With the imminent triggering of Article 50 as the UK prepares to leave the EU, the current political and policy landscape is changing at a rate few would have anticipated twelve months ago.
As part of the Government’s plan for a successful UK outside of the European Union, it is now consulting the business community on the development of a new Industrial Strategy, which consists of ten ‘pillars’ of growth that will form the backbone of our long-term economic vitality.
Running parallel to this, the Government is also working on a new Midlands Engine Strategy, with additional measures for growth due to be announced in the Spring Budget.
It is essential that this work is informed by real business experience. With this in mind, Nottingham Means Business has joined forces with the East Midlands Chamber and Lilian Greenwood MP to hold a business consultation session in which the strengths, assets and opportunities that exist within the county’s business community will be explored to provide an authoritative local response.
This session is therefore aimed at all business leaders; and will feature an interactive facilitated discussion.
AGENDA
08:00 Welcome / Purpose of today’s event (East Midlands Chamber / Nottingham Means Business)
08:10 Context: emerging themes within the Industrial Strategy (East Midlands Chamber)
08:25 Response – Lilian Greenwood MP (Nottingham South)
08:45 Q&A with MP
08:55 Facilitated roundtable discussion: establishing local priorities
09:20 Feedback from discussions (East Midlands Chamber)
09:30 Concluding remarks / Next Steps (East Midlands Chamber / Nottingham Means Business)
09:35 Close / Networking
OUTPUTS
– to inform and involve the Nottinghamshire business community
– establish the region’s key strengths and priorities within the Industrial Strategy
– produce the basis of a final written submission from the Chamber to the Government
To book a place, please complete the booking form below.
If there are any queries, please contact policy@emc-dnl.co.uk 
or 01246 212533