The event is open to all, free of charge (if pre-registered), and businesses can attend either as a delegate or exhibitor. It starts at 9.30am and wraps up shortly before 5pm.
During the day keynote speakers will be sharing information and news relating to initiatives which will contribute to the future growth of the Dorset economy. New Jobs and Weymouth town centre regeneration plans will also be discussed.
The timetable for the conference is:
09h30 Registration and Refreshments
10h00 Exhibition opens
10h15 Ian Doyle, Economic Regeneration Manager: Introduction to Platforms for Growth
10h45 Q&A and break
11h15 Peter Scott, Dorset LEP: Update and plans for future growth in Dorset
11h45 Q&A and break
12h15 Rob Jones, Weymouth College: Apprenticeships and Work based learning
12h45 Q&A and break
13h15 Matthew Butcher, WSX Enterprises: Business Development in Dorset
13h45 Q&A and break
14h15 Nigel Reed, Chair of Weymouth BID: Dorset BID’s programme
14h45 Q&A and break
15h15 Nigel Jump, Senior Economist: Economic Impact and review 2012 and forecast
15h45 Q&A and break
16h15 Chris Hook, DCC: Cost Saving Transport Solutions
16h40 Close
For more information, visit the Open 4 Business website. Booking as a delegate or exhibitor is by email to laura@popcornmarketing.co.uk.
