Email News October 2009
Foreword...
Welcome to the October issue of email news. This month's issue looks at a range of important issues for marine businesses. It includes details of a visit to Southampton by International Trade Minister Lord Davies, highlights of the Kent Skills Festival being held next week and the launch of SEEDA's new refit facility. Read on to find out more...
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Minister encourages UK’s marine sector to “Take it to the World”...
Lord Davies of Abersoch, Minister for Trade, visited Southampton last month to celebrate the success of the marine sector and to underline the importance of international trade in helping the UK out of recession.
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SEEDA launches Superyacht refit facility in Southampton...
The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) has recently opened a new Superyacht refit and repair facility at its Hythe Marine Park site in Southampton.
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New export website launched in South East...
UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) South East has recently launched a new web forum called 'Export Talk'. The service aims to complement the range of export-related services that UKTI offers and will be an indispensable online support service for exporting advice and networking opportunities.
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Help students speak your language...
Business Language Champions is a national programme that supports and recognises business engagement with schools through languages.
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Gosport Business Awards – only 12 days left to enter...
There are only 12 days left to enter the 2009 Gosport Business Awards. Local firms are being encouraged to “Celebrate their success!” and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to showcase their achievements, gain the recognition of their peers and raise the profile of their business.
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Kent Marine Skills Festival, 9th october 2009...
The Education Business Partnership (EBP) has joined forces with Kent County Council to host the 2009 Kent Marine Skills Festival at the Dover Cruise Terminal.
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University showcases maritime expertise...
The University of Southampton recently celebrated the wealth and diversity of its maritime research at an evening reception hosted at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton to coincide with the PSP Southampton Boat Show.
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Help youngsters into the workforce...
Backing Young Britain is a Government-led initiative which is bringing businesses and public and voluntary sectors together to ensure that the valuable skills and experience of young people aren't being wasted.
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Turn innovation into high-growth business, 6 October 2009...
Venue: City Cruise Terminal, Southampton
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Marine RRC Courses for Autumn 2009...
The Marine Regional Resource Centre has recently launched it Autumn programme of short courses. Full details of these can be obtained by visiting the events section of our site http://www.marinesoutheast.co.uk/events
