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Welcoming London 2012 to the East of England
Nick, Managing Director, Print company
I was delighted to welcome the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) to our print company on Wednesday, 18 March. The ODA, through EEDA, had requested to visit registered suppliers to London 2012 that were loca

I welcomed this opportunity with open arms, as it gave us the chance to showcase ourselves and our printing capabilities to one of the most important developments that will happen in our lifetime. The visit also created a great buzz in the factory with much interest from many of our staff:



Business networks have been created as a result of London 2012 and it is not always that easy to integrate into these effectively. I found that the VIPs visiting us were able to guide us in the right direction, listen to feedback from a supplier and keen to take away any actions that would be required as a result.

It was clear from the visit that both the ODA and EEDA want to maximise not only the potential created as a result of the procurement possibilities but also ensure that there is sustainability for the years beyond 2012.

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