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The Latin American economy is growing, presenting businesses with an opportunity to take advantage of the enormous potential in these markets. As a result, the CBI’s North America office has partnered with businesses and governments in Latin America to give CBI members the insights they need to enter this potentially lucrative market. With a GDP increase amounting 6.2%[1] in 2021, Latin America presents itself as an increasingly attractive region in the field of infrastructure investment, a high potential sector with serious potential to impact socio-economic development. We gathered experts from Brazil, Guatemala, Panama and Peru to showcase the main infrastructure investment opportunities in their countries, how to promote economic partnerships with international stakeholders, and how the UK, considering its vast experience in the infrastructure sector, can compete for opportunity. Joining the CBI's Washington Senior Policy Advisor, John Bleed, this week are: Brazil: Clarissa Machado, Internationa

In this second episode in our 'Grow your business internationally' series, we focus on agriculture and sustainability, where there are significant opportunities for UK businesses in these sectors. In this podcast, you’ll learn about opportunities for investment for your business in Latin America. Joining the CBI's Washington Senior Policy Advisor, John Bleed, are: Brazil: Emily Rees, Senior Fellow, European Centre for International Political Economy in Brussels Uruguay: Diego Payssé, International Affairs DirectoR, Uruguayan Rural Association. Colombia: Felipe Guerrero, Executive Vice-president, Daabon

The Latin American economy is growing, presenting businesses with an opportunity to take advantage of the enormous potential in these markets. As a result, the CBI’s North America office has partnered with businesses and governments in Latin America to give CBI members the insights they need to enter this potentially lucrative market. In this first episode we focus on clean energy. There are significant opportunities for UK businesses in the clean energy and agriculture sectors. The CBI’s “Seize the moment” campaign specifically identifies decarbonisation as being crucial to the UK’s future economic success, and Latin America has the potential to become a major player in this space. In 2020, the renewable energy capacity in the region neared 280 gigawatts, an increase of 65% in the last 10 years. In 2019, nearly $12bn was invested in clean energy in Latin American countries. The region also possesses nearly 24% of the planet’s forest cover, 31% of its fresh water, and 50% of its biodiversity. Joining the C

In the second in our 'Clusters Think In' series, Hashi Mohammed, Contributing Editor at Tortoise Media is joined by the Virgin Media O2 Business’s Head of Public Sector, Martyn McFadyen, to discuss how economic clusters can help optimise the skills needed to drive regional and national growth in every part of the UK.   In this episode we discuss how skills is critical to business success and the lynchpin of dynamic clusters, the importance of close collaboration between firms and education providers in building a vibrant talent pool for jobs of the future and how leadership matters for places to succeed. Martyn also talks about the importance of digital inclusion and the role business can play in empowering the workforce to develop the digital skills needed which are increasingly required in every part of the economy.    'Clusters Think In' is a podcast series included as part of the CBI's series of Thriving Regions events. To find out more, visit our Clusters Playbook at https://www.cbi.org.uk/cbi-clusters

Amid rising costs of doing business, inflation, and energy price hikes, we know that businesses are looking for cost-cutting measures and ways to boost efficiencies. Joining Tom Thackray (Programme Director – Decarbonisation, CBI) this week are Katherine Chapman (Managing Director, Ameresco) and Gabriel Wondrausch (Strategy Director, Sungift Solar), for an expert briefing including: A forecast on what’s likely to happen to energy prices in 2022 to help your business plan The steps your business can take now to reduce energy costs Longer-term solutions and measures to boost energy resilience your business can explore. Recorded 25 May 2022, this session is chaired by Jeevan Vasagar (Climate Editor, Tortoise Media). CBI @10am is a free webinar, recorded live every Wednesday. To watch and listen to previous episodes and to register for future sessions, visit our website at  https://www.cbi.org.uk/cb-10am/

In this episode, recorded 19 May 2022, we look at the current external environment and the key issues impacting SMEs cashflow, including how using financial technology and financial advisors can help manage costs, improve processes, and go for growth. Joining us this month are Chris Wilford - Director of Financial Services, CBI, and Alex Beardsley - Managing Director, ABL Business. Chaired by Maxine Bligh, Commercial Director - Proposition and Transformation, CBI.

In the first in our 'Clusters Think In' series, Hashi Mohammed, Contributing Editor at Tortoise Media is joined by the CBI's Chief Policy Director, Matthew Fell, to discuss how economic clusters can help drive growth in every part of the UK. In this episode we discuss how to deliver genuine economic growth in an area through clusters, the conditions and barriers for success. Matthew also talks about the Zero Carbon Humber - the CBI’s first ‘demonstrator cluster’ which will help businesses and stakeholders understand the journey from ‘good to great’.  'Clusters Think In' is a podcast series included as part of the CBI's series of Thriving Regions events. To find out more, visit our Clusters Playbook at  https://www.cbi.org.uk/what-we-do/seize-the-moment/a-regionally-thriving-economy/cbi-clusters-playbook/

In this session, recorded 18 May 2022, the CBI’s Chief Policy Director, Matthew Fell, is joined by Chris Sood-Nicholls (Managing Director, Regional Development Sustainability & ESG Finance, Commercial Banking), Hayley Holness (Head of New Business, Lendlease), and John Godfrey (Corporate Affairs Director, Legal & General) for an expert discussion on how businesses can accelerate regional investment and ‘levelling-up’. Chaired by Liz Moseley, Editor & Partner, Tortoise Media. CBI @10am is a free webinar, recorded live every Wednesday. To watch and listen to previous episodes and to register for future sessions, visit our website at  https://www.cbi.org.uk/cb-10am/ For further information on the CBI's thriving regions and clusters playbook, visit  https://www.cbi.org.uk/what-we-do/seize-the-moment/a-regionally-thriving-economy/cbi-clusters-playbook/

Local elections and the State Opening of Parliament come this year amidst an unpredictable political environment and cost of living crisis – impacting business, consumers, and government alike. Joining Syma Cullasy-Aldridge (the CBI’s new Chief Campaigns Director) this week are Alice Lilly (Senior Researcher, Institute for Government), and Greg Rosen (Senior Counsel, SEC Newgate UK) for an expert discussion on: - What the local elections can tell us about the political state of play in the UK. - Notable announcements from the Queen’s Speech and what they mean for business. - What we can expect from government ahead of the Autumn Budget and other notable political events. Chaired by Liz Moseley (Editor & Partner, Tortoise Media). CBI @10am is a free podcast, recorded live every Wednesday at 10am. To find out more and to watch or listen to previous episodes, visit our website at https://www.cbi.org.uk/cbi-10am/

In this session, recorded 21 April 2022, we look at significant potential for Public sector procurement to create business and growth opportunities, how SMEs can overcome barriers to participating in public procurement and share good practice and top tips for those bidding in for government contracts. Chaired by Maxine Bligh (Commercial Director for SME's, Proposition and Transformation). 

In this episode, recorded live on 04 May 2022, the CBI’s Director for Thriving Regions and Nations, Ahmed Goga, is joined by Heidi Mottram OBE (Northumbrian Water), Carl Sizer (PwC) and Andy Williams (AstraZeneca) to talk through the importance of businesses in place-making and working with local ecosystems to improve outcomes for communities.

In this session, recorded 27 April 2022, the CBI’s Deputy Chief Economist, Anna Leach, is joined by Mike Hardie from the Office for National Statistics to discuss Consumer Price Index (CPI) and other metrics that tell us about current inflation, the key drivers and what this means for the cost of business, and what firms should expect in the economic landscape and how they can prepare. Chaired by James Harding, Managing Editor & Partner, Tortoise Media

In this session, recorded 20 April 2022, the CBI’s Chief Policy Director Matthew Fell, and representatives from Eversheds Sutherland and the Sanctuary Foundation talk about how businesses can support Ukrainian nationals – either through employment or humanitarian aid. Chaired by Liz Moseley (Editor and Partner, Tortoise Media). CBI @10am is a free webinar, hosted every Wednesday at 10am GMT. To find out more and to listen and watch previous episodes, visit https://www.cbi.org.uk/cbi-10am/

In this episode, recorded 13 April 2022, the CBI’s Head of Digital Policy Susannah Odell, and representatives from the National Cyber Security Centre and Marsh, discuss the topic of cybersecurity and resilience, and share insights and tips firms can use to protect their staff and operations. Chaired by Liz Moseley (Editor and Partner, Tortoise Media). The NCSC's Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) enables the public to report suspicious emails by sending them to report@phishing.gov.uk. The SERS analyses the emails and if found to contain links to malicious sites, seeks to remove those sites from the internet to prevent the harm from spreading. This guidance describes how to configure the Office 365 ‘Report Phishing’ add-in for outlook. Configure O365's Phishing report add-in for SERS - NCSC.GOV.UK ------ CBI @10am is a free webinar, hosted every Wednesday at 10am GMT. To find out more and to listen and watch previous episodes, visit https://www.cbi.org.uk/cbi-10am/

In this episode, recorded Wednesday 6 April 2022, the CBI’s Programme Director for Changing Workforce, Matthew Percival was joined by Robert Skae, HR Business Partner, Siemens Plc, Lindsay Winter, Senior Manager for Inclusion and Careers, Virgin Money and Ian Woodcroft, Public Affairs Manager, CITB to discuss the current skills gaps facing businesses, and share insights on how their companies have overcome these challenges. Chaired by Liz Moseley (Editor and Partner, Tortoise Media). CBI @10am is a free webinar, hosted every Wednesday at 10am GMT. To find out more and to listen and watch previous episodes, visit https://www.cbi.org.uk/cbi-10am/

In this episode, recorded 30 March 2022, the CBI’s Director of Regions and Clusters, Ahmed Goga was joined by Stephanie Hyde, Chair of the newly established Thriving Regions & Nations board and Chief Executive Officer of JLL. They took part in a wide-ranging discussion on the government’s levelling-up agenda, the CBI’s plan for clusters, and how businesses can help power places. Chaired by James Harding (Managing Editor and Partner, Tortoise Media) CBI @10am is a free webinar, hosted every Wednesday at 10am GMT. To find out more and to listen and watch previous episodes, visit https://www.cbi.org.uk/cbi-10am/

In this episode, recorded 24 March 2022, we digest and discuss what the chancellor's Spring statement means for business. The CBI's Chief Economist, Rain Newton-Smith, is joined by Nicole Sykes, (Director of Policy and Communications, Pro Bono Economics), and Nigel Pocklington (Chief Executive, Good Energy). Chaired by Ceri Thomas, Editor and Partner, Tortoise Media. CBI @10am is a free webinar, hosted every Wednesday at 10am GMT. To find out more and to listen and watch previous episodes, visit https://www.cbi.org.uk/cbi-10am/

In this session, recorded Wednesday 16 March 2022, the CBI’s Chief Economist Rain Newton-Smith was joined by Mark Wilson (Health, Safety and Environment Director, Offshore Energies UK) and Caroline Bain (Chief Commodities Economist, Capital Economics) to discuss global supply chain disruption to commodities and energy and what businesses need from the Chancellor is his Spring Statement next week. Chaired by Ceri Thomas (Editor and Partner, Tortoise Media). CBI @10am is a free webinar, hosted every Wednesday at 10am GMT. To find out more and to listen and watch previous episodes, visit https://www.cbi.org.uk/cbi-10am/ For regular updates, insights, and resources to help your business as the crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold, visit our hub at https://www.cbi.org.uk/articles/ukraine-crisis/

In this episode, recorded Wednesday 9 March 2022, the CBI’s Deputy Chief Economist Anna Leach is joined by Jason Hungerford (Partner, Mayer Brown LLP) and Paul Maddinson (Director for National Resilience and Strategy at the National Cyber Security Centre) to discuss the steps businesses can take to comply with economic sanctions and increase their resilience to cyber-attacks. Chaired by James Harding (Managing Editor and Partner, Tortoise Media). CBI @10am is a free webinar, hosted every Wednesday at 10am GMT. To find out more and to listen and watch previous episodes, visit https://www.cbi.org.uk/cbi-10am/ For regular updates, insights, and resources to help your business as the crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold, visit our hub at https://www.cbi.org.uk/articles/ukraine-crisis/

In this session, recorded Wednesday 02 March 2022, we hear from Rain Newton-Smith (Chief Economist, CBI), Giles Wilkes (Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Government), and Andy Wood OBE DL (CEO, Adnams), as we discuss the impact of economic sanctions for Russia and the invasion of Ukraine. CBI @10am is a free webinar, hosted every Wednesday at 10am GMT. To find out more and to listen and watch previous episodes, visit https://www.cbi.org.uk/cbi-10am/ For regular updates, insights, and resources to help your business as the crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold, visit our hub at https://www.cbi.org.uk/articles/ukraine-crisis/