Norfolk Chamber welcomed a trade delegation from Exeter to their flagship business to business exhibition. B2B 2016 was an all-day event, held at Norwich City Football Club.
The delegation from Exeter were exploring how the new daily flight to and from Norwich airport could help foster closer commercial relationships between the two regions. There are many similarities between Norwich and Exeter – both are university cities and have a history in finance and insurance industries, as well as a strong tourism offering.
The Exeter delegation included Exeter Chamber, the Devon Hotels and Restaurant Association, Signs Express (whose headquarters are based in Norwich), Exeter Airport and Flybe. Norfolk Chamber arranged for them to meet their Norfolk counterparts, together with lots of other local businesses.
Vice President of Exeter Chamber, Derek Phillips said: “Exeter and Norwich are both the urban centres of rural areas. Tourism is important: Norfolk has the Broads and we have Dartmoor.”
Caroline Williams, Chief executive of Norfolk Chamber said: “Our two regions are looking for common ground. We hope to organise a follow up trip to Exeter before Christmas to continue to forge stronger business links and ensure that the new flight can boost tourism and business.”
