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| UK Trade & Investment to promote of post-hurricane Opportunities to Industry UK Trade & Investment, in cooperation with Louisiana Economic Development and UK regional groups in England and Scotland’s Business Gateway, will hold a series of seminars to brief companies on post-hurricane reconstruction opportunities in US Southern States estimated to be worth Ј140 billion. The events will be held in London, Aberdeen and Manchester during Monday October 31 to Wednesday 2 November. Larry Collins, Director of International Services for Louisiana State Government, will brief UK industry on the extent of sector opportunities, contractors already engaged in reconstruction work and their procurement processes, and support available to UK companies wishing to establish a presence in the State. UK Trade & Investment staff from the US and the UK will also be on hand to discuss further planned activity to assist UK industry access the reconstruction effort and the range of support and services available to companies seeking to get involved. The briefing tour is an initiative linked to a long-standing relationship between UK Trade and Investment and Louisiana Economic Development, in cooperation with UK Regional business groups, Business Gateway International (part of Scottish Enterprise), Aberdeen City Council and other industry partners. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Construction News :: home page |