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Upcoming event
24/03/09
Breaking New Ground: The iHub Exemplar
Tuesday 24th March 2009: Staverton Park, Daventry Road, Staverton, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6JT
Sustainable Construction iNet all systems are go: learn about tailored innovation support to help you grow and access to dedicated grants for your business Find out about and tour the site of the Sustainable Construction iHub: a multimillion-pound building that will feature offices for up to 60 businesses, exhibition space and community facilities
Hear from keynote speaker, Michael Pawlyn, one of the leading architects behind the Eden Project and a passionate advocate of sustainable architecture
Sustainable Construction iNet advisors will be on hand to provide assistance in developing and implementing new products, processes and services
Dedicated grants are on offer to help your business to become more innovative
This is a valuable opportunity to network and build new links with key contacts in construction technologies, regional supply chains and the support and funding bodies.
To register or for more detailed information about this event please visit www.bre.co.uk/ifestival or email Gemma Davis at events@construction-inet.org.uk for further queries.
Booking confirmation, venue details and timings will be sent upon registration.
*The Sustainable Construction iNet is a business-led innovation network
Invest DVD
Find out more about what Northamptonshire has to offer potential business investors with our Investor DVD
Kevin Brennan, Relevancy Manger, Velux
Kevin Brennan has worked for VELUX for more than 12 years; he created the in-house design team that won the ‘Queens Award for Enterprise – Innovation’ and is recognised as an expert in the field of architecture, sustainability and housing.
He is an active member of the Home Builders Federation, Chair of the Associates Forum and as a member the New Homes Marketing Board, he is at the forefront of industry activities. In addition, Kevin is current Chair of the environmental regeneration charity Groundwork North Northamptonshire.
"Where do you relocate a London office? Having successfully making its way onto the short-list, Northamptonshire has now become our preferred choice for customer interaction. Its unique central location provides VELUX with unrivalled opportunities to engage at a face-to-face level with our customer base."

