Bookings open for ‘trading out of hard times’ Suffolk Business Exhibition 25 April 2012

Bookings have just opened for the 2012 Suffolk Business Exhibition, the county’s longest established business and industry related show. It takes place on Wednesday 25^th April at Trinity Park in Ipswich.

Businesses are invited to book their stand by clicking here.  The only requirement is that they are members of one or both of the organisations staging the event: Ipswich & Suffolk Small Business Association (ISSBA) or Suffolk Chamber of Commerce. Admission on the day is open to all, free of charge.

For the first time training organisation, MENTA, are involved in the exhibition as a partner and are showcasing up and coming businesses in the adjacent Trinity Rooms.

Roger Barcham, chair of ISSBA and managing director of BMS Imaging, said, “Despite tough trading conditions for many businesses, the exhibition is back again this year and looking more impressive than ever.

“It’s customary that we theme the event, and this year’s exhibition will reflect the importance of foreign markets to many businesses. Our traditional Question Time event, to be sponsored by accountants PKF, will have a foreign trade flavour and we expect it to be very lively once again!”

John Dugmore of Suffolk Chamber of Commerce said that everyone had been delighted by the level of support from sponsors. “Despite tough economic conditions, sponsors are continuing to show strong support for this annual event, which is now in its 16^th year.

“We have the backing of Archant Suffolk (publishers of Business East Monthly, EADT and Evening Star titles) who help us promote the event, as well as Jackamans Solicitors and Suffolk County Council, Basepoint, Dummett Copp, Ipswich Borough Council, React Computer Partnership and Scrutton Bland,” he added.

The Suffolk Business Exhibition is open between 2.00 am and 7.00 pm, with Question Time starting at 12.45 pm and running for one hour.

A drinks reception for speakers, sponsors and their guests is being hosted by Penn Commercial.

The entire event is being organised by Boleyn Events and enquiries should be directed to: kim@boleyn-events.com