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www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com AGENDA
TURIN AGREEMENT
Business bonds between Glasgow and Turin have been firmly strengthened after a major agreement in Glasgow in February. Richard Muir, Deputy Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Leonardo Simonelli Santi, President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the UK, and Guido Bolatto, Secretary- General of the Camera di Commercio Industria Artigianato e Agricoltura Di Torino. The memo cements relations between the three Chambers of Commerce and will foster investments between the twin cities of Glasgow and Turin. Activities include Italian enterprises participation at Sagra Italiana 2018, in Glasgow on 2 to 3 June, and Scottish food and drink companies
attending Salone del Gusto 2018, in Turin on 20 to 24 September, supported by the Camera di Commercio. “My recent business mission to London and Glasgow paved the way for a concrete and effective collaboration that will continue for the next months,” said Guido Bolatto. “We are asking businesses
in UK to come to Torino for some international events and meet our best-in-class companies. There are business
opportunities in design and innovation but mostly in the food and wine sector as 2018 is the year of Torino food.” He said his Chamber
would also consider joint participation in European projects and he sees the opportunity of close collaboration and a positive working relationship with Glasgow.
Guido Bolatto, Secretary-General of the Camera di Commercio Industria Artigianato e Agricoltura Di Torino; Leonardo Simonelli Santi, President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the UK, and Richard Muir, Deputy Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber, signing the Memorandum of Understanding
“This is a significant step
for Glasgow Chamber and we look forward to building many lasting business relationships between these two great trading cities,” said Mr Muir. The agreement originates from the ‘Investire a Glasgow’ report written by the Italian Chamber of Commerce for the UK, and supported by Glasgow
Chamber and Invest Glasgow, presented to the Turin Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor of Turin, Chiara Appendino, in November 2017. The Italian delegation met in Glasgow Chamber’s offices to sign the agreement and an official signing between Turin and Glasgow was made with the Lord Provost of Glasgow in April.
MULTI-SECTOR MARKET VISIT TO GERMANY
Germany is the largest economy in Europe and the fourth largest export market for Scotland – an ideal first-step market for Scottish SMEs.
In partnership with Scottish
Development International (SDI) and Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce is organising a multi-sector market visit to Berlin and Munich on 25 to 28 June 2018. The visit will focus on the
creative, digital, enabling technology, financial services, life sciences, and technology and engineering sectors.
What support is on offer? ■ Connect with experts and professionals on the ground, like Chambers of Commerce, business associations, Department for International Trade, local businesses, accountants and solicitors ■ Delegates are encouraged to set up one-to-one meetings with potential
agents, distributors, clients, buyers, partners while in market, however, SDI will help source contacts for you ■ We will provide export training prior to the visit to make sure all delegates are market ready and understand the culture, finance and route to market options ■ Financial funding (up to £200) is available for eligible companies ■ Companies are responsible for booking their own flights
and accommodation. However, SDI will suggest flights and hotels so the delegation can travel as a group and stay in the same location. For further information, please contact Elaine Rodger, International Trade Development Manager, on 0141 204 8332 or email elaine. rodger@glasgowchamberof
commerce.com Closing date for
registrations is Thursday 31 May 2018.
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