Humber LEP enewsletter 3.8.16Since our last newsletter a new government has formed and with it there is more influence from the Humber. The Humber LEP hopes it has gained a political boost after ‘strong supporter of the Humber’ Greg Clark becomes Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and MP for Brigg and Goole and the Isle of Axholme Andrew Percy will be the minister heading up the Northern Powerhouse. Meanwhile David Davis MP for Haltemprice and Howden is Secretary of State for Brexit. We have already had our first ministerial visit to the region With Andrew Percy coming to meet with the Humber LEP and have a tour of the Siemens blade factory in Hull. While he was here he signed the Humber Enterprise Zone MOU and welcomed the approval of 6 new Growth Deal projects. EventsVenturefest Yorkshire Roadshow: HullBusinesses or individuals in the region looking for support to develop their innovative ideas, or to get investment to grow their idea can take part in the Venturefest Yorkshire Roadshow. Read moreWindEnergy Hamburg - Humber Renewables and Green Port Hull exhibition opportunityHumber businesses can take part take part in this year’s Wind Energy Hamburg exhibition as part of the Humber Renewables/ Green Port Hull stand in Hamburg between 27-30 September 2016. Read more |
