GOING GLOBAL GOING GLOBAL


The Chamber’s INTERNATIONAL TRADE TEAM can help you navigate your way through all of the regulatory procedures and documents that you’ll need for successful international trading


HSBC CHIEF BANKING ON HONG KONG EVENT


CHAMBER TO HOST STALL AT EVENT


Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce will host a stall at the export fair, ExportMK, at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes on Friday 23 March 2018. The event will be focused on


SMEs in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas who are looking to find out what export opportunities are currently available or those businesses that wish to obtain the information, contacts and confidence to start exporting. The Chamber’s international


HSBC UK bank chief Ian Stuart is one of the key business figures supporting the GREAT Festival of Innovation, taking place in Hong Kong. He will be joined by several


hundred of the UK’s most creative businesses and institutions between 21 and 24 March 2018, led by the Department for International Trade (DIT) to promote UK excellence overseas. The festival will see firms


showcasing their expertise, raising their profile among global investors and in Asian markets. Speakers, panellists and masterclass participants include leaders of


globally-recognised businesses, cultural institutions, sports events and media commentators. As part of the UK Government’s


successful GREAT Britain campaign, the festival will examine how innovation and technology can change the way we work, live, play and learn in the future. International trade secretary, Dr


Liam Fox, said the festival would give new and existing exporters the opportunity to further strengthen the UK’s reputation as a trading nation that is one of the best places to do business. Dr Fox said: “The Great Festival of Innovation will bring together the


best entrepreneurs and the most advanced technology from across the UK and Asia to explore how we will work, live, play and learn in the future. Led by my international economic department, this festival will be a major showcase for our talent, creativity and design on the world stage. From smart robots and cities to autonomous vehicles, the UK is already a global technology hub and the festival will help secure that position for generations to come.”


Visit www.great.gov.uk/innovation or follow #GREATinnovation for more information.


GET INVOLVED IN TRADE FORUMS


Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce is encouraging international businesses to help steer the direction of our future International Trade Forums. We launched the forums at the end of 2016 and


have hosted events on a variety of topics, including trade finance and access to markets. Our forums are exclusive to Chamber members and


give members the opportunity to discuss international trade issues affecting them so we can present their views to the UK Government. They also help members to learn about new markets. Milton Keynes Chamber international trade


manager Brigid Hodgkinson said: “To ensure our forums continue to be a success we are encouraging members to let us know what topics they would like to see covered.”


An International Trade Forum Our next International Trade Forum will be held will


be held on 20 April, 9-11am at Northamptonshire Chamber, 8 Waterside Way, Northampton, NN4 7XD.


To submit your suggestions contact Brigid Hodgkinson on Brigid.hodgkinson@chambermk.co.uk


trade manager Brigid Hodgkinson and business development executive Simon Elton will be attending after a personal invitation to Chamber chief executive Paul Griffiths from Milton Keynes MPs Mark Lancaster and Iain Stewart. SMEs only make up five to 10%


of current exports from the UK. It is important for SMEs in MK and across the country, in order to stay competitive, to consider exporting now and when new opportunities arise around the world. The event will be at Stadium MK


from 10am - 4pm. Admission is free for all attendees.


REDUCED RATES FOR TRANSLATION


Did you know that Chamber members get reduced fees for our first-class translation service? Get that vital edge with your


clients by using our service to help you to appear native in foreign markets, help strengthen your brand overseas and ensure good quality every time. The Chamber offers experienced,


qualified translators – who can aid you in over 100 languages – to help fulfil your needs. International trade manager


Brigid Hodgkinson said: “Businesses that take international trade seriously know that language differences can be a significant barrier to increasing your exports and they know that having foreign language capacity can break those barriers down. Our swift, professional service could be just what you need.”


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