News: Rotherham international incubator project draws Polish entrepreneurs to invest in UK
Rotherham Investment & Development Office (RiDO) is celebrating the first success of its international Soft Landing Zone (SLZ) project, having secured the participation of a Polish healthcare enterprise.
The company, B & T Solutions Ltd, and run by Krzysztof (Christopher) Suski, provides services to UK citizens wishing to take advantage of the quality and affordability offered by Polish clinics especially in the fields of dentistry and cosmetic medicine.
RiDO, the regeneration arm of Rotherham Council is working with international organisations such as the British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) to embed additional international business into the area, and help existing businesses to grow in global markets.
The SLZ project helps overseas companies looking to establish operations in the UK, explore the UK market or to use the UK as a base for further European activities. Potential investor companies from overseas are offered a comprehensive array of services, including; fully equipped modern office facilities, available on flexible easy in/easy out terms, and with full reception & admin support. Assistance will be provided to access relevant specialist help and advice, linking to appropriate support organisations and trade bodies.
The support on offer persuaded Christopher to set up in Rotherham having previously investigated London as an investment location but found it to be too expensive.
Initial support included an introduction to the region with assistance on accommodation; advice on business name; company registration through a local solicitor; UK market research including pricing suggestions, introductions to local networks and public sector contacts; and initial appointments with sales leads.
Tim O'Connell, manager of the Business and Retail Investment Team at RiDO, said; "It was always a natural choice to choose Poland as our first international partner, given Rotherham's established links with Poland.
"It is good to see the first success of the SLZ project coming from Poland and we continue to see opportunities for both Polish companies in the UK, and for our local businesses increasing their trade with Poland."
Joe Tunney, chief executive officer at BPCC, added: "It is a source of inspiration and promise for us to be able to partner with RiDO, one of the UK's leading business incubators, to create a landing zone for Polish start-ups in the UK.
"The chamber has been working with Polish entrepreneurs for many years and can see the benefit they bring the UK economy. RiDO proves that Britain is indeed open for business."
B & T Solutions Ltd has taken space in RiDO's Moorgate Crofts business centre. The RiDO business centres are the only business centres in England that have the National Business Incubation Association's (NBIA) Soft Landings International Incubators designation, and offer an excellent location for companies to establish their operations in the United Kingdom.
The SLZ project has attracted investment from the European Regional Development Fund as part of Europe's support for the region's economic development, through the Yorkshire and Humber ERDF Programme 2007-13.
Rotherham Investment and Development Office
Images: RiDO
The company, B & T Solutions Ltd, and run by Krzysztof (Christopher) Suski, provides services to UK citizens wishing to take advantage of the quality and affordability offered by Polish clinics especially in the fields of dentistry and cosmetic medicine.
RiDO, the regeneration arm of Rotherham Council is working with international organisations such as the British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC) to embed additional international business into the area, and help existing businesses to grow in global markets.
The SLZ project helps overseas companies looking to establish operations in the UK, explore the UK market or to use the UK as a base for further European activities. Potential investor companies from overseas are offered a comprehensive array of services, including; fully equipped modern office facilities, available on flexible easy in/easy out terms, and with full reception & admin support. Assistance will be provided to access relevant specialist help and advice, linking to appropriate support organisations and trade bodies.
The support on offer persuaded Christopher to set up in Rotherham having previously investigated London as an investment location but found it to be too expensive.
Initial support included an introduction to the region with assistance on accommodation; advice on business name; company registration through a local solicitor; UK market research including pricing suggestions, introductions to local networks and public sector contacts; and initial appointments with sales leads.
Tim O'Connell, manager of the Business and Retail Investment Team at RiDO, said; "It was always a natural choice to choose Poland as our first international partner, given Rotherham's established links with Poland.
"It is good to see the first success of the SLZ project coming from Poland and we continue to see opportunities for both Polish companies in the UK, and for our local businesses increasing their trade with Poland."
Joe Tunney, chief executive officer at BPCC, added: "It is a source of inspiration and promise for us to be able to partner with RiDO, one of the UK's leading business incubators, to create a landing zone for Polish start-ups in the UK.
"The chamber has been working with Polish entrepreneurs for many years and can see the benefit they bring the UK economy. RiDO proves that Britain is indeed open for business."
B & T Solutions Ltd has taken space in RiDO's Moorgate Crofts business centre. The RiDO business centres are the only business centres in England that have the National Business Incubation Association's (NBIA) Soft Landings International Incubators designation, and offer an excellent location for companies to establish their operations in the United Kingdom.
The SLZ project has attracted investment from the European Regional Development Fund as part of Europe's support for the region's economic development, through the Yorkshire and Humber ERDF Programme 2007-13.
Rotherham Investment and Development Office
Images: RiDO
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