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South West Regional Director update - July

Deborah Fraser South West Director

Deborah Fraser, South West Director provides insight into the latest CBI action and ways you can get involved in our work across the region.

08 Jul 2019, 2 min read
I am delighted to announce that space scientist, communicator and Sky at Night presenter, Dr Maggie Aderin- Pocock MBE, will be our after dinner speaker for the CBI South West Annual Dinner.
Taking place just two weeks before the proposed Brexit date the insights shared by Josh Hardie, CBI Deputy Director-General, will prove invaluable!
Do join me and over 300 business leaders from across the South West, at the Marriott City Centre Bristol on 17 October, for what’s certain to be another memorable event.
Bringing South West transport priorities to the fore
Transport continues to be a priority for members. We’ve been working to ensure your input has contributed to the shaping of transport requests and is feeding into local decision making. Find out more about this work.

Innovation in business

Our recent Women in Leadership network explored the characteristics that successful companies demonstrate when seeking to embrace and maximise innovation investment.  
For those unable to attend, do read the CBI's latest member guide Fuelling your company's digital transformation.

Two ways South West members can get involved

There are many more influencing opportunities - you’ll find a policy area of interest to your business here.

Campaigning and how to influence workshop

Need to grow your internal skill set so you can directly influence the government and key stakeholders? Book your place on the new one day workshop.
Longer and more detailed courses are also available – the next CBI Leadership training programme starts in the Autumn – you can find out more here.

Dates for your diary

Political Briefing
With a new Prime Minister and Cabinet in post, John Foster, Director of Campaigns at the CBI,shares the very latest CBI political intelligence.
People and Skills Network
Exclusively for Senior HR Executives – a unique opportunity to network, collaborate and discuss current business challenges and explore the trends facing those within a People and Skills function.