LOCOG and the Design Council are looking for design consultancies, engineering firms and manufacturers to create the Olympic and Paralympic Torches for London 2012.
The shortlisted design companies will receive a detailed brief and funding to develop the torches and the winning design will be chosen in October.
Engineers and manufacturers will also be chosen to take forward the production of the torches and other accessories.
Register your interest at CompeteFor – the deadline is midnight on Sunday 22 August 2010.
UKTI is organising an event, Developing your business in Mexico (PDF 192KB) on 7 October.
A flyer is attached which provides more details. If you do wish to attend, please follow the instructions on the booking form.
At this years summer lunch on 1 July, we welcomed Sir Paul Stephenson, commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, who spoke to London region members about crime and business in the capital.
Sir Paul stressed that London compared with other major cities had a relatively low crime rate but there was a contrary perception, which needed to be addressed.
He noted that, with budget cuts on the horizon, the Met could learn from business about better value for money in areas like procurement and urged business to get involved in the debate. He called for a greater alliance between business and the police. We will follow up with the Commissioner's office on his ideas.
View pictures from the event
Boris Johnson met a large gathering of CBI London members on 8 July and spoke of his efforts to ensure the capital becomes an ever better place to live, work and do business.
He stressed he would not cease to make the case for continued investment in the capital's infrastructure, particularly its big transport projects such as Crossrail and modernisation of the Tube.
He also emphasised the importance of skills and apprenticeships in the workforce. London's business leaders urged him to focus on ensuring that the capital remains attractive to business and maintains its status as a world city.
The session was chaired by Philip Dilley, chairman of CBI London Council and chairman of Arup Group Ltd, and kindly hosted by Gary Senior, London managing partner of Baker & McKenzie.
The London summer business survey was launched on 1 July. It reveals that London businesses are more upbeat about the coming half-year, and while most firms still feel some impact from the recession, spending plans have improved on six months ago.
Most of the capital's senior executives (80%) say they think London is a good place to do business, but they are concerned about the impact of the new 50p rate of income tax.
The cost of doing business in the capital is also seen as a weakness (by 78% of firms), as is its transport system (by 46%).
Bosses also commented on the impact that Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, has made after two years in office and, for the second year running, they thought the biggest impact has been on improving Londons reputation.
The survey findings also cover skills, transport and crime in the capital.
Read the results of the survey here (920KB).
Read the press release.