Overview
As a collective representation of the professional services in the county, our Business Members Group was established to collaboratively review and feedback on the Growth and Enterprise Team’s (GET) pipeline project proposals for consideration of future funding opportunities.
Purpose
To provide a platform for representatives from the county’s business membership groups to engage with each other and with Board representatives.
To provide a conduit between the Economic Growth Board and membership groups to identify mutual needs and solutions to enhance economic growth.
3. To support the business consultation on the Local Growth Plan and ensure the business voice is represented in discussions on Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution.
Terms of Reference
Work collaboratively with the Growth Hub Network to support their offering and to show SMEs the added value of connecting with local membership organisations.
Drive sustainable economic growth to create more jobs and business opportunities for the county.
Increase the numbers of businesses engaged with the GET sector groups and extend their reach to the wider business community.
Facilitate collaboration and networking opportunities within the business communities to support ideas for growth.
Support and help to deliver interventions within the Recovery Plan.
To offer collaborative, business-rich feedback to the Growth Hub strategic development
To offer an accurate representation of digital and softer skills within the county and illustrate their application into all business environments.
Contribute to achieving the aims and objectives of Growth and Enterprise Team, with the themes of Investment, Connection, Promotion and Skills.
Group Members
Chair: Ian Mean – Director for Gloucestershire, Business West
Clayton Manley – Business Advisor/Coach/Mentor, Business Doctors Ltd
Sarah Taylor Phillips – Co-Founder, Career Voyage
Ben Rhodes – Southwest Regional Director, CBI
Michael Ellyatt – Chamber Development Executive, Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce
Russell Warner – Gloucestershire Volunteer Area Leader, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
Fiona Spencer – Senior Business Adviser, Fiona Spencer Ltd
Vikki Walters – Strategic Lead for Inclusive Employment, Gloucestershire County Council
Jenny Raymond – Partner, Harrison Clark Rickerbys
Michael Jones – Trustee, The Honourable Company of Gloucestershire
Jo Draper – Director, QuoLux
Richard Dalziel – Business Adviser, RCD Solutions Ltd
Alex Cottrell – Head of External Relationships, University of Gloucestershire
Chris Wills – Partner, Corporate and Commercial, Willans
Dr Polly Pick – Principal Lecturer in Business, Hartpury University & College
