Plenary Session II
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Plenary Session II |
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14.00-15.30 Thursday, 8th November Theme: The Global Entrepreneurial Economy Objectives: This Plenary Session reviews the entrepreneurial economy from a global to a local perspective.
Chair: Brian McVey, Director of Policy, Growing Business, Scottish Enterprise, Glasgow.
Topics & Speakers: The Entrepreneurial Factor in a Vibrant Economy by Judith Cone, Vice President Emerging Strategies, Kauffman Foundation, Kansas City, USA Growth, vibrancy, and resilience are key elements of a healthy economy in any country or region. Why is it that some economies, like that in the U.S., are able to weather many storms and bounce back? Why is it that these economies continue to grow? What role does the entrepreneurial sector play in that success? And finally, what elements come together to build a strong entrepreneurial sector? The Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, is dedicated to researching these very questions and to creating innovative programs to promote entrepreneurship. This presentation discusses the factors contributing to the success of the U.S. economy over the past decade as reflected in the doubling of productivity growth compared to the preceding two decades. It focuses on the role of innovative new firms that commercialize radical new technologies and how to encourage and support such firms. Putting SMEs first – EU’s action for SMEs by Maive Rute, Director Promotion of SMEs' Competitiveness, Enterprise and Industry Directorate General, European CommissionThe European Commission has developed a range of policy measures specifically to assist SMEs in Europe. The Commission’s new strategy for SMEs aims to apply the ‘Think small first’ principle to make the business environment easier for SMEs. What will be the concrete focus points over the coming years? Addressing Scotland’s economic challenge: greater entrepreneurship and business growth by Brian McVey, Director of Policy, Growing Business, Scottish Enterprise, Glasgow A review of the policy challenges faced by Scotland in terms of increasing its economic growth – and the lessons to be learned from the last 15 years Re-inventing Distance – why cities are the wrong choice for smart businesses by Jackie Wright, Director, Business Growth & Research, Highlands & Island Enterprise How a mountainous region on the periphery of Europe – the Highlands and Islands of Scotland – has re-invented itself as a centre of creativity, technology and sustainable development, by building on its human, natural and entrepreneurial strengths"
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