Economic Resilience & Employment Forum

Posted on May 13, 2016

Falkirk’s Economic Resilience & Employment Forum will meet on Monday 23^rd May 2016, 2 – 4pm at CVS Falkirk’s office, Unit 6, Callendar Business Park, Falkirk, FK1 1XR.

This forum provides a space for representatives from the third sector to discuss key issues relating to areas such as employability, growing business and tourism, as well as sharing knowledge and experiences and networking with colleagues from other organisations.

There will also be a presentation by Ben Mardall from Falkirk Community Trust, who will give a talk on the work being done at The Helix, their aims for the coming year, and the benefits to the economy, employment and tourism that The Helix brings to Falkirk.

For further information, please visit the CVS Falkirk Economic Resilience & Employment Forum webpage. Alternatively, please contact David Gardener by phone: 01324 692010, or email: david@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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