The Solent Growth Partnership (a union of Isle of Wight Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council) is working in partnership with the Department for Business & Trade and Hampshire Chamber of Commerce to deliver this one-off event. Hosted at Portsmouth's International Port, 'the UK's best-connected port for cargo and freight' this event will bring together key experts and support providers who can help you on your export journey. Whether you are yet to start exporting, or are already trading internationally, you’re welcome to join us.
You'll hear from:
- DBT International Trade Advisor David Ryan who will give an overview of the practical support offered to small businesses at a regional level
- UK Export Finance's Keisha Silvera who will explain the services available ensure that businesses have the right finance and insurance in place so they can win contracts, fulfil orders and get paid.
- Hampshire Chamber of Commerce's Jackie Highmore who will go through the many ways her team of International Trade specialists support businesses with up-to-date country information as well as expert advice and provision of essential documentation.
- James Markey, Founder of UNI SIM and inventor of the world's first portable training simulator combining both haptics (virtual touch) and virtual reality (VR) for use with dental and medical simulations.
Who is the event for?
This event is for:
- Business owners based in the Isle of Wight Council, Portsmouth City Council, Southampton City Council areas.
- Business owners who are trading products/services in the UK and considering trading internationally for the first time. No prior understanding of export procedures required to attend this session.
- Business owners who have exported products/services and are looking to understand what support is available to them in doing so.
- Business owners who are exporting and looking to explore new markets.