Held at Leicester City Football Club’s King Power Stadium, leaders and representatives from a range of member businesses attended a lively round table discussion, delivered by the Chamber, to watch the Budget on 28th October, react and assess its potential impact on business over a buffet lunch.
BBC East Midlands Today broadcast live from the event, while The Hits, Greatest Hits Radio, Capital, Smooth, BBC Leicester, BBC Derby and BBC Nottingham broadcast reactions from Chamber leaders and members to Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget.
Chamber Chair of the Board Kevin Harris took part in a panel discussion led by Chief Executive Scott Knowles, alongside panelists Neus Garriock, Business Development Director from Galliford Try Building East Midlands & Anglia, Mark Taylor, Tax Director and Head of International from Duncan & Toplis and Roger Pratt, Regional Director and Head of SME Business Banking for the East Midlands from HSBC.
WATCH: Chamber Chair of the Board Kevin Harris, Generation Next Chair Preethi Kang and Leicestershire Business Voice Chair Sue Tilley give instant reaction to the Budget
