19 September 2002
Making the Most of the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
The Rheged Discovery Centre in Penrith is to host an event on
Thursday 16th August, which will help businesses to understand the
full range of the Games activities, targeted on business and the
best ways to take advantage of the economic and commercial
opportunities.
The event, which is sponsored by the Northwest Development
Agency, explains how the Commercial elements of the Games will
work, and the timetable of activities leading up to and beyond the
Games themselves in July and August 2002. Delegates will have
the opportunity to meet the key contacts and to explore the best
business options for their companies.
Manchester 2002 Ltd, will be giving presentations on the
following topics:
- Games Commercial Programme
- Games Procurement Processes
- Sponsoring the Games
- Licensing
The event is free of charge and registration begins at 10.30 and
presentations will begin at 11.00am. A buffet lunch will be
provided at 1.00pm. For further information about the event or to
reserve a place contact Clare Ashcroft on 01925 844 270 or email
Clare.Ashcroft@NWDA.co.uk
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For further information please contact Michael Gregory at the
Northwest Development Agency on 01925 400132, 07980 713273 or
Michael.Gregory@NWDA.co.uk