UK Trade & Investment and the Northwest Development Agency in association with TiE Manchester are presenting a high-profile awareness raising event and 4 sub regional events for North West businesses over the coming year – with the specific aim of encouraging and promoting bilateral trade with India. With a population of over 1 billion and rising levels of wealth, India is now the fourth largest economy in the world and a potential powerhouse that UK companies cannot afford to ignore.

A seminar on intellectual property for emerging entrepreneurs in Manchester on 3rd March 2008. For details, contact manchester@tie-uk.org or call 0870 890 9834 To Register your attendance, visit www.tie-uk.org http://209.220.161.61/chapters/tieuk/chapterHome/events/viewListEventPagePT?id_event=1824&event_view_slot=true We look forward to seeing you! TiE Manchester Talent Ideas Enterprise Bringing Entrepreneurs Together

The Institute of Directors, North West Branch, invites you to attend this seminar which will provide you with an insight into the practical knowledge and advice for doing business in or with India. The distinguished panelists include: Ian Gomes, Partner, KPMG Nish Kotecha, President, TiE UK Graeme Leach, Chief Economist & Director of Policy, IoD Sunil Mohindra, Senior Partner, Mohindra Maini Solicitors Anil Ruia, Director, Wrengate Ltd 4 of the 5 panelists are TiE UK Charter Members.

TiE is a global network of entrepreneurs and professionals with the aim of nurturing entrepreneurship. Visit www.tie.org for details of your local TiE Chapter.