BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGENERATION
Social Enterprise: Winning with 2012 - South East Regional Consultation Meeting - Tuesday 7th October at Blackthorn Trust, Maidstone ME16 9AN
12:30-13:30 Lunch and Networking 13:30-15:30 Presentation and Discussion
You are invited to participate in a roundtable meeting to discuss the opportunities presented by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and how social enterprise in the South East can take part in the delivery and legacy of the Games.
In partnership with the Cabinet Office and Social Enterprise London, the Social Enterprise Coalition is organising consultation meetings in each region of the country. We want to ensure that social enterprises have all the information they need to engage with the delivery and contribute to the success and the legacy of the Games. In this consultation meeting, you will be able to:
- Learn about opportunities presented by the 2012 Games;
- Share best practice and explore business partnerships for successful engagement; and
- Influence policy makers through SEL’s Strategic Partnership with Cabinet Office.
This is the place to learn about Olympic opportunities in the South East and feedback to policy makers on the issues that affect you.
Introduction and presentations from:
Jason Mollring, Event Chair – SE2 Partnership (Social Enterprise South East)Paul Toben – Kent Business Link discussing CompeteFor
Frank Myers MBE – Director of Manufacturing, RBLI (Royal British Legion Industries Limited). RBLI is a successful social enterprise in the South East. Frank will outline RBLI’s preparation in registering for CompeteFor as well as their success with Network Rail for whom they provide all the signage
A Paralympian speaker – To be confirmed
Discussion: What social enterprises in the South East are already doing, or hope to do
Discussion: What are the main challenges and barriers in bidding and partnership working?
Discussion: Messages that need to be taken to policy-makers to ensure that social enterprises benefit from the 2012 Games
Please register to attend this meeting by sending an email to: richard.startari@socialenterprise.org.uk
The deadline for registration is Tuesday 30th September. Places are limited and we anticipate that they will fill quickly so please RSVP as soon as possible to ensure you are able to attend.
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