The first Worcestershire Business Central Conference brought together businesses of all sizes and sectors at the Chateau Impney in Droitwich, to address the key issues that businesses in the area have raised as barriers to growth.
The event, hosted by ITV’s Sameena Ali-Khan, welcomed 300 businesses through its doors to listen to four key speakers talk about their experience in starting and growing a business, and how the support of the local Growth Hub has enabled them to thrive in Worcestershire.
The four key speakers featured as follows:
Dom Portman – Managing Director, Fancy Dress Worldwide.
Match ambition with action. Great advice from Dom Portman @FancyFresher
Step back – invest in the right staff + software @WBCUpdates #WBCon pic.twitter.com/2Uv6jlSonJ— makinggood (@makinggoodbiz) November 7, 2017
Emma Heathcote-James, Director, Little Soap Company
#WBCon 'We can't direct the wind, but we can direct the sails!' Great advice from @Little_Soap_Co @emma_h_j ! #Business #Worcester pic.twitter.com/fQWjZsbL0k
— Hands On At Work (@HandsOnAtWork) November 7, 2017
Nicola Whiting – Chief Operating Officer, Titania Group
.@CyberGoGiver: "Communication is the foundation of all trust-based relationships" @WBCUpdates #WBCon pic.twitter.com/zZ7iXq6vh1
— Titania (@TitaniaLtd) November 7, 2017
Tony O’Donnell – Chairman, The Smart Actuator Company
Great stories at WBC conference this morning. @WBCUpdates #WBCon Inspiration from Tony ODonnell of @SmartActLtd pic.twitter.com/FVTWOm2SrU
— MHDC Eco Dev Team (@EcoDevMHDC) November 7, 2017
Grant Peggie, Director, British Business Bank
Grant Peggie explains importance of SHE'S to UK economy, generating 47% of private sector turnover. #WBCon @WBCUpdates pic.twitter.com/aVLynlQDG8
— Peni Brudenell-Pryke (@PeniBP) November 7, 2017
Local partners from Worcestershire County Council, District councils, H&W Chamber of Commerce, and many more, were also in attendance to discuss the business support available in Worcestershire. Professional services from the Advised in Worcestershire directory were situated in the foyer to offer their experience and knowledge.
Kevin Aisbitt, Growth Hub manager for Worcestershire Business Central, said “We would like to thank all that attended and made our first conference a great occasion. The businesses, our speakers and partners, all contributed to making the day a success – whilst further highlighting that Worcestershire is a great place for businesses to do business.”