Thursday Mar 22, 2018
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM GMT
Thursday 22nd March 2018
9am - 4pm
Address: Newton Abbot Racecourse & Conference Centre, Newton Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3AF.
Nearest Train Station: Newton Abbot TQ12 2BP
Then a 16 minute walk via The Avenue/ B3195 and Newton Road/ A383
Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Road, Newton Abbot . TQ12 3AF
Members £30 +VAT
Non Members £50 +VAT
Lisa Glendenning, Events Manager
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A day full of inspiration, information and interest for everybody doing business in the county, whatever your sector and size.
There’ll be networking opportunities, meet exhibitors and buffet lunch included. Please see the proposed programme below.
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9.00 | Registration and Coffee |
9.30 | Film |
9.35 | Welcome from Chair and outline of day – George Cowcher |
9.45 | Headline Sponsor Taurus Clearer Communication |
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10.00 | Where does The Great South West fit in? |
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10.15 | Heart of South West - LEP’s working together |
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10.30 | Why Chambers need to focus locally and work collaboratively? |
Panel facilitated by George Cowcher; | |
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The Importance of Innovation | |
10.50 |
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11.05 |
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11.20 |
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11.35 | Coffee Break |
11.55 | Devon Colleges Group Panel Facilitated by George Cowcher; Huw Davies from Petroc, Gina Curtis from Exeter College, Pauline Hands, City College Plymouth, tbc from South Devon |
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Apprenticeships | |
12.15 |
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12.30 |
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12.45 |
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13.00 | Lunch |
13.45 | Film |
13.50 | Francis Martin – British Chamber of Commerce |
International Trade – How can Devon improve its performance? | |
14.10 |
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14.25 |
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14.40 |
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14.55 |
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Infrastructure | |
15.10 |
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15.25 |
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15.40 |
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15.55 | Sum up and conclusion |
16.00 | Final Draw and Close |