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North East Regional Director update - July

Sarah Glendinning North East Director

Sarah Glendinning, North East Director provides insight into the latest CBI action and ways you can get involved in our work across the region.

23 Jul 2019, 3 min read
The break-up for the summer holiday creates an opportunity to reflect on the year so far and refocus energy on the coming months. We’ve been doing just that here in the North East, and it certainly feels like we’ve made strides forward, but certain key challenges continue to dominate and occupy the mind.
I'm also excited about our Autumn schedule, and in particular CBI's Conference,Economic Growth - The Energy Opportunity, on the 9 October. The event will focus on how the north can lead the UK’s efforts to compete in the growing international market for low carbon technologies. Members benefit from a complimentary ticket.

CBI Business Manifesto

This week the CBI has published it's Business Manifesto  - a practical and urgent guide for the new government on the actions needed to get the UK economy back on track. It’s informed by the hundreds of conversations we have with you and other CBI members every day.

North East – Japan relationship blossoms

Last month the CBI were delighted to welcome the Japanese Ambassador to the North East. Not only as keynote speaker at the CBI Annual Dinner, but also so he could see and hear first-hand about the amazing developments at the Helix and the National Innovation Centre for Data and National Innovation Centre for Ageing.
A huge thanks to Newcastle University, Newcastle City Council and Invest Newcastle –we were thrilled to plant a Cherry Blossom tree in honour of the visit on the site as a permanent reminder of the relationship.

Get Involved

The CBI policy teams have many initiatives underway that members will want to influence, you’ll find them all listed on My CBI, but can I please draw your attention to these two?
  • Addressing regional imbalances in the UK economy
We're responding to the Treasury Select Committee inquiry on the nature of regional imbalances in economic growth and the use of regional economic data and forecasts. Can you help inform the debate?
Has your business changed how it leads, manages, recruits, engages or develops people? If so, the CBI wants to hear from you. Share your views

Dates for your diary

31 July | Webinar
Hear the CBI's analysis of all the big political events, the country’s new Prime Minister and what this change may mean for the UK’s Brexit negotiations, at a crucial time for both domestic and Brexit politics. Join this webinar
12 September | London
With the National Cyber Security Centre and industry experts in the room, you’ll leave with cutting-edge insight and practical solutions to help make your business more cyber secure. Book your place