THE SOCIAL SITUATEDNESS OF ENTERPRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP: LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AN ERA OF PEAK OIL AND CLIMATE CHANGE

June 5th 2008 Foresight Centre, University of Liverpool

Part of the ESRC funded seminar series

There are still places available for this seminar

The seminar looks at the social situatedness of enterprise and entrepreneurship in the context of local economic development in an era of peak oil and climate change. In the first part of the day we consider how the role of enterprise is understood and invited speakers include Rob Blackburn (Kingston), Denise Fletcher (Sheffield), Sue Baines (Manchester Metropolitan) and Andre Spicer (Warwick), who will provoke thought and discussion in this field. The previous work of speakers has been to critically consider the economic, social, cultural and political contexts of enterprise and entrepreneurship.

Seminar Schedule

9.30 – 10.00 Arrival and Registration.  Tea and Coffee will be available

10.00 – 10.10 Introduction and Welcome from Peter North

Part I: The concepts of enterprise and entrepreneurialism in today’s environment (Chaired by Alan Southern)

10.10 – 10.55 Robert Blackburn on how enterprise is understood in the context of the local

10.55 – 11.40 Andre Spicer on understanding entrepreneurialism through rigorous critique

11.40 – 11.55 Coffee

11.55 – 12.45 Sue Baines on how enterprise is understood through the lens of the family

12.45 – 1.30 Denise Fletcher on social constructivism and entrepreneurialism

1.30 – 2.00 Lunch

The second part of the seminar turns specifically to consider the behaviour of entrepreneurs and the context for small enterprise in the context of major environmental worries. Speakers during this part of the day include Sarah Longlands (Centre for Local Economic Strategies) on local economic strategies and the green agenda, Will Williams (Natural Northwest) on the economic benefits for enterprises from a green agenda, Erik Bichard (University of Salford) on incorporating sustainability into planning by enterprises and Simon Snowden (University of Liverpool) who looks at private enterprise oil vulnerability and auditing.

Part II: Enterprise and making things happen in an are of peak oil and climate change (Chaired by Irene Hardill)

2.00 – 3.00 The four panel members will present their ideas about the practicalities facing small enterprise in an era of peak oil and climate change and what role enterprise and entrepreneurialism has in this period.

3.00 – 4.00 Seminar debate with questions from the floor and answers from the panel

This part of the day is designed to be interactive and to engage the audience in taking forward the debate on enterprise, entrepreneurship and local economic development in an era of peak oil and climate change.

4.00 – 4.15 Afternoon Tea

4.15 – 4.30 Summary and Next Steps by Peter North

Further details on the seminar series can be found at:

www.liv.ac.uk/geography/seminars/ESRC-funded_seminar_series.htm

To book a place contact Alan Southern at: [log in to unmask] or telephone +44(0)151 795 3820

 A limited number of bursaries are available for research students and contract researchers.

For more information see the website at the address above or contact Alan Southern.