Investment Opportunities, Innovative Practices and Growth Advice for Foreign Markets

The British-Bulgarian Business Association, in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria and the Bulgarian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and with the kind support of Vivacom, invites you to a business forum under the patronage of Stara Zagora Municipality, focusing on expanding your business into the specified markets and how you can benefit from our support for this. Representatives of the chambers and respective embassies will present the opportunities for businesses from Stara Zagora and the region and will be available to answer your questions. You will also have the opportunity to meet with an experienced business development specialist. The event includes a networking lunch.

Location: Stara Zagora Municipality, “P.R. Slaveykov” Hall

Agenda:

11:00 – 11:30 – Welcoming remarks from the Deputy Mayor of Stara Zagora Mr. Radostin Tanev, BBBA’s regional ambassador for Stara Zagora – Mr. Deyan Blagoev and Ms. Christina Trifonova – Regional Director at Vivacom

11:30 – 12:00 – Diversification of the local economy and youth retention in Stara Zagora Municipality – Presentation by Stara Zagora Municipality

12:00 – 12:45 – Panel with representatives of the chambers of commerce and embassies

12:45 – 13:45 – Networking Lunch

13:45 – 14:30 – Success stories panel with local businesses representatives

14:30 – 15:00 – Guidelines for effective business development on new markets – Bob Spence, Business Development Specialist (This session will be held in English)

Participation is free of charge but requires prior registration.