7 November 2007: As part of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) stakeholder engagement strategy, the SIA is inviting small businesses of the private security sectors currently licensed by the SIA to register their interest in attending a network meeting with the SIA and a representative sample of their peers.

The meeting will be a good opportunity for representatives from small businesses (those employing up to 25 employees) to meet, discuss and explore issues about the industry and SIA activities.

The SIA will arrange and facilitate the first meeting, after which it is anticipated that this new interest group will self manage subsequent meetings.

This is a chance for people in small businesses to engage with the SIA and others in the industry, to act as a contributor to the meetings and discuss topical issues.

The Small Business Network meeting will be held on Tuesday 8 January 2008, at a central London location. If you wish to express an interest in attending the meeting, please visit this page and register your interest by 30 November 2007.

Notes to Editors:

• Registering your interest to attend does not guarantee a place at the meeting. Places will be confirmed by 7 December 2007.
• Information on the SIA's Stakeholder Engagement Strategy can be found here.