The Ports Sector; a Catalyst for Investment and Growth, Tuesday 28th June 2011, ABP Southampton
Marine South East are delighted to be partnering with ABP Southampton for this important event, The Ports Sector; a Catalyst for Investment and Growth taking place on Tuesday 28th June 2011 from 4.00-6.30pm at the Ocean Cruise Terminal, ABP Southampton.
The event will present the results from the recently commissioned comprehensive analysis of the port activities and their effect on the local and national economy. The evening will highlight the substantial opportunities that this represents for the development of the maritime supply chain and the opportunity for investment and economic development.
The seminar is aimed at businesses that have activities or ambitions for business in the port, logistics and security sectors.
The event will also launch the formation of a Maritime Board who will be steering the future marine priorities of the Local Enterprise Partnerships which have recently been formed by the Government to stimulate local investment.
Speakers at the event will include:
* Welcome and introductions including overview of Southampton ABP Port Development - Doug Morrison, Port Director, Southampton ABP
* Economic impact and supply chain opportunities of Ports - Dr Jonathan Williams Chief Executive, Marine South East
* Presentation of the results of the Economic Impact Analysis of the Port of Southampton - Atkins
* Maritime leadership on investment through Local Economic Partnerships including launch of the Maritime Board - Iain Shepherd, Chairman, Marine South East
* Overview and priorities of the Solent Local Economic Partnership - Doug Morrison, Port Director, Southampton ABP
Chairman Solent LEP
* Overview and priorities of the Coast to Capital Local Economic Partnership - Iain Shepherd, Chairman Marine South East, Board member Coast to Capital LEP
The event will be followed by a networking reception hosted by the TIME project.
This event is free to attend.
To register your place on this event please click on the link.
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