EXPORTS BREAKFAST: What’s Stopping You?
Practical conversations for new and experienced exporters.
Hosted by Neil Kendall, CEO, Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is bringing together SMEs, export specialists and regional leaders for an interactive Exports Breakfast focused on the opportunities, practicalities and realities of trading internationally.The morning is designed to encourage open and practical discussion around three key questions:
Why export?
What could exporting bring to your business — whether that is growth, greater resilience, reduced risk or access to new markets?
Do you want to start exporting or do more?
Exporting does not always mean selling directly overseas. Opportunities can also come through international supply chains, major infrastructure projects and UK-backed export initiatives.
What’s stopping you?
Whether the challenge is confidence, knowledge, finance, capacity, finding customers or simply knowing where to begin, the discussion will focus on the practical support and opportunities available to help businesses move forward.
Speakers
- Jason McCartney, Group CEO – HR Blowers
- David Heathcote, BIST Export Champion and Paxman AB Regional Manager – Europe
- Sue Wright, Managing Director, Exporter Services
At the heart of the event will be an interactive round-table discussion, giving businesses the opportunity to hear from others at different stages of their export journey, ask questions and share their own experiences. Attendees will also hear the latest updates, opportunities, and support available from:
- Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
- Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry
This event is sponsored by Exporter Services
Event Details:
📅 Thursday 24 September 2026
⏰ 8:00am – 10:00am
📍 Legends Cafe Bar, Accu Stadium, Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG
🚗 Free on-site parking
🥪 Breakfast sandwiches and refreshments will be available on arrival
Agenda:
8:00am – Breakfast sandwiches and refreshments served
8:15am – Welcome and introductions
8:30am – Export support updates and opportunities from the Department for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade and Trade and Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
8:45am – Hear from our speakers and local businesses on their export experiences
9:15am – Interactive round-table discussion with our panelists: What’s stopping you?
10:00am – Close