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Strong business engagement

Business engagement will continue to be an essential part of how Scottish Enterprise identifies opportunities for supporting business and economic growth. Scotland and Scottish Enterprise has benefited greatly from the willingness, enthusiasm and participation of Scotland’s business community locally, nationally and internationally. It is essential that this engagement continues to influence what Scottish Enterprise delivers.

The Scottish Enterprise board, mainly made up of experienced business people, will continue to guide our activities. We are also committed to strengthening and developing the work of Industry Advisory Boards for each of the priority industries. These Boards led by industry leaders will help inform both us and other partners on how we can contribute to the growth of their industry based on the real demands and growth potential that can be realised. The Boards will articulate the ambitions of the industry and place demands for support from the constituents of the public sector. For example:

• Continued close working with the Tourism Forum, VisitScotland and Highlands and Islands Enterprise to support the tourism industry strategy “Tourism Framework for Change” which aims to grow tourism revenue by 50 per cent by 2015.
• The Financial Services Advisory Board whose strategy sets explicit requirements from not just Scottish Enterprise but also transport, and education in order to meet the aspirations of their industry.

We will also establish five new Regional Advisory Boards following the wind up of the local enterprise companies and the creation of our new single organisation. Regional Advisory Boards will consist primarily of business representatives but will also include representatives from local authorities and the tertiary education sector. These Boards will help identify projects and programmes in response to industry demand which takes advantage of local opportunities.