The Suffolk Business Board was established in May 2024 following the integration of New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership functions into Suffolk County Council. It comprises representatives from business, education, the voluntary sector and local government.
Business Board members:
Chair: Mark Pendlington
Deputy Chair: Cllr Matthew Hicks, Suffolk County Council
Doug Field, East of England Co-Op
Oliver Paul, Suffolk Food Hall
Lisa Perkins, Tech East
Peter Brady, Orbital Global
Kelly Boosey, Oxford Innovation
Leanne Gittins, LME Recruitment
John Dugmore, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
Tom Ball, Ipswich Town Football Club
Hannah Bloom, Suffolk Community Foundation
Paul Ager, Associated British Ports
Marek Hornak, University of Suffolk
Nikos Savvas, Eastern Education Group
Cllr Richard Smith MVO, Suffolk County Council
Cllr Andy Mellen, Mid Suffolk District Council
Cllr Neil MacDonald, Ipswich Borough Council
Norfolk & Suffolk have landed at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) with a joint investment offer showcasing more than 60 development and regeneration opportunities for potential investors.
UKREiiF brings together more than 16,000 investors, developers, local authorities and partners from across the UK’s real estate and infrastructure sectors. With a dedicated Norfolk & Suffolk Pavilion and packed schedule of events, the region is ready to show exactly what makes it stand out from other areas.
Visitors to the pavilion will also be able to meet Penny, an interactive AI avatar with facts and insight about what’s powering Suffolk and Norfolk’s economies. Developed by Suffolk company SKC Studios, based in Haverhill, Penny is clear evidence of the innovation and creativity coming from our region.
Using regional data and insight, Penny will help investors quickly understand Norfolk and Suffolk’s skills base, business support landscape and delivery environment.
UKREiiF is a chance to highlight why investors should be looking to Norfolk and Suffolk, given the region’s nationally significant role in clean energy, advanced manufacturing and global trade.
During the event, Norfolk & Suffolk will launch a new joint growth proposition, setting out the two counties’ shared ambition and strengths, and highlighting the area as a compelling place for growth and investment. It will be available to download via QR code at the pavilion.
The pavilion programme will feature an inspiring line-up of business leaders who are driving real change and sustainable growth across Norfolk and Suffolk. Key themes include trade, infrastructure, town regeneration, energy investment and culture.
Norfolk Business Board Chair Nick Steven-Jones and Suffolk Business Board Chair Lisa Perkins are attending the event alongside representatives from across the public and private sectors, including local district councils.
Nick Steven-Jones commented: “Norwich and Ipswich both have fast growing economies and the businesses of the future are being built here. UKREiiF is a superb place to get in front of investors, developers and key decision-makers, and let them know about the opportunities on offer here.”
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