Pictured: Charlotte Perkins, MD of The Wilson Organisation
which is hosting a free innovation-focussed forum event for family
businesses in the East Midlands
Nottingham insurance broker and financial advisor The Wilson
Organisation is hosting a free, innovation-focussed forum for East
Midlands' family businesses.
The event is to turn the spotlight on the very latest thinking
on enterprise and innovation by bringing together guest speakers
Paul Norbury partner and private and family business expert at
advisers PwC, and Trevor and Linda Fletcher, Directors of the
Hardstaff Group which won the highly-contested Innovation category
at the 2010 Midlands Family Business Awards.
Charlotte Perkins, MD of Wilsons, comments: "The amount of
innovation in the Midlands is quite incredible, and the government
has recognised the importance of supporting innovation, enterprise
and creative thinking, and its value to the UK economy, following
the announcement of a new programme of support for innovation.
"In recognition of its growing role, we are making innovation
the theme for our next Forum for family businesses.
"The Hardstaff Group, now in its 150th year, is widely
recognised as one of the principal providers of leading edge
technology and innovative services to the global and UK road
industry, and we are delighted the company's Directors Trevor and
Linda Fletcher are to speak at the Forum event, and provide an
insight into Hardstaff's approach and commitment to innovation.
"PwC has also chosen the Forum to give an early glimpse in to
the findings of its latest 'Enterprising UK' survey. Now in its
fourth year, the survey investigates private businesses' ambitions
for growth, innovation, talents and skills."
She adds: "These events form part of our portfolio of support
initiatives for the family business sector, which also includes the
Midlands Family Business Awards. They present the ideal opportunity
for family businesses to share experiences and discuss the special
needs and challenges they face."
The Family Business Forum takes place at The Carriage Hall,
Nottingham on Thursday 20th October 2011. To reserve a place,
email: pbriggs@wilorg.com, or Tel: 0115 942 0111.
For more information about Wilsons, visit: www.wilorg.com.
Nottingham-based The Wilson Organisation is a leading insurance
broker and financial advisor, and provides bespoke, professional
advice to national and regional businesses and individuals. The
firm underwrites The Midlands Family Business Awards, the not for
profit initiative that is now in its second year. For more
information, visit: www.familybusinessawards.co.uk.