Invitation for SMEs to participate in the EnterpriseExperience Programme

This is an invitation to find interested SMEs to participate in the
Enterprise Experience Programme. This EU programme allows European
Commission (EC) officials from the Directorate General for Enterprise
and Industry undertake a short-term placement (up to one week) in small
and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the European Union (EU) and
helps the European Commission to achieve greater success in its support
activities for SMEs. Our region has been directly approached by the
European Commission to visit Bristol based companies from the
Consultancy service, Media/Communication or Recruitment sector.

The programme

* aims to provide EC officials with a hands-on experience of the
business environment in which SMEs operate, allowing them to better
represent SME interests in European policy making;
* allows EC officials to present to the host companies and to the
local business community the EU's policies of importance to business;
* provides a unique opportunity for SMEs to have direct contact
with officials of the European Commission, bringing the EU closer to its
citizens.

Companies interested in participating in the programme should register
their interest before the 8th September by contacting Claudia
Lock-Fuerst by email claudia.lock-fuesrt@enterpriseeuropesw.org.uk or telephone 01275 370 997. We aim to organise the visit in
October/November. A complete programme incl. company networking events
for the visit will be prepared by the Enterprise Europe Network.