Norfolk Chamber of Commerce has scooped another opportunity for the county’s businesses to connect with central government.
Following the success of last year’s Audience with George Osborne, the Chamber have secured an exclusive date with Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Vince Cable.
The Chamber’s Chief Executive, Caroline Williams, said today ‘This is an exciting opportunity for Norfolk. Vince Cable is one of the country’s key decision makers and he will be at our business leaders’ breakfast to give us an insight into the Government’s Industrial Strategy and how it relates to Norfolk’.
Giving Norfolk’s business community a voice at the highest level of government is an essential part of The Chamber’s mission, and Caroline Williams is adamant that it’s essential. ‘We have an enormous amount of potential here in Norfolk. We have world class companies, outstanding products and services as well as a ‘can do’ attitude. It’s vital that we are not only kept informed of how Government policy affects Norfolk, but that we inform Whitehall of what’s needed here to maximise and realise that potential’ she said. ‘This audience with the Secretary of State will allow us to connect with Government and make our needs and aspirations known’.
Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “Industrial Strategy is about government working in partnership with businesses to give them the confidence to invest. Together we are delivering the skills, infrastructure and research funding we need to create long-term prosperity. East Anglia has much to offer as a centre of manufacturing, agriculture and clean energy, and the Government wants to support the local companies that are creating jobs and driving growth.
“I look forward to hearing from Norfolk-based enterprises to learn more about their priorities. I hope many will benefit from a closer working relationship with the Government as we rebalance the economy.”
The Audience with Vince Cable will take place over breakfast in Norwich on Friday 28th November. Demand for places is high and Chamber members are urged to make a reservation now.
Caroline Williams added, ‘We’re thrilled to have secured an audience with Vince Cable. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with the highest level of policy making, and it’s another demonstration of The Chamber’s commitment to Norfolk and its commercial community’.
