We Are Staffordshire

Welcome to #staffordshire ❤️ Proud to be hosting the UK’s leading conference for #placebranding and #placemarketing, run by City Nation Place right here in our beautiful county today. Our work is all about celebrating our uniqueness and our individual identity…what better place to showcase that than by hosting a conference inside Lichfield Cathedral - not your average conference room!! ✨ #wearestaffordshire

England Director, Andrew Stokes OBE today visited Stoke-on-Trent to attend the announcement of the first 15-member board of the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP). Andrew Stokes said: "It is great to welcome the new Board and Chair of the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) as they spearhead this new partnership. The fantastic work underway with stakeholders across the region to grow a resilient, sustainable visitor economy deserves to be in the spotlight as tourism's regional economic importance is underlined. VisitEngland looks forward to continuing to work with the LVEP and its Board, Ensuring Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent fulfil their potential as destinations for domestic and international visitors now and in the future." https://lnkd.in/emhStVMn

#GOODNEWS | The first 15-member board of the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) has been announced. Chaired by Alastair Budd, senior director of The Trentham Estate and We Are Staffordshire Place Board member, the partnership will position the county as the largest playground in the UK, and champion the city of Stoke-on-Trent’s reputation as capital of ceramics and world craft status. Staffordshire County Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for economy and skills Philip White said: “Our mission is to see the County of Staffordshire and City of Stoke-on-Trent recognised as an inclusive, must-visit destination for domestic visitors and those from around the globe. The new board will be instrumental in harnessing this potential, while shaping and delivering a strategic vision for the future. “The LVEP will also be a strong voice for businesses across our area, with a focus on securing funding for infrastructure development and future economic growth, both from government and private investors. And as board members, we will personally champion the county and city across the UK and internationally.” Find out more about more about the LVEP Board members ➡ bit.ly/3N842Vf Louisa Shaw, Charlotte Cain, Jonathan Vining, Anthony Hodge, Richard Swancott, Andrea Sammons, Kim Hill

We're excited to announce details of our October #Staffordshire Ambassador Event: A Place to Start up and Prosper, taking place at Uttoxeter Racecourse We’ll be focusing on steps to success for starting and growing a business in Staffordshire. In addition to hearing from some of our county’s success stories, we’ll be hosting a panel debate to share practical advice, discuss opportunities and provide support. We’ll be exploring topics including: ♻ How hugely successful Staffordshire market leader GivEnergy established itself and grew, while staying focused on its core mission and values 🛣 The road to success for new business - what opportunities and challenges are there? 🤝 How new Staffordshire businesses can gain access to a range of support and mentoring to support them on their journey Prior to the event, guests are welcome to visit Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce’s Let’s Do Business Expo, taking place at Uttoxeter Racecourse. This is Staffordshire’s biggest annual business gathering, drawing professionals, entrepreneurs and decision-makers from across the region to connect, network, and explore opportunities for growth. Join our free event. Book here 👉 https://bit.ly/4eksLko #WeAreStaffordshire #LetsDoBusiness #BusinessGrowth #BusinessSupport

FINAL CALL - register to attend VisitEngland's free Taking England to the World training 🌍 📍 World of Wedgwood 📅 Tuesday 17th September. This training programme is aimed at suppliers from all sectors of the English travel industry – from accommodation to attractions, and from excursions to experiences. There may also be a few exciting announcements from the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP)! https://lnkd.in/eBrHBp4V #EnjoyStaffordshire #VisitStaffordshire #WeAreStaffordshire Charlotte Cain, Richard Swancott, Andrea Sammons, Kim Hill

Interested in all things Placemaking? Here are five reasons why you can’t afford to miss City Nation Place UK, happening next week, right here in #Staffordshire at Lichfield Cathedral. 🏙 Understand how to respond to the structural changes impacting cities and regions across the UK, including the restructuring of destination marketing in England, the introduction of more mayoral combined authorities, the folding of the LEPs back into local authorities, and more. 🗣 Discover how places are engaging stakeholders and residents in their place vision and what you need to do to get everyone promoting a single narrative about your place. 📈 Improve your data reporting as place leaders share successful strategies to demonstrate the economic impact of your place marketing spend. 🌃 Revitalise your nighttime economy by adjusting the lens to focus beyond hospitality and ensure you’re enhancing social and community wellbeing. 🤝 Grow your professional network and connect with other UK place leaders tackling the same challenges and opportunities and open the door to new collaborations between your places. And if you're interested in hearing more about the work we've been doing here in Staffordshire, our Head of Place Marketing Louisa Shaw will be speaking at the conference too 🎤 Find out more and book your place 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_zZu_xR #WeAreStaffordshire #CNPUK24

What a fantastic evening of celebration at last night's Staffordshire University Business Awards 2024 🎉 We joined over 350 guests to celebrate the brilliant businesses in our county. Well done to all the finalists and winners who were presented with awards in 13 categories 🏆 It was fabulous to see so many #Staffordshire Ambassadors at the awards and we were thrilled to see our Ambassador of the Year Finalist, Cris Cohen of F E A S T E D named as Entrepreneur of the Year 👏 We were treated to an extra special welcome on arrival 🐶 and enjoyed wonderful hospitality with the superb food being provided by the University's in-house team. The gifts for guests included a stunning World of Wedgwood vase and Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID gift card. Find out more about the evening's award-winners here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eED_jmQG #SUBA2024 #ProudtobeStaffs #WeAreStaffordshire Louisa Shaw, Louise Shaw, Martin Jones, Martin Tideswell, Jenny Amphlett, Mary-ann Astle

The deadline to enter the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards has been extended to Monday 9th September 🏆 Tourism and hospitality businesses now have 5 days left to apply, so if you think your business has got what it takes to win, get those entries submitted 💻 Help us to spread the word too - if you know of a fantastic business in our county that you think deserves recognition, tell them about the awards ✨ There are 19 categories to choose from including Business Events Venue of the Year, Large Hotel of the Year, Small Serviced Accommodation of the Year and Tea room / Coffee Shop of the Year to name a few! There are also two local categories designed to recognise and celebrate the outstanding people working in Staffordshire's tourism sector: Rising Star Award and Team of the Year. Read more about entering the Tourism Awards and all of the categories here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHdgvhi Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP)

Just ♥️ to see another of our #ambassador sponsors here in #Staffordshire thriving - expanding, innovating and supporting others to reach #NetZero #WeAreStaffordshire #innovation #investment

Another month, another edition of the #WeAreStaffordshire newsletter 🗞 https://lnkd.in/eKwWHz7e Read about: 📽 Our #Staffordshire Film Office: could you be the new star to join our team? ⛪ Last chance to book onto our October Ambassador Experience Event at Lichfield Cathedral 🎶 What's on - Future Fest at World of Wedgwood; Picnic Proms and Sailor's at The Trentham Estate 🤝 Hear from our Patrons and #Ambassadors on supporting We Are Staffordshire And if you'd like your news direct to your inbox each month, connect with us and sign up for FREE here: https://lnkd.in/euw2FU_W Finally, do remember to send us your news, we'd love to feature you and promote all that is great across our county 🎉 #communications #newsletter #placebranding #placemarketing #ambassadors #news Hannah Ault DL Louise Shaw Sarah James Anthony Hodge Alastair Budd Kerrie (Davies) Pope Olivia Thackstone Karen Jennings Simon Warburton