Bringing together and redefining Opportunities across Blackpool, The Fylde & Wyre

Friday 9th December 2011

Venue: TBC, Central Manchester - the venue will be confirmed at a later date

Timings: 7.30 Breakfast and registration, 8.00-9.00 Meeting with tea and coffee afterwards

Blackpool offers far more than a stick of Rock, Kiss me quick hats, donkey rides and the Tower. It plays host to many leading businesses and a highly skilled, well trained & highly educated workforce spanning across diverse sectors such as, advanced aerospace systems, food and drink manufacturing, chemical and polymer industries and other market leading technical areas.

Things are changing! So what does the re brand to Blackpool Bay Area Co mean? What are the key strategic themes & opportunities that the new 3 combined council structure offers?

Insider will assemble a panel of experts to analyse the following themes - Blackpool bays economic strategy, visitor economy, skills & employability, Blackpool perceptions, the environment & social sciences. Plus the investment and development schemes that are currently on the table and what are the challenges and opportunities that Blackpool Bay Area Co faces.

Why attend

Meet other companies looking to expand and develop their business in the region, meet leading industry figures that may help realise opportunities for you. Understand the current opportunities available and learn from a panel of experts who can explain the Regions full potential

This event will be create an opportunity for major employers and businesses in the Region to listen, learn and understand the way forward.

Potential speakers:

Vision - Blackpool Bay Area - Sir Howard/Mike Appleton

Enterprise Zones - BAE Systems, Dave Homes

Selling success - Nick Varney - Merlin or Victrex  - CX

Blackpool political leader - Simon Blackburn

Our events are regularly over-subscribed therefore please register your interest as soon as possible. If you have been successful you will receive a confirmation email one week prior to the event. Please click here to register your interest