Surrey Connects Launch 18 June 2012
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Transcript of Surrey Connects Launch 18 June 2012
SURREY CONNECTS
Launch Event18 June 2012
Canon (UK) Ltd, Reigate, Surrey
Bob Pickles
Director of Public Affairs, Canon (UK) Ltd
Director, SURREY CONNECTS
@surreyconnects
#surreyconnectslaunch
Brian Farrugia
Chairman, SURREY CONNECTS
VisionTo position Surrey as a world class economy and to double its Gross Value Added to £52bn by 2030
MissionSurrey Connects is a business-led enterprise partnership, acting as the catalyst and leader for Smart Economic Growth for Surrey
What is Smart Economic Growth?Smart Economic Growth is our strategy to drive sustainable economic growth through knowledge, innovation and creativity, so we can all benefit from a prosperous economy and high quality of life
Mark Pearson
Chief Executive, SURREY CONNECTS
Smart Economic Growth
GlobalCompetitiveness
DrivingEnterprise
Knowledge Economy
InnovationCulture
Eight Key Actions
Outcomes
Secure Surrey as a world class business location
Lobby for investment in key business critical infrastructure
Establish Surrey as a venture capital hub
Create a business incubation network backed with a comprehensive business support service
Stimulate international trade and exporting activity
Establish a world class business school
Ensure young people can succeed in the workplace
Promote Surrey as leaders of the digital age
So what does success look like?
Peter Martin
Deputy Leader, Surrey County Council
Director, SURREY CONNECTS
Brian Farrugia
Chairman, SURREY CONNECTS
Website: www.surreyconnects.com
Twitter: @surreyconnects
LinkedIn: Surrey Connects
Telephone: 01483 685230
Email: [email protected]
