Local businesses are being invited to attend the next Worcestershire Innovation Wednesday International Trade Opportunities at 5pm on 19 August, with nearly 200 businesses having already registered.
This session at 5pm – 8:30pm, 19 August at QinetiQ will include help and guidance from UK Trade and Investment including how to take those important first steps with exporting and exploring international markets.
‘Worcestershire Innovation Wednesdays’, which are held each month to showcase innovation across Worcestershire, present new developments and opportunities as well as provide an opportunity for like-minded business people to network. The sessions provide a space for businesses and experts to come together to share ideas and thoughts about innovation and creativity with guest speakers providing specialist insight.
The concept, which is already proving popular, was initiated by QinetiQ, the experts in defence, aerospace and security, the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and Worcestershire County Council.
Places are limited and businesses are being encouraged to register at the earliest opportunity for the next three sessions, each of which have a different focus:
- International Trade Opportunities: 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm on August 19, 2015 at QinetiQ, Malvern
- Tourism: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm on September 16, 2015 at West Midland Safari Park, Kidderminster.
- The Art of Bidding for Funding: 5:30pm, 21 October, 2015 at Kidderminster (venue tbc)
Future dates for the diary for this year include: 11 November and 9 December.
Keith Mowbray, Strategic Business Development Director of QinetiQ Ltd, added: “Worcestershire Innovation Wednesdays are designed to bolster the innovation of the county’s businesses and it is therefore fantastic to see such a high level of local engagement in these events.
“I would urge all local businesses to involve themselves in these innovation showcases and to secure your place at the earliest opportunity. QinetiQ is looking forward to hosting a large number of businesses at the upcoming event and would like to encourage all businesses interested in international trade opportunities to register at the earliest opportunity for the event which takes place 19 August.”
Gary Woodman, Executive Director of Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “Worcestershire Innovation Wednesdays have proven to be really popular with local businesses. These free events provide the ideal opportunity for businesses to network with like-minded individuals and to learn more about growing your business through international markets.
“QinetiQ is looking forward to hosting a large number of businesses at the upcoming event and would like to encourage all businesses interested in international trade opportunities to register at the earliest opportunity for the event which takes place 19 August.”
Places are limited and must be booked in advance, please email enquiries@wlep.co.uk with any queries. Join the conversation on Twitter using #WorcsInnovationWeds.