Export Week roadshow itinerary revealed
A BUSY week of activities and events across the North West are being organised for Export Week.
UK Trade & Investment – the government body set up to help increase trade abroad – will be touring the region to raise awareness of its initiatives and the support available for exporters between Monday 12 and Friday 16 November.
Export Week is a national event supported by trade minister Lord Green, as part of a drive to double UK exports to £1 trillion by 2020 and get 100,000 more companies exporting.
Clive Drinkwater, UKTI’s regional director for the North West, said: “The value of exports from North West businesses was estimated at more than £26bn last year, providing a massive boost to the region’s economy.
“I hope the events taking place during Export Week will encourage even more businesses and entrepreneurs to start trading abroad, and I’m sure our new Export Champions will be able to provide expertise and support companies need.
“We’ll be providing free advice throughout the week on how exports can help businesses to grow, and the Export Insight Visits offer a low-cost way of visiting potential new markets overseas.
“Virtually any company can export its products and services – from one-man operations to large corporations employing hundreds – and there are plenty of opportunities for North West businesses to get exporting.”
The following events are taking place in the North West during Export Week:
Tuesday 13 November:
• Emerging European Markets, The Pines Hotel, Chorley, Lancashire – nine emerging markets, including Bulgaria, Croatia and Slovakia, are just two to three hours away from the UK.
• Internet Search Marketing, Thistle Hotel, Haydock, Merseyside – an industry insider’s view of how to optimise your website for search engines.
Wednesday 14 November:
• Promoting Recovery Through Exports, Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Manchester. To register contact stephanie.higgins@thebusinessdesk.com
• North West trade mission to Green Build Expo, San Francisco – a trip to the world’s largest event devoted to low-carbon green building with an estimated 30,000 people expected to attend.
• North West trade mission to MEDICA 2012, Germany – a trip to meet overseas buyers and distributors at the world’s largest medical trade fair.
• International Networking, Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa, Clayton-Le-Moors, Lancashire – networking event with successful local exporters as well as representatives from UKTI and the Chamber of Commerce.
Thursday 15 November:
• Inspirational Women, Low Wood Bay Hotel, Windermere, Cumbria – successful entrepreneurs Maria Whitehead of Hawkshead Relish and Melissa Burton of Goody Good Stuff will speak on the rewards of exporting.
Friday 16 November:
• Benefits of Exporting, Mottram Hall, Mottram St Andrews, Cheshire – a breakfast event being held in association with Macclesfield Chamber of Commerce.
More information on Export Week and the Export Insight Visits is available at www.exportweek.ukti.gov.uk and www.embltd.co.uk/ukti.
