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Join us at the #hotswlepconference to explore strategies for boosting productivity and transforming the economy of the Heart of the South West region. Our mission is to elevate the region's profile nationally and globally by connecting people, businesses, and ideas. Discover how investments in infrastructure, skills, and innovation can create more jobs and flourishing careers.
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Introduction Chris Garcia LEP Chief Executive Steve Hindley LEP Chairman #hotswlepconference Welcome to ourAnnual Conference
Mission Repositioning the Heart of the South West’s profile and reputation, nationally and globally. Connecting people, places, businesses and ideas to transform our economy, securing investment in infrastructure and skills to create more jobs and enable rewarding careers
The HotSW Productivity Challenge • LEP’s employment rate for year to March 2016 is highest in current data series – close to full employment • 32nd out of 39 LEPs for GVA per hour worked • 38th out of 39 LEPs for GVA per job filled
How the LEP focuses on these drivers of Productivity • Investment in physical capital • Skills • Innovation & enterprise • Place • People • Business “Floating all the boats”
What’s next - ‘Productivity Plan’ • People: who are healthy and with skills they need access higher value jobs and grow their careers with Heart of the South West businesses • Business: that are more profitable with a GVA uplift of £4 billion • Place: A long term plan for sustainable growth supported by modern infrastructure