YOUNGEST PRESIDENT OF THE GBCC ANNOUNCED
Saqib Bhatti was installed as the youngest and first Muslim president in the 205-year history of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC).
The 33-year-old, a director at accountancy firm Younis Bhatti & Company, succeeded Paul Kehoe at last weeks annual...
West Midlands Bucks the Trend as Jobless Rate Falls
Birmingham business leaders have called the latest drop further evidence of the region’s strengthening economy.
Paul Faulkner, chief executive of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, said the reduction in the unemployment rate in the West Midlands contrasted with nearly...
NA Consulting launch their Business Basics First ® Program
NA Consulting Ltd (NAC), a niche Management Consultancy based in Birmingham announced public launch of their Business Basics First ® program (BBF). The tools were originally developed for specific businesses and industry sectors but have been proven to work...
A ‘Mixed Bag’
Chamber raises concerns over Chancellor George Osborne’s autumn statement
Business leaders in the West Midlands today said that the Chancellor’s autumn statement was a “mixed bag” that will raise concerns in some areas.
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) said it...
Hidden Financial Assistance
Firms throughout the Midlands increasingly need support to ‘navigate the changing field’ of grants and funding, say business leaders.
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce chief executive Paul Faulkner says the complex array of funding packages available – including peer to...
Wow Zone are on track with their long-term expansion plan as they acquire stake...
For the digital marketing CEO’s of Wow, this is another step in their predetermined journey as Neely There is the second company they have added to the Wow Zone Group of Companies, in as many years. Last year’s addition...
Big Buzz around the launch of Zen Metro
The Colmore Business District was buzzing from the launch of the new Zen Metro on Cornwall Street. Property and finance professionals came out in force to support BrandAsia’s newest venture, Zen Metro.
This sophisticated Thai restaurant in the heart of...
West Midlands awards for business and community excellence set to recognise diverse successes
A vibrant awards ceremony highlighting achievements amid a wealth of diverse West Midlands business, charity and not-for-profit talent is set to be held this weekend.
The In Touch With Gala Awards is an invitation-only event for members to recognise those who have...
Carillion Placed into Liquidation
Wolverhampton based Carillion one of the UK’s largest construction companies was placed into liquidation on Monday 15 January after struggling with debts of £900 million and a pension deficit of £590 million.
The company has over hundreds of public sector...
The Muslim Pound
Muslims in the UK spend approximately £20.5 billion a year on products, halal products in particular which are permitted under Islamic law.
The BBC will be airing an insightful documentary ‘The Muslim Pound’ (working title) exploring the growing number of...
