GOING GLOBAL


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


GOINGGLOBAL BANK CHIEF HEADS TO ASIA FORUM


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


several hundred of the UK’s most creative businesses and institutions between 21 and 24 March, led by the Department for International Trade to promote UK excellence overseas. The festival, which includes 60


events, 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 be split over four days to examine how innovation and technology can change the way we work, live, play and learn in the future. International Trade Secretary, Dr


Liam Fox, highlighted that the Festival would give new and


Dr Liam Fox, Secretary of State, (centre) is pictured with Ian Stuart UK MD of HSBC Bank (far right)


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. “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,” he said. “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,


HAVE YOUR SAY ON TRADE FORUMS


Northamptonshire 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, with help from teams of experts. Our forums are exclusive to Chamber members and


give members the opportunity to discuss international trade issues affecting them so we can bring present their views to the UK government through our lobbying process. They also help members to learn about new


markets and identify what they need to do to break in to them. Northamptonshire Chamber international trade


manager Brigid Hodgkinson said: “We have been delighted to welcome incredibly well-informed speakers to our forums and our events have always been very well-attended by members. “Our forums have attracted praise from the


Department for International Trade and it is gratifying to know they have developed a strong reputation. “To ensure our forums continue to be a success we


22 inbusiness APRIL/MAY 2018 An International Trade Forum


are encouraging members to get in touch with us to let us know what topics they would like to see covered at future forums. This will help us to ensure that the content we provide continues to be relevant to our members’ needs.” Our next International Trade Forum will be held


from 9am to 11am on 20 April at Northamptonshire Chamber at 8 Waterside Way, Northampton, NN4 7XD. To submit your suggestions contact Brigid


Hodgkinson at Brigid.Hodgkinson@northants- chamber.co.uk


the UK is already a global technology hub and the festival will help secure that position for generations to come.”


For more information please visit www.great.gov.uk/innovation or follow the hashtag #GREATinnovation.


REDUCED FEES


FOR SERVICE 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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