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Facilitated by independent international trade specialist, David Hooper, this Goods Focused Peer Network will draw inspiration from feedback received from businesses at our spring launch events, providing the opportunity to further discuss issues and topics raised, including:
- Benefitting from new Free Trade Agreements (CPTPP and the Australia agreement)
- The continuing evolution of post-Brexit trading rules
- A forward look at key changes for businesses involved in the export of goods including the Single Trade Window
- A spotlight on business support: hear from Innovate UK about their Global Business Innovation Programme
The aim of the peer network is to support business owners and managers from across the Midlands to expand your export knowledge, network with peers to discuss common challenges and gain new ideas to drive international growth.
Agenda:
09:00 Arrival and Networking with Breakfast Rolls and Refreshments
09:30 Welcome and Introduction
09:40 Roundtable Discussion facilitated by David Hooper, Hooper & Co International Trade Consultancy Ltd
10:45 Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) from Innovate UK
11:00 Next Steps and Future Agenda
11:15 Close
Meet the Facilitator
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David Hooper, Hooper & Co International Trade Consultancy Ltd As Managing Director of Hooper and Co International Trade Consultancy Ltd, David specialises in the areas of international trade, customs compliance and logistics. He assists businesses to improve their customs procedures, logistics and to resolve other international trade issues as part of their business growth. |
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More recently David has supported all types of businesses from SMEs to large PLCs in preparing for Brexit using a diagnostic toolkit which identifies the real supply chain issues businesses need to implement, ensuring data is correct for customs declarations and employees are trained and equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure they can administer new procedures and remain customs compliant with HMRC. David is also on the Board of Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce as a Non-Executive providing strategic guidance and support in the area of international trade, customs and logistics. |
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Secure your Place:
Don’t miss this opportunity to share experiences, best practice, overcome issues and gain ideas!
Places are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To avoid disappointment, use the link below to book your space today.
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| Midlands International Trade Peer Network Summer Programme |
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| Date: 05 July 2023 | |||
| Time: 09.00-11.15 | |||
| Location: Holiday Inn | 212 Abbey End | Kenilworth | CV8 1ED | |||
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| email: ditmidlands@trade.gov.uk | |||
| call: 0300 303 8955 | |||
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Registration
Don’t miss this opportunity to share experiences, best practice, overcome issues and gain ideas.
Places are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To avoid disappointment, use the link below to book your space today.
Anything missing? If there is a particular challenge or issue you would like us to address, please let us know when you register.
For any other export related enquiries contact the Department for Business and Trade in the Midlands at ditmidlands@trade.gov.uk or call our export support service on 0300 303 8955.
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Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the Government Department that helps UK based companies succeed in the global economy. We also help overseas companies bring their high-quality investment to the UK’s dynamic economy, acknowledged as Europe’s best place in which to succeed in global business.
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