South East plans to benefit from the London 2012 Games
On July 6 2005 London won the right to host the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012. The Eton College Rowing Centre at Dorney Lake in the South East has been chosen to host the Rowing and Canoe/Kayak
(flatwater) competitions in 2012.
The benefits of the 2012 Games go beyond sport itself. There will be many construction contracts for the building industry and the South East is well placed to bid. Tourism can benefit hugely as people come to London and look to extend their stay.
For further information please contact
Stella Bellem, Head of Cultural Policy on +44 (0)1483 500 796 or Paddy Herlihy the South East Regional Coordinator for the 2012 Games on padraigherlihy@seeda.co.uk
or visit www.london2012.com.
 Background information
Contract Opportunities
A groundbreaking 'business dating agency' called CompeteFor aims to help encourage companies to compete for business opportunities which will help deliver the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. It can boost their performance and maximise their chance of gaining access to contract opportunities worth an estimated £6 billion.
The new electronic brokerage service, which is co-funded by SEEDA, is accessed via www.london2012.com/business.
If you would like to find out how your business can make the most of 2012 please contact your local Business Link Adviser.
www.businesslink.gov.uk/southeast/2012
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