Please note these networks are only open to Manufacturers (those businesses who make something).
The Leicestershire Manufacturing Network forms part of the umbrella East Midlands Manufacturing Network which is led by East Midlands Chamber. It unites local manufacturers, enabling members to harness the cross-industry, business, engineering and manufacturing knowledge necessary to evolve and expand.
The agenda for the next meeting can be found below.
* Opening address from the Chair – Mark Goldby
* Update from East Midlands Chamber – Director of Policy and Insight – Rick Blackmore
* Update from Make UK – Regional Manager, Midlands & East – Chris Corkan
* Open debate – members’ challenges & concerns, and peer support on offer
* Support Update – EMMN Advisor – Debbie Rogers
Overview
We have laid strong foundations to make this and our other local networks across the East Midlands a success. How? By securing impressive host locations and by putting in place experienced facilitating leadership with a Chair & Vice Chair. We now need you to come along and tell us what is most important to you and your business. We want to develop a trust peer to peer environment between all the members, and shape the network to your needs – great or small!
Outcome
* Identify common issues and problem solve in a trusted, collaborative environment
* Encourage best practice and the sharing of skills across member companies
* Host specialists from a diverse range of fields to share their expertise in the form of presentations, workshops and other networking events
* Create a positive perception of UK manufacturing
* Promote growth in our sector
* Attract manufacturing businesses to Nottingham and the East Midlands
Additional Information
Who should attend?
Business owners, directors and Senior Leaders who take a strategic overall responsibility to grow their business. The East Midlands Manufacturing Network supports the manufacturers to help them to overcome business challenges in a trusted environment. This is a long term supportive network for manufacturing businesses of all sizes.
What do we offer?
Fully funded membership to connect local manufacturing companies. Guidance and support to our members to enable them to make the best decisions for their businesses. Generate long-term, sustainable, mutually beneficial business opportunities.
