India Events

On behalf of UK Trade & Investment, the Northwest Development Agency & the UK India Business Council, Business Venture has organised a series of India-focussed events for North West businesses during 2008 – all with the specific aim of encouraging and promoting bilateral trade with India.

Events planned for 2009 include:                                                         

India Focus workshop in Carlisle, Cumbria - provisionally planned for early March 2009 and aimed at introducing small and medium sized companies to bilateral trade with India.

For more information contact Sue Ainscough on 01925 715175 or email sue.ainscough@wbv.org.uk

High Profile Trade Mission to Delhi, Pune & Mumbai - 18-23 January 2009 offers an opportunity for North West businesses to join with a larger UK India Business Council trade delegation visiting the 3 cities. For more information contact Sue Ainscough on 01925 715175 or email sue.ainscough@wbv.org.uk

North West Overseas Market Visit to Mumbai - 16-21 February 2009. Organised by UK Trade & Investment the mission offers a support package of £550 for eligible companies as well as the support of an experienced International Trade Adviser, networking receptions, business briefings from British Embassy staff and assistance with contact building & market research. For more information contact Barbara Singleton on 07764 836947 or email barbara.singleton@uktinorthwest.co.uk

FICCI FRAMES Show in Mumbai - 17-19 February 2009. To mark the 10th anniversary of the high-profile FRAMES Show, the UK India Business Council aims to make more impact for UK companies by helping them to showcase UK creative and media talents. FRAMES is the biggest global convention in Asia focussing oin the entertainment business and attracts thousands of visitors from 35 coluntries. This is an opportunity not to be missed - apply now so your company can take advantage of the many benefits on offer.

For more information contact Barbara Singleton on 07764 836947 or email barbara.singleton@uktinorthwest.co.uk

EMBF NW & Awards  - 12th March 2009 at  Manchester United Football Club             The 2009 prestigious event will champion Black Minority Ethnic talent from across the North West and bring together a wide variety of individuals and businesses. It will also be unique in that guests will select the winners (from a shortlist of nominations) via an interactive audience polling system available on the night..

The contribution made by black and ethnic minority businesses in the Northwest is invaluable to the economic, social and cultural development of the region and the EMBF NW Awards is designed to recognise and reward their outstanding achievements

For more information, an application form or just to register to attend the event, click on embfawards.co.uk  Closing date for award nominations is Monday 26th Jan 09

Successful events in 2008 included:                                                       

The Juggernaut - 7th August 2008 at Chester Enterprise Centre

Think Business, Think India - 2nd October 2008 at Liverpool Arena

India: The Next Generation - 3rd November 2008 at University of Central Lancs, Preston

A Vision of India - 1st December at The Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays

To find out more about any of our India initiatives, call Sue Ainscough on 01925 715 175 or email sue.ainscough@wbv.org.uk