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Trade Minister, Douglas Alexander MP will meet our International Business Committee next week following our letters to incoming Ministers and MPs. The letters set out your thinking on the key tests to unlock growth.

Our letter to the First Minister sets out priorities on the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government (PfG).

Our podcast, Prosperity Unlocked will delve into what makes a successful economy with a range of leading voices. Broadcaster Davy Shanks is our host for the September launch.?

Just a few tables left for our Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards in Inverness on 12 September. Rory Bremner is back as host for what is always a fun night.?

Our Bank of England Business Briefing in Selkirk will focus on what the August Monetary Policy Report (MPR) might mean for your business. Book your place.?

Influence

Public Sector Reform

Policy Committee members reinforced the value of greater collaboration with private and third sectors to accelerate public sector reform and increase productivity following insights on public sector reform from the Minister for Public Finance, Ivan McKee, and Audit Scotland’s Richard Robinson.

New Minister for Trade to meet Prosper International Committee

Douglas Alexander MP, Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security will set out his priorities and how he plans to work with business at our International Business Committee. ?

Impact

Shaping the Programme for Government

Our letter to the First Minister, reinforces the importance of measuring the impact of growth and collaborative working with the UK government to deliver common goals. We also sought greater clarity on education and skills delivery and funding, green industrial strategy and planning reforms. ?

Helping you work better and smarter?

Nurturing young talent and entrepreneurship is the focus for our September Peer Works events. Book your place. The Productivity Matters Conference is back for 2024 where you will learn directly from pioneers, innovators and experts who have tried something new to develop innovative business and to work smarter.?

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