Run by InvestSefton, the winter Sefton Economic Forum took place at Formby Hall Golf Resort on December 7, with more than 110 local businesses present to discuss the North West economy and Brexit.

Hosted by Karen Potter, local businesswoman and estate agent, the popular forum included guest presentations from Brian Sloan, Deputy Agent from the Bank of England; Dr Thomas Horsley, Senior Lecturer at the University of Liverpool, who provided an update on Brexit; Natalie Atkinson, CEO at Southport Football Club, who shared the club’s ambitious plans and Alison Hadaway, Business Manager at Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa.

Following the informative talk, businesses networked at the Growth Hub Marketplace, discovering a wide variety of support for their enterprise, from investment opportunities to health and fitness in the workplace and more besides. Sefton Council’s Active Workforce team was also present.

Cllr Marion Atkinson, Sefton Council’s Labour Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Skills, said: “It is great to see the economic forums go from strength to strength, helping leaders to grow their businesses and create opportunities for the workforce across Sefton and the Liverpool City Region.

“All of our speakers gave great insights into the business climate, especially in light of Brexit and the challenges we need to meet in our local economy, something we can do more effectively as a business community coming together and working collaboratively.

“After the forum finished, businesses spent time in the Growth Hub Marketplace and met with representatives from over 20 different business support agencies who provided vital information on what help is available to boost business.

“InvestSefton consistently curate engaging forums and organise a vibrant marketplace showing the best of Sefton’s businesses – I’m looking forward to the next forum”

For more information about further Sefton Economic Forum events call 0151 934 3452 or email info@investsefton.com