Trade Visit to Belfast for Micro-Enterprises May 27th/28th 2009
MicroTrade, working with Enterprise Northern Ireland, will facilitate a trade mission to Belfast aimed at helping Enterprise Board client companies to explore opportunities in the North.
Northern Ireland – Worth a Closer Look?
• A market of over of 1.7m people.
• An economy that enjoyed unprecedented growth over the last ten years.
• Belfast – a city reborn with growing inward investment.
• An ideal stepping stone into the UK market.
• Opportunity to enter new market and access new potential customers / partners.
• Key sectors include Engineering, Food, Electronics, Manufacturing, Construction, Life Sciences, Information Technology and Software Development.
MicroTrade is a networking initiative designed to help small businesses build contacts and markets across the island of Ireland. The programme is delivered by a three-way partnership comprising the County & City Enterprise Boards, Enterprise Northern Ireland and InterTradeIreland
Prior to the trade visit, MicroTrade will consult each participating company to identify their needs and interests. We will then work with a range of local business organisations to line up relevant meetings with potential clients, suppliers, partners and advisers.
What can we offer you?
• At least 3 pre-arranged meetings, matching your stated needs, on May 28th.
• Market research and lead generation for your business.
• Hotel accommodation on May 27th.
• A ‘Doing Business in Northern Ireland’ briefing with relevant advisers.
• An evening networking reception on May 27th – more details to follow.
How to get in on the action?
• Places are limited to 15 companies
• Highly subsidised cost of €100 including overnight accommodation and catering
• Contact your local County or City Enterprise Board
• Contact Breanndán Casey of MicroTrade on bcasey@microtrade.org or 01 494 8414.