Date 07/04/08 - 11/04/08
The East Midlands China Business Bureau invites East Midlands’ businesses to join our market visit to Sichuan and Chongqing in Southwest China between 7th – 11th April. Leading China’s ‘Go West’ strategy with a combined population of 118 million, this region offers huge business opportunities and has strong links with the East Midlands.
Programme:
Saturday 5th April: Depart UK for China
Sunday 6th April: Arrive in Chongqing
Monday 7th April: Briefing at British Consulate-General
PM Business meetings
Tuesday 8th April: AM Doing Business in the UK seminar presented by specialists from the East Midlands (optional)
PM Business meetings
Wednesday 9th April:AM Travel to Chengdu
PM Business meetings
Thursday 10th April:AM Doing Business in the UK seminar presented by specialists from the East Midlands (optional)
PM Optional visit European Project Incubation Centre (EUPIC)
Friday 11th April: Business meetings
Saturday 12th April:Fly back to UK
Support package:
- Market visit subvention of £750 per company to eligible companies
- Briefing meeting at British Consulate-General Chongqing.
- Pre-mission briefing to become familiar with Chinese business culture, etiquette and negotiation tips.
- Support throughout the visit from our China Business Advisors
- Assistance in obtaining official invitation letter and advice on Visa, Hotel booking, Translation, booking flights etc
Eligibility:
To qualify for the support package your business needs to be located in the East Midlands region, be new to this market, employ less than 250 people or be a higher education or FE college. Larger businesses can also participate but are not eligible for the support package. Companies are required to commission an Overseas Market Introductory Service (OMIS) of at least £450 which will help them arrange business meetings in Sichuan and Chongqing.
Companies are requested to sign a ‘letter of commitment’ and provide a £250 fee which will be refunded upon completion of the market visit.
Further Information
For further information or to register your interest, please contact:
Cheryl Cranness
Tel: 0044 116 257 5611
Email: cherylcranness@emd.org.uk
