A presentations by Natalie Howard of OCS, gave Suffolk Chamber in Ipswich members an opportunity to discuss the importance of businesses creating social value. Whilst a presentation by Emma Alderton of Suffolk Chamber provided members with an update on the many contract opportunities that there are in Suffolk and the links between tendering for contracts and social value; with Emma stressing that there are contract opportunities for businesses of all types, big or small.
Shaun Bailey of Jacob Bailey then spoke about the many things that make Ipswich a great place and the work that his firm is doing to create a brand to promote Ipswich. Shaun also pointed out that businesses can enrich life in Ipswich by supporting the creative sector and gave Jacob Bailey's support for the Brighten the Corners festival as an example of how the firm is providing social value in Ipswich.