Geoff Thompson, CEO of Utilitywise plc, John Waterworth CEO of Parkdean Holiday Parks and Nigel Mills, Chairman of The Lakes Distillery joined our panel of experts to discuss the importance of raising long term capital to fuel the continuing development of businesses in the region.

We welcomed guest speaker Tony Stein of Healthcare Management Solutions at our jointly hosted event which showcased how to protect your brand in a world dominated by social media and advised on the precautionary steps needed to manage your reputation both on and offline.

One of the key influencers we brought to the region was David Smith, Business Editor of The Sunday Times, who joined us to deliver his verdict on the latest budget. He wrote a positive article in The Sunday Times about his visit to the region.