Making Places Last: Sustainable Homes and Communities #MAKINGPLACESLAST

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Wednesday, 7 November, 2018 - 09:00 to 15:30

Making Places Last: Sustainable Homes and Communities #MAKINGPLACESLAST

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Climate Change Solutions

Making Places Last is the 4th in a series of successful annual events focusing on Sustainable Homes and Communities. We will present Case study evidence that innovative products and solutions are available to ensure communities we are developing now will be low carbon, sustainable and functioning in a circular economy by 2030, the target date to meet the Sustainable Development Goals . We can stop perpetuating mistakes of the past that have led to Grenfell and continuing waste and polluting activities. We have the means to do so. We will bring together product and service providers from the myriad of sectors that can collaborate to deliver fit for purpose communities plus those responsible for ensuring we should have such communities in the future

We are delighted to incorporate an interactive RSA Sustainability Network 'World Cafe' workshop into the day's events which will explore issues arising from the presentations and question and test conclusions. With targets set for a transition away from fossil fuelled vehicles to clean and renewable energy systems; localised, renewable energy provision; a public rebellion against throw away plastic; the new world of information technology; moves towards localised food provision, we truly are experiencing a transformational revolution. How can we energise it? What hurdles stand in the way? .

Speakers

  •  Beverley Nielsen Director BCU – Chair
  • Ben Harding Corporate Development Director SUEZ recycling and recovery UK 
  • Simone Hindmarch-Bye Managing Director Commercial Group 
  • Steve Gapik Managing Director Soltherm External Wall Insulation
  • Gerrard Fisher OSA Partners LLP 
  • Dr David Greenfield Co-organiser and Mentor Circular Economy Club 
  • Prof Peter Slater University of Birmingham
  • Thomas Pell The Clean Kilo
  • Paul Dockerill Director of Energy and Programme Management whg ( Walsall Housing Group)
  • Mike Leonard CEO Building Alliance
  • Peter Braithwaite ex Head of Sustainability Olympic Delivery Authority’s Delivery Partner
  • London 2012 Olympic Park 
  • Gavin Heaphy Construction Director North West Cambridge Development
  • Carolina Karlstrom Ecoed Associate Jade Advisory Ltd
  • Jono Adams Associate Director Anthesis
  • Monique Seth CEO Conigital
  • Susan Harris Chair RSA Sustainability Network

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Without the Growth Hubs help and assistance, we would never have been able to increase our sales & output and also grow our local business. With this help in purchasing new equipment we have expanded our operations and gained a new and increased customer base.

Nuneaton Roof Truss,

Over the past few years, Armstrongs has built up a fantastic relationship with Gary Thyeson from the Growth Hub. His advice on grants and funding has been really valuable to both Armstrongs and some of our clients. His knowledge of local business support has been helpful in signposting us to relevant support agencies as required. We look forward to working with Laura Delahunty moving forwards.

Armstrongs Accountancy LTD,

In the short time since first engaging with the Warwickshire Growth Hub we feel that Laura has understood our vision and has been so very supportive in linking us to the specialist teams who are now supporting us with training, finance and recruitment. A great service that every growing organisation should connect with

MES Systems Limited,

I have had an excellent experience working with Laura from the Growth Hub, from day one, she was taking detailed attention to my concerns and ideas. She was able to put me in contact with different organisations and people to find out answers to my questions and help me to solve some inquiries I was having. I feel this support definitely had a positive impact in my plans. 

 

PALACIOS LTD,

It’s been a fantastic inaugural eight months for the TalentTech Recruitment team and, although the reality of setting up and running a company can be a somewhat daunting experience, we have been extremely grateful for the superb help, advice and guidance given to us along our journey by Gavin Barnett and the team at CW Growth Hub. Gavin’s introductions to both Warwick & Coventry Universities and his wider business network have been absolutely invaluable.

TalentTech Recruitment LTD,

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King of Saffron LTD,

This grant [which we received with the help of the Growth Hub and Coventry City Council] will really help us get on track for business growth and succeed with our vision. Personally, I would also like to thank the team for supporting me through the grant application process. You have been very approachable and attentive throughout.

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Over the years since the Growth Hub was set up we have habitually gone to our Account Manager as a one-stop shop for all business-related information.  It has been a really convenient way of finding suppliers, advisors and, on one occasion, we even asked for assistance with finding customers.  We are invited to a wide range of business events including business development workshops, Brexit roundtable discussions, seminars on various topics and have also been asked to speak at some events.  When we have needed additional information, for example, finding finance sources or help with selecti

Marchantcain Design Limited,

Thanks to CW Growth hub getting us access to grant funding we have been able to invest in the latest computer monitoring system, which will enable us to compete with the national companies within our industry.

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