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Thursday 9th September 2010

Services for UK companies

The International Trade Promotion Centre based at the NEC, Birmingham, provides free expert advice and guidance to UK-based companies wishing to grow their business overseas and to international companies wishing to set up or expand their business in the UK.

Through the Centre, UK exhibitors and visitors to shows at the NEC can access an extensive range of services offered by our partners. As the key international show venue for the UK, the NEC attracts a significant number of international visitors all seeking products, services, potential business partners or investment opportunities in the UK.

The Centre has dedicated staff working to attract international buyers to trade shows through the UK Trade & Investment Inward Mission programme. These international buyers are looking for the opportunity to meet with UK companies. This is facilitated through various activities organised by the Centre, such as networking and "Meet the Buyer" events.

Mapping your route to international markets

Are you looking for?

  • Free expert guidance and advice on trading overseas?


  • A network that can put you in contact with a whole range of international business partners?


  • General business information and support?

    • If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then the next time you are at the NEC, why not pay us a visit? It could make the world of difference.

    We offer:

  • Opportunity to meet with potential business partners overseas (i.e. international buyers)


  • Access to the UK government's vast network of trade and investment specialists


  • Full range of business advice during and outside of NEC trade show activities
    • Exhibition Organisers, How we can help
    UK Trade & Investment
    Advantage West Midlands
    Locate in Birmingham
    Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry