Economic Disadvantage in the Age of Austerity
What can and should businesses be doing to address the social and economic barriers that are behind inequality and economic disadvantage in Scotland? Come along and take part in the debate and put your questions to an expert panel from across sectors.
Event Details
| Date | Oct 04, 2011 |
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| Time | 8 - 11:00 am |
| Venue | National Galleries Scotland, Edinburgh |
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| Contact | Kelly Drew |
| kellydrew@sbcscot.com | |
| Phone | 0131 451 1100 |
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| Category | Price |
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| SBC Member | Free |
| SBC and May Day Network Member | Free |
| May Day Network Member (but not SBC member) | £35.00 |
| Not for Profit or Charity | £20.00 |
| Non SBC or May Day Network Member | £35.00 |
| Non SBC Member | £35.00 |
Tackling inequality and economic disadvantage is vital to achieve sustainable economic growth and by equipping Scotland's citizens with the skills and attributes they need to become economically active we can help to ensure individuals are able to secure a living wage and quality of life while contributing to the Scottish economy.
In line with the Scottish Government's approach to addressing these issues, this event in partnership with MITIE Group Plc and Network Rail, will examine the root causes and debate how a coordinated approach to fairer employment and community investment will provide more opportunities to raise prosperity in Scotland.
Scottish Business in the Community is working in partnership with the Scottish Government Tackling Poverty Board to further develop its current framework for SME engagement and have recently commissioned research to identify barriers in actively tackling inequality and economic disadvantage.
The Business Breakfast will follow the Annual General Meeting and cover the theme of Economic Disadvantage in the Age of Austerity with the aim of presenting research findings and encouraging dialogue and debate on the benefits of business intervention through vocational training. The session aims to identify how we can work together to find solutions and foster greater action.
Keynote Speakers
John Swinney MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth
David Simpson, New Route Managing Director, Network Rail
Chaired by
Keith Aitken, Journalist, Broadcaster and Writer
Confirmed Panelists
- Peter Kelly, Director, Poverty Alliance
- Jim McCormick, Scottish Adviser, Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- The Honourable Mark Laing, Managing Director, Nairn's Oatcakes
- John Telling, Corporate Affairs Director, MITIE Group Plc
- Brian Devlin, Business Director, Amey (in Scotland)
For further information on the panelists taking part, please click here and to reserve your place, please e-mail kellydrew@sbcscot.com or telephone 0131 451 1100.
To book one or more places at this event, please visit our event booking form.
