The president of East Midlands Chamber has called for businesses to put community and place at the heart of their decision-making. Stuart Dawkins said more should be put into nurturing local communities because of the positive impact they have on companies by providing them with a stable base from which to operate.
And he urged community and business leaders to set aside dedicated time to consider how they can support their local areas.
During a keynote speech at the chamber’s annual dinner, held at East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham, he suggested a good starting point for businesses was to speak to charities that facilitate and pool grants and donations to address community needs and support non-profits.
