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This year's conference on Tuesday 15 November 2011 will look at Growing in West Lothian. After suffering hard in the economic downturn, the West Lothian Economy is bouncing back strongly, with a faster fall in unemployment than any other Scottish authority between 2010 and 2011. This year's Economic Conference aims to look at West Lothian's place in the current Scottish Economy and identify the growth opportunities for local firms to continue to drive the economic recovery in West Lothian. PROGRAMME 16.30 Buffet and Open for Business networking event.
Your chance to meet with council officers from a range of business facing services. You will be able to get support and advice from representatives of planning and building control, property management, procurement, business rates, licensing, environmental health and trading standards.
17.45 - Welcome
Dave McDougall, Chief Executive, West Lothian Chamber of Commerce 17.50 - An Overview of the Scottish Economy
Prof Donald MacRae OBE - Chief Economist, Lloyds Banking Group Scotland
Professor MacRae gives us a strategic overview of the current state of the Scottish Economy. 18.10 - The Role of Tourism in the Scottish Economy
Riddell Graham - Director of Partnerships, VisitScotland
Riddell Graham looks at how the growing Tourism sector can help boost the economy of Scotland and West Lothian. 18.30 - Growing in West Lothian - A Case Study
Douglas Fergie - Director, Castle Masonry Products.
Douglas Fergie explains how Castle Masonry has taken advantage of the help and support on offer in West Lothian to boost turnover and create more jobs in the area. 18:45 - Questions and Answers 19:00 - Vote of Thanks and Closing Remarks
Martyn Day, Executive Councillor Development & Transport, West Lothian Council To book your place email brenda.cumming@wlchamber.com or call 01506 414 808.
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