The report outlined the different options and a recommendation for the implementation of a 2015/16 Brentwood Business Showcase Event.

A motion was MOVED by Councillor Cloke and SECONDED by Councillor Tee to agree the recommendations in the report.

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY 

1.            That Option 3 is implemented under the delegated authority of the Head of Service for Planning and Development utilizing up to £10,000 of the 2015/16 Economic Development budget.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

To implement the first ever 2015/16 Brentwood Business Showcase Event to support the Business Support and development priority of the ED Strategy and Council Corporate Plan.

Option 3 is the preferred option as it provides a variety of approaches to support this agenda to a wider range number of target beneficiaries and works with a range of partners.