Great South West

REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd was among the business leaders to call for greater investment and support at a major regional business conference

He sat on a panel at the Great South West (GSW) event with Dorset Chamber at Bournemouth University (BU).

They championed the region but also identified issues for the Great South West to take to the government to help businesses in the region grow.

Key topics at the roadshow included skills development, infrastructure needs and sustainability initiatives.

Simon, who is a trustee of the Jobs Foundation and a non-executive director of Dorset Chamber, said: “The Great South West event with Dorset Chamber was a timely opportunity for businesses and organisations to fly the flag for the region and send clear messages to Westminster.

“It is important that our voice is heard in the corridors of power, especially amid all the noise surrounding a change of government.

“As well as skills development, infrastructure needs and sustainability, other key concerns include access to finance and employment regulation.

“According to latest figures from the House of Commons library, SMEs represent more than […]