Another successful London Luton Airport 'Meet the Buyer'.

London Luton Airport held its 2nd Meet the Buyer event on 24th and 25th September 2009, hosted in conjunction with Luton Borough Council, The Bedfordshire and Luton Chamber of Commerce, Central Bedfordshire Council, Business Link, Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce, University of Bedfordshire and the Federation of Small Business.
The event was organised to give local businesses the opportunity to showcase their services to Airport companies and network with other suppliers throughout the 2 days.
 
Feedback from those that attended ‘Meet the Buyer’ has been overwhelmingly positive with many businesses indicating their meetings had been successful and some even concluding deals with Buyers on the spot.  Over 400 appointments were held at the event between over 80 suppliers and 26 airport ‘buyers’.  Additionally through generous donations made by attending suppliers over £7,500 was raised for the London Luton Airport Charity of the Year ‘The Pasque Charity’.
 
‘Meet the Buyer’ is part of London Luton Airport’s commitment to work closely with local business networks, the local authorities and partners across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire to enhance local supply chain activity.  The event has shown the benefits of procuring goods and services on a more local basis, helping local businesses and employment levels, as well as potentially bringing additional environmental benefits. It has also highlighted the breadth and quality of small businesses present in Luton and the wider region.
 
Glyn Jones, London Luton Managing Director said “London Luton Airport is committed to making a positive contribution towards regeneration and growth across the region.  We believe that our success has been built, and is most sustainably maintained, on a foundation of strong relationships between the airport and its communities. We have been delighted with the reaction of the local business community to ‘Meet the Buyer’ and in it’s 2nd year feel that the Meet the Buyer continues to add great value to the local economy. We look forward to the event generating real financial value for all parties involved.”

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