PARTNERS SOLIHULL CHAMBER PATRONS PREMIER MEMBERS


The Trust is the annual charity of credit and loyalty provider LaSer UK, a Solihull-based company that has been working in collaboration with the College’s Business School, mentoring the students each week. Richard Smithies, corporate social responsibility champion at LaSer UK, said: “When the students


Money-making enterprise E


nterprising students from Solihull College’s Business School have raised £5,200 for Teenage Cancer Trust, having been set the challenge to raise as much money as possible by their business mentors at LaSer UK.


were set the challenge to raise as much money as possible for our annual charity Teenage Cancer Trust, I did not envisage the incredible response that they delivered. The students showed real determination and worked hard to meet difficult challenges, both individually and as a team. The amount of money that has been raised is absolutely fantastic and we are proud to have worked with the students, making a difference to the lives of young people with cancer.”


‘The students showed real determination and worked hard’


Young professionals go behind the scenes


Young professionals from all business sectors are invited to experience a behind the scenes visit to two of the most iconic buildings in Birmingham. A tour of the NEC and Birmingham Airport is


to take place on 27 March which will provide an insight into the workings of two of the largest employers in the Solihull area. The event is part of the Professional Ladder series of events providing young professionals with the opportunity to help them on their career ladder and network with like-minded people.


For further details please contact lwebb@solihull-chamber.com or call 0121 781 7384


Join us at ‘Gateway to the USA’ event


Students and staff from Solihull College, who raised £5,200 for mentor’s charity CIPP becomes Premier Member


The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) has become the latest Premier Member to join the Solihull Chamber of Commerce.


Based in Monkspath in Solihull, the CIPP was


established in 1985 and achieved chartered status in November 2010. The CIPP is a membership organisation representing the payroll profession through education, membership and recognition and currently has


around five thousand members across the UK. CIPP chief executive Lindsay Melvin said: “We


are proud to be Premier Members and joined for the benefits of local business networking and to form communities. “We wanted to benefit from the services the Chamber provides and to inform fellow members about big changes which affect every business, such as pension reforms and Real Time Information (RTI).”


Solihull Chamber, the British American Business Council and Solihull Council are jointly hosting a breakfast forum on doing business with the US. Entitled ‘Gateway to the USA’, the event will look at how the UK needs a strong network of global links to maintain its competitive position. Paul Kehoe, chief executive of Birmingham Airport, will discuss the future of the UK and Solihull as a gateway to the USA and the importance of transatlantic connectivity for businesses. A panel of experts will also explore the issues surrounding how companies can overcome barriers to goods, ideas and people moving internationally as well as the best ways to start to build connections in the US. Gateway to the USA takes places on 14 March at Birmingham Airport and starts at 7.30am.


For further details email events@solihulll-chamber.com • For Chamber events, see pages 26-27


KINGSTHORPE GOLF CLUB


Kingsley Road, Northampton NN2 7BU • 18 hole parkland course, founded 1908


• Modern, warm clubhouse and superb changing rooms.


• Memberships both individual and corporate available.


• Lessons with PGA Professional Paul Armstrong (£15 for 45 mins)


• Functions available with on-site parking at competitive rates.


• Visitors/Societies welcome


Tel: Golf Manager - Paul Armstrong 01604 719602 e-mail: secretary@kingsthorpe-golf.co.uk www.kingsthorpe-golf.co.uk


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