RELAYS shows businesses how to win from 2012. Wednesday 23rd June 2010 The Olympic Arts Project were privileged to be invited to have a stand at the RELAYS event in the Guildhall, Bath. Over 80 delegates from West of England businesses found out how they could benefit from opportunities for profit and growth before, during and after the London 2012 games. The event was held at the Guildhall in Bath in June and small and medium enterprises heard local Olympic athlete Jason Gardener MBE give an inspiring account of his success at the 2004 Athens games. Organised by the Regional Educational Legacy for Arts and Youth Sport (RELAYS) in partnership with the University of the West of England, Deloitte and Business Link, the event was aimed at taking the mystery out of tendering for contracts in the run-up to the Olympic Games. Expert speakers outlined how businesses can make the most of the support available in the region during this once in a life-time opportunity. Danny Bowerin from London 2012 sponsor Deloitte outlined how his firm has engaged with the games and their involvement with local communities. Loraine & Richard Barrington (Business Development Manager for the West of England Sport Trust) Kim Chang, RELAYS Sports Business Fellow at UWE said, “These forums are about signposting businesses to the many opportunities and long-lasting benefits of engaging with the London 2012 games and the wider sport and health agenda. The event is part of a series of forums in the South West to have won the accolade of being branded with the official Inspired by London 2012 logo by LOCOG (London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games).” Olympic Arts Project Stand	Kim Chang & Loraine Mally Findlater from Business Link gave a unique insight into the official contracting portal CompeteFor. UWE’s Head of Procurement Helen Baker spoke about Public Sector Procurement and writing successful tenders and Elaine Ashley from the Bristol City Council continued the theme, focussing on sustainable procurement. Guest speaker Jason Gardener MBE gave an inspiring insight into what it is like to experience the Olympics, first hand, showing a video of his 4x100m relay team winning gold at the 2004 Athens games. Jason emphasised the importance of goal setting and focus for both athletes and businesses in the lead up to the 2012 Games. Loraine, Jason Gardener MBE & Elaine The forum was entitled 'How to Win Business before and beyond 2012' and co-hosted in collaboration with Partners in Procurement, Bath & North East Somerset Council and Team West of England. Two more events in Cheltenham and Swindon are planned for September and October. For more information click here
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