Northumberland SMEs are to take part in the first of a series of 海角视频 exporter events designed to help them power up their overseas potential.
The Government-backed 鈥楳ade in the 海角视频, Sold to the World鈥 roadshows start in Blyth and will take place across all nations and regions of the 海角视频, as part of moves to directly connect international buyers with SME exporters.
The eight events will see SMEs benefit from them Government support to match them with international buyers and markets, to help grow 海角视频 exports and grow the economy as part of the Plan for Change.
Each roadshow will be aligned to one of the eight key growth driving sectors with the highest potential to create jobs, boost productivity and grow the economy, with sectors including clean energy, advanced manufacturing, technology, life sciences, digital and technology, and financial services.
Gareth Thomas, Minister for Services, Small Businesses and Exports, said: 鈥淢aximising the 海角视频鈥檚 export potential is crucial to achieving our Plan for Change, by creating good jobs with high wages, raising productivity, and boosting the economy. Through these roadshows, the government is focussing on supporting key growth sectors, making it quicker and easier for smaller businesses to connect with markets, grasp export opportunities and expand.鈥
The focus of the first roadshow taking place in Blyth is exporting in the clean energy sector and there will be 100 attendees, made up of small businesses, trade bodies, and Government representatives, as well as 30 commercial officers from 海角视频 embassies and consulates from around the world, and 97 buyers, all of whom will join the event virtually through pre-planned meetings.
The 97 buyers span 19 markets worldwide, from Argentina to Austria, Thailand, Turkey, Mexico, India, and the UAE. All roadshow events will provide opportunities for delegates to meet with domestic and international commercial officers, who will be on hand to offer expert support and advice on specific products, markets, and export opportunities.
There will also be an advice zone for companies to learn about wider export support services offered by the Department for Business and Trade, as well as those provided by other public sectors partners like regional growth hubs, and private sector providers like the Chambers of Commerce, Federation of Small Business, 海角视频EF and MAKE 海角视频.
