FIRMS will get the chance to meet buyers responsible for million of pounds worth of business.

The Meet the Buyer event -- which has already helped dozens of local firms win new business -- is again being staged by the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce as part of its annual business-to-business exhibition at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Clayton-le-Moors, on May 16.

The main aim of the meet the buyer event is to encourage companies to source supplies locally and boost the local economy.

Suppliers are given a 20 minute slot to talk to buyers from major companies.

Further details on the event are available from the Chamber's commercial team on 01254 388400.