On Friday 28 Novemberover 150 delegates joined the Norfolk Chamber for a morning of networking, a delicious breakfast and the chance to hear directly from a senior minister, whose name could only be released one week before the event due to security reason.
At the event the guest of honour Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills addressed local businesses and spoke on the Government’s industrial strategy and how it relates to Norfolk.
Caroline Williams, Chief Executive of Norfolk Chamber welcomed Vince Cable to the breakfast that provoked a round of applause from the whole room. Delegates enjoyed a full English breakfast while networking with like minded individuals on their table.
Ian Hacon, President of Norfolk Chamber stood up after breakfast and gave an insight into Norfolk giving a presentation on ‘the good, the bad and the still ugly’ in the region and what improvements still need to be made to help local business prosper.
Andrew Sinclair, Political Correspondent for BBC East introduced Vince Cable MP to speak on the industrial strategy, with the audience able quiz the minister in the Q&A Session.
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.”
The event was a great success and we hope to bring you another senior minister to the region again soon.
Here is what some delegates thought:
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