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Date: Friday 27th November 2015
For immediate release
Chamber Awards 2015:
Greater Manchester Chamber wins Excellence in International Trade Services
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is celebrating after winning the Excellence in International Trade Services award, sponsored by DHL Express, at the British Chambers of Commerce’s annual Chamber Awards 2015. The Chamber Awards, now in its 12th year, is one of the showpiece events in the business calendar, highlighting the role of business in delivering growth and prosperity for the UK and local communities.
The Chamber was praised by the judging panel for its comprehensive range of international trade products and services. Last year, the Chamber launched a new Partner Search Service aimed atfinding partners for both UK and overseas businesses. Over the next year they are set to launch an International Membership, targeted at overseascompanies, which will create networking and business opportunities between UK and overseas businesses.
Nora Senior, President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said:
“Recognising the growing importance of international trade to the UK’s economic performance, Greater Manchester Chamber has built a phenomenal offer to help their member’s export overseas. In support of this they have also invested in their team, ensuring that they have top notch expertise in-house. They are a well-deserved recipient of this award.”
Shannon Diett, Marketing Director,DHL said:
“Championing international trade and supporting businesses with making crucial international connections is something we feel passionately about at DHL. We are therefore delighted to recognise the achievements of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce in supporting businesses with their international trade journey.”
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Notes to editors:
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Chamber Awards took place Thursday 26th November at theBrewery, London, and was supported by DHL, BT Business, Qdos Consulting, NFU Mutual, Dell, the British Library, Composite Legal Expenses and Sky News.
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