International Opportunities
ExDRA works closely with other support organizations in the region helping Essex companies achieve their international aspirations. Our calendar of events includes trade missions, international trade fairs and awareness seminars amongst others. Please see list below for current events.
In particular we help with the development of trade links in two specific fronts, China and India:
Essex has very strong links with the Jiangsu Province in China. The area, adjacent to Shangai, has a rapidly growing economy and has attracted more foreign investment than any other province in China.
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and presents significant opportunities for British companies particularly given the shared history, language and existent cultural links. During our last trade mission to the country back in March we started collaborative work with the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce in Pune (MCCIA), a major economic centre in the state of Maharashtra and the second largest city after the capital Mumbai. As a result of its many colleges and universities, Pune is emerging as a prominent location for IT and manufacturing companies to expand to and the automotive, engineering design and technology sectors are particularly prominent. Through our collaborative work with the MCCIA, we have now direct access to hundreds of businesses in the area potentially interested in finding and developing effective trade links with Essex firms. For more information about Pune and the MCCIA please click here.
We are currently organising a trade mission to Bangalore for next February, visiting the IETF, International Engineering and Technology Fair (flagship event of the Confederation of Indian Industry). There are few places available. Please click here for further details.
If you are interested in trade opportunities in Pune, Jiangsu or any other markets please click here to register your interest so we can discuss potential help available through ourselves and other support organisations. For any other queries please contact Patricia Huertas directly on 01245 702 424 or email patricia.huertas@exdra.co.uk.
Creating a Better Business Image Workshop
Date: 22 April 2009
Do you want to make a better impression?
Wednesday 22nd April 2009,
9:00am – 1:30pm
Harlow Enterprise Hub
A FREE event for start-up businesses in Essex
How do your customers see you?
The first impressions you make with potential customers, suppliers and staff are vitally important.
You may have great ideas, an excellent business with wonderful products or services, but…
How will your customers know how good you are?
Understand how best to achieve a successful image through a half-day workshop.
The workshop will focus on creating a business image and communicating it through literature and websites.
Who should attend?
Anyone who is starting up a business, or is in the early stages of business, particularly if they have
not yet created a professional identity, literature or website.
What does the workshop cover?
• Understanding what an identity (or branding) means to your business
• How to use it effectively to win business
• How to tell customers about your business and its products and services
• How to develop an outline brief for a project
• How to select and work with professional designers
• How to undertake, evaluate and implement a company image successfully
Delegates will receive a FREE workbook and a buffet lunch will be provided.
For further information about the event contact:
Simon Maidment
Tel: 01245 702417
Email: simon.maidment@exdra.co.uk
