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Team takes steps to beat crunch
A Hertfordshire County Council economic partnership, in place to help guide locals and businesses through the downturn, has agreed structure, governance arrangements and key priorities for the year ahead.
Among the key priorities, was the development of a new economic vision and strategy for Hertfordshire to be officially launched later this year, in November. The creation of a Countywide Business Forum by July was also confirmed, as well as a two-year Inward Investment Manager post focused on attracting new business into the county and promoting the growth of foreign-based employers.
The partnership replaced Herts Prosperity, and is chaired by Hertfordshire County Council leader Robert Gordon. He said: “I'm very pleased with the progress we have made, but there is still much to be done.
We need to promote Hertfordshire as a good place for business to encourage investment, growth and entrepreneurship. To do that, we need a greater understanding of the views and needs of local employers and that is what we are striving to achieve."
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