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LOVE CAMBRIDGE GIFT CARD FOR YOUR BUSINESS Offering a more cost-effective option than cash bonuses to
Looking to reward your employees or thank clients? The Love Cambridge gift card could be the answer. An initiative from Cambridge BID, the card can be topped up online from £10 to £500, which can be spent at more than 200 outlets across Cambridge. For business owners, it is a simple, tangible way to demonstrate their connection to the local community, and an easy way to send a visible message of support for the local high street, which will be noticed by the audiences that matter most to each business. More personal than generic national gift vouchers, there’s a real feel-good factor for recipients, too, who are spoilt for choice when deciding where to redeem their card. From restaurants to hairdressers, attractions and retailers, the huge range of participating businesses means there is something for every recipient to get excited about.
incentivise staff, the gift card is also an ideal choice for long service awards. It can help to nurture work-life balance, by encouraging employees to invest in quality time with friends and family. “When businesses buy the Love Cambridge gift card, they help to support the local high street and contribute to the future prosperity of our city,” explains Ian Sandison, CEO of Cambridge BID. “More than that, the gift card provides employees and stakeholders with an extremely positive experience, thanks to the numerous and diverse options for redemption right on their doorstep.” Buy online at love-cambridgegiftcard.com or from the Visitor Information Centre at The Guildhall. To discuss how to use the gift card within your business, email helen.hames@ cambridgebid.co.uk or call 01223 903300.
INVENTING THE FUTURE WORKSHOP The popular #ImpactWednesday monthly sessions run by Impact Women’s Network (IWN), resume on 5 February with a workshop by Dr Bettina von Stamm, director of awards program for Katerva, a global NGO whose mission it is to identify, evaluate and accelerate sustainable disruptive innovation. Taking place at The Bradfield Centre, the theme is ‘inventing the future: attitudes & turning ideas into action’, and addresses the challenges in achieving sustainable development goals, what needs to shift in our thinking and acting, and how to lead the way in effecting change. IWN co-founder Faye Holland says: “We are delighted to be kickstarting the new decade with this relevant workshop. Each and every one of our sessions this month is linked to the 17 sustainable development goals to transform our world, as set by the United Nations.” Impact Women’s Network is a network of female professionals united in raising the public visibility of impactful women and instigating greater change together, beyond individuals and individual Cambridge – challenging the status quo, breaking glass ceilings, flying off glass cliffs and tackling other issues of relevance. Follow @ImpactWN on Twitter. organisations. The group meets regularly at various locations in
EnterpriseWomen: Centre Stage
Female entrepreneurs are invited to join an interactive workshop at Judge Business School designed to help participants communicate with authority, authenticity and impact. Led by guest facilitators Bridgid Nzekwu, director of media training at PA Media Group, and Dr Judita Vivas, physical theatre artist, director and actress, the session explores media and theatre techniques to boost confidence and
enhance presence, whatever stage you’re on. From crafting key messages to responding effectively to an audience and unblocking inhibitions, it promises to be a valuable workshop for anyone who needs to enhance their presentation or pitching skills. The workshop takes place on 22 February and includes a networking break, nibbles and refreshments. insight.jbs.cam.ac.uk
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