West Midlands Growth Company

CHS Birmingham has kicked off at The ICC Birmingham! Our friendly and experienced team is excited to connect with over 450 event organisers, ready to discuss all things business events in the West Midlands. Visit us on stand D6 to learn about top venues, all the incredible things to do in the West Midlands, and how the Convention Bureau can support your event - for free!

On Thursday evening, we launched our “It Starts Here” campaign. This dynamic new initiative aims to transform perceptions of the West Midlands on the global stage, showcasing our region as a hub of innovation and opportunity. From pioneering tech to life-changing science, the West Midlands is where disruptive minds meet and breakthroughs begin. With a focus on driving growth and creating high-value jobs, this campaign is set to put our region at the forefront of global investment. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e8whvsvr #WMItStartsHere #ItStartsHere #westmidlands #innovation

It Starts Here! Entrepreneurs, senior business leaders, government officials and local authority representatives gathered last night for the launch of the West Midlands’ new flagship inward investment campaign – "It Starts Here". Chaired by Foreign Direct Investment specialist Courtney Fingar, the event saw keynote speeches from Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands and Neil Rami, Chief Executive Officer at West Midlands Growth Company. Rabia Raza, Head of Media & Communications and Charlotte Ridley MBA FCIM, Head of Marketing at West Midlands Growth Company respectively, introduced the It Starts Here campaign to the audience, providing an insight into the formation of the campaign narrative, the creative delivery and how West Midlands businesses, R&D organisations and the region’s educational ecosystem can get involved. To conclude the evening, a panel of experts – consisting of Murray Paul, Public Affairs Director at JLR, Melissa Snover, CEO & Founder of Get Nourish3d, Joanne Roney, Managing Director at Birmingham City Council and Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Warwick – discussed why the West Midlands is a hotbed of innovation. Find out more about the It Starts Here campaign now: https://lnkd.in/et85EbZt #WMItStartsHere #WestMidlands #Innovation

Entrepreneurs, business leaders, government officials and local authority representatives are here tonight for the launch of It Starts Here – the West Midlands’ new flagship inward investment campaign. Positioning the West Midlands as a dynamic and confident region within a fiercely competitive international market, the event is the start of an exciting regional movement to consolidate our position on the international stage as a world-class location for innovation and investment, encouraging the audience to proudly advocate on the region’s behalf. Businesses, R&D assets and the region’s educational ecosystem can get involved in the campaign, sharing their innovative “It Starts Here” stories to promote how they are pioneering cutting-edge developments in their respective fields. Find out why It Starts Here: https://lnkd.in/et85EbZt #wmitstartshere #itstartshere #westmidlands #innovation #btw2024 #birminghamtechweek

Never been done, is what we do. For over two centuries, the global economy has been shaped by West Midlands-borne technologies. Today, the region’s unmatched history of invention is defining the twenty-first century as we know it. From steam power and battery technology to the Ibuprofen patch and life-saving diagnostics, the West Midlands remains the place where breakthroughs begin. The launch of our flagship inward investment campaign, “It Starts Here”, showcases our bold and dynamic attitude to innovation across the region; as a place where disruptive minds meet and businesses scale. From alternative propulsion for a cleaner future, to cyber security for a safer tomorrow, the tech revolution always starts in the West Midlands. Discover why It Starts Here: https://lnkd.in/et85EbZt #wmitstartshere #itstartshere #westmidlands #innovation

It has begun! The UK’s largest regional tech festival – TechWM’s Birmingham Tech Week – kicked off its 2024 edition yesterday with its annual Leadership Event, gathering senior business leaders, government representatives, entrepreneurs and founders to discuss how the West Midlands can develop its position as a world-class tech hub. Neil Rami, CEO of the West Midlands Growth Company, provided an insight into global and UK inward investment conditions, how the West Midlands remains the top performing UK region for FDI outside London and the exciting initiatives West Midlands Growth Company is promoting to maintain this momentum. Find out more about how your business could benefit from a wealth of opportunities available within the West Midlands’ tech ecosystem by attending Wednesday’s Global Growth Congress. https://lnkd.in/eNzqJddh Photo's courtesy of Edwin Ladd & TechWM. #btw2024 #birminghamtechweek #techconference #techcommunity

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the “A West Midlands Welcome” campaign, a film produced for us by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, the creative brand studio within BBC Studios. This West Midlands Growth Company campaign aims to position the region as a must-visit destination for North American travellers, and will be advertised on BBC.com. The film features an incredible array of the region’s most iconic figures and attractions, including Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Glynn Purnell, Céline Gittens (Birmingham Royal Ballet), TOA Taxis, Warwick Castle, Black Country Living Museum, Arfan and Imran Ditta (Royal Watan), and William Shakespeare (Tudor World Museum). The campaign aligns with the Regional Tourism Strategy and is part of the West Midlands Destination Development Partnership (DDP) programme, collaborating with the Birmingham, Solihull & Black Country Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) and Coventry & Warwickshire LVEP.

Valued PWM partner Cordia UK announced significant progress on its Birmingham developments at a press event last night. The event showcased Cordia UK’s ambitious vision to transform underutilised areas in the West Midlands into vibrant neighbourhoods, integrating modern residential and commercial spaces. The developer is committed to creating sustainable, community-focused developments across the region.   The Lampworks, Cordia’s first UK Build-to-Rent project has now broken ground with UK CEO András Kárpáti and Co-Founder and Shareholder of Futureal Group, Gabor Futó, burying a time capsule on-site. Also, Cordia’s first Shared Living scheme Bradford Works has received planning approval. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eDP4Fat8 Andras Karpati | Gabor Futo

On 26th November the Library of Birmingham is hosting the National Conference of TheCityUK, the industry-led body representing UK-based financial and related professional services.   Delegates from across the UK's regions and nations will gather to explore how the financial and related professional services industry can help drive inclusive growth.   Register now: https://lnkd.in/eVCd4eDn #BPFS #TheCityUK

WMGC and Visit Birmingham & West Midlands is looking forward to working closely with VisitBritain on its new global screen tourism campaign 'Starring GREAT Britain', adding to our phenomenal history in both TV and the silver screen.