Who do you want to see?
The ONE HULL Business Forum is looking for your ideas and comments as it develops its programme of events for 2012.
The Forum holds 4 Quarterly Forums a year which are oppourtunities for Members to hear from leading local and regional figures in Hull's regeneration. Since the Forum began we have heard from a variety of people on a wide range of issues which are summarised below.
What are the key issues facing your business at the moment? How can Hull create more businesses, get more people into work and reduce long term unemployment? How can Hull's leaders make the city a better place to live, work and visit?
Let us know who you would like to hear from and what issues you want discussed. Contact Hannah Crookes on 01482 324976, email or via the contact form below.
Previous speakers include:
REGENERATION:
Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council giving his first presentation to the business community in July 2011.
Richard Kendall, Manager of the Humber LEP speaking about the purpose of the Humber LEP and what it means for the economy.
Hull City Centre BID on why city centre traders should vote 'Yes'.
Carl Minns, Former Leader of Hull City Council, has given his annual 'State of the City' address.
Alistair Doxat-Purser, Head of Partnership Working at Hull City Council talking about recent structural changes within the Council and Partnership Working.
Richard Tuplin, Chairman of the Institute of Directors in East Yorkshire, presented his thoughts on the challenges that lie ahead for businesses in our region.
Neil Colthup, Hull City Council, gave an update on Hull’s ‘My Place’ bid to the Big Lottery Fund.
YOUNG PEOPLE
Charles Cracknell of Hull City Council talking about the benefits of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Jim Dick, Chair of CAT.ZERO, on how an inspirational concept has delivered life changing experiences for Hull’s young people.
Young Enterprise teams from schools and colleges from around the region have exhibited and presented on their experiences of setting up a business.
Carolyn Burgess, President Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce, lauched Young Chamber in Hull.
Nigel Richardson, Hull City Council, on the Diploma and the work being done to drive forward improvements in Hull's schools.
HEALTH:
Healthier Lifestyles within the Workplace - BHF, NHS Hull and The Humber Sports Partnership.
PROCUREMENT:
Mitch Upfold, Hull City Council, on the CompeteFor Olympic procurement portal.
Lauren Pigg, Yorkshire Gold Business Club, on how Hull's businesses can benefit from the Olympics.
BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES:
Bob Ferraby, Hull City Council, on the Grow – Local Work Guarantee project.
David Street of Construction Works on the Local Employment Charter.
Paula Gouldthorpe, Business Link Yorkshire, updated the Forum on the changes in Business Link.
CULTURE:
Colin Brown, Chief Executive of The Deep on 'Culture, Business & the Economy'.
John Gilbert of Eskimo Soup on the Hull Comedy Festival.
Janet Reuben from VHEY on the work being done to increase tourism in Hull.
John Meehan, Editor of the Hull Daily Mail on the role of the media in the
city’s regeneration.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSILITY
Paul Sewell, organiser of Business Week, spoke about his plans for the event.
Liz Barran, NSPCC Corporate Manager Yorkshire, on the new business led campaign group being set up in Hull.
Carolyn Burgess, President of the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce, updated on the Business Week Victoria Climbié fundraising project.
TRANSPORT
Peter Shipp, Chairman of EYMS, on the issue of public transport in Hull.
Paul Litten from InterBulk, on the importance of transport to Hull's economy.
