Hi Everyone
The UK and Europe represent key strategic markets for Canterbury Technology firms.
This is why the Canterbury Software and Electronics South clusters are working with
the Welsh Development Agency (WDA) to assist firms targeting UK and European markets
in a cost effective manner.
Now more than ever WDA is offering a number of incentives to technology businesses
wanting to affordably expand in the UK and other European markets through Wales. Some
of the benefits include:
* cash grants and other incentives, among the most attractive in Europe
* Competitive set-up and operating costs - some of the lowest in Europe
* Availability of highly skilled people and university trained high-quality
graduates
* Close proximity to London and M4 hi-tech corridor
* Accessibility to main UK business centres and European markets via road, rail,
air
World class data links, innovation/technology base and research facilities
Venue: Otago Room - First Floor, Rydges Christchurch
Date: Tuesday February 10th, 2004
Start: Meet 3.45pm for 4pm start
Close: 6pm with networking cocktails to 7pm
Please RSVP to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 03 353 6879 before the Friday 30th of January
International and other speakers will include:
* Keith Palmer, Vice President, WDA, Sydney - Why Canterbury companies
should invest in Wales?
* Rhodri Tudur-Jones, Project Manager, WDA, Sydney - Financial and other
incentives of setting up in Wales
* Gwilym Funnell, Mitel Corporation, Sydney - Wales - A Gateway to the
UK and Europe
* Catherine Calarco, Executive Director, NZ HiGrowth Project - How
HiGrowth is helping to support the growth of NZ's companies
* Arjan van der Boon, Project Manager, NZTE, Auckland - The NZ Beachhead
Programme and how it can assist NZ companies setting up in Wales
Jonathan Hudson, Managing Director, Panztel Limited, Tauranga - Setting up a
NZ Business in Wales - What to expect and what are the rewards
Look forward to seeing you there
Many thanks
James
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James W. Saruchera
Facilitator
Electronics South
Canterbury Software Inc
DDI +64 3 3536879
Mobile: +64 21 217 1653
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