The International Trade Forum (ITF) is an association of companies and organisations in the Central South of England involved in international business. These include large, medium and small businesses as well as Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, regional Business Links, the European Information Centre and the Institute of Export. The Forum is a platform for discussion, networking and support on issues affecting global trade,
The ITF aims to promote, enhance and stimulate trade, enabling companies in the Thames Valley, Hampshire and Surrey to develop and increase the volume and efficiency of their import/export activity.
For further information, and/or a membership form, please contact Richard Hall, EISC Ltd, 53 Bugle Street, Southampton SO14 2LF Tel: 023 8020 6162
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The South Coast International Trade Forum (SCITF) is an association of companies and organisations on the South Coast of England involved in international business. These include large, medium and small businesses as well as UK Trade and Investment, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, Isle Of Wight Chamber of Commerce, Business Link, the Enterprise Europe Network, Clydesdale Bank and the Institute of Export. The Forum is a platform for discussion, networking and support on issues affecting global trade.
The SCITF aims to promote, enhance and stimulate trade, enabling companies on the South Coast of England to develop and increase the volume and efficiency of their import/export activity. For further information please contact Richard Hall, EISC Ltd, 53 Bugle Street, Southampton SO14 2LF Tel: 023 8020 6162
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See How International Networking Can Make a Difference To Your Business...
Did you know there is a unique programme of business meetings being held throughout the world that will give you the opportunity to network with literally thousands of potential business contacts?
Did you know that your Local Authorities, Chambers of Commerce and Business Links are involved in this networking programme?
The Enterprise Europe Network can provide your business with the opportunity for face-to-face meetings with the decision makers of international companies in a series of forthcoming events called Partenariats.
For further information please contact the Enterprise Europe Network on 023 8020 6162 or view the official website www.contacts2contracts.eu
To view the latest list of grants, tenders and proposals please click here. The Enterprise Europe Network is also a one-stop-shop for businesses looking for opportunities in Europe. Visit www.enterpriseeurope-se.eu/ or www.eiscltd.eu/ for more information.
West Flanders International Office
According to the British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium, Belgium is the UK's sixth largest export market, worth £10 billion a year. The UK is Belgium's fourth largest export market with two-way trade worth in the region of £22 billion, of which £2 billion is in services.
Flanders is the northern, Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. The Flanders Investment & Trade Agency describes the region as a "central location, with extensive infrastructure, and mature logistics." Flanders is a key economic region in Europe and a perfect distribution centre from which multinational companies can access all of Europe.
West Flanders Provincial Council is seeking to assess the demand from UK businesses for a West Flanders International Office; this would provide premises and business support services based in West Flanders. The office would help UK companies to do business with their counterparts in West Flanders and, from that base, with the wider.
See the West Flanders flyer for a summary of the services likely to be on offer, and if you are interested in helping with the assessment please complete the assessment form and return to max.breeze@hampshirechamber.co.uk
Winning Business in Libya - a Practical Guide for UK Companies
14th May 2012, Park Lane Hotel, London
This conference has been designed as an A-Z guide on how to win business in Libya. It focuses on strategies and advice that will enable British companies to position themselves so that they are well placed to secure contracts.
His Excellency Dr Mahmoud Fetais, Minister of Industry, National Transitional Council (NTC), Libya will outline the NTC's strategy and its expectations for the rebuilding of the country. Key points will cover include:
- What are Libya's economic priorities?
- What are the short-term opportunities for UK businesses?
- What are the longer-term opportunities?
- What will happen to existing contracts?
For further information download the conference flyer or visit www.cityandfinancial.com/libya2a
Les Rendez-vous D'Affaires de Normandie Industrie
14th June 2012, Deauville, France
This event, organised by the 12 Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Normandy, aims to facilitate business relationships between clients and suppliers, promote networking, and save valuable time. This event gives you the ability to build a qualitative network and generate business opportunities.
Who is it for?
In France, companies are classified according to their activities (Code NAF equivalent to the UK SIC). Only companies working for the manufacturing industry can participate in this event (whether for food, drinks, tobacco, textiles, clothing, footwear, paper products, printing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, mineral products, automobile industry...)
For further information contact Max Breeze in our Portsmouth office max.breeze@hampshirechamber.co.uk or Tel: 023 9244 9449
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