are on 13th May at Chester Sports and Social Club, Newton Lane, and 20th May at and The Business School, University of Chester. Both meeting start at 6.30pm
Speakers are
13th May – Alan Gardner, H. M. Revenue & Customs and Ann Girling, On The Threshold with an introduction to True Colors
20th May – Jane Kenyon Well Heeled Divas Ltd and The Networking Event 2010