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Hi all.

I have to offer my apologies for not posting for a while. We've had an office move, a new offer structure for members and a change of focus with which to contend. Though we haven't dropped all of our public sector mentality, we are getting more of a 'down to business' attitude which is refreshing.

So for any of you that managed to get on the World Trade Centre mission to Qatar or are even thinking about Qatar Joanne Dickinson has emailed me a list of tips for our networks! Joanne works as Employer Engagement Officer at the University of Leeds and has worked in Qatar. Here's what she had to say about it:

On the 11th of July we had an event entitled Business Growing Pains in order introduce a service that we're launching for a select group of our contacts that promises to help growth and development of businesses.

Thanks to all that attended the meeting on Monday the 20th of June. It was a great afternoon with a trio of excellent speakers and interesting discussions around funding, technology and innovation.

So what has Spring held for the busy bees at Science City York?

My own personal work has focused on promoting the SCY Business Mentor Service. I have written press releases, edited brochures and spent a lot of hours across various social networking sites – all in the name of work, I promise!