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BRIC markets uncovered for North East businesses

BRIC Markets Event 1st May 2014: Marriot Hotel Gateshead, 09.00hrs – 13.00hrs

A unique one day event created for North East SMEs looking to do business in international markets is being held by the ERDF funded NECC Access Programme in Gateshead this spring.

On Thursday 1 May, from 9.00am to 1.00pm at Gateshead’s Marriot Hotel, a one-stop-shop event will take place aimed at providing the region’s businesses with the opportunity – on one day, in one place – to consult experts regarding specific international trade issues regarding Brazil, Russia, India and China, such as protecting your IP, finding a partner, market entry strategies, taxation and customs requirements.

Whether the company has already ventured into these markets or they are simply interested in hearing more about the process of doing so, there will be a wide range of industry experts on hand to provide one-to-one surgeries.

Experts from a number of key organisations will be present on the day, such as the UK India Business Council, Russo British Chamber of Commerce, China British Business Council, Albion Overseas, UKTI, Santander, HSBC and RTC North, to name just a few.

Access Program Leader, Nynzi Maung said: “This is a great opportunity for local companies to gain insight into the type of industry advice which can be time consuming and confusing to research and identify opportunities. Having a one-to-one element is a wonderful way to help the individual needs of the region’s businesses.”

The event is free to attend but spaces are limited. To register please contact gemma.bainbridge@necc.co.uk.

The Access Programme is part of UKTI’s Growth Through International Trade project, which is part financed by the North East European Regional Development Fund Programme 2007 to 2013.

The Department for Communities and Local Government is the managing authority for the European Regional Development Fund Programme, which is one of the funds established by the European Commission to help local areas to stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support local businesses and create jobs.

For more information visit: www.gov.uk/browse/business/funding-debt/european-regional-development-funding.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Access India .