Nearly 80 businesses from around the Norwich area attended the latest in a series on consultation events held with Norfolk Chamber and New Anglia LEP to help shape the delivery plans for the new economic strategy for our region.
Hayley Mace, Head of Communications at the New Anglia LEP, brought businesses up to speed on the strategy so far and presented the vision for the future of the region, which includes ambitious new targets such as creating 88,000 new jobs; seeing 30,000 new businesses created; and increasing GVA to £39 per hour by 2036.
Delegates then took part in lively group discussions to report which activities they are currently undertaking to support business development, what changes they wish to see in our region and how these will impact on their organisations.
Nova Fairbank, Public Affairs Manager at Norfolk Chamber said:
“Norfolk Chamber believes it is vitally important that local businesses understand the part they play in helping to deliver the new Economic Strategy. The consultations events help to capture what is already being delivered in all areas of Norfolk and what else businesses are planning for the future. This feedback will ensure that there is no duplication of activity and will allow other areas to benefit from best practice. Even more essentially the feedback will show where the gaps are and what is needed to help support economic growth and jobs in those areas.”
The strategy consultations events have proven to be very popular with Norfolk businesses that are keen to share their experiences and contribute to shaping future economic developments.
There are still places available for the Great Yarmouth event, which takes place on 19 February 2018. Find out more and book your place here.
