London First

Helping to maximise the economic potential of London 2012, the British Business Club is an exciting new online resource enabling businesses to access the thousands of business visitors who will come to London next year.

Membership of the Club is free and allows you to access up-to-date details of networking events and other business activity being planned. Currently, businesses can register as a member, upload and search the events calendar. From spring, the online partnering service will enable members to showcase their business capabilities and make contacts with international business partners.

The London 2012 hospitality programme will be the subject of a London First briefing in the New Year.

Register as a member of the British Business Club now at: www.britishbusinessclub.org.


International Games-time business hospitality programme

Aug-Sep 2012 (various dates)

To maximise London businesses’ exposure to the thousands of international businesses visiting the capital this year, London First is partnering with the London Business Network to provide a series of business to business events during the Games. Ten sector-focused events will provide showcasing, networking and partnering opportunities.

This programme will be coordinated with the wider Games hospitality programme, including the UKTI’s national programme, called the “British Business Embassy”, and the Mayor’s business hosting programme at City Hall.

Sectors/themes (subject to confirmation):

• Construction
• Technology, Media and Telecoms
• Paralympic showcase
• International business of major sporting events
• Tourism/hospitality
• Security
• Professional services
• Sustainability

For more information please contact Catherine Shrimpton.