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Trade Mission to Mexico: Mexico City and Guadalajara On Friday 7 - Friday 14 March 2014 Closing Date Friday 31 January 2014 Pre-departure briefing Thursday 20 February 2014
LCCI, in conjunction with our partners, is taking a select group of companies interested in exploring the business opportunities in the diverse and growing market of Mexico. Mexico’s 116 million people purchased £1,071m of British goods in 2012. It is the world’s ninth biggest economy and achieved 3.9% growth in 2012, with a further 3% GDP growth expected for 2013. Mexico is one of Latin America’s most open economies, boasting 12 free trade agreements with 44 countries, including the UK, under the EU - Mexico Free Trade Agreement.
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER JOINING THIS MISSION Prospects exist for companies across a variety of industry sectors including food and drink, aerospace, automotive, creative and media, healthcare, education, environment, financial services, infrastructure, oil and gas, power and energy, and security. Consumer companies also have the chance to attend the ANTAD exhibition, one of the best food, consumer products and retail technology exhibitions in Mexico.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING THIS MISSION • Networking opportunities and client entertainment provided through receptions in Mexico City and Guadalajara • Pre-visit and in-country briefings providing market information and advice on how to do business in Mexico • Company profile in the trade mission brochure distributed to companies in Mexico City and Guadalajara and translated into Spanish
• Subsidised tailored market research and programme of meetings provided through UK Trade & Investment’s (UKTI) Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS) scheme • Free ANTAD package which includes: show passes for all ANTAD days; individual stand space to exhibit samples and literature; leaflet
Project part-financed by the European Union
translated into Spanish; assistance with introductions to buyers and translations at meetings; and evening networking reception with targeted guests during ANTAD • Extensive local media coverage to heighten your presence in the market • Shared intelligence through group visit • Services of a Mission Manager and UKTI International Trade Advisers who have over 15 years’ experience in Latin America • Competitive cost through group travel
PROMEXICO SUPPORT For companies in the following sectors: aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical devices, creative industries and subject eligibility criteria, ProMexico is able to organize a tailored agenda to discuss opportunities with local authorities and stakeholders as well as assisting with potential business partner introductions. Additionally, ProMexico is able to provide: • Detailed description of opportunities and existing capabilities • Local transport and translation • Post meeting in country follow up
PROGRAMME (subject to change) FOR ALL SECTORS Fri 7 March
12:40pm
Depart London Heathrow
6:20pm
Arrive Mexico City Free day
Sat 8 March Sun 9 March Mon 10 March
Tues 11 March
Wed 12 March Thu 13 March Fri 14 March
Saturday 15 March 2014
3.00pm
Store visits to main retail companies in Mexico City
7.30pm
Welcome meeting
8.30am -10.00am
Embassy briefing
10.00am - 6.00pm
Free for delegates’ own meetings
7.30pm
Networking dinner/reception
RETAIL SECTOR ONLY - Guadalajara
OTHER (NON-RETAIL) SECTORS - MEXICO CITY
9.00am - 12.30pm
Free for delegates’ own meetings
All day
Free for delegates’ meetings
3.00pm
Flight to Guadalajara
6.00pm
ANTAD setting up stand
8.00pm
Informal dinner
11.00am - 6.00pm
ANTAD exhibiting at stand
TBC
Briefing by ProMexico
7.30pm
Informal dinner
9.00am - 6.00pm
ANTAD exhibiting at stand
7.00pm
Networking Reception
9.00am - 12.00 noon 1.00pm 3.00pm 9.00pm 1.00pm
Arrive London Heathrow
Free for delegates’ meetings All day
Free for delegates’ own meetings
ANTAD exhibiting at stand
Morning
Free for delegates’ own meetings
Depart hotel Depart Guadalajara to Mexico City Depart Mexico City to London
9.00pm
Depart Mexico City to London
THE COSTS • Participation fee: £395 (There is a discounted rate of £295 for London Chamber of Commerce Premier Plus Members) • Travel Package: A competitive travel package will be available which will include internal transfers and hotels
UKTI LONDON AND SOUTH EAST FINANCIAL SUPPORT There are a limited number of Market Visit Support (MVS) grants worth £650 that are available for eligible companies on a first come, first served basis. Companies must be a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) under the EU definition. They must be based in London and the South East and trading for a minimum of 12 months.
ABOUT OUR PARTNERS Santander UK Plc Santander UK’s Breakthrough programme is helping fast-growing SMEs to achieve their full potential. The programme supports the UK’s fastest growing SMEs by providing advice and funding, as well as the chance to visit and learn from successful companies and leading entrepreneurs. Santander UK’s Breakthrough programme is designed to help businesses unlock their potential. For more information, visit www.santanderbreakthrough.co.uk ProMexico ProMexico is the Mexican government institution in charge of strengthening Mexico’s participation in the international economy. With this objective in mind, the institution supports the export activity of companies established in the country and co-ordinates action to attract foreign direct investment to Mexico. ProMexico is also a member of the Enterprise Europe Network, the European Commission’s largest business support network. For more information, visit www.promexico.gob.mx
UKTI UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the government department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. We also help overseas companies bring their high-quality investment to the UK’s economy – acknowledged as Europe’s best place from which to succeed in global business. UKTI offers expertise and contracts through its extensive network of specialists in the UK, and in British embassies and other diplomatic offices around the world. We provide companies with the tools they need to be competitive on the world stage. UKTI’s London regional team is dedicated to increasing the competitiveness of SMEs in the capital through international sales development. A team of International Trade Advisers deliver tailored help to businesses which are either exporting for the first time or looking to enter new markets. For more information on UK Trade & Investment, visit www.ukti.gov.uk/london, T: +44(0)20 7234 3000, or E:
[email protected].
ELIGIBILITY To accompany this trade mission, your business must be established within the UK and selling or marketing a British product or service. Priority will be given to companies from the retail sector followed by multi-sectoral companies which have either arranged their own meetings or have commissioned a UKTI OMIS.
HOW TO APPLY For the full application pack, please contact the Mission Manager: Vanessa Vlotides, Head of International Business Team, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. E:
[email protected], T: +44 (0)20 7203 1838. Please complete the application form by Friday 31 January 2014. However, if you are applying for a UKTI financial package, please apply soon as there is limited funding available.
