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20/01/2009

Connaught Targets Edinburgh Supply Chain

Refurbishment and maintenance specialist, Connaught Partnerships Ltd is hosting an event with Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce to promote opportunities for local supply chain partners as it continues to increase its presence across the Scottish marketplace.

The event takes place in the 1925 suite at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh on Friday 23rd January from 9.15am to 12.30pm.

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Speakers from SAFEcontractor, Tracker BIP, Constructionline, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce and Connaught will deliver key presentations on being a supply chain partner with Connaught and the market opportunities available for small to medium enterprises in the Edinburgh area.

Connaught currently works in partnership with social landlords across Scotland providing reactive maintenance, internal improvements and external refurbishment to bring homes up to the Scottish Housing Quality Standard.

To register attendance at the event, please respond to [email protected] or fax 0141 646 3888.

(GK/JM)

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