Date
16 April 2015
Time
08:00 – 10:30
Location
Balfour Beatty offices, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6JT.
Organisers
Business Futures Forum (BFF)
The event
The aim of the Business Futures Forum (or BFF as we like to call it) is to provide a network of support and information for local businesses looking to increase their efficiency and profitability whilst enhancing their sustainability and reducing their environmental impact. The Forum is a public-private partnership, supported by metnet (Marches Environmental Technologies Network) and Herefordshire Council. Agenda 8.00 Arrival, breakfast, networking. Breakfast rolls and coffee provided. 8.20 Welcome from Gareth Williams, joint chair of BFF 8.30 What next for Herefordshire—Alistair Neill, Chief Executive of Herefordshire Council 8.40 Balfour Beatty Living Places approach to sustainable fleet management – Keith Lloyd, Balfour Beatty Living Places 9.10 Pedal Powered Infrastructure Provision – Will Vaughan – Hereford Pedicabs and Cargo 9.30 Question and answer session 9.40 Closing remarks, Jimmy Swan, joint chair of BFF 9.45 Close 9.45-10.30 Opportunity for networking and a chance to view a range of vehicles. Forum meetings are held quarterly and focus on a range of topics, such as energy, resource efficiency, transport, waste, operations efficiency, grants/funding and legislation. Meetings focus wherever possible on case studies and tours of members’ premises. Membership is free and is open to businesses of all sizes from all sectors. We are based in Hereford, but membership is open to all businesses regardless of location.
Booking and further information
Places are limited, so please email eem@herefordshire.gov.uk to book your place.
