Stephen Metcalfe, local MP
for South Basildon and East Thurrock, recently joined local businesses and
Councillors at The Green Centre in Wat Tyler Park as part of a “Meet the
Buyers” event organised by Basildon Council.
During the event, Stephen
had the opportunity to meet with Eastern Region UK Trade and Investment (UKTI)
representative, Pat Smith to discuss improving export opportunities for
Basildon based businesses.
The event gave UKTI the
chance to come together with businesses based in Basildon and Thurrock to
encourage them to export their products and to show them that it may be easier
than they think to create markets abroad for their goods and services.
The Government is actively
encouraging businesses of all sizes to export beyond Britain’s borders and the
local MP, who has always been passionate about business, was keen to see local
businesses benefit from potential opportunities.
Mr Metcalfe commented: “I
would encourage any business in South Basildon and East Thurrock interested in
exporting to get in touch with the UKTI. They are keen to see business prosper
and may be able to help local businessmen and women achieve their dream of
expanding.”
For more information on
the UKTI and to find out how to contact them, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-trade-investment
