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Head of Trade Associations update - July

Henry Aldridge Head of Trade Associations

Henry Aldridge, Head of Trade Associations provides insight into the latest CBI action and ways you can get involved in our policy work.

12 Jul 2019, 4 min read
I am pleased to be able to provide you with our new Trade Association Member Update.
Deep into the Tory leadership contest CBI Director-General, Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, has reflected on another historic month in politics. June also saw the CBI confirm Lord Bilimoria as Vice President.
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Exclusive discounts on summer workshops for Trade Associations and members

This August the CBI is hosting two workshops:
As a Trade Association you benefit from a 30% discount on the full price when using the promotional code MEM30. 
Additionally, you are welcome to share details of the workshops with your own members who are eligible for a 15% discount using the promotional code TAM15.

Business Intelligence

In this briefing note, CBI Brussels Director, Sean McGuire, unpacks how the CBI interacts with European leaders to drive home the message that the UK is very much 'open for business'.
To complement this the Brussels team have put together a short internal analysis on the recent EU elections outcome. We hope this will give you a useful insight on the results beyond British politics. Please contact me to receive a copy.
CBI Principal Economist, Alpesh Paleja, looks at the road ahead for the UK economy and what a no-deal Brexit may mean for you, your members and your sector.

Opportunities to get involved

We have many policy initiatives underway that your members will want to influence. You’ll find them all listed on My CBI, but I've highlighted two below..
  • The CBI is considering the implications of John McDonnell’s major speech on Green Investment, alongside other proposals as part of a major cross-functional project on what a Labour government would mean for business. Will you and your members help shape a response? Get involved.
  • Are your members doing more or less to prepare for a no deal Brexit in October than in April? With new Brexit Ministers expected at the end of the July, the CBI needs to know if your members' Brexit contingency plans have changed.

Dates for your diary

Webinar | 15 July I 2pm
CBI and Digital Catapult have partnered with DCMS to deliver this industry roundtable as we identify the impact 5G will have on the manufacturing and logistics sectors. Secure a spot.
London | 3 October
Hear the latest insights direct from the CBI's EU Campaign Team just as the Brexit deadline is around the corner. Book now
London | 13 November
CBI policy expert Matthew Percival, CBI Head of Group for Employment Law and Employee Relations, shares the very latest changes proposed by the government. Helping your business to get ahead of the change so you’re ready to respond. Book now
Finally, I wanted to let you know about the CBI Brussels Hub, who provide concise updates and advice on your priority areas, allowing you to better shape EU policy in the interests of your members.
Additional practical support, such as training, stakeholder mapping, event management and even office space, can be procured on demand to complement your existing offer and augment your influence on EU affairs.
With a whole new cast of stakeholders and new legislative programme on the way please get in touch with me to discuss how this service could help you.