James Averdieck, founder of luxurious desert company GU is set to give the keynote speech at The Business Show 2012. James will share his secrets for success on how he started GU in 2003 with just £150,000 taking the company to sales of over £30m before selling in 2010. Space is limited so if you would like to hear James talk email events@businesswest.co.uk
The Business Show Swindon returns on February 1, 2012 at STEAM organised by GWE Business West and sponsored by Team South West and Relays (Regional Educational Legacy in Art and Youth Sport), and with Swindon Business Newsa as its official media partner. The show will feature over 80 exhibitors from across the region and is free to attend.
After the success of the LinkedIn Espresso Bar, the 2012 show will have two sessions. The Business West LinkedIn group has doubled in size since the last show to over 3,400 members providing more opportunity to make new business contacts. The times for the sessions are 11 – 12 or 1.30 – 2.30 and enjoy a complimentary coffee on the mezzanine floor? Join the LinkedIn group today www.bwlinkedin.co.uk
Ian Larrard, director of The Initiative in Swindon and Wiltshire, GWE Business West said: “The LinkedIn Espresso Bar is an innovative way to bring members together so that they can network face to face. This is an ideal way to create online discussions in real life and extend your business network.”
The Swindon Strategic Economic Partnership (SSEP) Annual Conference 2012 will run in the morning of 1 February, alongside The Business Show Swindon. After a busy year, SSEP will provide an update on current activity, including links with the newly formed Local Enterprise Partnership. A full agenda will be provided shortly. To book visit www.businessshowswindon.co.uk
The show, easily accessible from the M4 and Swindon railway station, will run from 9am to 4pm. To register to attend visit www.businessshowswindon.co.uk
