Kent Construction Focus Group (KCFG)

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Bookings will remain open until the event itself, but please note that if you book with less than 24 hours to go, your name won’t be on the “List of Attendees” or the “Signing in Sheet” and you won’t have a “Name Badge” on arrival.

As a Chamber Member, you will have exclusive access to the “List of Attendees”.

Pictures may be taken at this event. If you do not wish your picture to be taken, please let us know ahead of the event.

You must be based in Kent and In the Construction Industry to attend. Those that book to attend that do not fit this criteria will be contacted and a joining link will not be given/a refund issued.

The Kent Construction Focus Group (KCFG) is a one-stop-shop for local businesses to discuss the future of Kent development, giving companies access to local knowledge, expertise and contracts. KCFG promotes the future role of Kent land development and construction businesses in the growth and development of Kent and its environment.

This months speakers include;

Lucy Druesne, Local Skills Improvement Programme (LSIP)

Local Skills Improvement Programme (LSIP) will be working to bring together Kent & Medway employers and key stakeholders to set out the priorities needed to ensure local provision is reflective of emerging skills needs. This is an opportunity for businesses in Kent & Medway to have a much stronger voice in local skills planning and ensuring the needs of business are at the heart of the skills system.

Lucy will have an opportunity to present what the survey launched in February is showing and playback the results and current analysis to identify the local needs and solutions to address them.

Sarah Collins, RIFT (R&D Tax Credits)

Sarah Collins is the Technical MD at RIFT R&D, with over 8 years experience working with companies that are carrying out R&D across multiple sectors and disciplines.

She specialises in the Construction sector ensuring that all R&D activities within this space are identified and maximised as part of a claim.

Sarah will be talking about Sustainability and changing building regs and what this can mean from an R&D perspective and the upcoming changes to the R&D scheme for SMEs.

Andrew Metcalf, Maxim – PR will be giving an Economic Update.

Hosted by members of the KCFG committee, Cheryl Causebrook and Ella Brocklebank.

Enjoy a Full English Breakfast at the Village Hotel Club, served from 7.30am with an anticipated finish of 9.30am.

As a Non-KCFG Member, you may attend any of these events twice before being required to become a Member. For any enquiries, please email Events@kentinvictachamber.co.uk