The Chamber will be asking for views on those key themes and any other measures members want to see from the next Government. It is also encouraging members to fill in the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) which helps to gauge regional business sentiment.
It comes as the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) launched a five-point plan for immediate action by the new government, which is at heart of the British Chambers of Commerce Election Manifesto, which has strong crossover with the regional Chamber’s asks.
The BCC wants to see an Industrial Strategy with green innovation at its heart; better skills planning, bringing businesses and training providers together; business rates reform to encourage growth and investment; improved relations with the European Union to cut the costs for business; and a Government-appointed AI champion for SMEs to spearhead uptake of new technology.
The five-point plan is part of the BCC’s ‘Future of the Economy’ manifesto, which includes the biggest ideas from a series of extensive policy documents published this year, focusing on the key economic challenges identified by the BCC.
Corin Crane, chief executive of the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “We’ll be bringing our members everything they need to know in the run up to the election but also listening to their views on what they want from the next Government.
“As the voice of business in the region, we will work with our elected officials from all parties in order to ensure the views of business are heard.
“So, I’d encourage members to keep an eye out for our updates and to also look out for an event taking place on June 28 when we’re looking to hold a regional hustings with candidates from across the area.”
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “A General Election is an important time for our country, our economy, and our businesses.
“The companies we represent are the drivers of economic growth and the employers of millions of people. They need to know that politicians have got their back. Once the votes are counted – we want government to know how to help business.”
To stay up to date with the election campaign and what it means to business, look out for updates from the Chamber across a range of channels.
Businesses can fill in the Chamber’s QES here: https://link.webropol.com/s/cwccmem
