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Which trade association event are you most excited about attending? 🎉🎊 A. Annual conference B. Networking mixer C. Educational webinar D. Industry trade show Let us know in the comments below and tag a friend you'd love to bring along! #TradeAssociationEvents Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming events.

Joining a chamber of commerce is one of the best things you can do to set your business up for long-term success. Chambers of Commerce provides your business with exclusive benefits, networking opportunities, mentorship for business owners, and more. However, it is important that you join a chamber at the right time in your business's lifecycle. Think of it this way: when you enter your chamber and attend networking events, you want to be sure that your business is already profitable and sustainable. These factors ensure that you keep your business running, stay up to date on membership dues, and attend networking events. If you join when your business is still finding its footing, you will not make as strong of an impression as you otherwise could have. When is the right time for your business to join a Chamber of Commerce? Click the blog below to learn more! #SmallBusinessOwner #SupportSmallBusinesses #ShopLocal #SmallBusiness #LocallyOwned #JoinSOCA #SOCAMembership #SouthernOhio #Ohio #Cincinnati

Utilize industry networks to expand your reach within the building services sector. Explore opportunities within trade associations, conferences, and online communities. Learn how to leverage these networks to build relationships with potential clients. #Networking #BuildingServices #IndustryConnections #ISSA #BSCAI

OUR BUSINESS AWARDS ARE OPEN FOR ENTRIES WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR🤷♀️😲 The Categories this year are: ✔Small business of the year ✔Larger business of the year ✔Entrepreneur of the year ✔Community business of the year ✔Rising Star ✔Business of the year ✔People and work business of the year (national) ✔Digital revolution business of the year (national) ✔Green innovation business of the year (national) ✔International trade business of the year (national) ✔Local economy of the future business of the year (national) Award winners will be announced at The Glasshouse International Centre of Music Gateshead on the evening of 27 June 2024! *You must be a member of The Chamber to enter* Please follow the link to check out the categories and start your entry - https://lnkd.in/eQWM5qH3 Here’s some of the benefits that come with entering: 🤩Free marketing – being shortlisted improves brand awareness, maximises your visibility and promotes your business. 🤩You will receive an image/logo to promote you are shortlisted or a winner – you can use this on marketing materials, emails, and socials. 🤩Celebrating hard work and success creates great PR opportunities. 🤩Boost morale – winning an award feels great. Employees will feel proud of being part of the business. It may also support recruitment. 🤩Stand out from your competition. 🤩Increase your credibility – a win is a sign of quality for potential customers. 🤩Winning a Chamber award has the benefit of your business being potentially recognised nationally. National category winners are automatically entered into to the British Chambers of Commerce national awards. The judging panel consists of representatives from each category sponsor, as well as representatives from individual businesses across the North East. Awards are judged via the Awards Force external platform. If you have any questions on entering please contact me at megan.rennison@necc.co.uk

Broaden Your Horizons with Strategic Networking 🤝 Strategic networking is the key to growth. We’ve broadened our horizons by connecting with new partners. This has increased our visibility and opened up new markets. Expand your network to discover untapped opportunities. Join trade associations and participate in industry forums. 🚀 Ready to broaden your horizons with strategic networking? #StrategicNetworking #BusinessVisibility #MarketExpansion #FreightForwarding

🏔 If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail 💡 Due diligence and strategic planning are absolutely essential to ensure your business grows, specially when the complexities of your sector involve national and international regulations. But when you are new to this game, where do you even start? 📑 Tomorrow 27/02, we will be giving entrepreneurs and business owners alike the opportunity to hear from Trade Expert Linda Middleton-Jones what steps need to be taken to create a sustainable and successful export strategy. 🙏 Please join the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and International Trade Matters Ltd in the "CREATING AN EXPORT STRATEGY" webinar and let us help your business reach the stars! 👇 Don't miss the opportunity and register now! https://lnkd.in/e_uYTeu2 #export #exportingexcellence #internationaltrade #strategicthinking #freewebinar #lcci

Thu 2023-12-14 11:50 USA UPDATE: DOING BUSINESS IN THE UNITED STATES JANUARY 29, 2024 Commercial Service Netherlands The U.S. Commercial Service Netherlands is organizing a FDI promotion event focusing on Doing Business in the United States at the U.S. Embassy in the Netherlands on Monday, January 29, 2024, 2:00 - 5:30 pm. We are once again teaming up with loyal partners including Rabobank, TABS, and Wuersch & Gering to host the 10th version of the “USA Update”. The event will be opened by the U.S. Ambassador and will be followed by several speakers discussing business opportunities in the United States. We expect to have approximately 80 Dutch attendees across sectors. Participation & Registration CS Netherlands would like to offer U.S. state Economic Development Organizations the opportunity to participate in this milestone event which would provide each participating EDO a tabletop booth during the networking reception and a special mention during the plenary remarks at the event. We will mention your presence in the pre-event communication, and you will be allowed to bring a banner and promotion material. The program agenda will provide plenty of time for networking between participating companies and EDO representatives. The total participation fee for each EDO will be $500. We have a limited number of spaces available for EDO participants and we ask that you please confirm your participation by requesting a participation agreement and submitting the $500 participation payment by Friday, January 12 2024. Spaces for EDO’s will be allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have any questions and are interested in participating, please contact: philip.hammerstein@trade.gov.

When exhibiting your business at a trade show there are several key things you can do to attract people to your stand. Here are some top strategies: https://lnkd.in/dAiSB-HX #yorbusiness #networking

When exhibiting your business at a trade show there are several key things you can do to attract people to your stand. Here are some top strategies: https://lnkd.in/dAiSB-HX #yorbusiness #networking

When exhibiting your business at a trade show there are several key things you can do to attract people to your stand. Here are some top strategies: https://lnkd.in/dAiSB-HX #yorbusiness #networking