West Sussex have established an Independent Economic Commission (WSIEC) to review the main drivers and barriers to the future growth in the County. The Commission is very keen to understand the views of business and is currently conducting an online survey of West Sussex firms and holding business events during October and November. All events will begin at 6pm (for refreshments) for a 6:30pm start, and will run on till 8pm.

The programme for these events will be:

•    29 October: Transport and other infrastructure: what should the investment priorities be? (Gatwick Diamond, Venue TBC)

•    4 November: Innovative sources of investment and funding – how do we fund our ambitions? (Chichester College, Chichester)

•    11 November: a concluding event – agenda TBC. (Venue TBC)

If you would like to attend any of these events or receive further details, please respond to Margaret Brade by phone or email at: 020 7756 7600 / margaret.brade@sharedintelligence.net.