CW Champions

🌟 Proud to Champion Our Region! 🌟   We have a long history of promoting economic growth along the M42 Corridor with notable schemes including BOURN, Birch Coppice, Blythe Valley Park, Peddimore, Mercia Park and Stratford 46 which have attracted global operators such as Gymshark JLR, Ocado Retail and DSV - Global Transport and Logistics.    The CW Champions initiative aligns perfectly with our vision of supporting regional growth and building sustainable communities which leave a lasting legacy and provide social and economic growth.   By being part of this network, we’re contributing to promoting Coventry & Warwickshire as a prime location for business and innovation, ensuring we’re building for future generations.🌱   #IMProperties #CoventryWarwickshireChampions #SustainableGrowth #RegionalDevelopment #BusinessNetworking #ProudChampion #Innovation Lewis Payne David Smith Rob Hemus Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub

🗣️ NEW SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟 Zac Richardson - Chief Engineer and Director of Offshore Delivery 🌟 Zac was appointed as Director of Offshore Delivery in Strategic Infrastructure in April 2023, to lead the development and construction of offshore transmission projects as part of the UK government’s aspiration to connect 50GW of wind by 2030. As of November 2024, he is also National Grid’s Chief Engineer. Prior to this, Zac had rejoined the Electricity Transmission executive in April 2021 in the role of Director of New Infrastructure where he had responsibility for major projects from concept through to delivery. The portfolio included London Power Tunnels 2, the Hinkley Connection Project and East Coast developments. Zac is a chartered engineer with 25 years of experience in the National Grid’s regulated and non-regulated businesses. He has held a wide variety of roles over this period from front line operations through to strategy and transmission planning, his experience includes Trade Union and Price Control negotiations. He was a member of the Electricity Transmission executive from 2011 to 2016 before joining the National Grid Ventures (NGV) leadership team. At NGV Zac was responsible for the development of the Viking Link interconnector, he led business development in the UK and the US, and from 2019 led the interconnector business including all construction and operational responsibilities. Zac has been a director of a number of National Grid subsidiary companies and has served on JV boards since 2016. He was appointed Chief Engineer for the National Grid Group in October 2024, where his responsibilities include internal assurance of National Grid’s engineering capabilities across the UK and US businesses, promoting engineering to enhance the reputation of the business and attracting future talent to the sector. BOOK NOW👉 https://lnkd.in/eTG2jH_s The November CW Champions is sponsored by FSL Projects Limited, Construction Consultants. National Grid

Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub will be attending the Business Support Event: Open House! Come and chat about the support available to your business. No booking required! 📅 1st November from 10am - 12pm 📍 Nuneaton Town Hall Warwickshire Skills Hub Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council

Join an inspiring event where women in business explore new skills and connect with fellow innovators. CW Champions members can receive a 10% discount, get in touch to find out more. 📅 Friday, 1 November 2024 📍 Hallmark Hotels, The Welcombe Golf Club Book now👉 https://ow.ly/GL0R50TNILk Leask Advisory Solutions JULIA LEASK Intimate Leadership

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🗣️ NEW SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟 Tara Robinson - Chair at Shakespeare's England 🌟 Tara Robinson is the Sales and Marketing Director at the award-winning Eden Hotel Collection a boutique hotel chain. In addition to overseeing sales and marketing for the chain, she serves as Chair of Shakespeare’s England, the tourism body for south Warwickshire, and as Co-Chair of the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Visitor Enterprise Partnership (LVEP) Advisory Board. In her role with the Coventry and Warwickshire LVEP, Tara promotes a collaborative approach to tourism across the wider region, aligning with her passion and pride for the area. With over 20 years of marketing experience, Tara’s career began on Virgin Atlantic’s ‘Fast Track Scheme’. She joined Mallory Court Hotel in 2004 and later co-founded Eden Hotel Collection. BOOK NOW👉 https://lnkd.in/eTG2jH_s The November CW Champions is sponsored by FSL Projects Limited, Construction Consultants. Facilitated by Adam Dent

Registration is now open for our #CWChampions November event! Hosted at Coventry Building Society Arena, on 6th November 2024, 7:30am to 9:30am. BOOK HERE 👉 https://ow.ly/iGNc50TJzsU

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Join the Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme for the West Midlands Net Zero Conference, a key event designed for small and medium-sized businesses across the West Midlands. This event, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund through Business Growth West Midlands, offers an exceptional opportunity for businesses to network, gain insights, and accelerate their journey towards net zero. BOOK NOW👉https://lnkd.in/ez2vujsk Aston University Coventry City Council Black Country Industrial Cluster WMG, University of Warwick West Midlands Combined Authority Business Growth West Midlands North Warwickshire Borough Council Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council Rugby Borough Council Stratford-on-Avon District Council Warwickshire County Council

We would like to welcome our new and returning Champions to our network! A warm welcome to The Leader Marketing Partnership from the CW Champions and the Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub Group. Check out their profile here 👉 https://lnkd.in/es_U3CH6