WTC Belfast Announces Export Excellence Seminars For '08

The logo for World Trade Centre Belfast is revealed today at an event hosted by Belfast City Council, the license holders for the WTC Belfast brand.

Designed by local company Albino Branding and Design, the logo reflects the aspirations of World Trade Centre Belfast to support the growth of world class companies from the region.

There are over 300 World Trade Centres across the globe, and the priority for Belfast City Council is to develop relationships within the network which will enable local firms who become members of WTC Belfast to tap into export opportunities.

“Links with World Trade Centre colleagues throughout the world will enable local member companies to access market intelligence, business matchmaking services and attend trade shows and exhibitions,” explained Councillor Michael Browne, Chairman of Belfast City Council’s Development Committee.

“Businesses visiting export markets can also use World Trade Centre facilities throughout the world. The launch of Belfast membership early next year will offer a global gateway to any company serious about raising their presence in international markets”.

An exciting new series of export seminars was also announced at today’s launch.

The Export Excellence seminar series is aimed at firms across Northern Ireland who wish to develop their skills and understanding of what it takes to operate successfully in export markets.  The speakers at these events will be from successful export companies and firms specializing in international trading.

The seminar series will run from January to April 2008 at the Northern Ireland Science Park.

‘Developing your Global Brand’ is the first in the series and is scheduled for 17th January. It will be hosted by global brand consultant, The Brand Union, whose clients include XBox and Vodafone.

For further information about WTC Belfast or to register for any of the Export Excellence seminars, contact Valerie Brown, Belfast City Council’s World Trade Centre Officer, on 028 9050 0518 or email brownvalerie@belfastcity.gov.uk.

For more information visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/worldtradecentre