European building boom a boon for UK firms

15 September 2012

Opportunities abound in Central and Eastern Europe for UK firms as the EU pumps in €200 billion for huge infrastructure modernisation projects in nine countries.

An event in Leeds next month gives you the chance to snap up a slice of the action as we team up with UK Trade & Investment and top trade experts from our embassies in the region including Jonathan Allen, the British Ambassador to Bulgaria.

If you let us know what you’re after we’ll fix up one-to-one meetings with these specialists and we’ll also outline details of the key projects underway.

Not only that, we can also offer match-making opportunities, putting you in touch with businesses and organisations in Austria, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Croatia and Hungary.

These huge undertakings involve civil nuclear energy, conventional and renewable energy, railways, ports, airports and other projects such as hospitals, wastewater treatment facilities and education.

The UK already exports more than £11 billion worth of goods to these countries each year.

Not only do these countries value British expertise and quality, it is a region with the potential for sustained growth, opportunities for SMEs and a consumer market. These countries are within easy reach of the UK and firms can work closely with the British embassy network which has huge experience of these markets.

The Finding Your Perfect Match In Emerging Europe event takes place at DLA Piper UK LLP, Princes Exchange, Princes Square, Leeds, LS1 4BY on Thursday 4^th October. The cost is £75 plus VAT with discounts for Chamber members.

To book click here or telephone Gemma Price on 0845 034 7200 to reserve your place. Please confirm at the time of booking whether you require a one-to-one appointment with a trade official.