East London Business Place (ELBP) is delighted to welcome Robert Peston, award winning Business Editor and TV presenter to speak at its forthcoming networking event on 11 March 2009.

Peston broke the Northern Rock story and, as a result of his intelligent reports and daily blogs on the unfolding financial crisis, has been dubbed “the face of the credit crunch”.

Robert will talk about the current economic overview, both domestically and globally; how we
got to where we are now, what the future may hold and the lessons learned.

Gay Harrington, Director of East London Business Place said, “The current economic downturn has compelled businesses to take a hard look at their procurement practices. The credit crunch and resulting economic downturn have had a massive impact on organisations, often forcing business to rethink their entire proposition and value chain.

This event is suitable for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), business owners and financial decision makers within organisations who are keen to learn how to sustain the business and maintain a competitive position. It will offer buyers and suppliers a platform on which to build relationships and make new contacts through face-to-face networking at a time when all businesses from blue chip corporate empires to SMEs are potentially at risk”.

The event will take place at De Vere Venues, Canary Wharf, 1 Westferry Circus, London, E14 4HA on the 11 March 2009 from 18:30pm until 21:00pm.

To attend this event contact East London Business Place on 020 7537 6461 or visit www.elbp.co.uk