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.
Products & Services Workshop
Date: 12 May 2009
Learn how you can stand out from the competition
Tuesday 12th May 2009,
9:00am – 1:30pm
Anglia Ruskin
University,Chelmsford
A FREE event for established businesses in Essex
The quest for new ideas, and ‘unique selling points’ by an increasing number of companies
offering the same products and services, is intensifying.
There’s a need, more than ever, to find distinction and variation, to be different and make improvements in order to retain the competitive edge, and stand out from the crowd.
This workshop will focus on what needs to be done at conception of a new product or
service, in order to achieve effective design. It will also include:
• The wider process of developing new products and services.
• How to clearly communicate what is required, i.e. features and functions, the
technical aspect, packaging.
• How to place consumer’s aspirations at the forefront of the entire design
procedure to enable you to reflect the emotions of the customer through the
design solution.
• Understanding the designer’s role.
• Effective practices to help yield better designed products and services for the
future.
• Finding the ‘edge’ in a competitive sales climate – and staying ahead.
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
