This Week: We return to our special series of 'Beginner's Guides' with a deep dive into the East of England's town & city ecosystems.  And in this episode, we take on Suffolk's county town - IPSWICH!

You join your host, Mike Rigby, at the University of Suffolk with an extraordinary panel:

Between them, the panel delves deep into: what defines Ipswich for them. We examine why the cultural and music scene is so fundamental to the town, as is its rich historic legacy. 

The panel share their thoughts on the University itself, the key sectors of Ipswich's economy, especially innovation.  Then there's networking, start-up funding, signposting and much more besides!  

Plus, with the announcement that Ipswich has been long-listed for City of Culture, Lee explains the process, considerations and strategy behind Ipswich's approach - it's one Eastern Promise supports wholeheartedly!

And that's not all!  Mike is back for your Eastern Insight this week, extoling the benefits of a strategic partnership with...Eastern Promise!  Can he do that?  Yes, he can! 

Some Ipswich links:

This is episode 162 of the Eastern Promise podcast, made in The Podding Shed.

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Eastern Promise is made in The Podding Shed in association with Mills & Reeve: http://mills-reeve.com..