Email News March 2008
Foreword...
Welcome to the March issue of email news. This month we have a packed programme of activity around the region, particularly for companies looking to develop their international presence. Read on to find out more about emerging opportunities in Korea as well as visits by US trade experts from the Hampton Rhodes region. Next month also sees the increasingly popular Superyacht UK Tour of Excellence which offers opportunities for South East companies to develop in this growing sector. Finally we have details about possible changes to our future communications with you, we have proposals in the pipeline which we hope will give you easier and more effective access to our information and communications.
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Training and Skills
Marine Specific 3-D CAD Training Course...
The Marine Regional Resource Centre (RRC), working with the Marine South East CAD Training Pool, is now able to deliver full CATIA training using their latest marine modules. The training on CATIA was set up following a request by Superyacht UK, who had identified the need by member companies for greater provision in this area.
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An Opportunity to gain an Insight into Modern Manufacturing and Inspection (at no cost to your company!)...
Marine South East in collaboration with the Marine Regional Resource Centre (RRC) is offering free training to marine companies and their staff to give an introduction to modern design and production techniques.
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Week dedicated to promoting apprenticeships...
The first Apprenticeship Week of its kind was held from 25th – 29th February and helped to raise the profile of Apprenticeships and encourage more employers to use this form of training.
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International Business
MSE supports South East marine presence in UAE...
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) marine sector is exhibiting strong year-on-year growth, presenting substantial export opportunities for marine businesses in southeast England. Marine South East , in conjunction with South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), is opening an office in Dubai to support members’ marine interests across the UAE. In addition to a fully staffed office, MSE is offering members introductions to carefully selected prospective clients and the opportunity to have their own presence in Dubai, all for an annual fee of £10,000.
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Emerging markets – Korea...
A new market is emerging into the International leisure boating arena. In the current climate of the global marine industry with the focus moving from West to East, this is a unique opportunity for the marine leisure industry to become involved in a new and untapped market.
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Business Support Opportunities around the region
Packed programme for MareNet in April...
April will see two Marenet events, the first looking at how companies can improve their business (16th April) and the second with a focus on skills and training (29th April).
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Marketing and Communications research for Marine South East...
Marine South East has recently taken on 3 researchers to undertake an evaluation of the effectiveness of its marketing and communications tools. The research will include looking at how we communicate with our database of companies and individuals. It will include looking at the website, the email newsletter and the hard copy newsletter.
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City & Stone Communications to continue contract to supply marketing and communications...
Marine South east recently renewed its contract with City & Stone Communications to provide marketing and communications support, including the monthly email news, printed newsletter and media relations.
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‘Navigating the Funding Landscape Workshop’ - a review...
Following the success of previous ‘Navigating the Funding Landscape’ workshops across the South East of England, the IAS in collaboration with Marine South East and the Southampton Enterprise Hub, ran a full-day funding workshop aimed at marine sector companies.
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Events
Profiting from our Past: The Modern Value of Maritime Heritage Conference on March 5 and 6 2008...
Venue: University of Portsmouth
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National Science & Engineering Week 7th – 16th March 2008...
Discover the wonders of science and engineering and the mysteries of the Ocean and Earth at the University of Southampton’s Science and Engineering Week 2008. Supported by The Royal Academy of Engineering.
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Launch of South Coast International Trade Forum, 10 March 2008...
Venue: Holiday Inn, Fareham
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EEZ Market Seminar will highlight latest business opportunities, Wednesday 12 March...
Venue: London ExCel, Docklands
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Oceanology International 2008 - various events, Wednesday 12th March...
Venue: ExCel London,
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Exploitation of Innovation and Technology in the Marine Sector MareNet event, on Wednesday, 12th March from 3.30pm – 6.30pm (including tours)....
Venue: Anglesea Building, University of Portsmouth
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‘Creating the Healthy Workplace’ Seminars, on Thursday, 14th February and Monday, 17th March 2008...
Venues: Priestfield Conference Centre, Gillingham, Kent (February) and EEF South, Station Road, Hook (March).
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Opportunities in High Growth and Emerging Markets, on Monday 17 March from 8.30am – 2.30pm...
Venue: Copthorne Hotel, Slough
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An offer to display company advertising and equipment promotion brochures for non-exhibitors at Dimdex 2008, from 17-19 March 2008...
Venue: Dimdex 2008, Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference, Doha Qatar.
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Selling Skills for the Marine Industry – A look at new techniques, Wednesday 19 March 2008...
Venue: Marine House, Egham
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Events
2008 Marina Conference on Thursday 10th – Friday 11th April 2008...
Venue: Marriott Hotel, Portsmouth
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A Business Improvement MareNet Event, 16 April 2008...
Venue: Northbrook College, Shoreham ariport
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2008 Superyacht UK Tour of Excellence - visit from international Superyacht professionals, 22 – 25 April 2008...
Venue: Various South East and South West
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RCD Awareness Course – Are you up to scratch with the directive?, Wednesday 23 April 2008...
Venue: Hatton, Warwickshire
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Marenet event - Skills and training, 29 April 2008...
Venue: HMS Sultan
