Opportunities in Olympics

Last updated 19:24, Thursday, 20 November 2008

CUMBRIAN firms will learn about business opportunities with the London 2012 Olympic Games at an event next month.

Setting businesses on track, the free event will show how local companies can compete for contracts related to the games.

The seminar and workshop at Rheged, Penrith, on December 9 will see guest speakers from the Cumbria London 2012 Olympiad Steering Group, Northwest Development Agency and Business Link Northwest.

It is being hosted by Cumbria Vision and the Northwest Business Network.

Mark Hodgson, strategy manager at Cumbria Vision, said: “The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the UK.

“There is significant potential for Cumbrian businesses to get involved through the many contracts that will arise from it both directly and indirectly.

“It cannot be stressed enough that you have to be in it to win it."

To register online for the event, which will run from 9.30am to 1pm, visit www.businesseventsfor1012.co.uk