Talk Business Magazine September 2014 | Page 79

MARKETING Sponsored article #TVExpo www.thamesvalleyexpo.co.uk @thamesvalleyexp Full steam ahead for the South West Expo Following the huge success of its launch in 2013, The Thames Valley Expo has rebranded as South West Expo and is back for its second year in Swindon on 18 Se ptember 2014 at The Steam Museum, Swindon W hy Swindon? The answer is simple. This region has a strong infrastructure that is constantly improving. It boasts excellent transport connections within the area, as well as strong rail connections to the rest of the country, and is situated on the M4, M5 and M3 motorways with Bristol just 30 miles away. Additionally, superfast broadband will be available to 85% of the area’s business premises by 2015 after an investment of £20 million, and regeneration plans are gathering momentum and achieving results, including the £350m regeneration of Swindon town centre. Companies in the area are also benefitting from low commercial property rent - commercial property in Swindon costs 50% less on average than in Bristol or Reading. Property on average costs 75% less than in London, which all adds up to making Swindon a great hub of business activity. Attend this year’s expo and discover why some of the world’s top international brands and most innovative, fastestgrowing companies are choosing Swindon as their European hub and headquarters. With so many ambitious business people in one place, the atmosphere is always electric. We try to ensure that all our visitors are looking to make incredible deals, connect with new suppliers, and make that initial contact in order to build long lasting business relationships that produce ROI. Highlights of the day include: • More than 70 exhibitors. • Networking opportunities with 800-plus regional businesses. • Inspiration from five excellent keynote speakers. • Information from seven unique industry leaders. • A chance to meet new contacts at our three speed-networking sessions. • Opportunities to gain new suppliers and advertise your services at our Business Connections Wall. • You can meet prospects or clients in our dedicated WORKZONE with free Wi-Fi. • Visit the Wonder Women Business Panel - smashing the glass ceiling. SECTION SPONSOR MARKETING_TB36_thamesValley.ga.indd 79 With so many ambitious business people in one place the atmosphere is always electric • Receive two free tickets to Newbury Racecourse - worth £48. • Receive a free ticket to Swindon FC. • Get a free subscription to Talk Business magazine - worth £40. • Pick up a delegate goody bag when you arrive, packed with more than £100 of business promotional offers. South West Expo understands the value and the impact the right speaker can have on our event. We have carefully selected Neil Clough from 2013’s The Apprentice, the UK’s number one motivational speaker, Brad Burton, Jackie Chappell, the first female CEO of British Rail, CEO of Excalibur Ltd, James Phipps, and Russell Cook, who is an expert on business continuity. Join hundreds of powerful, influential businesses and make incredible deals, engage with new suppliers, and get that initial contact in order to build long lasting business relationships. Contact: www.southwestexpo.co.uk or call 01793 862 510 to register talkbusinessmagazine.co.uk 79 29/08/2014 12:36