08 businessconnect

Business Advisory Group

Chosen from 100 applications, fourteen individuals, representing some of the smallest and largest companies in Merseyside, have been selected to help the business world maximise the opportunities in a city preparing to welcome 20 million people in 08.

The Members of the 08 businessconnect Business Advisory Group are:

• Andrew Stevenson, Partner, Davis Langdon, Liverpool (city centre)
• Anna Heyes, MD, Active Profile, Marketing, Liverpool (city centre)
• Claire Jackson, Partner, Hurst and Co, Liverpool (city centre)
• Elaine Owen, MD, Designated Associates, Wirral
• Emmanuel Matan, MD, Matan International Group Ltd, Liverpool (city centre)
• Gary Miller, MD, CCUK, Liverpool (city centre)
• Malcolm Ranson, MD, Concord21C Ltd, Liverpool (city centre)
• Mumin Khan, Chief Executive, Muslim Enterprise Development Service, Toxteth
• Paul Patterson, MD, Three60 Property Investors Ltd, Liverpool (city centre)
• Paul Scanlon, Chairman, CDP Print Management, Mossley Hill
• Stephen Ashcroft, Procurement Consultant, Brian Farrington Ltd, St Helens
• Tiffany Kay, MD, Go Beyond NLP Ltd, Sefton
• Val Davies, MD, Val Davies Business Consultant, Southport

• Anna Heyes from Active Profile "The 08 businessconnect Business Advisory Group all share a passion for Liverpools business community and the Capital of Culture. I become part of this group as I feel as a young business person in the city I have lots of recent and relevant experience to relate to 08 businessconnect’s activities. As one remits is to grow the membership of 08 businessconnect I enjoy giving feedback on the strategies that are proposed." Anna Heyes
• Debbie Thompson from Alliance & Leicester Debbie is the Chair of the group
• Elaine Owen from Designated Associates
• Malcolm Ranson from C21C Ltd "I became a part of the 08 businessconnect Business Advosry Group to make a difference and have the satisfaction of knowing I have helped Liverpool 08 and 08 businessconnect work and make a positive contribution to the future of Liverpool and local companies." Malcom Ranson
• Gary Millar from CCUK & Parr Steet Studios "The 08 businessconnect Business Advisory Group has brought together a collection of leading business advocates who are passionate about ensuring the success of the Capital of Culture, and BAG has created a platform in which we can help stimulate better business through cultural activities which hopefully in turn creates better cultural success." Gary Millar
• Stephen Ashcroft from Brian Farrington Ltd "I am a part of the 08 businessconnect Business Advisory Group as 08bc can have an impact on Merseyside business not only culturally and economically but also in perception. The opportunity to provide advice and support via 08bc is a superb challenge and a personal pleasure and I’d like to add my energy and abilities to help the 'Liverpool transformation' effort." Stephen Ashcroft 
• Tiffany Kay from Go Beyond NLP "I am passionate about Liverpool and keen to play an active part in the regeneration and development of the city. My background in business and personal development means that I understand the current challenges faced by business today. My vision is for Liverpool to become a model of excellence for a new collaborative approach to business." Tiffany Kay 
• Val Davies from Val Davies Consulting "08 businessconnect provides an opportunity to shape and promote cohesive business networks, develop commercial cultural strategy, widen the opportunity base for local business and build mutually supportive relationships." Val Davies