Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce

Applications for the Asian Business Chambers of Commerce ABCC Awards close this Sunday 11.59pm The awards ceremony will recognise the remarkable achievements of businesses across the West Midlands, celebrating the positive impact they have had on the Asian Business Community. Unsure which category to apply for? Watch the awards application workshop webinar to learn top tips 👉 https://lnkd.in/emhkYHtH Get your application in quick 👉https://loom.ly/mgTqlLU

🎉While over 400 guests don their red-carpet attire for the Solihull Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and awards tonight, #TeamChamber reflects on what has been a week filled with networking and events. Highlights include: 🍫We took GBCC patrons for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Cadbury UK Bournville and Q&A with Mondelez UK MD Louise Stigant. Mondelēz International is marking 200 years of Cadbury, the iconic Birmingham brand, this year. It was great to hear how it remains a pioneer, with Bournville as a global centre for R&D and a chocolate manufacturing site (over 400m Cadbury Buttons produced EVERY DAY!), while celebrating its heritage. 🌐GBCC President Dr. A J. Nasir Awan MBE DL continued his mission to take Greater Birmingham's businesses global by speaking at the UN International Trade Centre in Geneva on how the Chamber helps empower and grow local businesses. The session was part of the GBCC's support for the SheTrades initiative. 🌱The policy team delivered a Sustainable Business Series event focused on green infrastructure solutions. 🎶Chief Executive Henrietta Brealey joined Emma Stenning, Megan Bradshaw, and local business leaders to discuss business engagement, the 24-25 Season of Joy, and the global impact of City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. 🤝Raj Kandola, Director of External Affairs, met with City-REDI, University of Birmingham and CIPFA to discuss broader city-region devolution pathways and compare case studies from Birmingham and Osaka. 🚆Raj later joined Policy Advisor Kuranpal Singh for a roundtable on the future of the Midlands Rail Hub, in collaboration with Midlands Connect. 🔧Head of Services Phaedra Johnstone 🌱 and Training Manager Leah Quarmby attended the UK Metals Expo at the NEC. 🏆Director of Membership Lillian Elekan chaired the GBCC awards application workshop. If your business is based in Birmingham, why not apply for an award and attend Birmingham’s biggest celebration of business? 🔥Future Faces Chamber of Commerce held the Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year shortlist BBQ at the Library of Birmingham. 📈The Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce held its AGM yesterday, while a non-member networking event was held at the Regency Hotel Solihull. 🏎️Members of the Asian Business Chambers of Commerce laced up for an exhilarating racing experience at F1® Arcade during their member social. 🚀Head of Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber of Commerce Charlie Elliott attended a Business Boost event alongside new business managers Richard Joyce and Hamish Kelly, hosted by Lichfield District Council. 🌍Next week, keep an eye out for an international networking event organised by the Greater Birmingham Global Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Birmingham Transatlantic Chamber of Commerce on Thursday at Albert's Schloss. (Link in comments) 🚀Find out more about how we can help unleash your business' potential by clicking the link in comments or contact our head of sales Russ Ashman.

🏆 Our Greater Birmingham 'Excellence in Training & Education' award is open to non-profit-making organisations, governmental organisations and the education sector. Looking to apply? All requirements are specified in the application form. We have 10 other award categories open to applicants (max 2 per organisation). To apply for an award, register for our awards application webinar or to view our other categories up for grabs, click here: https://loom.ly/nqeBRNc ⏰ Applications close on Monday 4th November at 9am #GBCCAwards25

💡 Did you know? SME employees can access free mental health support through Maximus UK. 🧠✨ In our latest blog, Chris Kingsbury explores the mental health challenges faced by SMEs and shares how to access this crucial support. 📘 🔗 https://loom.ly/pSB3An0 #MentalHealthMatters #SMEs #BusinessSupport #WellBeingAtWork

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💡 It's National Savings Week! 💡 This week is all about taking steps toward better financial well-being and building healthy savings habits. Whether you're just starting your business or you're a well-established firm, we've got expert insights from our members to help you save effectively! 🚀 🔍 Close Brothers Asset Management has shared a helpful guide with tips to consider before the tax year ends. 📝 Make sure you're maximizing your allowances—click the link below for expert advice! ⬇️ 🔗https://lnkd.in/gxRcf2Qn 🌱 SMEs can also access up to £100,000 in funding with 50% match funding through the Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme. This initiative helps businesses across the West Midlands adopt energy-saving measures with expert advice, free energy assessments, and grants. 💼💡 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gqG_wQzg What are your top money-saving tips for business? Share your strategies in the comments and let’s inspire each other to save smarter! #NationalSavingsWeek #FinancialWellbeing #SavingsGoals #SMEs #NetZero #Sustainability

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