Accelerate North Somerset Conference SOLD OUT
04 October 2022 08:15 – 13:00
Winter Gardens, Royal Parade, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1AJ
North Somerset is an exciting place to live, work and do business, with a bright future ahead. Join us for this engaging conference by the sea offering an opportunity to connect, make new contacts, share ideas and look to the future of our region.
Why attend the Accelerate North Somerset Conference?
1. Hear updates from North Somerset Council regarding key projects and future priorities, alongside a panel discussion of business leaders.
2. Network and make new contacts with exhibitors and conference delegates, discussing the support available for your business.
3. Hear an unforgettable keynote from Brad Burton – the UK’s #1 Motivational Speaker. Refreshingly honest and always individual; Brad will be sharing his insights into making your business work for you through a bespoke, enigmatic session.
4. Tickets are fully funded with breakfast provided.
Agenda
Part 1 - Conference
- 8am - Arrival and networking in the Winter Gardens (breakfast provided)
- 8.45am - Welcome and presentation from Alex Hearn, Assistant Director Placemaking and Growth at North Somerset Council
- 9.15am - The Future of North Somerset panel discussion:
- Chair, John Turner, CEO, Visit Somerset
- Dave Crew, Head of Business Growth, Weston College
- David Crossman, Equalities and Physical Activity, Voluntary Action North Somerset
- Alex Hearn, Assistant Director Placemaking and Growth, North Somerset Council
- Angela Hicks, CEO, North Somerset Enterprise Agency and Chair, Weston Place Agency
- Michelle Michael MBE, Director, Grand Pier Ltd
- James Short CB OBE, Director at HGKC and Chair, Weston Business Forum
- 10.00am - Keynote Speaker, Brad Burton: The UK’s #1 Motivational Business Speaker
Part 2 - Networking
- 10.45am - Exhibitor and attendee networking
- 13:00pm - Event close
We hope you can join us - space is limited, secure your place today ...
The UK Community Renewal Fund is a UK Government programme for 2021/22. This aims to support people and communities most in need across the UK to pilot programmes and new approaches to prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It invests in skills, community and place, local business, and supporting people into employment. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-community-renewal-fund-prospectus.
North Somerset Council, in partnership with local organisations, received more than £2.8m of government funding from the UK Community Renewal Fund. Accelerate, the Supporting Business in North Somerset programme, is one of four projects delivering this investment in skills, communities and businesses, and supporting people into employment. Work is taking place during the first half of 2022.
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