Unlocking Investment: Innovative Approaches to Financing Our Towns

Join us for an insightful session exploring strategies to finance and invest in the future of our towns. Discover how public and private sector collaboration can accelerate impactful development, tackle challenges, and unlock transformative growth.

Event Highlights:

• Collaborative Opportunities: Learn how partnership working can unlock private sector investment and drive regeneration.
• Real Insights: Gain perspectives from industry experts on challenges and solutions in delivering faster, more effective development projects.
• Strategic Approaches: Understand the role of long-term investments in shaping the future of our communities.

Agenda

10:00 Welcome: Kimberley Guthrie, Chief Officer, Scotland’s Towns Partnership

10:10 Anna Tozer, Associate Director, Scottish Futures Trust 
Providing an overview of the topic and sharing a compelling public sector example.

10:25 Katherine Macintosh, Director and Colin Souter, Senior Development Manager, Robertson Property
Offering a private sector perspective including a case study illustrating the amalgamation of funding for critical infrastructure.

10:40 Susan Campbell, Director - Place, Scottish National Investment Bank 
Discussing The Bank’s role in supporting long-term investments for businesses, projects, and communities.

10:55 Discussion

11:10 Closing Remarks (11:15 close)

Who Should Attend?
Local government officials, investors, developers, business leaders, community planners, and anyone interested in driving economic growth and development.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, network with industry leaders, and be part of shaping the future of our towns.

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