Suffolk business leaders invited to exclusive devolution webinar

Eastern Powerhouse is hosting a free online event on Tuesday 25 February to help local businesses understand and prepare for upcoming devolution changes.

Devolution in the East: Opportunities, Challenges, and What It Means for Business
Devolution in the East: Opportunities, Challenges, and What It Means for Business

Why it matters: The shift to devolved governance will bring major changes for local businesses, including the potential for faster localised decision-making on economic policies, new funding opportunities for workforce development, and closer relationships with policymakers who shape regional strategies.

Businesses that engage during this transition period will be best positioned to secure funding, influence decisions and drive growth.

Devolution in the East: Opportunities, Challenges, and What It Means for Business
Devolution in the East: Opportunities, Challenges, and What It Means for Business (Eastern Powerhouse)

The details: The webinar, "Devolution in the East: Opportunities, Challenges, and What It Means for Business", will take place at 14:00 this Tuesday.

Expert panellists include:

  • Kevin Craig, CEO of PLMR, the parent company of PLMR Genesis, East of England's largest communications agency
  • Trevor Holden, Managing Director of Broadland District Council and South Norfolk Councils
  • Mark Morrin, Head of Research at Eastern Powerhouse

The discussion will explore:

  • Impact of postponed local elections
  • The road to mayoral governance
  • Potential risks and opportunities for local businesses
  • Lessons from other devolved regions

The bottom line: The webinar aims to help local businesses understand how devolution could affect their operations, how they can engage with policymakers to shape the region's economic future and how they can best place their business for future growth.

Book your spot here.

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