Special Edition for Food Production, Horticulture and Agriculture Businesses
KEB Food Production, Horticulture and Agriculture Business Growth Consultation
The Kent Economic Board (KEB) hosted this event at the East Malling Research Conference Centre, in partnership with Kent County Council, the NFU, CLA and Hadlow College.
Some 122 people attended 85% of whom were Rural Businesses.
The Business Champion for this sector consultation was Jon Regan. Jon is a Director of Hugh Lowe Farms Ltd and Weald Granary Ltd. He is also a member of the KEB Business Advisory Board and a member of the LEP Interim Board.
The Speakers were Paul Carter, Leader of Kent County Council, William White, Regional Director of the NFU in the South East, Nick Holmes, Specialist Accountant and Tax Advisor in Agriculture, Horticulture and Estates, Chavereys, Oliver Doubleday, Managing Director, GH Dean & Co Ltd – with concluding remarks from Kevin Lynes, KCC Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development.
Full Event Report
Kent Economic Board (KEB) and Kent County Council at the East Malling Research Conference Centre, in partnership with the National Farmers Union, Countryside and Landowners Association and Hadlow Further Education College, full event report
Kent Economic Board Business Growth Consultations
During 2012 KEB will be arranging a further series of major conversations to pull together businesses in selected sectors identified as priorities for the economy.
Skills for Business Growth
The Skills for Business Growth group is an employer-led partnership consisting of employers, business intermediaries, Jobcentre Plus, education and government agencies and providers.