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Welcome to IED Midlands
Over 240 economic development professionals work in Central England and are members of the Institute of Economic Development. The branch takes every opportunity to increase mutually beneficial contact between them.
The Branch Committee
Michael Byrne (Chair)
John Phipps
Aftab Khan
Andrew Berry
Kim Graham
Connolly Meagher
Branch Events
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02 Mar 2012 - The North East Economy in 2012
Where's the growth coming from?
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23 Feb 2012 - The State of the Economy
As the crisis in the Eurozone deepens and advances, businesses, governments and observers have much to consider. The State of the Economy conference will provide the perfect forum for these discussion with forecasts and analysis from a stellar line-up of speakers.
http://marketforce.eu.com/Conferences/economy12/?utm_source=ied.co.uk&utm_medium=event_calendar&utm_campaign=economy12_ied.co.uk_event_calendar&src=ied.co.uk_event_calendar -
09 Feb 2012 - Financing Economic Development in the Future
This North West twilight event will provide an overview of the funding landscape and the potential solutions to funding for Local Authorities keen to unlock regeneration schemes.
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31 Jan 2012 - Public to Private: Where are the jobs coming from?
The latest London event is being hosted by GVA in London. Titled "Public to Private: Where are the jobs coming from?"
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27 Jan 2012 - Learning Lunch: Nesta Shiregreen Neighbourhood Challenge
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21 Nov 2011 - LEARNING LUNCHES
For more info please click on link below
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10 Nov 2011 - Learning Lunch. The Furure of Retail
Revitalising our High Strees, our Town Centree - 10th November 2011
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27 Oct 2011 - Meeting with Midlands Business Leaders
Members of the IED in the Midlands are invited to a joint event with the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce "Executive Club" of leading business owners and directors.
In the relaxed social setting of Malmaison in Birmingham in the early evening of Thursday 27th October join guest speaker Professor David Bailey, from Coventry University, known for his insight on local economic development and reporting of the motor industry in the region, and an invited audience of business men and women.
It promises to be a most important and newsworthy gathering, with great networking opportunities. For more details reply by email indicating your wish to be involved: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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13 Oct 2011 - The Creative London Economy: making the most of a digital future
Venue: Buro Happold, 71 Newman Street, W1T 3AH London
London’s future as a global economy is in part tied up with its ability to carve out significant niches in high value-adding knowledge-based industries. The convergence of design-led and media-based creative industries with innovations in digital technology platforms will be critical to future success. How can the London economy capitalise on and extend existing strengths in these areas? What role should the public sector and the education sector play in promoting this?
Guest speakers include: Robin Baker OBE, Director - Ravensbourne; John Middleton, Head of Economic Development, LTGDC; Clive Grinyer, Director - Cisco; Brian Condon, Centre for Creative Collaboration; Danny Meaney, MD - New Media Partners; David Orman, Head of Media & Sport, Templewood
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10 Oct 2011 - Launch of the South Economic Development Network
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28 Sep 2011 - Inaugural Meeting
The inaugural meeting will take place on 28th September 2011 at Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BD. If you are interested in attending the network launch please email Janine Gill. More information on the network can be found on the SEE website http://www.seemp.co.uk/index/eventsnet/economicdev.html.
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07 Sep 2011 - Europe In My Region: Delivering Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
This is event is free - reserve your place no later than 5pm 26th August 2011. Wednesday 7th September 2011 10.00 -15.00 Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham City
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26 Jul 2011 - Developments at Airbus, Flintshire
Developments at Airbus, Flintshire, the largest manufacturing facility in the UK, plus talk on Advanced Manufacturing and tours of two Airbus factories and visit to Advanced Composite Centre (Total time approx 3 hours) Venue: Broughton Lodge, Chester Rd, Broughton, Chester, Cheshire CH4 0DR 01244 520 444
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15 Jun 2011 - Why the Coalition Government Should Promote the Town Centre through Planning Policy
4.30pm-5.45pm Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, 2nd Floor, Minshull Building, 47-49 Chorlton Street, M1 3FY (Opposite the Manchester College – Shena Simon Campus) Please click here for further info
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07 Jun 2011 - IED NE Managing Change in Regeneration Careers 7 July 2011
The latest event from the North East Branch is an interactive workshop on career options for Regeneration professionals.
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18 May 2011 - Wirral Waters
Come and hear about the "largest and most revolutionary regeneration project in the UK" at this FREE IED event hosted by Wirral Council.
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17 May 2011 - High Speed Rail
Tuesday 17th May 10am Venue: Birmingham Chamber of Commerce The Government has now opened a major public consultation on the proposed High Speed Rail link between London and the Midlands. This project will slash rail journey times but will require major investment and upheaval. It is a controversial issue for businesses and individuals alike. Through this event Midlands IED members can join the consultation process, and the Department of Transport will provide a speaker for our diverse group of over 200 senior and experienced practitioners in the fields of planning, regeneration and development.
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17 May 2011 - High Speed Rail Link
This is a major opportunity for IED members to be involved directly in the official consultation exercise over the proposals to extend High Speed Rail from London to the Midlands as part of a future national network. The Department of Transport has kindly arranged on behalf of our branch for their high speed rail strategy adviser Jonathan Mitchell to make a presentation in Birmingham, and for a DFT high speed rail team representative to answer questions. This supports the consultation process set out in http://www.highspeedrail.dft.gov.uk
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10 May 2011 - Financing & Delivering Regeneration with Limited Public Funding - New Models & Mechanisms?
Hosted by the Bartlett School of Planning, the latest London branch event looks at the role of the regeneration process in the context of the Governments economic agenda. This event aims to provide an active and open forum for a much needed debate on the most pertinent issues.
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20 Apr 2011 - Social Enterprise in 2011: The Big Opportunity?
Wednesday 20th April 10am Moat House Leisure & Neighbourhood Centre, Winston Avenue, Coventry CV2 1EA This is the first of two events to be held in the Midlands for IED members in 2011. Kevin Maton, Network Director of Social Enterprise West Midlands will make a presentation on the development of social enterprises in the midlands and the key funding and operational issues they will face in the future. The event will take place at the Moat House Neighbourhood Centre, Coventry (which has ample free car parking). The centre is itself a social enterprise, and is home to many successful business ventures that serve their local community. The event will be of interest to all members who want to discuss or clarify the meaning of what coalition government leaders have called the "big society" the role of social enterprise in economic development. The meeting constitutes vital continuing professional development for members, and is a great networking opportunity to meet other practitioners and colleagues. BOOKING Please respond to this email before 18th April to confirm your attendance at this event. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Directions: http://www.coventrysports.co.uk/moat-house/how-to-find-us Michael Byrne IED Midlands Branch Chairman
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06 Apr 2011 - North East LEPs Event - Great Event, Full House - Presentations Available Below
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28 Jan 2011 - Presentation dated 19 January 2011: Tees Valley’s bid for a Local Enterprise Partnership
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02 Dec 2010 - North West AGM
2nd December at approx 5.45pm. Venue: Birchwood Golf Club, Warrington
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02 Dec 2010 - North West LEP Event
A discussion about LEP's in the North West. 2nd December 2010 Venue: Birchwood Golf Club,Warrington 1 mile from Junction 11 of M62
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01 Nov 2010 - Street Markets
Topic: Street Markets (Colin Buchanan to host)
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15 Oct 2010 - Open for Business/Creative
Open for Business/Creative Dorset
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11 Oct 2010 - More for Less : Achieving local economic growth under public spending cuts
5.45pm (for 6.15pm start) on Monday 11th October 2010 Hosted by: Regeneris Consulting, the Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJ
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01 Sep 2010 - Local Procurement
Topic: Local Procurement. Hosted by PA Consulting.
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17 Aug 2010 - Castledown Innovation Centre, Tidworth, Wiltshire
Castledown Innovation Centre, Tidworth, Wiltshire
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13 Jul 2010 - The benefits of economic development and planning working closely
4pm in Nelson Town Hall
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09 Jul 2010 - A Town in Transition
A Town in Transition, St Austell, Cornwall & the Low Carbon Agenda
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01 Jul 2010 - Post election economic development policy discussion
Hosted by Regeneris Consulting
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14 Jun 2010 - The Rebuilding of the fortunes of Barrow-in-Furness
Forthcoming event: week commencing 14th June 2010
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21 May 2010 - The Regeneration of North Devon
For more details about any of the following, contact the Branch secretary, Jenny Pitcher, at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). The Regeneration of North Devon - POSTPONED, NEW DATE TO BE ARRANGED
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20 May 2010 - Regeneration through Education in Oldham
The Event will be looking at the impact of obtaining university status in Oldham since 2005. The University Campus Oldham is now a key part of the Council’s regeneration strategy and the Campus has already made a considerable impact on the Borough, putting education at the heart of its renewal plans. The topic areas include: the University Campus contribution to regeneration; an explanation of why and how the Campus was developed; the reason for choosing that particular model and how it was successfully implemented. The presentations will also include an overview of the journey that followed and how the Campus has gone from strength to strength, far exceeding the original expectations for student numbers.
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27 Apr 2010 - National Audit Office Presentation
2010 Events National Audit Office Presentation 27th April 2010
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22 Apr 2010 - A new programme is under development.
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