IFB 2014 IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS

FROM BEIJING TO BEIRUT - 200 CITY LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD GATHERED IN LIVERPOOL THIS WEEK FOR FIRST EVENT OF ITS KIND

BT Global City Leaders' Summit addressed the metropolitan revolution taking place across the globe

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FOR BUSINESS 2014: £1.7BN OF OPPORTUNITY

BRITAIN'S BIGGEST BUSINESS FESTIVAL FOR 60 YEARS LAUNCHES TODAY BRINGING THE WORLD TO THE UK

IFB 2014 IMPRESSES NO. 10

Prime Minister, RT Hon David Cameron officially opened the International Festival for Business 2014 in Liverpool this week.

Partnering with UKTI’s annual British Business Embassy, the event proved to be the perfect launch pad for the biggest business festival this country has seen in more than 60 years.

Putting the nation’s innovation and creativity under the spotlight delegates were keen to hear the Prime Minister’s thoughts on British business, international trade and, of course IFB 2014 itself.

SUPERCAR COMES TO LIFE AT IFB HUB

Work has begun at the International Festival for Business (IFB) central Hub, Mann Island, to assemble a BAC Mono – the world’s first road legal, single-seat production supercar.

FUNDING AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT LIVERPOOL CITY REGION BUSINESSES TO PARTICIPATE IN IFB 2014

Liverpool City Region businesses can apply now for a 50% reimbursement of the cost of attending events at the International Festival for Business (IFB) 2014.

IFB 2014: A TRULY GIANT OPPORTUNITY

IFB 2014 really is a huge opportunity – not only for large businesses and corporations, but for everyone. We wanted to make sure that no one misses out on this amazing opportunity and so, we created something big. And when we say big, we mean BIG…

CULTURE MEANS BUSINESS

Liverpool's Cultural Business Directory is designed to connect businesses with the cultural organisations of the city, by outlining the products and services they can provide across a wide range of sectors.

One City, One Summer - It's Liverpool

SANTANDER STAFF JOIN IFB 2014 VOLUNTEERING SCHEME

Sixty bank employees from across Merseyside are getting involved by volunteering in the IFB2014, which is coming to Liverpool next week.

WOMEN INSPIRE ECONOMY AT IFB 2014

A NUMBER of the UK’s most high-profile businesswomen (and men) will speak at a dynamic one-day conference as part of the International Festival for Business 2014 (IFB 2014).

IFB2014 BUSINESS BROKERAGE

IFB 2014 TV commercial from official Festival Partner CNN

10% off entry to The Beatles Story

Located in the Fab Four's hometown of Liverpool, on the stunning UNESCO world heritage site at the Albert Dock, the award-winning Beatles Story is an unforgettable journey through the lives, times, culture and music of the world’s greatest band, The Beatles.

To enjoy a 10% discount on the entry price simply register as an IFB Business Club member. Once registered you’ll gain access to the exclusive MYIFB area of this website. Click on MYOFFERS to find out how to redeem this offer.

My IFB 2014 - Merseyside Special Investment Fund

My IFB 2014 - Bruntwood

NEW LOOK FOR CITYLINK BUSES READY FOR SUMMER TOURISM

New bus wraps have been designed to reflect what Liverpool has to offer in terms of attractions, shopping and culture in time for the influx of visitors expected for this year’s International Festival for Business 2014.

Sir Terry Leahy calls on UK businesses to invest their time in IFB 2014

Sir Terry Leahy, former CEO of Tesco, business investor and Chairman of B&M Retail, discusses the business-growth benefits for companies investing time in IFB 2014.

My IFB 2014 - Bermans

IFB 2014's KNOWLEDGE, CREATIVE & DIGITAL: almost a festival in its own right

IFB 2014’s Knowledge, Creative and Digital strand is a diverse and comprehensive offer to everyone working in this burgeoning sector; from gaming to social media, from music to digital marketing...

Isle of Man superyacht experts target IFB for global expansion

The Isle of Man Maritime Group will stage two days of events during the Maritime, Logistics and Energy themed week in June.

Liverpool Biennial 2014

The programme of Liverpool Biennial 2014, takes place from 5 July – 26 October 2014, at venues across Liverpool, including the historic Trade Union Centre, Tate Liverpool, the Bluecoat, FACT, and in the public realm. 

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Lord Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer, on thinking globally

Lord Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer, challenged his company to have “global ambitions from day one”. Today Cobra Beer is globally one of the most recognised and sought after beers – it is now exported to 30 countries around the world.

Prime Minister Rt Hon David Cameron MP: "IFB2014 is going to be an event on an unprecedented scale"

WHERE TO STAY

Whether you want a posh bed for the night, a country house hotel or a Beatles themed room, Liverpool has it all.

One of the most elegant places to stay is Hope Street Hotel, the city’s first boutique hotel which opened near the Cathedrals and opposite The Philharmonic Hall, an art deco masterpiece. It’s located in the city’s perfectly preserved Hope Street Quarter, home to more Georgian buildings than Bath, and combines cool, crisp comfort with top-notch, super-friendly service.

ADLIB'S MAJOR IFB 2014 CONTRACT WIN

The sound, lighting and audiovisual experts will be working with Liverpool Vision to deliver a number of projects during the 50-day business festival hosted in Liverpool during June-July 2014.

IFB 2014 The Story So Far

Mayor of Atlanta Kasim Reed: "Atlanta is delighted to join in the excitement of IFB2014"