< Previous40 Business Link www.blmforum.net AUTOLINK Ford Mustang Convertible The Mustang wouldn’t be a Mustang without a thunderous V8, so you’ll be happy to hear Ford offers a huge 5.0-litre one. Together with its sports exhaust, there are few lovelier melodies in the automotive arena, and in Convertible 10-speed automatic guise, it’ll gallop from zero to 62mph in 4.8 seconds. The car’s maximum speed is 155mph. The Ford isn’t just quick in a straight line; the handling and ride are superb for such a muscley machine. A well- thought-out chassis and modern technology help optimise driving dynamics to deliver the kind of exciting event you’d expect to have sat behind the wheel of a Mustang. Furthermore, using different drive settings, you can play with the Convertible’s performance to suit your frame of mind. The spectacle you get over the lengthy bonnet is retro-Mustang through and through, and, from the spacious front seats, you get a good view of the road ahead. Regarding luggage carrying, the boot’s elevated lip makes loading tricky. However, the £51,685 Convertible has a 332-litre storage capacity, so you’ll get a couple of suitcases in there, plus other bits and pieces, no worries. Ford Mustang Convertible 38-41.qxp_Layout 1 04/07/2022 13:59 Page 3www.blmforum.net Business Link 41 AUTOLINK New Lexus LC Convertible The Lexus LC Coupe has always looked impressive and elegant. With fluid flanks, a low-slung roofline, and razor-sharp lights, it never fails to create a sense of theatre. But now, Lexus has stepped the pace up further by ushering in a soft-top version. The Convertible shares the LC Coupe’s gorgeous design and adrenaline-charged performance while adding the fun associated with wind- in-your-hair motoring. And, as with the hard-topped model, a non- turbocharged unit sits under the hood. This alone makes the LC different. Why? Well, there’s a glut of turbocharged cars out there, so a burbly, normally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 lump kind of forces you to take notice. Furthermore, the LC is armed with a ten-speed auto box. There are so many gears that you rarely need to ask for more engine power because you can compensate with the precisely assembled collection of ratios. The muscle and range of cogs help the near £100k convertible blast to 62mph in 5.0 seconds and on to 168mph. The timbre of the V8 pulling in air as the throttle input changes is as gratifying as it is galvanising. New Lexus LC Convertible 38-41.qxp_Layout 1 04/07/2022 13:59 Page 442 Business Link www.blmforum.net events © stock.adobe.com/New Africa Chamber Curry Club Thursday 14 July Curry Mahal, Barnsley This is an informal event for local business people to come and meet like- minded individuals in a relaxed environment with some tasty food! For more information visit www.scrgrowthhub.co.uk/event/chamber- curry-club-barnsley-2/ Marketing to Keep Your Customers Happy and Profitable Monday 18 July Online In this workshop you’ll explore how to plan and create marketing content to promote your business, gain valuable marketing insight and strengthen your brand. It will cover the different types of content, ways to recycle content, timesaving techniques, and the basics of a direct marketing campaign that uses the content you’ve gathered. For more information visit www.scrgrowthhub.co.uk/event/marketing- to-keep-your-customers-happy-and- profitable-online/ Virtual Lincolnshire Construction & Property Network Tuesday 19 July Online Lincolnshire’s popular monthly Construction & Property Network is online via Zoom this month, creating a hybrid approach to this network which is usually in- person. From sole traders to housing associations, construction and property businesses come together to talk all things construction. There will be breakout networking rooms, industry conversations and lots of new connections. For more information visit www.lincs- chamber.co.uk/events/construction-july22/ Humber Zero: Benefitting the Community, the Climate and the Economy Wednesday 20 July Online Join Team Lincolnshire at their next webinar focused on Humber Zero – a project dedicated to enhancing a thriving community and to significantly reducing Productivity Programme’s Doing it Differently Conference 2022 Tuesday 12 July Doubletree by Hilton, Lincoln This year’s Doing it Differently Conference, delivered by the Productivity Programme, will focus around the subject of digitalisation. With the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the need for virtual environments and efficient online processes, Greater Lincolnshire businesses have risen to the challenge of responding to changing customer and supplier demands. As we resume more interaction in the physical world, what behaviours of the last two years will remain? What will 2022 and beyond bring for digital advancement and how can Greater Lincolnshire businesses prepare and respond successfully? This interactive event aims to propel the county into the next phase of digital fluency, bringing together industry experts and futurists with our region’s SMEs to share ideas and best practice, discover new tech and collaboratively address day-to-day challenges in approaching digital innovation. For more information visit www.businesslincolnshire.com/events/event-details/ ?id=3987&navigatedFromSearch=true Due to the coronavirus outbreak, readers should be aware that events may have been cancelled or postponed. All dates correct as of publishing, but please check beforehand. levels of greenhouse gases being emitted to the atmosphere. It is an industry-led project to remove up to 8 million tonnes of CO2 from the Immingham industrial area and create a low carbon future for the Humber region. This webinar will cover the following: a project overview, future skills needs and the skills pipeline, apprenticeships, diversity, and a Q&A. For more information visit www.businesslincolnshire.com/events/event- details/?id=3988&navigatedFromSearch=true © stock.adobe.com/NicoElNino 42-43.qxp_Layout 1 04/07/2022 14:00 Page 1Virtual Roundtable on Doncaster’s Innovation Districts Thursday 4 August Online The Virtual Roundtable series of events offer a facilitated discussion on a wide range of business-relevant topics. They are a unique opportunity to hear about new developments across the borough and wider region, as well as contribute to shaping future strategy and influence the support that will make a difference to your business. This session will focus on Doncaster’s Innovation Districts and how you can influence future priorities and focus for Doncaster Council and other Team Doncaster partners in this space. For more information visit www.scrgrowthhub.co.uk/event/chamber-digital- virtual-roundtable-on-doncasters-innovation-districts/ © stock.adobe.com/ Gary L Hider www.blmforum.net Business Link 43 Advanced Social Media for Business Tuesday 26 July Online This session will explore advanced techniques to create social media engagement to promote your business. You’ll learn how to plan and create advertising campaigns, collaborate with influencers within your target audience and use other tools to enhance your content. For more information visit www.scrgrowthhub.co.uk/event/advanced-social- media-for-business-4/ 5 Towns Networking Wednesday 27 July The Mad Ox, Pontefract The towns of Castleford, Pontefract, Knottingley, Normanton and Featherstone are home to some fantastic businesses and this free event looks to bring together existing networks from across the area to strengthen relationships as well as facilitating new connections between local businesses. For more information visit www.mycci.co.uk/events/5833-5-towns-networking Summer Networking on the Water Thursday 28 July Spalding Water Taxi, Spalding What’s a better way to cool off during a hot summer’s day than a ride on the Spalding Water Taxi? Network with a delicious lunch on land, before boarding the boat and enjoying a relaxed 40 minute cruise around Spalding. For more information visit www.lincs- chamber.co.uk/events/summer-networking-on-the-water/ Energy: A Balanced Future Networking Event – Humberside Thursday 14 July DoubleTree by Hilton, Hull The second Energy a Balanced Future (EBF) Networking event is happening in Hull. Attend this event to hear about supply chain opportunities in Offshore Wind, Oil & Gas, CCS and Hydrogen. Find out about the latest energy industry projects, developments and plans, as well as having the opportunity to network with the energy supply chain. 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