THE final line-up for this week's Chamber of Commerce exhibition has been unveiled.

More than 1,500 visitors are expected at the Combined Strength of Business event being staged at Ewood Park, Blackburn, on Friday.

As well as the main exhibition, where more than 100 East Lancashire firms and organisations will be represented, the event will include a 'meet the buyer' forum.

Buyers from major firms including British Aersopace, Decorpoat, Cobble and Graham & Brown will be on hand to outline to local suppliers what they are looking for as purchasers.

Presentations will be given by organisations including North West Water, Norweb's EMTEC centre, and areas covered will range from tax planning to exporting.

"This will be the biggest exhibition of its kind ever held in East Lancashire," said Kathryn Czaja, commercial director of the Chamber.

"As well as being a valuable networking opportunity, the meet the buyer events and seminars and presentations will be of real benefit to local firms."

Further information is available on 01254 388400.

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