John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, was in Norwich this week to meet with the Norfolk Chamber team and have a lively debate with the Norfolk Chamber Board members.
Mr Longworth complimented Norfolk Chamber on its increase in members over the past twelve months and the work it is doing to support the British Chamber of Commerce’s key manifesto pledges. These included ‘Bridging the Gap between Education and Work’ ‘Promoting International Trade’ and ‘Reaching out to the Wider Business Community.’
John Longworth, a regular contributor to national media channels, gave his opinion on topics such as the EU, access to finance, alternative funding for infrastructure projects and the skills gap. Following his round table discussion at the Norfolk Chamber office, Mr Longworth was taken to meet Neil Garner, CEO of Proxama, and whilst visiting White Space had the opportunity to talk with James Dues, Chairman of Rainbird.
Caroline Williams CEO Norfolk Chamber said: “Introducing John to what Norfolk has to offer is part of our campaign to make Norfolk’s vibrant business community more visible. He was very impressed with what he heard and saw relating to the Norwich digital creative sector and left with a much clearer picture of what Norfolk and Norwich has to offer.”
Both Neil Garner, Proxama, and James Duez, Rainbird, are keynote speakers at the Norfolk Chamber’s forum event: THE FUTURE IS HERE Putting Technology to work in Norwich on 23 September.
