The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset Issue 33: Summer 2024 | Page 9

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DRIVING POSITIVE CHANGE

Thursday 13th June 2024 , 8:30am-4pm , Bath Racecourse

New work rises for fifth month running
Why attend as a charity / not for profit ? To promote your current fundraising campaigns and volunteering opportunities , as well as connecting with sector peers and taking away learnings from the many talks and seminar sessions throughout the day .
Networking Breakfast The day will begin with a networking breakfast at 8:30am . This will be a sit-down breakfast with inspiring guest speakers and tables arranged to introduce you to new and relevant people .
Wage pressures contribute to sharpest upturn in costs for 14 months Selling price inflation recedes amid competitive pressures
Seminar & Workshop Sessions There are a number of seminar and workshop sessions throughout the day which are free to attend , including :
The Power of Collaboration : Building Age Friendly Communities with St John ’ s Foundation & Age UK
Why attend as a business ? Use the day as an opportunity to choose the causes you
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Paul Edwards , Chair of the NatWest South West Regional Board , commented :
" The latest PMI numbers for the South West look very positive , as private sector companies reported a marked rise in inflows of new business thanks to an improvement in economic conditions and client confidence . On the whole , local firms remained strongly optimistic about the outlook , though cost considerations continued to lead to job shedding . Survey data also indicated the continuation of robust cost pressures in April . Anecdotal evidence showed upward pressure on salaries and wages as the main factor driving up business costs , but competitive pressures restricted charge inflation ."
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DELEGATE TICKETS ARE FREE