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Olympic press releases
14 Oct 2008
Marathon volunteers try out new skills in advance of 2012 Games
Participants of a Personal Best volunteering programme linked to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games helped steward crowds and runners, as part of improving their skills and confidence.
15 Sep 2008
LDA to bring home benefits from Paralympic Games
The London Development Agency (LDA) is using London's unique position as the next Olympic and Paralympic host city to drive investment in the capital as a place to train, visit and do business
27 Aug 2008
LDA helps more than 8 000 Londoners benefit from 2012 opportunities
Thousands of Londoners are already benefiting from 2012 Games coming to London and more opportunties to secure new jobs, training, business and sporting opportunities are on the way.
21 Aug 2008
Mayor seeks 'wow' factor for London 2012's legacy
Mayor Boris Johnson has today called on businesses and organisations to submit truly ground-breaking ideas to contribute to making the Olympic Park a spectacular success once London's Games are over.
19 Aug 2008
Mayor opens cycling centre for 2012 hopefuls
New cycling facility offers track and off-road options is the first piece of physical sporting legacy in London linked to 2012.
13 Aug 2008
London invites international companies to benefit from the Capital's £40 billion growth by 2012
The extensive opportunities for international businesses to help shape the future of London and to reap the benefits beyond 2012 was the key theme at a seminar for international businesses in Beijing today.
4 Aug 2008
London House to bring home Olympic business benefits
The London Development Agency has set up London House in Beijing to use London's unique position as the next Olympic host city to drive international investment, and increase the number of overseas visitors and students.
4 Jul 2008
LDA wins award for 2012 business service
Award was presented for an online resource, CompeteFor, that allows companies to compete for business opportunities linked to the 2012 Games.
20 Jun 2008
Londoners get involved in planning their Olympic Park after 2012
The interactive 'Legacy Now' roadshow will begin touring this weekend to get Londoners involved.
5 Jun 2008
London Mayor opens new Bywaters recycling facility in east end
Bywaters' cutting edge Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) has been opened by new London Mayor Boris Johnson and Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales.
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