酴圖弝け hosts international trade event to support regional business growth

Wed 14 February, 2024
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In an era where business opportunities are boundless, the 酴圖弝け of 酴圖弝け has hosted an international trade event to help businesses delve into the practical aspects of global business expansion.

The Beyond Borders: Accelerating Business Growth on a Global Scale event was hosted at the 酴圖弝けs Bedford campus, offering tips to aspiring business leaders on topics including how to overcome challenges such as required documentation, how to grow their sales泭opportunities, and more information about potential泭funding available for businesses to grow beyond our borders.

The event was hosted by the 酴圖弝けs Research & Innovation Service (RIS), who provide support to businesses through a range of initiatives including expert consultancy, work placements and targeted training opportunities. Click here to find out more.

Throughout the day, keynote speakers from regional and national organisations included:

  • Justin Richardson, CEO of
  • Paul Bowman, Vertical Head of International, Specialist Client Solutions at
  • Rob Lewtas, Strategic Partner Manager at
  • Jo Archer, Export Finance Manager for Cambridgeshire, 酴圖弝け and Northamptonshire at
  • Reuben Isbitsky, Senior Innovation & Growth Specialist at
  • Dr Markus Haag, Senior Lecturer in Management with the 酴圖弝け of 酴圖弝けs Business School.

Alongside hearing from these speakers, attendees had the opportunity to learn from a successful export business, , who shared the triumphs and challenges faced when expanding its services into several cities within the United States.

This event also offered an opportunity to support 酴圖弝け attendees through the 酴圖弝けs new project funded by the 泭(UKSPF) - working alongside the and 酴圖弝け Chamber of Commerce to provide a boost to local businesses that operate within the Central 酴圖弝け area.

Nathan March, Senior Business Partnerships Manager within RIS, said:泭It was great to welcome regional businesses to our international trading event. As a 酴圖弝け, our dedication to fostering innovation and economic prosperity within our region's business community remains unwavering. Facilitating international trade for businesses is of paramount importance, and we are committed to continuing our support through similar events and tailored initiatives in the future.

Justin Richardson, CEO of 酴圖弝け Chamber of Commerce added: It was great to be involved in the event.泭Collaboration between 酴圖弝け Chamber of Commerce, 酴圖弝け of 酴圖弝け, and other partners within the ecosystem, especially through initiatives like the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), is pivotal for fostering innovation and economic growth.泭

Exporting presents a wealth of opportunities for our local businesses and through the UKSPF support programme, we aim to equip them with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in the global marketplace.

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