Local MP for the Saffron Walden constituency Kemi Badenoch attended an informal lunch attended by small business owners from across the Stansted area recently.
The lunch was organised The Stansted Business Forum, a network of local business committed to enhancing the economic vitality of Stansted Mountfitchet and the surrounding area. The forum plays a pivotal role in nurturing the local business community.
Mrs Badenoch was greeted by Chairman Peter James, and Treasurer Iris Evans, and the lunch provided an opportunity for local business leaders put forward questions and comments to their local MP who also serves as the Secretary of State for Business and Trade.
Mrs Badenoch and the forum members discussed a wide range of topics from entrepreneurialism in society, and the future of the high street, to business rates and council grants.
The forum has members from the restaurant sector, property, garage and automotive services, video production and many more. Membership in the Stansted Business Forum is open to businesses of all sizes, industry sectors, and individuals who share a vested interest in the region's prosperity. To learn more about their initiatives, events, and membership benefits, please visit https://stanstedbusinessforum.com/.
Commenting, Mrs Badenoch said:
"Thank you to the Stansted Business Forum for inviting me to speak to lots of excellent local business leaders, and to the Linden House restaurant for a delicious lunch.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our local communities, and I’m committed to supporting their success to keep our constituency a thriving place to do business.”
Commenting, Chairman Peter James said:
“Having Kemi Badenoch MP attend our Stansted Business Forum business networking lunch was a really good opportunity for our local businesses to be able to have a direct dialogue with our MP about local and broader issues affecting everyone. Kemi gave sensible and helpful advice”
