1. www.BLGdataresearch.orgBLGdataresearch@essex.ac.uk ESRC Business and Local Government Data Research Centre Prof Jerry Coakley Essex Business School

2. www.BLGdataresearch.orgBLGdataresearch@essex.ac.uk Who we are Centre is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council Part of its Big Data Phase 2 investment from Feb 2014 Involves the Eastern Arc universities + LSE Mainly an infrastructure project (2/3) with some research (1/3)  Main aim: to provide a range of no-fee services and academic expertise to help you use your data more effectively.

3. www.BLGdataresearch.orgBLGdataresearch@essex.ac.uk High Quality Data Facility User Support Data Owners (Local Government, Business ) Policy Relevant Research Access to Data (UKDS, Safe Room) Training Knowledge Exchange Impact and Engagement What we offer

4. www.BLGdataresearch.orgBLGdataresearch@essex.ac.uk Existing partnerships  We want to help SMEs use their data more effectively and local governments to design inclusive, smart local policies.  We are currently working with: Essex County Council, Norfolk County Council, Medway Council, Kent County Council South East LEP, New Anglia LEP BT, Aviva, Lloyds, Experian

5. www.BLGdataresearch.orgBLGdataresearch@essex.ac.uk Where are we at?  We are have conversations with interested parties!  We have made some progress!  Still at exploratory phase!

6. www.BLGdataresearch.orgBLGdataresearch@essex.ac.uk Data  Data on services provided by Local Governments (structured and unstructured)  Open Data, Low Risk Data, Confidential Data Firm-level data (Experian) Data on infrastructure (BT) Access to finance data (Experian, Lloyds Bank and our own SME Finance survey data).

7. www.BLGdataresearch.orgBLGdataresearch@essex.ac.uk Research  Methodologies for big data analysis (led by Essex) Data analytics Data visualisation  Regional drivers of smart, inclusive and sustainable growth: Smart Economic Growth (led by Prof Sena and Coakley) Supporting Vulnerable People (led by UEA) Mapping Public Access to Green Infrastructure or Land available for Housing(led by UEA).

8. www.BLGdataresearch.orgBLGdataresearch@essex.ac.uk Research  Smart Economic Growth (Essex/ Kent) Experian supplying a huge 20-year quoted company database – wide range of financial, accounting and credit risk data Match this with Warwick SME Banking Lending Survey data for Eastern region Nice to match with Co Council data!

9. www.BLGdataresearch.orgBLGdataresearch@essex.ac.uk Research  Smart Economic Growth (Other) Extending credit risk models with soft info Alternative finance sources eg crowdfunding Supply chain logistics Identifying fast-growing SMEs Broadband infrastructure (BT data) Reviving the High St

10. www.BLGdataresearch.orgBLGdataresearch@essex.ac.uk Research  Supporting vulnerable people (UEA/ Kent) Meeting with Norfolk Council and Gesche Schmid Understanding the local care market Likely impact of funding reforms in April 2016 Lessons for LA commissioning and procurement policies

11. www.BLGdataresearch.orgBLGdataresearch@essex.ac.uk Training We offer training to ensure your analysts use the latest data tools and techniques. Methodologies for the use of structured and unstructured data including: Data Mining, Text Analytics Business Simulations, Agent-based modelling for Business General and bespoke training

12. www.BLGdataresearch.orgBLGdataresearch@essex.ac.uk Business engagement  Data Analytics Innovation Vouchers to enable you to receive greater support and services from the Centre.  Research placements in your department to provide time, talent and data analytics skills.  Partnerships to transfer cutting-edge knowledge from the University to you.

13. www.BLGdataresearch.orgBLGdataresearch@essex.ac.uk Contacting us  Work with us to transform your data  Please contact us to find out more: Jerry C: jcoakley@essex.ac.ukjcoakley@essex.ac.uk Lyn Loaring: lloaring@essex.ac.uklloaring@essex.ac.uk www.BLGdataresearch.org @BLGdataresearch BLGdataresearch@essex.ac.uk

14. Any Questions?? www.BLGdataresearch.org @BLGdataresearch BLGdataresearch@essex.ac.uk Exploring data. Enhancing knowledge. Empowering society.