Sustainable Communities & Business Engagement
Event Information
Description
CSR and sustainability are phrases often misunderstood and underestimated. Some say CSR is dead. Often community engagement takes place for very natural reasons, with no agenda.
But we are now seeing a significant shift in attitudes and needs, opening up new and innovative opportunities for business, with some companies well ahead of the game.
In this session, we will be exploring this rich spectrum of opportunities, with some very interesting and impactful examples that will inspire and open your minds to new and exciting possibilities for you, your business, your staff and the communities in and around Bicester.
Speakers include
Grant Hayward – ROBIN Network, Reciprocate and OxLEP Business Support
Jeff Lothimer: FLTR Coffee
Richard Snow: Oxford Wood Recycling
Nick Wilson: Wilsons Life
David Heathfield: Chiltern Railways
Anna Weston-Stowe: Clark Howes/Reciprocate
John Shaw: Chiltern Rangers
Miranda Markham: Value Retail/Reciprocate
Venue: Bicester Sports Association in Chesterton.
Date: Thursday 7th of September
Format for our meetings
An open meeting for all Bicester Vision partners, visitors and guest speakers. To share best practice and network
Arrive at 11:30 for a 12-noon start.
Each presentation to last 10-15 minutes
Plus update from Bicester Vision partners and the BV Partnership Manager
Finish at 14:00 with 60 minutes networking afterwards.
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Ample parking is provided free of charge
What can I bring into the event?
We will provide a buffet lunch and refreshment - bring business cards and a notepad
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Organiser Bicester Vision
Organiser of Sustainable Communities & Business Engagement
Bicester Vision, created in late 2007, is an independent public/private partnership committed to bringing together all stakeholders in the town to ensure that the most is made of the exciting future for the town.
By bringing together all three tiers of local government with key business representatives the aim is to engage with the people of Bicester and the wider Bicester to ensure that it continues to be a great place in which to live & work.
The value of Bicester Vision is that it brings together businesses and Local Authorities in a way that does not happen otherwise.
It was initiated by the private sector which is keen to find solutions to problems thus enabling companies to prosper and employ more people. The private partners of Bicester Vision currently employ more than 5,000 people in the Bicester area.
