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Premier members grow in number
The Chamber now has 165 Premier members across the group, and numbers are growing every day. Premier members enjoy an
enhanced marketing package, through the Chamber’s media, and also direct introductions to real opportunity are made, as and when it arises.
Alongside the 250 events held
by the group there are also eight exclusive Premier events each year, so there is plenty of opportunity to network in just the right environment.
For more details call Howard Blow on 0121 607 1841 or email h.blow@birmingham-
chamber.com
NEW MEMBERS:
• AKPR • Chase De Vere • Graypaul Birmingham • Grosvenor Casino Birmingham Hill Street
• Heat Collection Ltd T/A Caliente
• Highley Steel Ltd • John Taylor Hospice • Pera Training • PW Group Services • Selfridges Retail Ltd • UL Virtual Employee Private Ltd
• West Midland Safari Park
The business of Disney B
usiness studies students of Abbey College Birmingham have had the opportunity to go behind the
scenes at one of the world’s leading tourist attractions, Disneyland Paris. Forty one A’ level business students set off
on a four-day Disneyland Paris educational tour, which enabled them to enjoy subject- specific seminars and workshops to help their understanding of how business runs at the resort.
‘The visit was amazing - it was great to see how the management deals with customer service’
Students were able to gain an insight into how the multi-billion pound resort is
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run, including marketing and market research, finance, communications, customer service and the way in which human resources are managed and maintained. The students also had the chance to let their hair
down and enjoy unlimited access to the Disneyland park.
Among the students was Megan Wileman, 17, who
is studying businesss, biology, English language, and maths. She said: “The visit was amazing. It was great to see how the management deals with customer service, particularly because the brand attracts so many visitors from different cultures and countries.” Abbey College Birmingham principal, Stephen
Robinson, said: “I wanted the students to get a proper taste for what goes on behind the scenes and how much work goes into keeping a business running smoothly, as well as enjoying the visit and the theme park itself.”
We’re here to study the business, not to have fun: Abbey College’s Disneyland students Factory tour drives Jaguar sales – by one
A party of Premier members enjoyed a tour of Jaguar’s Castle Bromwich factory. The group followed the
production line of F and XK types – and one member was so impressed that he has since placed an order for a new Jag! Premier relationship manager
Howard Blow said: “The thrill of seeing an aluminium shell progress through to the road testing of the ultimate sports car was simply amazing”. New Future Faces manager
Kate Evans said: “I was blown away by the site of literally hundreds of beautiful luxury cars strewn all over the 100 acre site.”
18 CHAMBERLINK MAY 2014
Nick Hardy of Hardy Signs in the driving seat, with pictured from left standing is Kate Evans, Alan Burton (Nexus Creative), Dave Dugdale (Dugdale Consulting) and Paul Morgan (PRM Wealth Management)
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