As part of leading the recovery of the county after the economic downturn, Herefordshire Council is to ask what are the future opportunities for businesses in the county.

As part of the Chamber of Commerce Expo event on March 3, businesses are invited to discuss the barriers to development and growth, as well as contribute to the wider discussion over the opportunities for the county during economic recovery.

Natalia Silver, head of economic and community services, said: “It seems the economic downturn has lead to a change in lifestyle choices and business. This includes people wanting to balance quality of life with work, set up their own business after redundancy and companies entering new markets by diversifying their products.

“We have seen that county businesses have learnt the lessons of the past with pressure on our key two industries, manufacturing and agriculture, to be able to face the current challenges of the downturn, but what are the future opportunities for businesses”.

The session, which runs from noon to 1pm at Hereford Leisure Centre, will outline the key facts and figures about Herefordshire for businesses to comment on their own experiences of operating in the county and how the council can future support business growth.

The session is open to any business, of any size. To pre-register contact Lyndsay McCron, Economic Development Officer on 01432 383633 or email lmccron@herefordshire.gov.uk