Press Release: BUSINESSES URGED TO PLAY A PART

Businesses across Coventry and Warwickshire can now register for a major regional conference.
The Coventry and Warwickshire LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) is holding its first regional conference next month designed to outline what progress it has made – and to hear more about business priorities.
The LEP, a private-public partnership designed to grow the economy, has been in existence for less than a year and has been heralded as one of the best in the country.
Mark Prisk, Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, is the keynote speaker at the event which is taking place at the Ricoh Arena on October 14th, and will be joined by John Edwards, the Global Brand Director of Land Rover.
But LEP Chairman Denys Shortt, Chief Executive of Stratford-based DCS Europe, wants businesses not currently involved in the organisation to have their say to ensure they can shape the economy of the area.
“Our LEP is business-led and its whole reason for existing is to break down the barriers to growth and to grow the economy for the benefit of the area. There is no way that will happen unless we are operating in a very relevant and practical way,” he said.
“We have made a good and encouraging start and are making a difference in a number of areas over a wide range of subjects.
“We are delighted the Minister is attending to talk directly to the business community and our ability to communicate with SMEs and other businesses is key to our future.
“We believe that we are making a positive contribution to enterprise in Coventry and Warwickshire and want businesses to continue to give us guidance and feedback.”
The day will also include MPs and business panels, business speakers and an address from local authority leaders.
Anyone interested in attending should contact roger.dowthwaite@cwlep.com

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