It is now just a few weeks until Heart of the Community 2017, ACS’ headline political conference of the year in London on October 17th.
In addition to hearing from High Streets Minister Jake Berry MP and senior business leaders during the event, the conference will feature an interactive Local Engagement session which aims to facilitate discussion between local stakeholders and retailers about how they can work better together.
This session will be an opportunity to share best practice, innovative thinking and local engagement opportunities for retailers of all sizes in the sector, with the highlights of each discussion being presented back to the conference.
The Heart of the Community conference is on 17th October 2017 at Church House in Westminster between 12pm and 4pm. Attendance is free for retailers and other ACS members, click here to book your place.
Speakers already confirmed for the event include:
- Jake Berry MP, High Streets Minister
- Kate Carroll, Nisa (Making a Difference Locally)
- Liam Hetherington, the Co-operative
- Nadia Broccardo, Team London Bridge
- Georgie Barnard, National Business Crime Centre
- Dennis Williams, award winning independent retailer
- Lucia Renshaw, the Co-operative
- Mick Whitworth, Guild of Fine Food
- James Lowman, ACS
The conference will be followed by a reception on the House of Commons Terrace between 4pm and 6pm. Places are limited at the reception, email [email protected] to confirm your attendance.
