Islington Council is inviting local businesses to an information and networking event at Islington Central Reference Library, N5 on Tuesday 21 November 2006 from 6-8PM.<br><br>During the evening, participants will:<br>- learn about a range of business online resources accessible through the council's website<br>- discover the range of information for businesses held in the Reference Library<br>- find out about suppliers, finance and marketing<br>- have the opportunity to to network with other local business people<br><br>Gary Cheek from Otto Opticians, Highbury Corner, will be the guest speaker. Mr Cheek has been a businessman in Islington for over 20 years, and will speak about the importance of information when setting up and running a small business.<br><br>Refreshments will be provided.<br><br>Cllr George Allan, Executive Member for Customer Focus, said: "Setting up and running a small business is a demanding task. The council is supporting local businesses with information events like this, and also via our reference libraries and our website, www.islington.gov.uk/business."<br><br>Book now to secure a place by emailing centralref.library@islington.gov.uk or phone 020 7527 6931.<br><br>Ends<br>
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