Local MP Alexander Stafford is leading a drive to bring free government support to more local businesses in Rother Valley, to help them take advantage of export opportunities and tap into demand for British products from overseas.
By organising a series of events through 2021, Alexander Stafford is helping businesses in his constituency to find out how they can start or grow international sales and get free government support to do it.
Alexander Stafford is working with the Department for International Trade (DIT) as part of the Parliamentary Export Programme, to help local businesses access the support they need to boost their exporting potential.
Members of Parliament are in a unique position to encourage local businesses to start or increase exporting. Alexander Stafford is a founding member of the Parliamentary Export Programme where selected cross-party MPs organise and chair virtual meetings with experts from business and government.
The Parliamentary Export Programme will help up to 100 MPs chair 3 constituency-based events between January and November 2021, to support and encourage these businesses to grow internationally. This will be followed by an in-person event in parliament in December 2021.
Whether a business is new to exporting, has exported in the past or is a current exporter, participating in the programme will equip them with the support and tools they need to begin or continue their exporting journey.
Alexander Stafford is hosting his first Parliamentary Export Programme event on Thursday 11th March 2021 at 10am and is encouraging businesses in Rother Valley to sign up here: https://eu.eventscloud.com/website/3733/
Commenting, Alexander Stafford MP said:
"Helping local businesses survive and then recover from the pandemic is one of my top priorities. That's why I'm delighted to be hosting events that can save local jobs and give businesses in my constituency access to information, advice and finance to sell internationally.
“I’m determined to ensure that our area does not get left behind and whatever services are available are provided here in Rother Valley to help us get back on our feet after Covid.
“The events I’m organising are completely free, and all a business is in my constituency has to do is register using the link I have put up on my Facebook page. Experts and experienced exporters will be online to provide free advice, including on government supported working capital and the practicalities of post-Brexit trade.”
