International Gateway 4 Suppliers
London 2012 estimate that approximately 75,000 supply chain opportunities will be generated by the London 2012 Games.
Did you know that as a small or growing business based in London, you could benefit hugely from the 2012 Games. The International Gateway 4 Suppliers project will help you identify and maximise these business growth opportunities.
Your business will be encouraged to exploit domestic procurement possibilities around the 2012 Games in London and also explore international trade and partnership opportunities around other international games, such as the 2008 Beijing and 2010 New Delhi Games.
What the project provides:
As a growing business you need to innovate and if that might involve moving into new markets or exploiting opportunities that are under your nose.
What you can expect
- a wealth of expert knowledge you can draw on to grow your business
- key examples of best practice from the 2008 and 2010 Games
- a step by step guide in how to submit a strong tender
- one-to-one advice in how to internationalise your business
- advice in how to source partners for bidding
Build your skills
Attend a range of workshops on procurement, negotiation, sourcing new business opportunities, marketing and sales.
Develop new markets
Participate in trade missions to India and China to find new business opportunities and partners linked to other international games
Join the club
By joining our informal business club you could network with others at trade networking events
Be inspired
Meet the champions of business, hear their stories and learn from their experience
Who should attend? |
Upcoming IG4S activities
More coming soon
CompeteFor
GLE oneLondon is working with the London Business Network to help its members access Games-related business opportunities through an exciting new online service that has just been launched. The ground-breaking website, named CompeteFor, gives businesses direct access to supply chain opportunities created by the 2012 Games and business support to help grow your business and competitiveness. Registering is easy, free and only needs to be done once. Businesses are then automatically matched with relevant Games-related opportunities that they can apply for.
Simply visit www.london2012.com/business and following the links to CompeteFor
GLE oneLondon and the London Business Network will also be running information sessions and workshops in the coming months specifically designed to help businesses make the most of Games-related opportunities. So watch this space for details.For more information, please contact Monica on monica.m@gle.co.uk
Past IG4S events
To view past events since September 2007, please click here
How to access the programme
Who to contact: Monica Montero
Telephone: 020 7940 1566
Email: monica.m@gle.co.uk
Useful resources
These are helpful websites you may want to look at to find out more about opportunities around the 2012 Games in London:
www.london2012.com/business and follow the links to CompeteFor and register online to receive more information.
Delivery Partners
Bangladeshi British Chamber Of Commerce
Eastern European Business Club
Enterprise Enfield
Gargaar Somali Welfare Association
HBV enterprise
Islamic Community Centre
Latin American Development Association NA
TCA Consultancy
Vietnamese Business Action
Strategic Partners
UK Trade & Investment
Supply London
Supplier Diversity Europe
Really Red Shoes
Commonwealth Business Council
China British Business Council
