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Insider Blackpool Economic Forum

Date: Fri 9th December, 2011
Venue: Weightmans office, 1st floor, 3 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3BN
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Bringing together and redefining Opportunities across Blackpool, The Fylde & Wyre

Blackpool Economic Forum 2011

Blackpool plays host to many leading businesses and a highly skilled, well trained and highly educated workforce spanning across diverse sectors such as, advanced aerospace systems, food and drink manufacturing, chemical and polymer industries and other market leading technical areas.

Things are changing! Economic development is changing and the newly formed Blackpool Bay Area Co has new strategic themes and challenges to focus on over the three combined council authority areas.

Insider will assemble a panel of experts to analyse the following themes - Blackpool economic strategy, the visitor economy, as well as skills and employability. Central to this is the perceptions of Blackpool perceptions as well as the business environment.

Speakers confirmed:

  • Sir Howard Bernstein, chief executive, Manchester City Council
  • Neil Jack, chief executive, Blackpool Borough Council
  • Damien Bourke, Blackpool Bay Area Co.Development Company
  • Simon Towers, managing director, NPL Estates
  • Blackpool plays host to many leading businesses and a highly skilled, well trained and highly educated workforce spanning across diverse sectors such as, advanced aerospace systems, food and drink manufacturing, chemical and polymer industries and other market leading technical areas. Insider will assemble a panel of experts to analyse the following themes - The Fylde Coast economic strategy, the visitor economy, skills and employability, and the perceptions of Blackpool as a business environment.

    Why attend

    Meet other companies looking to expand and develop their business in the region, meet leading industry figures that may help realise opportunities for you. Understand the current opportunities available in the Blackpool area and learn from a panel of experts who can explain the full potential.

    This event will be create an opportunity for major employers and businesses in the Region to listen, learn and understand the way forward.

    If you need any more information, please contact Kirsten Sankey on 0161 907 9753.

    If you are interested in sponsoring this or any other Insider event, please contact David Smalley on 0161 907 9721.

    Timings for this event are as follows:
  • 7.30am - Registration and breakfast
  • 8.00am – Meeting commences
  • 9.00am – Approx finish
  • Guests are invited to remain behind after the formal close for coffee and networking.

    Event sponsored by:

    Blackpool Economic Forum Sponsors 2011
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