State of the Economy Conference

With input from expert economists, politicians and business leaders, this session is for those wanting to learn more about the global, national and local factors that are influencing operating conditions and provides an opportunity to share ideas on how future business growth can be best supported.

The Conference also provides an opportunity for members from our Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Member Forums, and other businesses, to enjoy some Christmas networking, sharing their views and insights from the past 12 months.

Agenda:

- View from the Bank of England - Jamie Jordan, Deputy Agent, Monetary Analysis, Agency for the East Midlands, Bank of England

- Year in review: Richard Blackmore, Director of Policy and Insight, East Midlands Chamber

Drawing on the analysis taken from our latest Quarterly Economic Survey Data, the largest quarterly business survey in the region. Including a reaction to the recent Autumn Budget.

- The Big Conversation 1 – ‘Economic performance and prospects’ interactive panel discussion

- The Role of EMCouncils and East Midlands APPG in Shaping Regional Policy

This session will feature a presentation from Stuart Young Executive Director of EMCouncils, highlighting their recent engagements with the new government and outlining key priorities for the East Midlands region. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A led by Rick Blackmore focusing on the role and future objectives of the East Midlands All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG). The discussion will provide valuable insights into how the APPG aims to advocate for regional economic growth and address the challenges faced by businesses across the East Midlands.

- The Big Conversation 2 – ‘What businesses want from the next 12 months’ interactive panel discussion