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A series of key market and sector seminars will be staged by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) during International Business Month which runs through June.
Key market areas for North East exporters, such as China and Hong Kong, South Africa, USA, Russia and France will feature alongside key sectors such as healthcare and life sciences and air-funded businesses will come under the microscope at events across the region.
In addition to vital market information, the International Business Month events will also allow companies to find out more about the products and type of assistance on hand from UK Trade & Investment.
David Coppock, International Trade Director for UK Trade & investment in the North East said: "International Business Month provides an ideal opportunity for both new and experienced exporters to explore the many opportunities available in overseas markets and find out about the support on offer through UK Trade & Investment to help them succeed.
"The events we have put together reflect some of the key business areas for North East exporters and we hope that by attending them new and experienced exporters alike will gain valuable insights as to how to maximise the potential in these areas."
To book your place contact the North East Regional International Trade Hotline on 0845 05 05 054 or email enquiries@ukti.rito.co.uk
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¡VAMOS! 2008 Latin and Lusophone Festival
The festival takes place 11 - 20 July in NewcastleGateshead with many events taking place, including concerts, exhibitions and dancing. You can take part in the Big Dance Salsa event, which is part of the national Big Dance festival by registering on their website, www.vamosfestival.com/signup/dance.
You can learn the dance routine at the following venues:
Tuesdays:
Salseduce at Bar Beyond
Salsa Viva with Coco Vega at the Grand Hotel, Tynemouth.
Wednesdays:
Musica Mundo at Tup Tup Palace
Salsa Viva with Coco Vega (free salsa lesson).
Fridays:
Salsa-Amor at The Black Swan.
Saturdays:
with Coco Vega at The Cooperage.
Sundays:
Salsa Caliente at Chase / Sea.
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Winners of the 2008 North East Exporters Awards will be announced at a special dinner to be attended by Lord Digby Jones, Minister for Trade and Investment, at The Hilton, Gateshead. Television presenter Wendy Gibson will host the evening and former British Lion and rugby international, now writer and broadcaster Martin Bayfield will be the after-dinner speaker.
The Awards are sponsored by UK Trade & Investment, One NorthEast and the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC), and recognise the efforts of individuals who have helped their companies boost its international sales performance. The Exporters Dinner is sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland, Barclays and Emirates airline.
For details of how to purchase tickets, price £55 each or £500 per table, contact the North East International Trade Hotline on 0845 0505054.
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The European Day of Languages is an ideal opportunity to raise awareness of different languages and cultures from around the world. Absolute beginners and experienced learners alike can take part in activities to explore and celebrate language learning.
For anybody looking for ideas, CILT, the National Centre for Languages, has collected examples of the activities that have happened around the country over the last few years, from business breakfasts in French and multilingual treasure hunts, to international fashion shows, flamenco dancing lessons, and learning to say hello in 30 languages.
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CILT, the National Centre for Languages, offers a range of one-week continuous professional development courses abroad for MFL teachers. It includes languages enhancement classes, workshops, and a variety of cultural visits. Teachers can apply for a grant to cover the course fees through the British Council.
The next courses for the secondary school with funding still available will be running in October: Vive la france in Besancon, for teachers of French at upper intermediate or advanced level, and Italiano alla fiorentina, for teachers of Italian at all levels.
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