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It has been nearly two weeks since we published The Business of Events' Policy Agenda, and the feedback has been very encouraging. Work is now underway to reform the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events, and this policy agenda will form the basis of the group's scope of work. As ever, if you would like to be more involved we are always looking for partners to support our advocacy efforts. The business events industry is a vital driver of economic growth, innovation, and international collaboration. To maximise its impact, we need targeted government policies that support and enhance this dynamic sector. 📊 Key policy initiatives: 1. Updating SIC codes: Ensuring accurate representation and targeted support for the events industry. 2. Easier visa schemes: Facilitating international collaboration post-Brexit for both inbound and outbound events. 3. Event tax credit scheme: Attracting new events and supporting existing ones through financial incentives. 4. Attracting international events: Providing more support to position the UK as a top destination for global events. 5. Practical support for competitiveness: Using events as a catalyst for growth across various sectors. 6. Investment in Convention Bureaux: Empowering national and regional bureaus to drive economic development. 7. Leveraging events for policy objectives: Utilising business events as platforms to deliver and promote government policies. 🚀 Call to action: We recommend the UK Government to adopt these policy initiatives to ensure the continued growth and success of the business events industry. For a detailed overview of our policy agenda, download our comprehensive PDF on The Business of Events website here - https://lnkd.in/e6SGd8pi Thank you to our partners. #BusinessEvents #UKGovernment #PolicyInitiative #EconomicGrowth #Innovation #GlobalHub

❗️General Election post ❗️ This week we at The Business of Events have published our Policy Agenda for the events industry, which will form the scope of work for the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events once it is reformed after the election. No political party has included any specific reference to using events as drivers for growth or knowledge exchange, but we know the sector is ripe to have its potential unlocked. One of the aces up the industry’s sleeves is that events can help any government achieve its policy objectives, and by creating a national strategy for events - identifying specific events to solve specific needs in specific locations - will ensure benefit is felt right across the country. Trade shows and exhibitions are ready-made marketplaces that grow business, conferences keep us informed and connected, meetings help us form plans, association congresses are where our global experts learn from each other and improves our lives in medicine, science, technology and just about anything else. You cannot vote today on event industry matters, but you can help influence the next Government by sharing the points of this Policy Agenda with your MP over the course of the next Parliament. The events industry is ready to go. Are you? #eventsindustry #conference #meeting #exhibition #tradeshow #events #eventprofs #ukgeneralelection #election #policy #government

🌟 Unlocking the potential of the UK business events industry 🌟 The business events industry is a vital driver of economic growth, innovation, and international collaboration. To maximise its impact, we need targeted government policies that support and enhance this dynamic sector. 📊 Key policy initiatives: 1. Updating SIC codes: Ensuring accurate representation and targeted support for the events industry. 2. Easier visa schemes: Facilitating international collaboration post-Brexit for both inbound and outbound events. 3. Event tax credit scheme: Attracting new events and supporting existing ones through financial incentives. 4. Attracting international events: Providing more support to position the UK as a top destination for global events. 5. Practical support for competitiveness: Using events as a catalyst for growth across various sectors. 6. Investment in Convention Bureaux: Empowering national and regional bureaus to drive economic development. 7. Leveraging events for policy objectives: Utilising business events as platforms to deliver and promote government policies. 🚀 Call to action: We recommend the UK Government to adopt these policy initiatives to ensure the continued growth and success of the business events industry. For a detailed overview of our policy agenda, download our comprehensive PDF on The Business of Events website here - https://lnkd.in/e6SGd8pi #BusinessEvents #UKGovernment #PolicyInitiative #EconomicGrowth #Innovation #GlobalHub #UKElection2024

If you are doing business in the Caribbean and Central America...no other membership organisation is better placed to help businesses of all sizes understand and explore business opportunities in the Caribbean and Central America.  With new business trade missions to the Caribbean coming up in the Autumn and the Spring, now is the time to expand your business. 1. Build your business connections with our growing network   of over 3000 international businesses and in-region partnerships. Connect with businesses in the Caribbean and Central America. 2. Raise your profile at exclusive Caribbean and Central America focussed events, conferences, roundtables, trade missions and networking opportunities. 3. Build partnerships, gain exposure and discover business opportunities. Meet other UK and international companies active in the region. 4. Engage with government and policymakers. Network and connect with ministers and senior officials. 5. On the pulse regional business news. Keep up to speed on all regional developments with our leading research and analysis on the Caribbean, Cuba and Central America. No other membership organisation is better placed to help businesses of all sizes understand and explore business opportunities in the Caribbean and Central America. Enquiry today – The Caribbean Council has memberships to suit all business types. Discover our current offer on Caribbean Insight News Publication - Receive expert research, analysis and news for the Caribbean - Now up to 75% off. US$115 for a yearly subscription.  https://lnkd.in/ecZBj-gt Join our growing network. https://lnkd.in/dadS2BrA mariatereza.laino@caribbean-council.org +44 (0) 2075838739 #membership  #londonmembership  #caribbeanbusinesses  #caribbean #centralamerica  #businessincentralamerica

#testimonial #feedback Big thank you to our wonderful members for sharing their Caribbean Council stories. Discover what our members say about our services. If you are doing business in the Caribbean and Central America... No other membership organisation is better placed to help businesses of all sizes understand and explore business opportunities in the Caribbean and Central America. Discover the reasons why to join the Caribbean Council Membership. 1. Build your business connections with our growing network   of over 3000 international businesses and in-region partnerships. Connect with businesses in the Caribbean and Central America. 2. Raise your profile at exclusive Caribbean and Central America focussed events, conferences, roundtables, trade missions and networking opportunities. 3. Build partnerships, gain exposure and discover business opportunities. Meet other UK and international companies active in the region. 4. Engage with government and policymakers. Network and connect with ministers and senior officials. 5. On the pulse regional business news. Keep up to speed on all regional developments with our leading research and analysis on the Caribbean, Cuba and Central America. No other membership organisation is better placed to help businesses of all sizes understand and explore business opportunities in the Caribbean and Central America. Enquiry today – The Caribbean Council has memberships to suit all business types. Join our growing network. https://lnkd.in/dadS2BrA mariatereza.laino@caribbean-council.org +44 (0) 2075838739

On 30 and 31 May 2024, representatives of 🇨🇦 Canadian bilateral chambers and business associations (CanChams) Europe met in Madrid, 🇪🇸  for the first hybrid meeting of the CanChams of Europe #CanChamsEurope 🇨🇦 🇪🇺 🌍 🍁 CanChams representing 15 European countries and the 🇪🇺  and representing >500 businesses participated in person and virtually to better understand the Canada-Europe business network in Europe, share information and best practices, and foster greater collaboration to better leverage existing networks in addition to building new ones. The meeting included 🇨🇦 Trade Commissioners in 🇪🇺 and included the participation of 🇨🇦 Ambassador to 🇪🇸 Wendy Drukier (host), 🇨🇦 Chief Trade Commissioner Sara Wilshaw, 🇨🇦 Ambassador to the 🇪🇺 Ailish Campbell and 🇨🇦 Ambassador to 🇬🇷 Karine Asselin. Key outcomes of the meeting: 🔸 a commitment to further develop the CanChams of Europe network 🔸 the establishment of an online portal for communication and a dedicated webpage as a way of supporting the initiative 🔸 a follow up meeting in 6 months to further develop principles of cooperation A copy of the communiqué is attached. Canada EU Trade and Investment Association (CEUTIA) 🇨🇦 🇪🇺 Cámara de Comercio Canadá España 🇪🇦 🇨🇦 CanCham BeLux 🇨🇦 🇧🇪 🇱🇺 Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria 🇨🇦 🇧🇬 Chambre de Commerce France-Canada 🇨🇦 🇫🇷 Canada Greece Chamber of Commerce 🇨🇦 🇬🇷 Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hungary 🇨🇦 🇭🇺 Ireland Canada Business Association 🇨🇦 🇮🇪 Canadian Chamber in Italy 🇨🇦 🇮🇹 Netherlands-Canada Chamber of Commerce 🇨🇦 🇳🇱 Polish Canadian Chamber of Commerce 🇨🇦 🇵🇱 Câmara de Comércio Portugal-Canadá / Canada-Portugal Chamber of Commerce 🇨🇦 🇵🇹 Canada Ukraine Chamber of Commerce 🇨🇦 🇺🇦

📢 What are our business mission weeks like? Connect with local businesses, gain market insights, and showcase your offerings
in dedicated spaces! 🔹Join a group of 50 companies: Each business mission is organised around a specific trade event or trade fair relevant for the priority sector. You will join a group of approximately 50 EU cutting edge companies in a business mission programme, carefully conceived to provide you with effective engagement with local companies active in your sector, thus boosting your business and partnership opportunities. 🔹Coaching and pre-departure briefing: Once selected, you will benefit from personalised coaching to prepare you for the business mission. Through a pre-departure briefing EU companies receive market information and insights into their industry sector in Japan and the Republic of Korea. 🔹Meaningful Interactions: A business mission week follows a structured itinerary, combining informational sessions, business events, B2B matchmaking sessions, site visits, and networking opportunities to maximise your experience and facilitate meaningful interactions with the local business community.    🔹Showcase your products, solutions, and technologies : During the business mission, you will gain insights into your business sector from the local markets’ perspective. A dedicated exhibition space is foreseen for your company to showcase products and technologies. In addition, facilities to hold pre-arranged meetings with local companies will be provided. Learn more and apply for our first business missions: https://lnkd.in/dUNtCJWi

🌍 Unlock Global Trade Opportunities at 'Opportunities After Brexit #41'! 🌍 Join us for an unparalleled networking event: Opportunities After Brexit #41 - Connect, Trade & Profit Internationally. Don’t miss this chance to engage with industry leaders and entrepreneurs who are reshaping the business landscape post-Brexit. 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 ⏰ Time: 1:45 PM - 3:30 PM (your local time) 📍 Location: Online During this dynamic session, we'll explore practical strategies for international trading, effective networking, and how to maximize your profits in a post-Brexit world, as well as connecting break-out rooms for you to meet international business owners and professionals. Whether you’re looking to expand your market reach, understand new trade regulations, or just make valuable connections, this event is for you! 🔗 Register for the Event Here: Zoom Registration https://lnkd.in/e3zZXYvv And don't forget to mark your calendar by joining the official LinkedIn event page here for continuous updates: LinkedIn Event Link https://lnkd.in/exusYjMU 🚀 Why Attend? Network with a global community of forward-thinking professionals and business leaders. Discover new opportunities and strategies to thrive in international markets. Learn from experts about navigating the challenges and seizing the opportunities created by Brexit. Meet our panellists: 🧐Dan Goodwin, CYA Consulting - 🔎👀 Paula McNicholas 🏎️🏁 Eamonn Walsh Gareth Wax Sandra Dee Robinson Tommi Murshed-Parish 🎬 Murshed-Parish Ciara Heneghan - Story Weaver Heneghan Paul Rees Legacy Business Designer Alan Bell Let’s connect, trade, and profit together in the new business era. Spots are limited, so ensure you register soon to secure your place! Looking forward to seeing you there and networking with you :) #Networking #BusinessNetworking #InternationalConnections #GlobalOpportunities #InternationalBusiness #InternationalBusinessNetworking

🚀 Get ready to seize new business opportunities! 💻 Join our series of exciting webinars focused on the Mediterranean challenges and opportunities of today and tomorrow addressed to professionals from any company from any sector. We're committed to providing you and your businesses with online sessions that tackle the most pressing issues of our time. 📅 Save the date for the first seminar, which will be held on 7th of May in partnership with Euromed Group. For this session, we will count with Mr. Ernesto Caccavale, SChina General Manager, who will conduct the conference “Conquering the Chinese market: Strategies and opportunities for Mediterranean SMEs. Mr. Caccavale was Director of Business Development in Spain and Portugal for Alibaba Group and has a wide expertise in developing long-term business strategies and selling products via e-commerce platforms in the Chinese market. 📌 This webinar will be a great opportunity to know a bit more about this market and to have a first-hand knowledge by an expert in this field. All the attendees will have the chance to ask questions and to interchange insights on how this market works. ▶ If you are interested in this webinar, please send us an email to reserve your place! 👉 secretariat@ascame.org ▶ Stay tuned on ASCAME’s social networks for upcoming webinars! #ASCAMEwebinars #ASCAMEinsights #thevoiceoftheMediterranean #Mediterranean #MedConnect #Unitedbythreecontinents #UnitedbytheMediterranean #China #Mediterraneannetworking #businessopportunities #WeAreASCAME