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Yorkshire and Humber Regional Director update - September

Beckie Hart, Yorkshire and Humber Director provides insight into the latest CBI action and ways you can get involved in our work across the region.

13 Sep 2019, 2 min read
I am really excited to confirm that we have secured in our region the CBI’s conference on Innovation and Technology. Dame Carolyn Fairbairn will be attending and we shall be discussing the importance of R&D investment to the country's economy and its future competitiveness.  
The conference takes place on December third at Reckit Benckiser’s brand new £105m Science and Innovation Centre, RB’s biggest healthcare development centre and the largest single innovation investment in the company’s history. I do hope that you can attend. Find out more here.

Get Involved: Regional Council Nominations are now open

The Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Council sets the strategic policy direction of the CBI in Yorkshire and the Humber, ensuring the region prospers. As a councillor you would directly influence and shape the development of CBI policy and campaigns and benefit from building your local network.
If you are interested, or would like to nominate a colleague to stand for election, please
complete the application form on My CBI. Closes: 4 October

Dates for your diary

Gain insight on the latest developments in the construction sector and what they might mean for your business. Hear from leading businesses on what their experiences and plans are – providing inspiration for you to think differently about the challenges ahead.
Grab this opportunity to meet with CBI's Chief Economist, Rain Newton-Smith who will be in Leeds to brief members and share her critical intelligence and perspectives on the UK economy. At this time of uncertainty and change this briefing is a must attend.