London 2012 blog

Yesterday myself and Angela Salt (LOCOG Nations and Regions Coordinator) were up very early for a trip to Belfast. We arrived at the Stormont Hotel to a warm welcome from about 150 businesses. We were launching the London 2012 Business Network with the help of Invest Northern Ireland, the regional development agency for Northern Ireland.

There was a really enthusiastic response and lots of questions about the development of London 2012, as well as specific questions about upcoming procurements. Invest Northern Ireland had set up computer terminals around the room so that businesses could register on CompeteFor through the Business Network immediately after the event, which was excellent. 

One supplier from the area has recently been shortlisted for a procurement that would not normally have been advertised, so small but positive steps. We look forward to welcoming businesses to London in the future especially for our 'Meet the Buyer' event in the summer. 

London 2012 Business Network