Business Advice
London 2012 Opportunities
The Community & Economic Regeneration Unit provides information and support to companies interested in investing in Solihull, whether new to the area, or an existing company in the Borough.
The announcement on 6 July 2005 that London would host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games was wonderful news not only for London but for the whole country, particularly the West Midlands.
The staging of the Games presents huge opportunities for businesses of all sizes throughout the UK, offering a chance for firms to find new trading partners, enter new markets and compete for contracts from a global audience.
Businesses in every sector, from construction and manufacturing to creative industries and merchandising will be needed, including companies within their network of supply chains.
Opportunities will arise through numerous avenues - from the staging of the Games themselves, construction of the Olympic Village, the four year 'Cultural Olympiad' from 2008 and national Torch Relay, to the delivery of long-term legacy development. The region itself will be involved in holding football matches at Villa Park.
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A national brokerage service has also been launched between buyers throughout the London 2012 supply chain and potential suppliers. 'CompeteFor' also provides access to business support services; building skills and capacity to ensure that businesses across the UK can access opportunities linked to the hosting of the London 2012 Games. To receive automatic alerts for tender opportunities as they arise, register your business for free on the CompeteFor site.
For local companies, the West Midlands Collaborative Commerce Marketplace have launched a free online contracts service, where once registered, businesses receive daily tender news and can collaborate with other like minded small to medium sized businesses, to help successfully bid for work. For more information, please see the Ready For Business website.
For more information on how your business can get involved, download 'Giving it our all' - the West Midlands Business Guide to the London 2012 Games.
For previous Olympic business event presentations, please see 'Presentation' attachments below.
To register to receive information regarding future business events and information, please contact the Council on 0121 704 6151.