GATEWAY TO GLASGOW TUESDAY, MAY 23 THURSDAY, MAY 25 GLASGOW, SCOTLAND Does your company specialize in creative industries, digital technology, manufacturing, higher education, life sciences, tourism, sustainability or retail? Are you looking to break into the UK market? If so, we invite you to join the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce as we partner with the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce for our first-ever international delegation trip!
Overview Glasgow is ranked a Top Large European City of the Future 2016/17 and has achieved an outstanding set of results in the prestigious fdi Magazine European Cities of the Future Awards 2016/17. In the Large Cities categories, Glasgow was awarded: Top 10 overall Large City; Runner-up for FDI strategy; Runner-up for Business Friendliness and Top 10 for Economic Potential. In addition to this, it is in the top 70 world s best financial centers (Global Financial Centers Index 2015). Generating an impressive 19.3 billion GVA for the national economy per annum the largest of any Scottish city, the strength of Glasgow s economy is its diversity with a range of sectors and sub-sectors. Combining bespoke business matching with high profile networking, Gateway to Glasgow will assist you in opening up new markets and boost your international trade connections in one of Europe s most quickly growing economies. Criteria, Restrictions & Tentative Schedule Participation Fee: $1500 Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Please submit all applications to Mads Hebbelstrup at mads@manhattancc.org *Space is limited. The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce will work closely with the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce to select participants that will best fit the bespoke business matching Participants must be members of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Participants must arrive in Glasgow no later than the afternoon of Tuesday, May 23 Participants are invited to a Welcome Dinner on Tuesday, May 23 Bespoke business meetings will take place on Wednesday, May 24 followed by high level networking event Follow up meetings are intended to be scheduled for Thursday, May 25, followed by cultural excursion and dinner in the evening Participants are responsible for own hotel, flight and some meal accommodations (the Chamber will provide discounted hotel suggestions)
GATEWAY TO GLASGOW TUESDAY, MAY 23 THURSDAY, MAY 25 GLASGOW, SCOTLAND COMPANY CAPABILITY STATEMENT This information will be used to secure the best match for your company and ensure you get the most from the programme. Please complete each section as fully as possible. Core Competencies Please provide a summary of what your company does as it relates to your target companies for the international visit. Performance and Growth Prospects Please outline work you have done for similar clients to your target companies. Pen profiles of recent relevant project examples can be included as can links to more information, publicity and testimonials Competitive Advantage Please outline how you differentiate yourselves from the competition; what makes you special your unique selling proposition and key factors in the proposed business model for collaboration. Ideal Match Characteristics Please outline who you think your target companies may be and why they would want to do business with you. Give details of what you are looking for in terms of a match, eg joint venture, distributor, retail, investment, etc
Company Profile Please provide a summary of the size of your company, location of your offices, scope of area you sell to, number of employees, and awards received. Key Performance Indicators Please complete the following table using Key Performance Indicators from your business that is the closest to these categories. 2014/15 2015/16 Projected 2016/17 Turnover Profitability Market Share Positive Outcome What would success look like for you as a result of participating in The Make it in Manhattan event?
COMPANY PROFILE Company Name and Registration Number: Address/Location: Website:- Employees (range): Turnover (range): Main Products/Services: List and describe your company s main products and services: - Name of Lead Contact Person: - Position in Company: - Contact Details: Email: Mobile Number: Liaison Person:
Email: Mobile Phone: Skype Contact: International Trade Support If you are receiving assistance from any other support organisation please list here. THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS CAPABILITY STATEMENT AND COMPANY PROFILE PLEASE RETURN THIS TO MADS HEBBELSTRUP NO LATER THAN MAY 3, 2017 mads@manhattancc.org