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Yorkshire and Humber firms make their mark in Milan

Thirty firms from Yorkshire and Humber had just 48 hours in Italy recently in which to make their mark on the Italian business scene in Milan, the nation’s design and fashion capital.

November TradeYorkshire e-bulletin The latest edition of the monthly news e-bulletin is available to download now.	Annual China Business Awards Entries are invited for this year’s prestigious China Business Awards.
‘Think China’ – launch of business network in Sheffield Sheffield companies will be encouraged to ‘Think China’ at a special event.	Chinese business training for SME managers Managers from SMEs or non-profit organisations are invited to apply for a Chinese business exchange programme.
UKTI helps company roll theatre trolleys into Turkey UKTI has designated Turkey one of its High Growth Markets.	Environmental firms urged to look overseas UKTI has identified key markets for the UK’s £25 billion a year environmental industries in a recently published report.
Doing business in the Baltics Experts on the Baltic States will share their knowledge at a free event in Leeds this month.	Rare opportunity to visit World Bank Group Washington HQ UKTI will help water and environmental firms discover international donor business opportunities.
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News

Yorkshire forging specialist enters US nuclear power market - Posted: 20/11/2008
Sheffield Forgemasters has secured its first phase of orders for the American civil nuclear power market, thanks to a stainless steel component originally created for China ...Read More

£30m Indian venture for Yorkshire steel firm - Posted: 18/11/2008
A Yorkshire steel specialist is to expand into India after entering into a £30 million joint venture with the country’s second largest private sector steel maker ...Read More

Is your company ready to work with Americans? - Posted: 18/11/2008
Is your company considering doing business with the USA? An important part of business is developing relationships in your chosen market ...Read More

Digital firms invited to join mission to Texas - Posted: 14/11/2008
Digital SMEs are invited to give their international business activities a boost by joining a digital mission to the USA ...Read More

Help for small businesses keen to export - Posted: 14/11/2008
Are you a small or medium-sized business with an interest in exporting? UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) has announced new funding rules that will help SMEs to take part in more overseas trade fairs ...Read More

Spotlight on Export Specialists

Interview with Lorraine Ellison UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) regional sector specialist for textiles, fashion, and design.	Interview with Professor Frank McDonald Strategy, Economics and International Business Group, Bradford University School of Management.
Interview with Colin Russell UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) regional sector specialist for professional and business services.	Interview with Dr Nicolas Forsans Director, James E Lynch India & South Asia Business Centre.
Interview with Elsa Fairbanks UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) regional sector specialist for food and drink.	Interview with Professor Isobel Doole Sheffield Hallam University, Centre for Individual and Organisational Development.
Interview with Simon Bedford Regional sector specialist for overseas joint ventures and investment.	Interview with Alastair Gardner UKTI regional sector specialist for chemicals, biotechnology and environmental technologies.
Interview with Simon Muter UKTI regional sector specialist for advanced engineering and emerging technologies.	Interview with Nigel Goddard UKTI regional sector specialist for the digital and creative sectors.