The Bank of Ireland sponsored Northern Ireland - Netherlands Trade and Export Society Autumn Lunch, held in the Assembly Room of Lisburn Museum on 24th October, was attended by 40 exporters active in the region. 

Guest speaker, Tony Bianchi from Brett Martin, highlighted the complex nuances of European trade, explaining the necessity for close supervision of remote operations, and the imperative of constant contact with agents and distributors. 

Alderman Edwin Poots, Deputy Mayor of Lisburn City Council, Michael Kidd Head of Business Banking Bank of Ireland, Councillors Jenny Palmer and Allan Ewart Deputy Chair and Chair of Lisburn City Council's Economic Development Committee thank Tony Bianchi of Brett Martin International BV (second from left) for his wise words.