Events

The Implications of the Autumn Statement

4 December 2014

University of Wolverhampton Telford Priorslee Campus, Telford Conference Centre, Shifnal Road, TF2 9NT

Invest in Telford invites you to:
The Implications of the Autumn Statement Business Breakfast
followed by the Global Trade Fair: Midlands

Date: Thursday 4th December 2014
Time: 07:30 - 09:00
Venue:University of Wolverhampton, Telford Priorslee Campus, Telford Conference Centre, Shifnal Road, TF2 9NT

This is a unique opportunity to hear about the Autumn Statement and its implications for Telford as key note speaker Larry Elliott, Business Editor of The Guardian, explores the real potential for Telford and Wrekin as an integral part of the West Midlands dynamic.

Following the breakfast will be the launch of the Global Trade Fair: Midlands, where Telford will be linking live with nine overseas embassies and will be covering the latest worldwide export opportunities. (details of the Global Trade Fair to follow)

Registration
Attendance is complementary but delegates must register in advance at: jennie.trehearne@telford.gov.uk

Agenda

7.30 Registration & Breakfast
7.55 Welcome & Introduction
Paul Hinkins, Chair of Telford Business Board
Cllr Bill McClements, Cabinet Member for Finance & Enterprise
8.00 National Economic Overview & the Autumn Statement
Larry Elliott, Business Editor, The Guardian
8.20 Panel Discussion
Paul Forrest, Director, West Midlands Economic Forum
Martyn Mangan, Director, Elkro Ltd
Professor Ian Oakes, Vice Chancellor, University of Wolverhampton
Tim Luft, Director, European Innovation Ltd
8.45 Questions & Answers
9.00 Close & Launch of the Global Trade Fair
Paul Hinkins, Chair of Telford Business Board

For Further Details
If you have any queries, please contact:
Info@globaltradefair.co.uk
07738 324517