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  • Businesses respond to concrete goals and measurable outcomes. It is essential to be clear about potential benefits, demonstrating how the LSP will make a difference.
 
  • Business people value relevant, active engagement, rather than processes and procedures. Partners must be clear about what they want from business and help them understand the work of the public agencies (eg, provide a “public sector jargon buster” and regular, concise updates on progress).
 
  • To retain businesses interest, “quick hits” are essential: focus involvement on projects or consultations where business input can make a difference. This may mean waiting until public sector partners are ready to start making real changes towards joining up service delivery and mainstreaming.
 
  • BCC were partners in the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit (NRU) Business Broker pilot programme in nine LSP areas, including Stoke, to enhance the business voice on LSPs and to help match business interests to community needs. In some other areas, LSPs now have dedicated resources for similar activities. The national evaluation found Brokers had been generally successful in developing new ways to engage businesses in LSPs and neighbourhood renewal.
 
  • BCC are promoting the responsible business practices (under the banner Corporate Social Responsibility- CSR) highlighting practical, cost effective ways in which businesses can gain through involvement in improving their local areas.
 
 
Find out more:
 
Black Country Chamber of Commerce www.blackcountrychamber.co.uk
 
British Chambers of Commerce, with links to local Chambers www.chamberonline.co.uk/
 
 
 
Summary, Final Stage Business Broker Evaluation
 
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