Date: August 31, 2012
Time: 10:50 am
Did you know that by introducing your clients to the benefits of international trade, they are more productive than non exporters, achieve stronger financial performance and are more likely to stay in business? In a study of UK companies firms beginning to grow overseas typically increased production by 34% and those that export are 11.4% more likely to survive.
The Chamber is delighted to invite Client Account Managers and Business Development Managers from intermediary firms to a free briefing on how discussing growth via exporting can add value to your client relationships. Read More »
Date: August 30, 2012
Time: 3:18 pm
Are you a hungry business professional with an insatiable appetite for success? Then Meet & Eat at the Chambers is back and this time it’s celebrating the legacy of the Olympics.
Following the success of the first two Meet & Eat at the Chambers, which attracted over 200 delegates, this event is going for gold in business to business networking on Monday 3 September at St Mary’s Chambers Rawtenstall.
Former GB Olympic gymnast and Commonwealth gold medal winner, Craig Heap, will talk about what it takes to be a winner. Craig also played a key role as a commentator at London 2012.
Delegates will have a chance to have a souvenir photo taken with an authentic London 2012 Olympic torch in return for a £5 donationa to Alder Grange Community & Technology School.
But that’s not the only thing on the menu! Naturally, there is an Olympic flavour to the food too – we’re going Greek!
Tickets cost £15.00+VAT and you can book online here or call Barbara on 01254 356435.
Date: August 30, 2012
Time: 3:04 pm
Awarding Authority: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Contract value: Approximately £1.2m
Description: Removal of pedestrian link bridge between King Georges Hall and the library; repair and restoration of affected façade after removal of link bridge to King Georges Hall; removal of concrete cladding to the Northgate and Town Hall Street elevations; restoration of the original façade; replacement of windows; introduction of new canopies and main entrances; removal and replacement of heating system.
This advert is for suppliers to express their interest in tendering via an e-mail to Mohammed Iqbal, details below, by the 24 September 2012 to receive the tender documents. (ITT)
Contract period: 18-24 months
Contact name: Mohammed Iqbal
Contact telephone no: 01254 273312
Contact e-mail address: mohammed.iqbal@capita.co.uk
Postal address: Capita Symonds, CastleWay House, 17 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 1AU
Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Northgate/Town Hall Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1AG
PQQ return date: N/A
Return Date for Formal Expression of Interest: 24 September 2012 at 5.00pm
Expressions of interest should be made to: mohammed.iqbal@capita.co.uk
Tender return date: TBA
Tender documents can be obtained from: TBA
Further details can be obtained from: mohammed.iqbal@capita.co.uk
Date: August 17, 2012
Time: 4:30 pm
July 19th was inspection day at the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce and we are delighted to report that we passed with flying colours. We have an outstanding record on certifying Export Documentation and continue to maintain “Exemplary Standards”.
The East Lancs Chamber of Commerce International Trade Team carefully check and certify thousands of exporter’s documents each year. Ed Murphy the International Trade and Training Director said “I see the hard work that my team puts into looking after our customers every single day and it’s reassuring. My personal thanks to Mandy, Stef and Marie to pass with such high standards”. Read More »
Date: August 17, 2012
Time: 4:30 pm
On 18 July the European Commission submitted a proposal to Member States to start negotiations with Japan on a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Priority in the negotiations will be the elimination of non-tariff barriers to trade on the Japanese market, as well as access to Japan’s public procurement market.
Japan is the EU’s second biggest trading partner in Asia, after China, and together with the EU accounts for more than a third of world GDP. A trade deal with Japan could boost the EU’s economy by 0.8% and EU exports to Japan could increase by 32.7%, while Japanese exports to the EU would increase by 23.5%. Read More »
Did you know that by introducing your clients to the benefits of international trade, they are more productive than non exporters, achieve stronger financial performance and are more likely to stay in business? In a study of UK companies firms beginning to grow overseas typically increased production by 34% and those that export are 11.4% more likely to survive.
