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Heathrow Business Summit South West - Somerset Somerset Chamber is delighted to be hosting the Heathrow Business Summit in partnership with Heathrow Airport.
Why Attend? This year Heathrow Airport are hosting nine new Regional Business Summits across the UK, including Somerset, in addition to their flagship event in November, to appeal to more small British firms and give them an insight into Heathrow’s major suppliers to help them win new contracts in the future. The Heathrow Business Summits are a unique opportunity for SMEs to connect and trade face to face with Heathrow’s supply chain and connect to growth opportunities locally, nationally and internationally. Heathrow is committed to using its position as a national asset for the benefit of SMEs – as committed to in Heathrow 2.0, Heathrow’s plan for Sustainable Growth. As the UK’s hub airport, Heathrow connects businesses up and down the UK to crucial growth markets around the world. The airport spends over £1.5 billion annually with more than 1,200 suppliers from around the UK and there will be more work on the horizon with expansion. Construction of the runway will be the UK’s largest infrastructure project and small and medium-sized businesses will be critical to delivering the £16 billion investment. The Heathrow Business Summit on 16 March will give South West SME businesses the chance to have a free 15 minute face-to-face appointment with Heathrow’s supply chain in a one day event taking place at the Cooper Associates County Ground from 09.30, which includes a finger buffet lunch and refreshments for all guests. The buyers currently confirmed as attending the event are: • Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd • Mace Group • Amalga • Balfour Beatty • Atkins Global For more information on the work packages, please visit www.heathrowbusinesssummit.co.uk
• The Heathrow Business Summits each provide a great platform for SMEs to get a foot in the door and capitalise on the business opportunities available at Heathrow • Promote your business to Heathrow’s supply chain through face-to-face appointments on the day • Meet and network with exhibitor partners including the Local Councils, Chambers of Commerce, Local Enterprise Partnerships, and UK Trade and Investment. • All exhibitors actively support and guide businesses on how to connect and build trade relations into new supply chains at Heathrow • The Heathrow Business Summits each provide a great platform for SMEs to get a foot in the door and capitalise on the business opportunities available at Heathrow.
To register for this event visit https://business.somerset-chamber.co.uk/ events/details/heathrow-south-west-businesssummit-16916. 15 minute 1-2-1 appointments are available from 10.00 to 15.00. Once registered, you will be contacted regarding a specific appointment time. Should you have any queries in the meantime, please contact events@somerset-chamber.co.uk or call 01823 444924. This event is open to both members and non-members of the Chamber and is free of charge, however booking is essential.
SOMERSET VOICE | THE MAGAZINE OF SOMERSET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018