Business in a Rural Economy: An International Approach

Date : Wednesday 21.09.05 - Thursday 22.09.05

Details : This conference will explore globalisation, competition and the opportunities and challenges for rural businesses operating internationally. Over the two days Government and Industry professionals will address issues such as:

Growth and Development
Regeneration of Rural Regions
EU Development Policy
Women in Business


Attendance is a must for medium to large enterprises with a view to operating within the international market.

The conference aims to provide an insight into rural business today, with examples of best practice from leading experts such as Powerscreen International founder, Pat O'Neill and John Conway, Managing Director of Meteor Electrical, Ireland's largest independent electrical wholesale based in Kildress, Co Tyrone.

Eddie McVeigh, Head of the European Commission Office in Northern Ireland, will discuss the future of EU development policy and John McLaughlin, Marketing Manager of North and West Coast Links Golf will give advice on marketing rural golf courses internationally.


Location : Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone

Cost:
2 day non-residential: £175+VAT

Contact:
Please contact the Conference Administrator at Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council Tel: 028 8772 8600 or visit http://www.dungannon.gov.uk/businessconference.

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