West Midlands firms in the construction sector are being urged
to take advantage of an exciting opportunity to build new business
in five rapidly growing export markets.
UK Trade & Investment is holding a free Construction
Opportunities Roadshow to help West Midlands companies make the
most of construction activities in Brazil, Russia, Turkey, Mexico
and the Gulf region.
The event is taking place on Wednesday 14 April at the Corus
Hotel, Solihull, from 9.30am to 3.30pm. A buffet networking lunch
is included.
Companies attending will be able to:
• Understand the business opportunities in Brazil, Russia,
Turkey, Mexico and the Gulf;
• Identify funding from UK Trade & Investment for
overseas visits and export initiatives;
• Establish the best routes to access these dynamic
markets;
• Gain specific advice from expert UK Trade &
Investment international trade advisers on developing new
contacts;
• Discover how other companies have successfully reached
these markets; and
• Receive valuable market reports from UK Trade &
Investment to help them start exporting to these countries.
UK Trade & Investment international trade adviser Cheryl
Astley, based at North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce, who is
leading the event, said: "Rapid growth in the construction sector
in these five markets offers huge opportunities for West Midlands
companies.
"This interactive event will give them valuable information
about the new business that they could win.
"I would urge anyone interested in finding out more about these
opportunities - and how we can help them develop their export
business - to book their place now."
To book your place at this event, please contact Kim Newton at
Business to Business on Tel: 02476 236290; Fax: 02476 236294;
Email: kim@btob.co.uk