PREPARATIONS are under way to give East Lancashire firms a unique 'foot in the door' with major companies.

Following the success of the Meet the Buyer event organised by the East lancashire Chamber of Commerce at its exhibition last year, organisers are planning to make it the main thrust of this year's event.

Companies will be able to meet buyers from firms including British Aerospace, Cobble, Graham & Brown, Sappi Europe, Smith & Nephew and Somerfield.

"The Meet the Buyer part of last year's exhibition proved to be a huge success," said Kathryn Czaja, commercial director of the chamber.

"It gives companies the chance to meet purchasers from major companies face-to-face and find out exactly what they want from suppliers."

"It also gives the buyers a better understanding of what suppliers are based locally and what they can offer."

This year's exhibition - the third business-to-business event organised by the Chamber - is being staged at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel on March 10.

For a full list of the buyers attending the event or details on reserving an exhibition stand, contact the commercial department at the chamber on 01254 388400.

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