Background
In June 2005 Larne Enterprise Development Company Ltd (Ledcom) undertook the management/organisational role to deliver the Tradelinks "Meet The Buyer" Programme for small businesses in Co.Antrim and Belfast.
The aims of the programme were to:-
- Introduce small businesses in the region to potential opportunities in supplying the public and private sector.
- Encourage "buyers" to provide information on the purchasing procedures that apply to their organisations.
- Indicate the level of demand for product/services.
- Advise on how to access supply organisations with the opportunity for businesses attending to exhibit products/services.
Attendees
Seven buyers agreed to participate on the day namely:
- Ballymena Borough Council
- Ballymoney Borough Council
- NEELB
- CSC Regional Supplies
- Larne Borough Council
- F.G.Wilsons
- Central Procurement Directorate
Eighteen businesses attended the Pre-Event Briefing with 56 local businesses attending the main event.
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