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Friday 27 January 2006

Advice is key for entrepreneurs, Thirsty Thursday networking event, February 16 (6PM), Cabaret Club, Fletcher Gate, Nottingham

Budding entrepreneurs with ideas, ambition and the desire to start their own business are being invited to the latest in the series of thirsty thursday networking events. thirsty thursday – hosted jointly by Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham – aims to inspire students and graduates thinking about setting up on their own by giving them the chance to learn from people who already have.

Among the speakers will be Nottingham Trent University Professor John Newling, who has an international reputation as an artist and author, and who has exhibited his work across Europe and the USA.

Representatives from MOOT, Nottingham’s newest art space will also be on hand. They will discuss their involvement in creating opportunities for national and international artists to make and exhibit artwork, whilst providing Nottingham with a sustained artist-led resource. Duncan Beiley from leading multimedia company Atomic Media will complete the trio of speakers.

Nottingham Trent University's Business and Regional Development Manager, Jeremy Hague, said: “Over the past two years thirsty thursday has attracted more than 1,000 Nottingham students keen to learn from people who have established exciting new businesses. This is an excellent opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to quiz some about their success.”

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For more information on the event or the speakers, please contact the thirsty thursday team on bic.contact@ntu.ac.uk, or Tel: 0115 848 8166

Dave Rogers, Press Officer, on Tel: 0115 848 2650 or via email: dave.rogers@ntu.ac.uk

Or Therese Easom, Press and Media Relations Manager, on Tel: 0115 848 6589 or via email: therese.easom@ntu.ac.uk

Notes for editors:

There will be three prize draws at the end of the night to win a pair of VIP tickets for an evening of Bullseye and comedy with Jim Bowen. Two bottles of Champagne will also be up for grabs.

There is no charge to attend the event.

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