Bucks business community invited to help shape the local economy's future

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Sam Pither

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Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership (Bucks LEP) is inviting the county’s businesspeople to help it steer the future of the local economy by joining its board.

The LEP is looking for private sector board members to provide commercial insight to the board, helping it to generate new ideas.

Andrew M. Smith, Chair of Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “Bucks LEP is recognised by Government to be a high-performing LEP, these new board appointments will support the continued growth of our economy and help our businesses to flourish locally and internationally.

“We are seeking applicants who will bring further commercial experience and insight to the board and help generate new ideas and best reflect the communities we serve across the county.”

As part of the LEP’s board, members will: use their business knowledge to inform strategic advice on strengthening Bucks’ economy; promote the interests of the LEP with governmental and business contacts; contribute to the LEP’s activities, including those geared towards increasing jobs; and help to deliver the area’s local economic growth strategies.

Applications close on 9 September.

Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset. A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise. Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.