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UK: UKFT secures funding for fashion trade show visits
Author: Leonie Barrie | 5 March 2012
Industry body the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has secured future funding for UK fashion, textile and footwear companies who want to grow their businesses internationally.
The Trade Show Access Programme (TAP) grant helps firms expand in new markets by funding their stands at overseas trade shows. It is provided by government body UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) - and in the last ten years UKFT has taken over 5,000 businesses to shows using the scheme.
The funding allows applicants to attend up to six different overseas trade shows or events with UK government support.
"We are delighted that UKTI has agreed to continued support for UKFT efforts to promote first time exporters in all markets," said UKFT chairman Peter Lucas. "These first steps in export are an absolute lifeline for many businesses. This is where many UK businesses make their first mark on the global fashion stage."
The trade group also said it is looking at new ways to help more established companies grow in both traditional and emerging markets.
UKFT earlier this year repositioned itself as a networking forum for the industry, with plans to work more closely with the government and related trade bodies to lobby for industry interests.
The Trade Show Access Programme (TAP) grant helps firms expand in new markets by funding their stands at overseas trade shows. It is provided by government body UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) - and in the last ten years UKFT has taken over 5,000 businesses to shows using the scheme.
The funding allows applicants to attend up to six different overseas trade shows or events with UK government support.
"We are delighted that UKTI has agreed to continued support for UKFT efforts to promote first time exporters in all markets," said UKFT chairman Peter Lucas. "These first steps in export are an absolute lifeline for many businesses. This is where many UK businesses make their first mark on the global fashion stage."
The trade group also said it is looking at new ways to help more established companies grow in both traditional and emerging markets.
UKFT earlier this year repositioned itself as a networking forum for the industry, with plans to work more closely with the government and related trade bodies to lobby for industry interests.
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