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The State of the Nation
Business Event
Wednesday 13th June
This is the first of our annual State of the Nation events, organised by Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce and the City Centre Business Forum, and kindly sponsored by the Thistle Hotel. We'll be bringing together all the key decision makers in Brighton and Hove, including the local business community, our members, and having a good look at what's happening here. More importantly we'll be looking at what needs to happen here - and this event is the best chance you'll have all year to have your say about doing business and living in Brighton and Hove.
Time: 5.45pm
Venue: Thistle Hotel (please note change of venue), Kings Road, Brighton
Cost: Free
You can ask questions and hear from:
Alan McCarthy - Chief Executive of Brighton and Hove City Council
Tony Mernagh - Chief Executive of Brighton City Business Forum
Julie Stanford - President of Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce
Derek Maddison - Churchill Square
We're inviting all of Brighton and Hove's movers and shakers, so make sure you're amongst them.
To book your place, please call 01273 719 097 or use this booking form.
Comments on: The State of the Nation
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I found the session very useful in helping me understand a little more about the economic and social issues in Brighton and Hove.
However, while many issues were raised, I was dissappointed that there were no resolutions proposed for any particular action. The key, I believe is to recognise those areas that we can influence and focus on actions to address these.
Examples could include:-
1. Skills issues and how to 'educate' employers in the need to improve employee capabilities to improve their contribution to the business..
2. How can we help local companies to grow and hence create new employment opportunities. Also how can they maximise their 'value add' for greater profits so that higher salaries can be paid?
3. What generic issues are faced by businesses and how can we help address them?
I am sure ther are many more.
Regards
Phil Thompson
Posted by Phil Thompson on June 15, 2007 02:47 PM.
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