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Brexit Business Readiness Event: Plymouth On Thursday 3 October

  • The UK is leaving the EU on the 31 October
  • Do you run a business? Are you Brexit ready? Find out what you need to do to prepare by attending your free, local Brexit Business Readiness Event at the Jurys Inn on Thursday 3 October
  • Get direct advice and support from government advisors to help understand the practical actions you need to take ahead of 31 October
  • Search “Brexit Business Readiness Events” and register to attend

Businesses across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay are invited to attend a Brexit Business Readiness Event at the Venue in Plymouth at 9am on Thursday 3 October. The events will provide advice and support from government advisors so businesses can get ready for Brexit.

Advice stands will be staffed by experts from across government who will be on hand to provide information to businesses on everything they need to do, covering issues ranging from the importing and exporting of goods and services, employing EU citizens and data protection, to the support available in the local area.

David Hynd, Heart of the South West Growth Hub’s Programme and Partnership Manager said:

“We encourage businesses to take a look at the resources available on our website and from HM Government in order that they can be best prepared for any changes forthcoming when the UK exits the EU.”

Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom said:

“The UK will be leaving the EU on 31 October and I am determined to ensure businesses have the help they need to get ready for Brexit and take advantage of the opportunities beyond.

“The whole of government is stepping up a gear, increasing the pace of our preparations, and providing the one to one support that businesses have asked for.

“This event in Plymouth will provide the advice businesses need with all relevant government teams in one place. I encourage any local business who wants more information about what they need to do to attend”.

There will be in-depth breakout sessions covering sector specific advice, staffed by experts from departments including the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the Home Office, HMRC, the Department for International Trade and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Notes to Editors:

  • The sessions will run from 09:00 – 11:30
  • Those looking to attend will need to register in advance on the website
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      David Ralph started as Chief Executive of Heart of South West LEP at the beginning of June 2018. Previously, he had spent 5 years as CEO of the Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (D2N2) LEP from 2013 where he oversaw the development of the D2N2 Strategic Economic Plan and sector strategies, 3 Growth Deals with HM Government to deliver a £1billion capital investment programme, securing and implementing £200m ESIF programme, the Derby and Nottingham Enterprise Zone, the D2N2 Skills Deal and Time for Innovation programme, community fund and led the executive team to develop the HS2 East Midlands hub. He was also closely involved in the proposed North Midlands Devolution Deal and one of the key architects in establishing the Midlands Engine, chairing the officer steering group. Whilst in this role David was a NED of the Nottingham Enterprise Zone, and Marketing NG, the Outer Estates Foundation and a Governor of Nottingham College and on the advisory Board of Nottingham Business School.

      Before the East Midlands, David was CEO of the Have Gateway Partnership working closely with local stakeholders including the ports of Felixstowe, Harwich and Ipswich and BT Adadastral Park across Suffolk and Essex and prior to that was Chief Exec of the Barton Hill New Deal for Communities programme in Bristol and the Nelm Development Trust in Norwich.

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