Date: Wed 29th February, 2012
Venue: Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield, just off junction 39 of the M1, LS10 1LT
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Panel to include:
- Graeme Leach, chief economist and director of policy, Institute of Directors
- Chris Clegg, managing director, Endless
- Mark Robson, regional director, UKTI
- Mike Pickles, managing director and founder, Really Useful Products
- David Shaw, marketing director, Shepherd Group Industrial Division
Yorkshire Business Insider is holding a special breakfast debate on international trade in Yorkshire, as we gear up for our inaugural International Trade Awards in May.
This exclusive Question Time-style debate will give our audience of business leaders and advisors the opportunity to ask our expert panel for their views on the big issues affecting export.
With many business leaders now pinning their hopes on international trade for growth and job creation, more companies than ever are looking to foreign shores for fresh opportunities.
There has never been a better time to make the most of international trade with the weaker pound making deals more attractive plus a growing desire across the globe for quality Yorkshire brands.
Insider editor Richard Abbott says: "Despite the ongoing tough economic conditions, there are some real opportunities for growth via international trade. But breaking into new markets is not easy. There are a whole host of challenges relating to language and culture, distribution and security of contracts.
"There is also the small matter of confidence. Given the turbulence in the global economy, is now the right time to look to emerging economies?"
A new survey by the Leeds, York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and the Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership reveals Europe is the city region's main trading partner, with 72 per cent of exporting businesses selling to "Other EU" markets, 54 per cent selling to Germany and 51 per cent to France.
Fewer businesses export to the emerging markets: 30 per cent trade with China; 34 per cent with India; 22 per cent with South America; and 20 per cent with Russia. Are local businesses missing an opportunity? Find out more on 29th February.
If you would like to request a place at this event please click here. As an audience member, you will have the opportunity to submit a question directly to our panel.
Our events are regularly over-subscribed therefore please register your interest as soon as possible. If you have been successful you will receive a confirmation email one week prior to the event. Please click here to register your interest.
Should you require further information regarding the awards or the event itself, please contact Kate Marshall on 0161 907 9753.
If you are interested in sponsoring this or any other Insider event, please contact Steve Wilson on 0113 220 4411.8.00am - Breakfast and registration
8.30am - Meeting commences
9.30am - Approximate close
Guests are invited to remain behind after the formal close for coffee and networking.
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