Kent And Medway Manufacturing Focus Group (KMFG)

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Bookings will remain open until the event itself, but please note that if you book with less than 24 hours to go, your name won’t be on the “Signing in Sheet” and you won’t have a “Name Badge” on arrival.

Kent & Medway Manufacturing Focus Group (KMFG) is a networking and business group for Manufacturing & Engineering organisations across Kent and Medway offering a unique access to peers and colleagues, sector specific information, advice and support.

The group meets every last Wednesday of the month, either in person or online, see our website for details of future events https://kentemployerskillsplan.org/

KMFG is open to all organisations operating or directly supporting the Manufacturing and Engineering sector in Kent & Medway, whether they are chamber members or not.

Join us for our October in-person KMFG.  Topics covered will include information on International Trade and specifically what banks can do to support businesses in this area.  We will also hear about the work that The Leigh University Technical College are doing to support the engineering sector.

Lunch will be provided on arrival with tea and coffee as well as the opportunity to network with other local business representatives before our keynote speakers.

KMFG will enable the Manufacturing & Engineering sector to influence in a more concerted way the different agenda’s that are key to business growth and success.

This months guest speakers:

Manufacturing Specialist Relationship Manager, Lloyds Bank

We will hear from a specialist from Lloyds Bank on the areas of support offered to businesses in terms of International Trade including:

Import and export in a changing landscape.

Unlocking your Trade cycles and how greater understanding can help you and your business.

What should be in your Trade toolbox and how can finance institutions support you.

Zaeem Basit, The Leigh UTC

The Leigh UTC is a University Technical College for the Dartford area of Kent, England, that opened in September 2014. The UTC specialises in Engineering and Computer Sciences.