07/06/2017

Free Business Brexit Seminar Announced

Mid & East Antrim Borough Council have announced a free breakfast seminar on "How might BREXIT affect my business and how should I prepare".

The seminar will consider the wider implications of BREXIT and the need for businesses to be prepared in advance for the challenges which may arise whether in terms of legal issues, skill shortages, purchasing , sales and marketing. In particular, the seminar will also examine some specific business issues relating to North-South trade such as exporting, transport, movement of goods and services, and currency.

The speaker will be Aidan Gough from Intertrade Ireland and there will be an opportunity for questions and discussions at the end of the presentation. The seminar is being organised through Larne Development Forum and LEDCOM and is being sponsored by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. 

Speaking about the event, Ald. Maureen Morrow, Chair of Larne Development Forum, said: "This exciting seminar provides a unique opportunity for local businesses to find out more about what they should be doing to plan for BREXIT when it is implemented. Intertrade Ireland has considerable expertise in this area and operates a BREXIT Advisory service for businesses which those attending the seminar will be able to benefit from first hand."

The free seminar commences with breakfast at 8am with the presentation starting at 8.30 am, at Willowbank Business Park, Millbrook, Larne.

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