Some of the biggest firms in Northants have joined forces to launch a business group that could help shape the future of the county’s economy.
The Business Alliance Group has been formed by Northamptonshire Chamber, and was launched with the backing of East Midlands Minister Phil Hope.
Chamber chief executive Paul Griffiths said the launch of the Alliance opened up the opportunity to play a central role in influencing key business decisions.
He said: “It is great news that we have now officially launched the Business Alliance Group which we believe will go from strength to strength over the coming year.
“The Group is designed to be a powerful recognition for an exclusive, influential group of companies, and brings together large and well-established businesses from within the county who receive exclusive benefits via their membership of the group.
“The shared objectives of the group encompass top level senior networking, helping to shape the future of business in Northamptonshire, more effective engagement with the broader business community, corporate social responsibility, influencing policy on key business issues in the county via the Chamber’s lobbying and representation activities, increased profile for group members and forging stronger links with the Chamber, the largest and most influential business networking organisation in the county.”
The Business Alliance Group’s membership includes Barclaycard, Corus Tubes, Carlsberg UK, ACS Office Solutions, Moore Stephens, Howes Percival, Northampton College, Macmillan Cancer Support and the University of Northampton.
The launch, which took place at Moulton Park, saw a keynote speech from mr Hope, who is also MP for Corby.
He said: “I hope that the new Northamptonshire Chamber Business Alliance Group will play a positive role in shaping the future of business in the county to create more secure and higher value employment opportunities, promote corporate social responsibility and be an effective voice in the county.”
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