Special pre-election networking lunch for Exeter Chamber members

Over 100 Exeter Chamber members attended a special networking lunch recently which included a dedicated election question time, giving members a chance to meet Exeter’s parliamentary candidates.

Members had their business-related questions answered by Ben Bradshaw from the Labour party, Vanessa Newcombe from Liberal Democrats, James Tadgdissian from Conservative Party and Jonathan West an Independent candidate.

Questions and discussion topics involved arts and culture, health and social care, airport taxes, air pollution and the promotion of electric/sustainable travel in the city as well as business rates, corporate tax, affordable housing and the effect of Brexit to the city’s commerce.

Derek Phillips, Vice President of Exeter Chamber, said; “The event provided a unique opportunity for members to raise their business concerns with the prospective parliamentary candidates for Exeter.”

The next event in the Chamber calendar is a Summer networking evening event for members only taking place at the Café Rouge in Princesshay from 5:30pm – 7pm on the 22nd June.

For those wishing to attend this lunch, please contact the Chamber office directly by calling 01392 431133 or visiting the Exeter Chamber website, www.exeterchamber.co.uk