THE LARGEST INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MATCHMAKER EVENT IN EUROPE
The Southern Area Euro Info Centre (EIC)
is the co-ordinator for the Central Southern England region.
The Partenariat programme, initiated
by the European Commission in 1988, has proved an excellent instrument
for starting international co-operation between small & medium sized
enterprises (SMEs) from around the world.
Partenariats have been held successfully
throughout the Member States on a bi-annual basis. For 2 days of intensive
meetings SMEs can make 30 minute appointments to talk to other international
companies of their choice. This event is Free and delegates are only required
to pay for travel and accommodation.
What is it…? The largest International Business Matchmaker Event in Europe
Who attends...? Small and Medium Sized Enterprises from 70-80 nations
When is it held…? Twice a year in a different location / country each time
What do local companies Say…
Is it expensive…?
How can I learn more about this event...?
Preparation Seminar...
What Happens After the Event...?
Local Companies Say…
"…you will never meet this many international companies under one roof in 2 days. Extremely worthwhile event."
Emma Percey, Crydom Magnetics
'There is something for every
type of business and for the cost of a half page advertisement, you can
network with Europe to see what is on offer, as well as promote your products.
Is
it expensive…?
The 2 day event is FREE - You only pay
for travel and accommodation, (an attractive package is offered).
However,
what do companies who have attended say…
'The cost of this trip was no more that
one half page advertisement in trade journals.'
Phil Scott, Scottlamp
Ltd, Portsmouth
'There is no other way which
is as cost effective in getting exposure to SME's in other countries.'
Maurice Flax. Cross Link
Manufacturing
How
can I learn more about this event ?
In advance of the actual event the Central
Southern Region sends out 10,000 notifications of half-day seminars within
Hampshire/Dorset/Isle of Wight for interested companies to attend in order
to find out about the event. At these promotions, each attendee will receive
a catalogue containing details of around 400-500 companies who will be
acting as hosts. These companies cover most business sectors.
Guest companies select from the catalogue
the host companies they would like to contact. The National Counsellors
who have access to special software for planning the desired meetings (host
to guest or guest to guest) throughout the 2 days of the events, will provide
each guest delegate with their meeting schedule at the beginning of the
event. These selections are then registered via the National Counsellors.
Preparation
Seminar
Additional to the promotional seminar,
Central Southern England Partnership also organise a Free half day Preparation
seminar for registered delegates from Central Southern England region,
giving help and guidance on how to get the best results from this exciting
event. Central Southern Region has consistently taken between 25-35% of
the England/Wales delegation, many delegates attending more than one event.
The Central Southern England sponsors of
the event are so pleased with the results that they actually give each
attending company some financial sponsorship to help towards the travel
and accommodation !
At the event delegates have the opportunity
to make additional scheduled meetings with the companies attending, via
the sophisticated scheduling system used. Whenever possible, interpreters
are provided free of charge.
What
Happens After the Event ?
Central Southern England Partnership send
a critique to each attending company asking which type of aftercare help
they require and whenever possible, guide and inform companies on how to
proceed.
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