CREATING a blueprint to boost business growth will form the key focus of a flagship speech at the South Coast Business Works 2015.

Denise Barlow, head of projects and communications at Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Solent Growth Hub, is one of the keynote speakers at the top corporate event.

The Daily Echo event, now in its fifth year, is a major networking opportunity for companies from all backgrounds to build new relationships, share their experiences and plan for the future.

Scores of firms from across the region will be represented at the exhibition taking place at Novotel in Southampton on Wednesday, February 11.

Visitor registration is now open with hundreds expected to attend the all-day event featuring guest speakers, workshops and seminars.

Simply click here to register.

Trethowans Solicitors are principal sponsors for the third year running and are teaming up with event partners Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Destination Southampton.

Denise draws on 20 years’ experience working in the newspaper industry and positions in local radio before setting up her own SME business in 1991 working with businesses across the globe.

Her Go For Growth lecture focuses on key areas – people, finance, sales and marketing.

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Last year's South Coast Business Works

She will speak about getting the best from colleagues and creating a team of winners, making the most of money and available funding and standing out amongst the crowd to create a brand to be proud of.

Denise, who joined Hampshire Chamber of Commerce in 2006, said: “It’s tricky to locate business support from private or public sector initiatives and the Chamber is delighted to be running this important service for local SMEs and to help businesses navigate their way to support services, including funding”.

This year’s show will see the return of the Question Time Business Panel, hosted by Lee Peck, of Lee Peck Media. He will be joined by a panel of top bosses from across the region discussing the area’s economic climate and its future opportunities.

Visitors can register for free, simply click here