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8 December 2009

DRAGON WILL DELIVER AT KENT 2020 VISION

James Caan, one of the fearsome dragons from the BBC series Dragon’s Den will be the speaker at next year’s Kent 2020 Vision event.

Kent 2020 Vision ‘10, the South East’s largest business conference and exhibition, will take place on Thursday 22 April from 8am - 5pm at the Kent Showground in Detling, Maidstone, where Mr Caan will give a speech to local business people on the top tips for success and the best attitude to have to achieve any goal.

James Caan, who joined the hit BBC series Dragon’s Den in 2007, began his career by founding a recruitment company in his 20s, which he later grew to an enterprise value of £130 million. Mr Caan is now CEO of private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw, which has investments in 43 companies and a combined turnover from the businesses of over £400 million.

Carole Black, events manager at Business Link, said: “Having someone as successful as James Caan as our speaker is very exciting as he really is an aspirational figure in terms of his business achievements. Would-be entrepreneurs should make the most of this fantastic opportunity by booking a free place to attend, and I would urge those who haven’t already to book their place now and make the most of Mr Caan’s advice.”

Kent 2020 Vision allows companies to increase awareness of their products or services, whilst also coming into contact with businesses that can prove difficult to reach. The networking opportunities available also provide an environment through which new sales leads can be generated.

Stands start from £372 + VAT which includes access to electricity and the internet on the day, free promotion of a company’s website on www.kent2020.co.uk, a place on a ‘Maximising your Exhibition’ workshop, as well as a hot or packed lunch delivered to the stand.

To pre-book a stand, or a place as an attendee, visit www.kent2020.co.uk or call 01732 878016.
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PICTURE: James Caan will be guest speaker at Kent 2020
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Notes to editors
Business Link in Kent provides the information, advice and support businesses need to start, maintain and grow a business. It exists to help anyone thinking of starting a business; to help small and medium-sized businesses to grow and to help businesses deal with problems, challenges and opportunities. Over the last year Business Link in Kent provided support to over 4,000 people considering starting a business and to 1,500 who actually started. Over 20,000 businesses were assisted with general information and advice with more than 2,500 being assisted in depth by a Business Link adviser.

The Business Link service in Kent and Medway is delivered by Business Support Kent Community Interest Company.