Sheffield 2018 - What's in it for business

Friday October 23rd 2009 - 08:30am-11.00am
FREE Event
City Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield, S1 2JA

‘Sheffield 2018 - What's in it for business' is a must attend event, where you will be able to find out exactly why Sheffield's bid to be a 2018 FIFA World Cup Host City is so important for you, your business, and the City.
Speakers at the event include Nick Clegg MP who will speak about what this accolade would mean for the city, Professor Chris Gratton who will discuss the vast economic benefits of bringing the World Cup to Sheffield, famous goalkeeper with Englands 1966 World Cup winning team Gordon Banks, and Wayne Coyle, Sheffield 2018 Bid Director who will bring the audience up to date on the bid process.

Following the line-up of speakers, Council Leader Paul Scriven will head up a panel of representatives from the Sheffield 2018 bid team for any questions you may have. Join the Business Community of Sheffield at this free event, kindly hosted by Sheffield City Hall, and be part of this exciting campaign to get our city on the World Cup map!

To book your place at this ‘must attend’ business event, please call Kate Stephenson on 0114 201 8899, or email kate.stephenson@scci.org.uk. You can also book online at www.scci.org.uk

If you haven't already done so please register your support to bring the FIFA World CupTM to England in 2018 and Back the Bid to see World Cup games hosted in Sheffield. Vote Now: Text SHEFFIELD to 62018 or visit www.sheffield2018.co.uk.