24 . Glasgow Business April/May 2016
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Clydesdale Bank renews support of International Trade Development
» Help for local businesses to take advantage of global opportunities C
lydesdale Bank has renewed its support for the growth of small and medium-sized businesses
by signing up for a second year as Glasgow Chamber’s International Trade Partner. Tis support enables the Chamber to deliver a range of activities to help its members and the wider business community grow their businesses globally. Elaine Rodger, Head of
International Trade Development at the Chamber, said: “Glasgow Chamber was built on international trade and today it remains one of our key objectives. For many years we have offered a quality documentation and certification service, and more recently we have been making it a priority to add value to this service through international trade events and training. We share the Clydesdale Bank’s focus on supporting the ambitions of local firms to take advantage of the many opportunities a global market offers and we are delighted to be building on the solid partnership platform we developed over the last year. Tanks to the Clydesdale Bank’s sponsorship and engagement, businesses at any stage of their international journey can participate in International Trade Forums, Behind the Scenes International events and International Trade Training.
International Trade Forum
Te Chamber has been delivering International Trade Forums for the past three years. Delivered every two months, the forums are an opportunity for international businesses to get together to
Chambers of Commerce Global Business Network Forum, which represents 41 overseas territories, we are in an increasingly strong position to provide market intelligence and the opportunity to create international connections for our members.
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network, share experiences and good practice and to learn from speakers on topical issues impacting on international trade. Regularly atracting 20-30 delegates, topics have recently included ecommerce, language and culture, maritime insurance and Authorised Economic Operator.
Behind the Scenes International
In 2016 we are introducing a series of four Behind the Scenes events which will have an international focus. Tese events will include a visit to a member business which is currently trading globally so that other members can obtain first-hand knowledge of the business engaging in international trade. Tese events will inspire other member businesses to get involved in trading in new territories or to take the first steps to trading globally.
International Trade Training
Glasgow Chamber continues to deliver a bi-monthly suite of international trade training
British Chambers of Commerce Global Business Network Forum
Working closely with the British
programmes covering topics such as Export and Import Basics, Leters of Credit, Tariff Codes, Incoterms and Authorised Economic Operator. All our international trade training programmes can also be offered on a bespoke basis and are delivered by expert trainers. In addition to the activities
above Glasgow Chamber also provides assistance and expertise through Export Seminars and the Global Business Network Forum.
Export Market Seminars
Glasgow Chamber regularly delivers Export Market Seminars with a range of partners and stakeholders and in the last 12 months we have delivered seminars on trading opportunities in territories including China, Poland, Russia, Indonesia, Jamaica, Chile, Canada, US, Germany, Macedonia and Italy.
For more information on any of our international trade activities please contact Elaine Rodger on T: 0141 204 8332 or E:
elaine.rodger@ glasgowchamberofcommerce. com and keep up-to-date with forthcoming training and events by accessing our website: www.
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
FORTHCOMING TRAINING
FOCUS ON … … GOOGLE ADWORDS Thursday 28 April
EXPORT AND IMPORT BASICS Wednesday 4 May
LETTERS OF CREDIT Thursday 5 May
BUILDING WINNING TEAMS Friday 13 May
MANAGING PEOPLE – THE KEY TO BEING A GREAT MANAGER Wednesday 18 May
For further information on all our courses, please contact our Training Department on Tel: 0141 204 8332, Email: training@glasgowchamber
ofcommerce.com or visit:
www.glasgowchamber
ofcommerce.com
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