Transforming Businesses: North West Date: Wednesday 1 November Time: 1000 to 1230, followed by lunch Venue: The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester Speakers include: Peter Mileham, Marketing Director, Liquid Plastics Robert Rix, Gorix Stuart Armstrong, Managing Director, Cooksons.com Lord Terry Thomas, Chairman, Northwest Regional Development Agency Anthony Wilson, journalist and founder of Factory Records, will chair the event To secure your place at Transforming Businesses: North West email dibw2000@designcouncil.org.uk or phone 01730 235022, quoting reference NW WEB.