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NABMA Conference – 2019 Programme Announced

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In the NABMA Centenary year we make a welcome return to Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in the West Midlands and the 16th Century birth place of William Shakespeare. This is a very special Conference for NABMA and we want it to be the biggest and best celebration for markets in 2019.

We are now pleased to announce the exciting and busy programme for the conference:

Sunday 22nd September 

NABMA AGM

Welcome Reception

1919 Celebration Event

In addition there will be an afternoon visit to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre for delegates

 

Monday 23rd September

Welcome by NABMA President and reflection on NABMA Centenary

Keynote Speaker – Jan Lloyd, former Chief Executive of New Covent Garden Market – My Life in Markets

Doncaster Markets – A new partnership in markets management

The Rose Project – Markets with a conscience

Markets of the Future – What are the prospects for Markets? What are the role of Markets in Town Centres? The Institute of Place Management building on the work from our Regional Meetings

The Social Dimension of Markets – Interim results from the Leeds University Research

Young Traders Markets – NMTF

Making Markets Green – Best practice from Markets on making Markets environmentally friendly

Workshops: Go Trade (Research by University of Greenwich), Benchmarking of Markets, Embracing Technology

Presentation of Diplomas in Market Administration

NABMA Centenary Dinner and Presentation of Market Awards

Jersey Boys Tribute Band

 

Tuesday 24th September 

Keynote Speaker – Professor Sophie Watson – Open University

Markets Facing Challenges – (Two markets yet to be confirmed tackling issues affecting their future viability)

Meet Your New CX – David Preston leads an open conference session to discuss NABMA’s future.

Local Authority Tenders – ROI examine whether local authorities tendering their markets get the right results.

The London Scene – Helen Evans Co-Chair of The London Markets Board

Street Trading – NABMA Market Place reports in recent research on street trading legislation.

 

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World Markets Conference opens in London

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Today saw the opening of the World Markets Conference in London with almost 300 delegates from around 35 countries in the spectacular setting of Southwark Cathedral.

The next three days feature lots of workshops and speakers. A great opportunity to showcase all the good things about London Markets.

A welcome from the Deputy Mayor Jules Pipe: “It’s Fantastic to welcome 300 delegates from around the world to London to explore the impact and importance of markets – a vibrant and historic part of our city.”

Follow the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag #PublicMarkets19

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Love Your Local Market makes a Big Impression

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Love Your Local Market got off to a great start on Friday 17th May, as markets from across the UK hosted events, incentives and activities to celebrate everything that is great about these cornerstones of communities.

Combining tradition and innovation, the fortnight of celebrations, that runs until 31st May has given over 11,000 people the chance to sample market trading and at least 1,000 new businesses have been created.

Already the activity levels on social media are higher than anticipated and the campaign is on track for a record year.

NABMA would like to thank all markets that are joining in the celebrations this year.

 

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BLACHERE MARKET AWARDS 2019 – Are you a winner?

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NABMA is delighted to announce the launch of the Blachere Market Awards 2019. These are among the most prestigious awards in the markets industry and will be awarded at the Gala Dinner at NABMA’s Annual Conference in September.

The 2019 Awards will have an even greater significance as they will be presented in the NABMA Centenary Year and have a special logo to recognise NABMA 100.

We are looking for the following:

Market Manager
Market Team
Market Innovation
Young Market Champion (up to age 30)

In respect of all but the Market Innovation category all we want at the moment is a name. With regard to the Market Innovation we would like you to provide a few sentences about how the innovation has improved your market.

Nominations now closed.

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Free Branded Social Media Tiles for LYLM2019

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Would you like branded social media tiles to use as part of your LYLM2019 campaign? NABMA introduced this free service last year and as it proved so popular, it is back.

Our team will create tiles for use on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to help you get your Love Your Local Market campaign promotion off to a great start. The tiles come pre-sized for use on social media and all you need to do is send through up to 3 photos that represent your market. Landscape photos work best and try and use images with engaging content and people if possible. Please make sure you own the copyright to any images you send.

The great news is, that we will use the tiles of part of the national campaign too, so more free publicity for your market!

How to get your images? Simply email up to 3 high quality images through the the LYLM team at marketing@nabma.com and we’ll be right on it.

Let’s shout it from the rooftops! Love Your Local Market 2019! ❤