Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce

📢 We need you! 📢 Planning is underway for our annual Greater Birmingham Business Expo and we want to hear the topics you want to learn about. 👩🏫 Over the next few days, we will be asking you to vote on themes you would like to see at our pop-up workshops at the #GBBExpo25, including Digital & Social Media, Personal Brand and Networking, and Business Essentials like AI and Recruitment. First up is Digital & Social Media. So tell us, what do you want to hear about most? 🤔 Got an idea that's not on the list? Tell us in the comments 👇

As well as running regular training courses, our training team can also put together a fully bespoke training day covering the topics most important to your business. A course can be for up to 8 people from a fantastic range of topics. See below for available dates: • Wednesday 16th April • Thursday 24th April • Monday 12th May • Thursday 22nd May • Thursday 12th June • Tuesday 8th July • Tuesday 22nd July To find out more get in touch with the team today l.quarmby@birmingham-chamber.com

Did you know if you fill in our Member Survey this week you could be in with a chance of winning a £150 Amazon voucher 🛍️ So what are you waiting for! Send us your valuable feedback to help us support your business with your membership 🤝 Get in touch today 💻 👉https://loom.ly/QKdaYbo

Last Thursday we hosted our second Global Brunch event of the year at the lovely Chapter Restaurant in Edgbaston 🙂 Thank you to our panel of speakers Fiona Rouse, Dean Falconer, Felix Peter-Thomas and ⭐️Deepak Pathak who shared their expert insights of doing business globally. Key takeaways from the session were to be persistent and resilient, how your connections and network are vital and get accurate local knowledge and seek support to save future costly mistakes 📈💼🌍 Our next Global Brunch is taking place on Thursday 3rd April at Trowers & Hamlins. Register today to secure your place as places are limited! 👇 https://loom.ly/dTPMEts Our Global Brunch series of events is aimed for those who are looking to grow globally in 2025 or for those who are starting to think about expanding globally and are therefore ‘global curious’ in wanting to take the first initial steps. Not only can you hear from a panel of experts where you can gain key insights and practical advice, but this is also a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded businesses and expand your network. For further information and support, please contact Jayne Hume, Head of International Divisions. #GBCC #GBGCC

🔎 Finding top talent remains a challenge for many businesses across the region. But with a proactive approach and multi-channel engagement, securing the right candidates is within reach! 📢 In our latest blog, recruitment specialists Beyond The Book share their expert insights on attracting and securing the best talent for your business. 📖 Read more here: https://loom.ly/CskwSSw #Recruitment #Hiring #TalentAcquisition #BusinessGrowth #HR

How can the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce support your business in 2025? 📈 For as little as £1.50 per day, you can join our network of over 2,500 members and: 🤝 Access a vast network of businesses across a range of sectors 💰 Benefit from business support and tools to help grow your business 🏆 Boost your profile and build connections Being a Chamber member is a real investment for your business. Join our online non-member discovery webinar and see how you can empower your business 👉 https://loom.ly/Ahesl9o Or discover why local businesses are joining the largest membership body in the region 👉 https://loom.ly/_ed84hQ Or connect with Russ from the team 👉 https://bit.ly/4exLGJj Trowers & Hamlins Yetunde Dania

🚀 Fully Booked – But You Can Still Join the Waiting List! 🚀 We’re looking forward to welcoming members booked in for our 1813 & Premier Members Connect session at Sandbox VR UK & Ireland on 18 March! This exclusive networking event is the perfect opportunity for 1813 Club & Premier Members to: 🔹 Raise awareness of your business 🔹 Connect with key decision-makers 🔹 Gain strategic introductions Not booked your ticket? Be in with a chance of attending by joining our waiting list here 👉 https://loom.ly/ee0sgs0 See you soon for an afternoon of networking at Sandbox VR! 👥✨ Max Beesley #Networking #1813Club #PremierMembers #BusinessGrowth #SandboxVR

📈 It was a week full of events at the Chamber as we continue our mission to Connect , Support, and Grow businesses. 🎉 #TeamChamber is also taking part in the West Midlands Business Festival, celebrating the resilience of the region and bringing the local business community together. 🌍 As part of the festival, the Greater Birmingham Global Chamber of Commerce organised a brunch at Chapter restaurant, sharing expert insights on how to grow globally in 2025. 🤝 We also held a non-members networking event at Albert's Schloss, bringing businesses in the region together. 📢 Applications are now open! Young professionals working for businesses in Lichfield can apply for a fully-funded 12-month membership of the Future Faces Chamber of Commerce  – backed by Lichfield District Council. ( Link in comments) 🌟 We held our quarterly Presidents’ meeting to share insights, feedback on Chamber initiatives, and collaborate. It was the final Presidents’ meeting for the brilliant Eileen Schofield, Naeem Arif, MBA, Agile, SAP, NED, and Kasim Choudhry, who will be completing their terms soon. 🎤 Chamber CEO Henrietta Brealey joined Alex Cole, chair of the GBCC Black Business Collective, Pam Waddell OBE, and Ian McLaughlan on a panel at Time to Change: Power of Partnerships 2025. ☕ Greater Birmingham Global Chamber of Commerce hosted an ‘Afternoon Tea with The Ambassador’ business roundtable event with the Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom, Josefa Gonzalez Blanco Ortiz Mena. 🎓 Business Growth Advisor Prof Deborah Leary OBE D.Univ,FRSA spoke at The Innovate Dudley Expo 🌙 Chamber members from all walks of life joined the Asian Business Chambers of Commerce on Tuesday to ‘Fast for a Day’. Members also gathered at Chamber HQ in the evening for Iftar, the fast-breaking evening meal. 🍽️ Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber of Commerce held a President’s Social at Jungle Street Kitchen in Lichfield, hosted by Fiona Rouse. 💼 Future Faces Chamber of Commerce held a professional development event focusing on imposter syndrome at Squire Patton Boggs. 🎧 In the latest Young Professionals Podcast, host and manager of Future Faces Sophie Poduval-Morrell speaks with Belinda Kaur, on tackling imposter phenomena ( Link in comments) 🤖 AI Basics and Automation took centre stage at a joint business at breakfast event, where Rohit Parmar-Mistry gave crucial insights to businesses on how AI can optimise workflows 🍽️The Solihull Chamber of Commerce held a Patron dinner at Hogarth’s Hotel and hosted an IWD conference at the Regency hotel, in collaboration with Business Growth West Midlands and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council ⏳ Deadline is fast approaching for the Exporting Starts Here programme! This programme provides the support you need to grow, innovate, and compete globally 📅 Next Monday, keep an eye out for our online speed networking event, from 12 to 1.30pm. It’s a chance to make dozens of new contacts without even leaving your desk!

💫Victoria W. recognised her natural talent to stay ‘super organised’ and made a constant effort in networking to craft a career in the events industry. Now, the head of event sales at Millennium Point Birmingham talks about how she overcame challenges through building confidence and having a strong support system. 🔗Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gMTAgetG

♻️ Simpler recycling is coming soon! ♻️ Businesses across England are gearing up for the changes—but many still have questions. Our latest blog, written by SUEZ UK Recycling, breaks down everything you need to know to stay compliant before the deadline. 🔗 Read it here: https://loom.ly/3O8XshE #SimplerRecycling #Sustainability #BusinessCompliance #RecyclingReform