Register to attend the 8th Hart Brown Annual Economic Forum
Join Hart Brown for the 8th Hart Brown Annual Economic Forum on Thursday 21 June 2012 at the University of Surrey from 5pm. Registration is essential as places are limited.
This event is suitable for business owners and board directors giving you the chance to question leading economics experts and business figureheads about the economy in the South East of England.
Success from adversity
In 2011, the economic recovery was much weaker than expected, yet inflation was stubbornly high. In 2012, it is expected that the economy will remain depressed as bank lending remains weak and all businesses and individuals with funds in hand – and there are many – sit tight waiting to see what happens.
As the US economy is strengthening and the European economy is weakening there are international opportunities available for small and medium sized businesses provided they take financial precautions. Now is the time to plan ahead for the long-term.
With no signs of tax cuts or increase in lending, how can the private sector be encouraged to spend again?
Dr Martin Weale CBE
Dr Martin Weale CBE is a member of the Monetary Policy Committee at the Bank of England. During his role at the Bank of England, he has carried out a substantial amount of work on various aspects of economics statistics.
Justin Urquhart Stewart
Justin Urquhart Stewart is the Director of Marketing and Co-founder of Seven Investment Management, a business that innovated the UK investment market. He is well known for his "red braces" and is a frequent markets commentator on television and radio.
Alan McClafferty
Alan McClafferty is Managing Director and Chairman of John Dennis Coachbuilders. He has a broad and successful track record of improving profitability. Alan joined Dennis Specialist Vehicles in January 1997 and later led a successful MBI.